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Cleburne Chamber of Commerce1511 W. Henderson St. Cleburne, TX 76033

Young Professionals of Cleburne is an extension of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce, geared towards those 21-40 years of age. YPC is a

diverse group in terms of the types of businesses repre-sented but all the members understand the purpose of the group is to be leaders in business and the community.

As a member of YPC you will have the opportunity to expand your business contacts, enhance leadership skills, and learn from experienced business leaders at the monthly meetings typically held the third Wednesday of the month. Some of the topics covered these past few months have been “Reframing Stress,” “Effective Communication,” “Creative Marketing” and “Management Tips.” Our most recent meeting was our highest attendance yet so it’s encouraging to see the group continuing to grow.

YPC members are encouraged to give back to Cleburne through volunteerism and presented various opportunities to do that. One opportunity that was a great experience for a few of the YPC members in the fall was mentoring a TEAM school student involved in the Leadership Class. The YPC Leadership Team will be meeting soon to explore other community service proj-ects that the group can support.

The YPC group also host social events each quarter that are a fun way to meet new people and connect with fellow members. Some of the YPC socials in the past have been a bowling party, happy hour and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest at Lost Oak Winery. The upcoming spring social will be a fun evening of social-izing and dancing at Dance Across Cleburne.

If you are interested in being part of a purpose-driven, fun group, consider joining Young Professionals of Cleburne. For more information, call Tara Janszen at the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce at 817-645-2455.

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ClEburNE ChambEr of CommErCE

Chamber Mission Statement

“our mission Is ToPromote business and the Community”

The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, membership-based organization of the business

community – and is not an arm of city, county or state government. Over 930 plus members are united to cre-

ate a unique central agency working to improve and build a better community. Over 90 percent of the mem-bership is comprised of small businesses interested in

prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business.

Cleburne Chamber of Commerce Professional Staff

Cathy Marchel PresidentTara Janszen Executive Vice PresidentLaRita Jackson Membership/TourismLuelda Robichaux Administrative Asst.Heather Juarez Tourism/Marketing Dir.

Download this newsletter and view other information at the

chamber’s website, www.cleburnechamber.com

2016 Chamber of Commerce The following are the people guiding the

Cleburne Chamber of Commerce through 2016. If you have any questions and comments, feel free to give any one of these people a call. We

look forward to serving you and helping make 2016 a prosperous and successful year.

Executive Committee

Chairman of the Board Eric Dobransky Past Chairman Tom O’Neil Chairman Elect Terry BayVice Chairman John FinnellVice Chairman/Sec. Judy PattonVice Chairman Chuck BaileyVice Chairman Diana GardnerTreasurer Brandon LehrmannPresident Cathy Marchel

2016 DirectorsChuck Bailey Robert ChildressBrent Shields Brandon LehrmannDiana Gardner Ben AllenRon Lindsey Lorrie Normand Rebecca Roe Melissa Dansby Marty Kelley Terry BayFernando Rodriquez Kasey RachelChetan “C.J.” Jala Blake Jones

Ex-Officio DirectorsKyle Heath Cleburne ISDRoger Harmon Johnson Co. JudgeDan O’Leary City of CleburneJerry Cash Cleburne Dev. FoundationPam Boehm Hill CollegeKen Shaw SWAU

Monthly calendar

March3-4 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “Beauty and the Beast” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.5 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “Beauty and the Beast” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.5 Songbird Live! presents Sonny Burgess 7:30p.m.—210E.HendersonSt.7 Cleburne Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast 6:50a.m.—CleburneBibleChurch10-11 Plaza Theatre Co. presents Beauty and the Beast” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.12 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “Beauty and the Beast” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.17 Chamber board of directors meeting 4p.m.—CleburneChamberofCommerce17 After Hours Business Social 5-6:30p.m.—Patrick’sCleburneFloral (Celebrating100yearsinbusiness) 204N.CaddoSt.18 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.19 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.19 Songbird Live! presents Celtic Passion 5 Second Rule 7:30p.m.—210E.HendersonSt.21-25 Community Holy Week services 7a.m.—CleburneConferenceCenter24-25 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.26 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.

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by robbie fenyesPresident, Cleburne railroaders baseball

A vision to return profes-sional baseball to the community, along with a passion shared by the

Cleburne Chamber of Commerce, civic leaders, and overwhelming support by the citizens voice, has paved the way for Cleburne Railroaders Baseball, LLC.

In May 2017, the Cleburne Railroaders professional baseball team will take the field in defense of a championship earned 111 years prior. While May 2017 is over a year away, the business of baseball has already begun.

In January, the chamber board approved a request by the city man-ager allowing Cleburne Railroaders Baseball to use office space within the chamber until permanent offices are built at the new ballpark, the Cleburne Depot, scheduled to open in April 2017.

While we now reside in the chamber building, in terms of a baseball season, baseball opera-tions, schedules, promotions and running a team, that begins Oct. 1. Once the 2016 baseball season is over, operations planning begins for next year.

With that, Railroaders staff will spend much of this spring and sum-mer engaging in Cleburne and Johnson County communities, events, civic groups and organiza-tions. Talking to as many business-

es, baseball fans and citizens as possible is the key to our success. Educating the masses on tickets, sponsorships and opportunities is as much of a discussion as the need for us to just be part of the community. Our organization is committed to ensuring this is Cleburne’s team.

The Railroaders were part of Cleburne in 1906, and today is no different. We want to create an orga-nization that the citizens are proud of and can rely on for affordable family entertainment, a safe place to be for many events throughout the year and a gateway to the commu-nity as a whole, linked to and asso-ciated with the retail of Cleburne Station.

As proposed and voter approved, the business model for success has a city owning a baseball stadium or complex, and leasing to an operator. We have been selected and since entered into an agreement with the city to operate an independent pro-fessional minor league baseball team at The Depot.

The Railroaders bring with them, experience and integrity in running a business by doing things the right way. Our goal is, what we do, engages the community, contributes to the development of the commu-nity, charitable organizations, youth programs and family life and by meeting that goal, we feel we will be successful regardless of the bot-tom line totals.

Incorporating local support in ownership with Randy Rogers, the credibility of Donnie Nelson and

Matthews Southwest Group in property development and the even-tual issue of some team ownership shares to local Citizens, provides a foundation of success before the first cement is poured.

The stadium location ground-breaking held Feb. 27 marked a key timeline event. Once the operator has been established and the loca-tion dedicated, we can get to work offering ticket and sponsorship opportunities and scheduling non-baseball events to maximize facility utilization.

As we work to establish those relationships and partnerships with-in the community, we then focus on building the team. We anticipate announcing our league affiliation in early fall. The team and core players

should be under contract and by March 1, 2017.

As the operator of the Cleburne Railroaders, we are grateful to the chamber of commerce for their sup-port and the opportunity to be in the community working side by side with them and the city leaders to bring this vision to reality. We are committed to bringing a champion-ship back to Cleburne, continuing the tradition and building on the future.

For information about Cleburne Railroaders Baseball, visit www.facebook.com/CleburneRailroaders, twitter.com/TXRailroaders or www.railroaderbaseball.com (under con-struction) or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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ClEburNE ChambEr of CommErCEThe Cleburne Chamber of Commerce

invites you to the

After Hours Business SocialHosted and Sponsored by:

Patrick’s Cleburne FloralCelebrating 100 Years in business

204 N. Caddo St.5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016

Chamber members: complimentaryPotential members: 1 complimentary visit, thereafter $15 at door

Bring several business cards to hand out to people you meet.Chamber members register at each After Hours for the

$250 chamber credit drawing to be held at the December After HoursRSVP 817-645-2455 Refreshments will be served

The Cleburne Chamber of Commerceinvites you to the

After Hours Business SocialHosted and Sponsored by:

Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home512 N. Ridgeway Drive

Date in April to be announcedChamber members: complimentary

Potential members: 1 complimentary visit, thereafter $15 at door

Bring several business cards to hand out to people you meet.Chamber members register at each After Hours for the

$250 chamber credit drawing to be held at the December After HoursRSVP 817-645-2455 Refreshments will be served

Join the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce ambassadors

The Leadership Cleburne class of 2015-2016 has continued to delve into

the community with Economy Day in January and Health Day in February. The class also came up with a plan for their service project which is a requirement for graduation.

In April, the class will team up with Christmas in Action to help repair some failing houses.

Economy DayDuring Economy Day, the

class visited some of the manu-facturing businesses in Cleburne, including the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Rangaire Manufacturing Company, Johns Manville, James Hardie Building Products and Southwest Linen Services.

At each business the class visited they were given a tour of the facilities and were able to speak to some of the general managers and owners.

One of the most important things the class heard that day was from a man who said he embraces even the bad and ugly moments.

“You have to give employ-ees the chance to grow, fail and come back from that,” he said.

health DayDuring Health Day, the class

visited different health organi-zations in Cleburne to learn about the all the city has to offer, including services from women’s health to funeral arrangements.

At Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, the class had breakfast while they learned about a few pro-grams the hospital offered.

THC President Lorrie Normand said the hospital is on

the cutting edge of technology and expects the facility to con-tinue to expand.

While at the hospital the class visited the new women’s center and the hyperbolic chambers in the wound clinic.

Then the class went over to Texas Oncology to see where cancer patients receive chemo-therapy and radiation treat-ments. After that the class vis-ited H.O.P.E. Medical and Dental Clinic where they learned how the vision of one man to serve the needy came to fruition through the help of his community.

Then the class made a quick

tour through Dr. Ted Benke’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic. For lunch, the class ate at Heartis Senior Living and toured the facility.

For some horse therapy, the class visited Wings of Hope Equitherapy and learned how people with disabilities use horses to overcome barriers.

Next the class visited Rosser Funeral Home and learned about planning for a funeral and how the embalming process works.

The class ended the day with a visit to the operation room of Texas Health Surgery Center.

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How exciting it is to be an ambassador for the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce. 2016 is just the start of an exciting and prosperous year to come. Come and join the ambassadors, meeting business owners, being a supporter for all the members of the Cleburne Chamber. Call 817-645-2455 for more infor-mation. Current members include Elizabeth Claypool, Pit to Palace Cleaning; Nick Graeve, Keller Williams Realty; C.J. Jala, Best Way Inn; Blake Jones, Farmer’s Insurance; Judy Patton, P&P Plumbing; Bonnie Smith, RE/MAX of Cleburne; Cody Akridge, Heritage Trails Health & Rehabilitation; Jay Cornils, Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players; Shirley Gordon, retired; Bettye Henderson, Stream Energy; Rachel Houston, Colonial Nursing Center; Rosanne Nabors, Rosser Funeral Home; Sabrina Watson, Watson & Sons; and Jimmy Wray, Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home.



The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and Cleburne ISD have partnered in the Adopt-A-School program for

over 20 years. This has been a win-win partnership.

When businesses adopt the schools they help the teachers, the students and

their business.Adopters have said they receive far

more blessings than they give. The joy in the faces of the students and teachers can-not be measured. The gratification the businesses get from being adopters is priceless.

Would you like to be a part of this vital program?

Please give careful consideration to helping the students they need you.

For information, call Lisa Magers at 817-202-1100 or Cathy Marchel at 817-645-2455.

Adopt-A-School program

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Bradley Law Firm provides a full range of legal representation:Real Estate • Oil and Gas • Civil Litigation

Our fi rm also provides personal legal representation in many areasincluding Wills, Trust, Probate and Family Law.

MARGARET HECKLERSr. Vice President/Branch Mgr.

BRANDI GREENEBusiness Development

1634 W. Henderson St., Cleburne, TX 76033Office: 817-558-0848 • Fax: 817-558-0849

817-645-8688841 N. Nolan River Rd., Cleburne, TX 76033

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By Jerry Casheconomic development foundation

The Cleburne Station project has generated a lot of enthusi-asm and interest in the

Cleburne area since the election held Nov. 3. The voter approval came in positive in favor of the project. The city of Cleburne has been busy get-ting the project going and is making progress on the Cleburne Depot part of Cleburne Station, which will be constructed with the $25 million in bond money that was approved by voters.

You may recall from the pre-election fact sheets that the overall Cleburne Station/Depot Project will involve development of about 75 acres overall, with the city of Cleburne developing about 25 acres for The Depot portion of the project. The Depot development will include construction of a stadium type facil-ity that will primarily be used by an independent league baseball team which will be called the Cleburne Railroaders. The Depot will be uti-lized for several other venues and uses when the baseball team isn’t using the facility such as outdoor concerts, youth sporting events, high school baseball, car shows and many other possibilities.

After securing voters’ and citi-zens’ approval, The Cleburne City Council sold the bonds to fund The Depot, therefore the funding is in place now. The city will be using a “design build” type contractual agreement for the construction proj-ect itself. Also, the city plans to

engage a project management team to oversee the entire project develop-ment to assure the citizens and city leaders that it is properly developed.

A groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 27 kicked off The Depot con-struction. The schedule calls for completion of The Depot and open-ing in spring 2017 in time for league play. The city plans to close on the land purchases this month for these projects, after securing city council approval on Feb. 9.

Development of the remaining 50 acres for retail and commercial uses will be handled by a private develop-ment company on the remaining 50

acres surrounding The Depot. Construction can run simultaneously with The Depot, depending on retail market interest and demand for retail space. The site plans will allow space for restaurant pad sites and space for about 300,000 square feet of retail space. Utility services are being designed and plans developed to extend those city utility services to the 75-acre site. The utilities will require several weeks to be installed but again, this work can run simulta-neous with the other work.

Updates on the key economic indicators for this month:

zx Single family residential hous-

ing starts in January were slow with no permits being issued for single family residences. However, four permits were issued for new duplex residences in January. Fifty-four per-mits were issued for single family residences for all of 2015, which is almost double the number issued for all of 2014. This was significant improvement for the Cleburne hous-ing market.

zx Two permits for new commer-cial construction were issued in January valued at $57,000. Nineteen were issued for commercial projects for all of 2015. These 19 commercial permits were valued at $22,024,975.

The year-end-total of industrial per-mits granted in the 2015 year were four, valued at $18,992,697.

zx The overall end-of-year number for all building permits issued in 2015 totaled 144 in Cleburne. So far, there have been 13 issued year-to-date in 2016.

zx Student enrollment at Cleburne ISD increased by about 150 students thus far this school year compared to last school year. Although, CISD enrollment declined by eight stu-dents as reported on Jan. 5, com-pared to 6,709 on Dec. 1. Although the numbers are somewhat higher than they have been in recent years, the 2015-16 school year started off with 6710 and has kept close to that number so far this school year.

zx Unemployment in both Cleburne and Johnson County looks good and it improved slightly in the last part of 2015. The Cleburne unemployment rate went from 4.8 percent in November to 4.5 percent in December. Johnson County’s rate went from 4.4 percent in November to 4.1 percent in December.

zx Sales and use tax collections started with a decline in 2016 in Cleburne, with a 6.88 percent decrease when compared to January. Dollar-wise, collection based on Cleburne’s local 1.5 percent rate was $580,133 for January, vs. $623,045 in January 2015.

zx Last year in the commercial category, the year-end total of per-mits issued was 19, valuing at $22,024,975. The year-end total of industrial permits granted in the 2015 year were four, valuing at

A look at Cleburne Economic Development



Your ChambEr aT WorK January 2016

membership referrals: 647YTD: 647

Total Telephone Calls: 961YTD: 961

Total mailings, faxes, Emails: 9,977YTD: 9,977

member referrals: 402YTD: 402

relocation Packets Given out: 13YTD: 13

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$18,992,697. For the 2016 year two com-mercial permits have been granted, valu-ing at $57,000.

zx Three certificates of occupancy were issues in December, bringing the year-end total to 144. For the 2016 year, 16 have already been issued. Certificates of occupancy are required for new com-mercial and industrial businesses, as well as those who occupy existing facilities or that move from one to another.

Update on various Cleburne projects which include the following;

zx La Moderna Pasta Co. continues to make progress on its new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located at 1929 Sparks Drive. Most of the skeletal steel framework has been erected on site. The exterior finish, plumbing, electrical work, rail construction and warehouse construction will follow. Completion is still planned for early 2017.

zx In the commercial sector, construc-tion continues on the new Cleburne Eye Clinic on North Nolan River Road, which should be ready for occupancy in 30 days or less.

zx The new Cleburne Digestive Health Center on U.S. 67 west side is nearing completion.

zx In the public sector, contractors con-tinue to work on TxDOT’s project widen-

ing of U.S. 67 to four traffic lanes between Cleburne and Keene. Upon completion this project will provide four driving lanes all the way from west side of Cleburne to downtown Dallas. The rail and new bridge across North Main Street in Cleburne should begin soon.

zx SACHEM, 2311 Pipeline, has begun another $8 million expansion, following the completion of last year’s $16 million expansion.

zx Southwest Linen Service, a new commercial laundry operation serving the medical and healthcare industry held its grand opening on Oct. 1 at 1873 Sparks Drive. The project called for employment of 50 employees and new investment of about $3.5 million.

zx PAREX USA, signed a long-term lease on the 108,500-square-foot former Tree of Life facility at 2036 E. Henderson St. with plans to open a new manufactur-ing facility for grout, cement and stucco building materials that are used in the flooring, tiles and exterior finish areas of construction. Twenty-five to 40 jobs will be created by this project.

zx The Boiling Shrimp Seafood Kitchen opened for business last week at 801 N. Main St.

zx AMS Logistics recently completed construction of their new 16 acre trans

loading facility located at 2018 Weatherford Highway. AMS will off load various materials from rail cars to trucks from this new facility.

zx Cleburne City Council and Planning and Zoning Committee have approved a plat for a new Taco Casa restaurant to be constructed on West Henderson Street, east of Compass Bank in front of Nolan River Mall.

zx P&Z Commission and city council approved a property plat in late January at 1006 Country Club Road for several new duplexes.

zx P&Z Commission and city council approved a plat on about 62 acres for new residential development near Belle Meadows and west of Quail Hollow Subdivision for new single family resi-dential housing.

The new year is underway with sev-eral projects that began in 2015 and others that are just getting started. We are looking forward to 2016 bringing new investment, jobs and people to Cleburne. Cleburne has much to be thankful for, so thank and encourage the new businesses for their confidence and commitment to Cleburne. They are investing several million dollars in our community that will improve the qual-ity of life for all of us.

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Cleburne Athletic Booster Club

Annual Golf Tournament

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Antique Alley & Yard Sale has been called a reunion, a festival, a vaca-tion and a shopping extravaganza.

You are invited to celebrate the 33rd event on April 15-17. The three-day event is held twice a year and starts on the third Friday of April and September.

Start shopping in downtown Cleburne and follow the route to Farm-to-Market Road 4 South and beyond.

Along the way, you will find hundreds of booths at independent shows and mar-

kets, yard sales and community fundrais-ers. You will also find sales coming into Cleburne from all directions. Last spring, visitors from Japan shopped the route and purchased items to ship home. It was exciting to see them load up a large box truck they rented in San Antonio and be on their way bound for Los Angeles.

Decorators, store owners, collectors and dealers from all over attend and find wonderful items from antique furniture to handcrafted artwork. Food courts and

booths will offer savory dishes. Save your appetite for hand made pas-

tries and more. Some locations offer free customer parking and restrooms. Out of town visitors should make their reserva-tions at bed and breakfasts, RV parks and hotels, before some are booked.

Come with an appetite, walking shoes, something to shop for and a willingness to meet new friends and run into old ones.

Most of all, please come and enjoy the country market atmosphere.

Antique Alley & Yard Sale April 15-17

This year’s Cowboys for Kids event is a celebra-tion about the journey of

the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Twenty years ago a group of amazing people came together because of their con-cern for hurting children that were being further traumatized by a system that was simply not set up for child victims.

The Cleburne Ford Roping the Stars Gala will be April 29, at Shepherd Valley Cowboy Church in Alvarado. This event is open to the public, but you must purchase tickets through the Children’s Advocacy Center, or online at www. cfkjctx.org. Keynote speaker will be author and child advocate, John Borgstedt.

Lance Brown will also be on hand to create a piece of

artwork that honors our chil-dren. This will be the first live auction item. Other gala activi-ties will consist of a wonderful barbecue dinner sponsored by Pence & Panache. This year’s meal will be prepared by the award winning cook team, “Meat Misters.”

A silent auction and live auction will also happen on Friday night. Bidding tablets will once again be available for use at the event, and there is new technology this year that will allow bidders to use their phones.

The fun continues on Saturday morning with the Kris Brown Chevrolet Stick Horse Rodeo. Kids ten and under can compete in four events at 11 a.m. April 30 at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. Entry fee is

$10 and is paid the day of the event at the Tom Frank Jones Arena. Each child entered receives a T-shirt, Wrangler stick horse, Wrangler bandana and a contestant button. The events will include bronc bus-tin, pole bending, barrels and dummy roping.

On Saturday night at 6 p.m. out at the Posse Grounds, the night will kick off with an autograph signing event. At 7 p.m. the first ever Wild West Show begins. This event will feature the history of the Texas Rangers, a Longhorn Cattle Drive and a gunfight with an outlaw.

At 8 p.m. the Harper Cattle Ranch Rodeo and Mustang Foundation Celebrity Team Roping will get underway. Thomas Saunders will once again be producing the Ranch

Rodeo. Eight ranch teams from across the state will com-pete this year.

Tickets will be on sale at the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce, Lonestar Ranch & Outdoors in Cleburne, Lee’s Western Wear in Joshua, and the Children’s Advocacy Center in Cleburne. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.cfkjctx.org. Adult tickets are $15, Senior tickets (65+) are $10, children’s tickets (5-12) are $5 and kids 4 and under are free.

The center serves children that have suffered sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witnessed homicides and other violent crimes, and that have been placed in drug endan-gered environments.

For more information, call 817-558-1599.

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SAVE THE DATE APRIL 8, 2016For more information contact

casajohnsoncounty.org

From March 4 through April 2, the Layland Museum will display

together for the first time a collection of more than 40 framed, historic images of Cleburne.

Exhibited for years in vari-ous local Dairy Queen restau-rants, the photographs have been donated to the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and will be dispersed to various locations after the exhibit closes.

“We were honored to receive this generous dona-tion, and we are happy to share the entire collection with the

community through this exhib-it” chamber President Cathy Marchel said.

The exhibit will be on dis-play during the museum’s reg-ular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

During the exhibit, the Layland Museum will invite Cleburne residents to “Focus on Cleburne” by entering their own photographs of modern Cleburne in an Instagram and Facebook contest.

For more information, call the Layland Museum at 817-645-0940.

Layland Museum exhibit will “Focus on Cleburne”

booths will offer savory dishes. Save your appetite for hand made pas-

tries and more. Some locations offer free customer parking and restrooms. Out of town visitors should make their reserva-tions at bed and breakfasts, RV parks and hotels, before some are booked.

Come with an appetite, walking shoes, something to shop for and a willingness to meet new friends and run into old ones.

Most of all, please come and enjoy the country market atmosphere.

TheCleburneChamberwouldliketoWelcometheNewMemberstotheChamber.Pleasetaketimeasachambermembertogoandwel-comethem.TheChamberencour-agesyoutosupportyourfellowchambermembers.

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AbbieEllisMasseyRE/MAXHeartland104E.CrinerSt.Grandview,TX76050817-487-6110

AdamsTackSuzanneAdams5668E.U.S.67Alvarado,TX76009817-916-4490

ChristianWomen’sJobCorpsDebbieGoulding616WardvilleCleburne,TX76033817-645-9979

ConnieOwensCrowley,TX76036817-682-1394

Crazy8MinistriesLisaSchwarz1100W.FM917

Joshua,TX76058817-202-8406

CrownMoldingSolutionsElizabethWhitlock909N.NolanRiverRoad,SuiteECleburne,TX76033817-641-2993

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IrvinInsuranceAllenIrvin657W.Texas171Godley,TX76044817-249-4400

KauffmanLeadershipAcademyTheresaKauffman1108N.AnglinSt.,SuiteBCleburne,TX76031682-459-2800

LaModernaTolinNavarrete1929SparksDriveCleburne,TX76033

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McDonaldSanders,P.C.RichardDeBerry777MainSt.,Suite1300FortWorth,TX76102817-347-3618

MGMPrintingJimStuard7451TowerSt.FortWorth,TX76118817-831-7215

NewPartners,LLCDanRogers801HanoverDrive,Suite650Grapevine,TX76051214-234-8221

OurHumbledHeartsofHopeMandyLinthicumJoshua,TX76053817-891-2832

PPLMotorHomesJerryHopkins2408N.MainSt.Cleburne,TX76033817-758-0055

SalonGiGiTinaSanchez204S.RidgewayDriveCleburne,TX76033817-641-4247

SandersPaintingJeremySandersCleburne,TX76033817-797-4386

SeredanDesign,LLCNathanBowyerCleburne,TX76033817-760-0915

TexasGroundControlBrettBaze4325ParkRoad21Cleburne,TX76033817-556-2074

TheBoilingShrimpKwaiWong801N.MainSt.Cleburne,TX76033682-317-1559

TrianglePumpComponentsInc.SamKelton3644W.U.S.67Cleburne,TX76033817-202-8530

TXPrecision/CountyLineShootingAcademySetherandErinVilhauerCleburne,TX76033817-506-0332

We,thePeopleofTexasInc.StephanGallandBurleson,TX76028630-878-9880

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coMMunity iMproveMent aWards

Cleburne Ford, 3800 N. Main St. in Cleburne, received the Community Improvement Award. For information, call Bobby de la Garza at 817-641-0441.

Dairy Queen, 1616 N. Main St. in Cleburne, received the Community Improvement Award. For information, call 817-645-5301.

Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:00 am until 1:00 pm

Hulen PARK Registration begins 8:30am At the Pavilion by the Creek

1st 100 Volunteers will receive a FREE T-shirt STAY FOR THE TRASH BASH!!!

Free hot dog lunch at Hulen Park

Door Prize Drawings after Lunch (must be present to win) For more information call

Keep Cleburne Beautiful at 645-0961.

Organized by the Buffalo Creek Association, City of Cleburne, Keep Cleburne Beautiful, and Keep Texas Beautiful with funding provided by local sponsors.

Iris:Iris:Iris:

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Johnson County Iris & Daylily Society An Affiliate of the American Iris Society

Presents the 26th Annual

Iris ShowIris Show

Saturday, April 16, 2016 J.N. Long Cultural Arts Complex

425 Granbury, Cleburne

Open to Public 1-4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION ***** FREE PARKING

Monthly calendar

april1 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.1-2 Carnegie Players presents “Greater Tuna” 7:30p.m.—CleburneConferenceCenterTheater2 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.3 Carnegie Players presents “Greater Tuna” 2:30p.m.—CleburneConferenceCenterTheater6 Chamber quarterly luncheon (Adopt-a-School) 11:30a.m.—CleburneConferenceCenter7-8 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.8-9 Carnegie Players presents “Greater Tuna” 7:30p.m.—CleburneConferenceCenterTheater9 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt. Songbird Live! Presents 3 Western Chicks 7:30p.m.—210E.HendersonSt.10 Carnegie Players presents “Greater Tuna” 2:30p.m.—CleburneConferenceCenterTheater14-15 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.15-16 Carnegie Players presents “Greater Tuna” 7:30p.m.—CleburneConferenceCenterTheater15-17 Antique Alley FM4CleburnetoGrandview16 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt. Songbird Live! Presents Allison Stanford — Pop 7:30p.m.—210E.Henderson17 Carnegie Players presents “Greater Tuna” 2:30p.m.—CleburneConferenceCenterTheater21 Chamber board of directors Meeting 4:00p.m.—CleburneChamberofCommerce21-22 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.23 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.29 Plaza Theatre Co. presents “Heaven Can Wait” 7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt.30 Springfest 9a.m.—HulenPark Cowboys For Kids PBR Bull Riding and Celebrity Team Roping 7:30p.m.—RodeoGrounds Plaza Theatre Co. presents “Heaven Can Wait” 3and7:30p.m.—111S.MainSt. Songbird Live! presents UTA faculty quintet — Jazz 7:30p.m.—210E.HendersonSt.



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ribbon cuttings

Bambino City Montessori Academy, LLC302 Lincoln Park Drive

Bethany Vasquez, 817-659-2432

PDQ Temporaries1200 W. Henderson, Suite JDavid Kelly, 682-317-9780

Cleburne Christian Women’s Job Corps616 W. Wardville St.

Debbie Goulding, 817-645-9979

Grand opening, Family Nutrition and Chiropractic908 W. Henderson St.

Dr. Heather Ellis, 817-202-8464

Connie Owens Organizing817-682-1394

Our Humbled Hearts of HopeJoshua, TX

Mandy Linthicum, 817-524-5775

Crazy8 Ministries1100 W. FM 917, Joshua, TXLisa Schwarz, 817-202-8408

Wings of Hope Equitherapy4200 CR 806

Allison Gross, 817-790-8810

Grand reopening, Ulrich Barn Builders2075 E. Henderson St.

David Ulrich, 817-645-1122



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ribbon cuttings

Grand reopening, Elwood Staffing1646-A W. Henderson St.

Shea Milner, 817-556-0181

Grand reopening, Lone Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Autoplex2235 N. Main St.

Dan Danley, 817-645-3953

Memory Care Unit - Colonial Manor Nursing Center2035 N. Granbury St.

Rachel Houston, 817-645-9134

The Boiling Shrimp801 N. Main St.

Wong Kwai, 682-317-1559

Renew Home Health906 W. Henderson St.

Jeff Denson, 817-202-8801

Pit to Palace CleaningRachel House Sparks

817-395-2136

Johnson County Republican WomenBrenda Gammon

817-480-6050

East Cleburne Community Center Campus304 Trinity Ave.

Dexter Baldwin, 817-556-3716

Young Professionals of Cleburne MAY 13th Yfiles.ctctcdn.com/4da6bcf9001/adcbcc6d-39b3-4631-87e4-d655a235… · Economic Development Page 6 Layland Museum Page 9 INSIDE Cleburne Chamber

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