Chamber of Commerce Directory

2019-20 DIRECTORY

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Transaction advertised is a Rental Purchase Agreement. Ownership of merchandise not acquired until all required payments are made or early purchase option is exercised. Ownership is optional. Not all merchandise, services and benefits available in all stores. Prices, certain brands, and models may vary at some stores and online. Merchandise is new unless marked pre-leased . Not responsible for printer or typographical errors. Not valid with any other offer or for online orders. Valid at participating stores only.

Some restrictions apply. See store for details. Valid 4/16/2018 thru 4/30/2019.

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Letter from City Manager

Located in East Texas, Mineola is rich in community spirit and has much to offer visitors, residents and businesses. We are glad you are here to experience our city’s local flavor and history. We have a wonderful Can-Do attitude, with numerous volunteer opportunities to all who wants to be involved in our city.

The City of Mineola is committed to “Building a Better Community” to serve our current and future citizens.

This is done, in keeping with our commitment to the ongoing implementation of best practices in all our City operations. It is our belief that our City’s greatest attribute comes from our diverse residents with different points of view believing in one City. As such, we continue to work to establish collaboration, find consensus and achieve inclusiveness to become the best Mineola possible.

Mineola has so many things to offer residents that many times are taken for granted in small towns. Some of these attributes to Mineola are: A National Main Street Program (boasting 90 to 95% Occupancy of downtown buildings), a vibrant business environment with continuous growth, a weekly newspaper, a radio station, a superior school system, good health care, a movie theater (with first-run movies and live plays), Transportation Depot/Museum with Amtrak Texas Eagle passenger rail service twice a day, Mineola Historical Museum, golf course, access to several area lakes, convenient location to Interstate 20 and Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, an excellent public library, Wood County Airport, Local Airport-Wisener Field & Museum, First class Civic Center complete with numerous RV Pads, Mineola League of the Arts, Iron Horse Square Park and free mini-train rides (second and third weekend of the month – check schedule) and a City owned 3,000 acre Nature Preserve free for all to enjoy.

Mineola offers an excellent overall Quality of Life that is hard to quantify but must be experienced. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, I invite you to enjoy all that Mineola has to offer, and if my office can be of assistance to you, please don’t hesitate to contact me at my email at mrushing@mineola.com or phone number at City Hall at 903-569-6183.

WE WANT YOU IN MINEOLA TX! Mercy L. Rushing, City Manager

Table of Contents Arts and Culture ......................... 53 Chamber Directors ....................... 7 City Contact Information............ 23 City Map ...............................38-39 Events ........................................ 51 Historic Preservation ................. 41 Major Employers ........................ 47

Medical Services ........................ 47 Membership, Alphabetical ...24-43 Membership, Categories ........9-22 Mineola ISD ................................. 7 Retirement Community .............. 55 Welcome to Mineola.............36-37

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Mineola Chamber Directory

Letter from Chamber President Welcome to Mineola from the Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce! Mineola is at the crossing of U.S. Highways 69 and 80, eighty miles east of Dallas in southwestern Wood County.

The town came into existence when the railroads built lines through this part of the state, and we still celebrate our Iron Horse Heritage with a festival on the last Saturday of September!

Mineola is a Certified Retirement Community, a National Main Street City, and has a beautiful and historic downtown.

We are home to the Select Theater, the Mineola Civic Center and RV Park (with a splash pad and playground for the kids), a Historical Museum, and two airports: Wood County Collins Field Airport, named after Robert Wayne Collins, a life-long resident of Mineola, and Wisener Field, the oldest, continuously-operated, privately-owned airport in Texas. The Chamber hosts a May Fiesta on the first Saturday of every May, and there are many other fun events throughout the year.

Our Nature Preserve is the largest city park per resident in the US with thousands of acres in which to walk, bike, explore, canoe, horseback ride, camp, view gardens and fish.

Visit our many amazing restaurants; we have everything you can think of…barbecue, fudge, cheesecakes, craft beer, fine dining, wineries, and more. Mineola has wonderful antiques stores, specialty stores, and many locally owned and operated businesses to meet your every need. It’s a wonderful place to live, retire, raise kids or work!

Don’t forget all the lakes nearby to Mineola: Lakes Holbrook, Fork, Quitman, and Hawkins are all within a short drive and make for great boating, fishing, floating and relaxing.

Come on by the Chamber office when you visit to get information about everything going on in Mineola and the surrounding areas. And check out our amazing bed and breakfasts and hotels for a welcoming stay, Mineola style.

Take a look at our Chamber website at www.MineolaChamber.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MineolaAreaChamber – there’s lots to see and do here in Mineola!

Yvonne Maddox, President

Mineola Chamber of Commerce Our mission is to help enable commerce and facilitate a thriving business environment within our town.

For more information, please call our office at (903) 569-2087 or visit mineolachamber.org

101 E. Broad St. • Mineola, TX 75773 • 903-569-2087

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Board of Directors

Donna Hanger Between Friends

Jon Watkins Watkins Insurance

Jason Herring Cowburners

Justin Kratzmeyer Kratzmeyer Enterprises

Josh Pogue County Road Film Co.

Brittany Bessonett Mineola Community Bank

Vic Savelli Savelli Properties

Maddi Regalado Chamber Manager

Mineola Independent School District Committed to Your Children, Their Future, Our Legacy Serving over 1600 students and their families with award-winning programs: Academic UIL Competitions Athletics and Extracurricular Programs Robotics K-12 Fine Arts Programs One Act Play - Theater Programs Offered: Head Start and PreK (Full Day) Dual Credit Courses Rich Technology Environment AVID ~ FFA Expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses in: • Information • Auto Technology Technology • Health Sciences • Education • Welding • Industrial Maintenance/HVAC

Recent State Recognitions in: STATE CHAMPIONS Marching Band 2017 STATE CHAMPIONS Football Team 2016 STATE CHAMPIONS Pole Vault 2018, 2019 STATE CHAMPIONS Track Relay Team 2015 All State Band, FFA, TAFE, BPA Members Our Mission: Mineola Independent School District, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to developing lifelong learners and leaders prepared to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.

Our Core Values: Respect, Empathy, Resilience, Integrity, Ambition

MISD Administration Building, 1695 W. State Loop 564, Mineola, TX 75773 www.mineolaisd.net  903-569-2448  Facebook: Mineola ISD  Twitter: @Mineola ISD

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Mineola Chamber Directory Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Welcome Nestled in the small East Texas town of Quitman, the Wood County Arboretum covers 23 acres and includes nature trails, botanical gardens, and the historic Stinson House. The gardens and trails are perfect for quiet walks and nature photos. The Stinson House is a beautiful venue for weddings, receptions, and parties.

Visit

The gardens and walking trails are open daily. The Stinson House is open every Wednesday morning and by appointment.

We are located at 175 Governor Hogg Parkway in Quitman, Texas (behind Governor Hogg Park on Highway 37).

Photo by Lisa Hilbers

Learn

The Arboretum offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year such as free monthly mini-workshops, a series of horticultural classes through our Nature University, and a series of crafting classes through our Creative University.

Support

Photo by Lisa Hilbers

The house and gardens receive vital support through annual memberships, bi-annual plant sales, Stinson House rentals, and other fund raising events conducted throughout the year.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Volunteer

We are proud to be operated 100% by volunteers. Our volunteers do everything it takes to keep the house, gardens, and non-profit going and growing. All levels of experience are welcome. Join us any Wednesday morning.

Information

For more information about volunteering, upcoming events, or renting our facilities, visit our website or give us a call. www.woodcountyarbo.org | (430) 235-5461 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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Membership Directory, Categories AIRPORT Mineola-Wisener Field Airport 1412 Country Club Drive, Mineola TX 75773-1419 903-569-1929 wisenerairport@aol.com www.mineolawisener.com ANTIQUE/ BOUTIQUE SHOP Sweet Magnolia 122 S Johnson St, Mineola TX 75773 714-305-5096 vintagemagnolia10@gmail.com APARTMENTS AND RENTAL PROPERTY The Arbors of Mineola 1200 Bromberg, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1300 thearborsofmineola@gmail.com www.thearborsofmineola.com

Lucy Hebron 112 Wigley Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5829 hebronlaw@gmail.com www.hebronlaw.com Waggoner Law Offices, PC 701 N. Pacific Street, PO Box 1152, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0405 kyle@waggoner-law.com www.waggoner-law.com AUTOMOTIVE: CAR WASH Crenshaw Car Wash 1217 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2852 j.crenshaw@ymail.com

M & M Property Management PO Box 357, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9881 mandmlatham@sbcglobal.net

AUTOMOTIVE: DEALERSHIPS AND SALES Bob Smith Auto Sales PO Box 177, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3813 bsmith177@sbcglobal.net www.bobsmithauto.com

Rose Hill Apartments, The 209 CR 2460 E-3, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6081 pamt1218@yahoo.com www.rosehillroadapartments.com

Dow Autoplex PO Box 6, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2621 dowautoplex@aol.com www.dowautoplex.com

APPLIANCE /AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Hughes Appliance and Air Conditioning 1305 W Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5440 haac1116@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE: GAS, OIL AND FUELS Beckat Oil and Fuel 115 W. Front St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6925 brandongibson@beckatoilfield.com www.beckatoilfuel.com

ASSISTED LIVING & NURSING HOMES Autumn Wind Assisted Living 135 Autumn Wind Court, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1111 missydyer88@yahoo.com www.autumnwindtx.com Wood Memorial Nursing Home 320 Greenville, Hwy 69, PO Box 810, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3852 bom@woodmemorialsc.com ATTORNEY D. Bryan Hughes, Attorney at Law 701 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8880 isabel@bryanhughes.com www.bryanhughes.com

AUTOMOTIVE: PARTS AND SERVICE Wood Collision Center 2815 US Hwy 80 W, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9001 andy@woodcollision.com AUTOMOTIVE: TOWING SERVICES Wyatt Towing 1210 N. US Hwy 69, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-6060 daniel@wyattstowinginc.com www.wyattstowingllc.com BATH BOMBS, ESSENTIAL OILS, PERFUME BAR, SOAPS, CANDLE TARTS, BEARD PRODUCTS Moon’s Harvest Bath & Body Shop 110 S Johnson St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6904 info.moonsharvest@moonsharvest.com www.moonsharvest.com

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Membership Directory, Categories BOOT AND SHOE REPAIR Franklin’s Boot Shop 234 CR 2430, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-1993 franklinsbootshop@gmail.com

First United Methodist Church 612 N. Newsom, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5426 mineolafumc@suddenlinkmail.com www.mineolafumc.com

BUILDING: ROOFING ASAP Roofing 13026 Kalan Avenue, Tyler TX 75703 903-316-1144 julie@tylerroofingasap.com www.tylerroofingasap.com

Northside Church 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-312-1630 northsidemineola@gmail.com

BUSINESS Maddox Properties Mineola TX 75773 832-889-9242 yggm100000@gmail.com Somewhere RV Park 1359 E US HWY 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5772 somewherervpark@hotmail.com www.somewherervpark.com BUSINESS CONSULTING AND WORKSHOPS, TAX SERVICES, BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL Kratzmeyer Enterprises 3424 W Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-7317 greentaxman@gmail.com CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce 205 S Main, Lindale TX 75771 903-882-7181 executive@lindalechamber.org www.lindalechamber.org CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER Mineola Chamber of Commerce 101 East Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2087 chamber@mineola.com www.mineolachamber.org CHRISTIAN BOOKS AND GIFTS Count Your Blessings 118 S. Johnson St, PO Box 1309, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8500 gayle@stepupteks.com CHURCHES First Christian Church 209 N Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-850-6300 jim.albritton@gmail.com

Saint Dunstan Episcopal Church 800 N Johnson St., PO Box 81, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2478 dunstan5@att.net www.churchofstdunstan.org Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church 304 S Stone St., PO Box 284, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3318 pastordtboyd@gmail.com www.stpaulbaptistmineola.org Saint Peters Catholic Church 203 Meadow Brook Drive, PO Box 1022, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3665 stpeter75773@gmail.com CITY OF MINEOLA City of Mineola 300 Greenville Avenue, PO Box 179, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6183 mrushing@mineola.com www.mineola.com CLOTHING AND HOME DECOR Florence B’s LLC 107 N. Johnson St., Mineola TX 75773 972-740-7733 florencebmineola@gmail.com CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Lake Country Classics Car Club PO Box 1539, Quitman TX 75783 214-384-1942 legacyassistance@earthlink.net www.lakecountryclassics.com Mineola Kiwanis PO Box 326, Mineola TX 75773 903-850-2120 KidCurry0124@gmail.com www.kiwanismineola.org

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Membership Directory, Categories Mineola League of the Arts 200 W. Blair, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8877 mlota@sbcglobal.net www.mlota.org Mineola Lions Club PO Box 145, Mineola TX 75773 www.mineolatx.lionwap.org Mineola Masonic Lodge #502 1772 W Loop 564, PO Box 126, Mineola TX 75773 906-569-2608 rwhooten@peoplescom.net Pilot Club of Mineola Inc PO Box 57, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3942 joycecurry920@gmail.com Rotary Club of Mineola PO Box 505, Mineola TX 75773 lou_e_steele@yahoo.com www.rotary.org CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS: SENIOR ACTIVITY Forever Young Activity Center 404 S Main, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-8201 fyacquitman@hotmail.com www.quitmanseniors.org Mineola Seniors Community 1136 N Newsom St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0733 gggoin@suddenlink.net COFFEE HOUSE Speakeasy Coffeehouse 103 N Main Street, Quitman TX 75783 903-760-2739 kelly@speakeasycoffee.net speakeasycoffee.net COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE: WEBSITE DESIGN Duncan Multimedia P.O. Box 226, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-0328 neal@duncanmultimedia.com www.duncanmultimedia.com COMPUTER SERVICES Sys Logic Technology Services LLC 300 E HWY 243, Canton TX 75103 903-224-0088 admin@syslogic-techsvc.com https://www.syslogic-techsvc.com

CONSTRUCTION Martin Marietta Concrete 546 CR 2220, Mineola TX 75773 903-474-3417 charlie.butler@martinmarietta.com martinmariettamaterials.com CONSULTING Moore’s Campground Consulting, MC2 290 CR 2487, Mineola TX 75773 817-899-4108 Moorescampgroundconsulting@gmail.com moorescampgroundconsulting.com CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER Miellmier handyman/Le-vel independent brand prom 720 University St., Mineola TX 75773 903-283-0884 miellmier@yahoo.com Precision Fence Company PO Box 1304, Quitman TX 75783 903-569-7209 precfence@gmail.com Sherrill Construction Co., LLC 12808 TX 64, PO Box 420, Tyler TX 75710 903-526-5323 mandy@sherrillconstructioncompany.com www.sherrillconstructioncompany.com CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER: PLUMBING AND SEPTIC SYSTEM Hurst Plumbing 191 CR 2438, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0750 hurstplumbing@att.net CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER: HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Air Mart Air Conditioning and Heating 501 S Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1203 etgrl2@yahoo.com Kernes A/C, Heat, & Electrical Contractors LLC 280 CR 3245, Quitman TX 75783 903-967-2421 kernesac@peoplescom.net CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER:HOME BUILDER Galyean Homes PO Box 985, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3965 kimgalyean@yahoo.com www.galyeanhomes.com

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Membership Directory, Categories CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER: SECURITY SYSTEMS AND TELEPHONES Griffin Communications & Security Systems 200 S 1st Street, PO Box 160, Point TX 75472 903-598-3122 griffin@griffincommunication.com www.griffincommunications.com COOKING CLASS Pina Cooking Class 647 West Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-279-5871 kppprp@yahoo.com COPIER & COMPUTER SALES/SERVICE Budget Business Systems LLC PO Box 1013, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2210 danielle@bbs-tx.com www.choosebudget.com COUNTRY CLUB Mineola Country Club 1780 West Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2472 mineolacc@gmail.com www.mineolacountryclub.com COUNTY FACILITY Wood County Airport - Collins Field 311 County Road 2355, Mineola TX 75773 903-768-2100 john@aviationwisdom.com https://www.woodcountyairport.net/ CUSTOM CABINETS & COUNTER TOPS C & C Wood Works 264 CR 2325, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-7860 candcwoodworks@suddenlink.net DANCE Dance Dimensions 1075 West Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5664 misskoni@icloud.com www.dancedimensionsmineola.com Mineola Railers Square Dance Club 2015 US Hwy 80 E, Mineola TX 75773 903-312-3713 mineolarailers@gmail.com www.mineolarailers.com

DELIVERY SERVICE/ONLINE SHOP One Stop Shop’per Mineola TX 75773 903-638-1940 shari@onestopshopper.org www.onestopshopper.org DENTIST Mineola Dental 344 NW Loop 564, Suite# 400, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-5901 DRROHIT81@GMAIL.COM DOG GROOMING Wag n’ Tails 894 FM 49, Mineola TX 75773 wagntailsmineola@gmail.com EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RPM Staffing Professionals, Inc. 1821 N. Pacific, Suite 1, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-7720 shawn@rpmstaffing.net www.rpmstaffing.net ENGINEERING Engineering Consultants P.O. Box 297, Mineola TX 75773 817-475-9840 ogec.tx@gmail.com https://www.ogec-tx.com/ ENTERTAINMENT: THEATER Lake Country Playhouse/Select Theater 114 N. Johnson, PO Box 827 Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2300 lcplayhouse@sbcglobal.net www.lakecountryplayhouse.com EVENT PLANNING RKB Events 1441 County Road 3420, Hawkins TX 75765 479-903-6867 rkbevents@yahoo.com rkbevents.com FINANCE Security Finance 123 N. Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0077 tx_0700@security-finance.com FINANCIAL ADVISOR Tony Pegues Insurance and Financial Services P.O. Box 156, Golden TX 75410 903-768-2151 tony.pegues@hilltopnetwork.com

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Membership Directory, Categories FINANCIAL: ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES H & R Block 2185 N Pacific, Ste 2, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5335 Kristy.Thieman@yahoo.com

FINANCIAL: FINANCIAL ADVISOR Edward Jones - Leon Anderson 125 W. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8007 leon.anderson@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Kenneth A Pearce, CPA PO Box 428, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-5561 pearcecpa@att.net

Edward Jones - Jason Ray 1819 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6171 jason.ray@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Saul & Associates 502 S Pacific St, PO Box 1050, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6181 susan@saulandassoc.com www.saulandassoc.com FINANCIAL: BANKING BTH Bank 1825 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8010 www.bthbank.com City National Bank 200 N Pacific, PO Box 120, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6161 ryan.james@bankatcnb.com www.bankatcnb.bank Legacy Ag Credit 303 Connally St., Sulphur Springs TX 75482 903-567-2251 joseph.grier@legacyaca.com www.legacyaca.com Mineola Community Bank 215 W Broad Street, PO Box 410, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2602 bbessonett@outlook.com www.mineolacb.com My Credit Union 415 W. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0303 jhurley@mycutx.com Wood County National Bank, Mineola Branch 100 NW Loop 564, PO Box 1029 Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1082 jrichardson@wcnbquitman.com www.fnbgilmer.com

Edward Jones - Jurgen Simons 115 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5256 jurgen.simons@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com FINANCIAL: LOAN AGENCY Texas Star Title and Loan 6420 S Hwy 37, Suite 1, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6940 mineola@txstarcash.com www.paydaycashloanstexas.com FINANCIAL: PAYMENT CENTERS Reyes Payment Place 2595 W US Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3711 silviamreyes@live.com FIREARMS Armed Texans PO Box 611, Mineola TX 75773 903-780-8801 info@armedtexans.com www.armedtexans.com FIREARMS, GUNS, AMMO & ACCESSORIES East Texas Ammo 5411 S Hwy 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8300 easttexasammo17@gmail.com easttexasammo.net FLORIST Cheryl’s Lake Country Florist 102 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3081 gacawood@gmail.com mineolatxflowers.com Mineola Flower Shop 114 W. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-0202 mineolafs@att.net www.mineolaflowers.com

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Membership Directory, Categories FUNERAL HOME Beaty Funeral Home PO Box 209, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2611 halicleveland@outlook.com www.beatyfuneralhome.com London Mortuary 176 County Road 2503, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5404 londonsmortuary@yahoo.com FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE Aaron’s Furniture 344 NW Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3300 F1336@aarons.com www.aarons.com GOLF CART DEALERSHIP Holly Lake Golf Car Ranch, LLC 1102 S Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-769-3600 steve@golfcarranch.com Golfcarranch.com GOVERNMENT HOUSING Mineola Housing Authority 784 Goodson Circle, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3519 mineolapha@suddenlinkmail.com HANDMADE CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Southern Sass 124 E Broad St, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-0280 southernsassstyle@gmail.com Facebook- Southern Sass by Anita HARDWARE AND BUILDING SUPPLIES Bailey’s Ace Hardware 522 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2911 baileys03@gmail.com www.acehardware.com Higginbotham Brothers 401 S. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569--5423 mineola@higginbothams.com www.higginbothams.com HARDWARE AND BUILDING SUPPLIES: METAL BUILDING ETAS 1251 Bromberg, PO Box 180, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6809 jennifer@etas-inc.com www.etas-inc.com

HARDWARE AND BUILDING SUPPLIES: WELDING SUPPLIES Gas and Supply 1677 US Highway 69 South, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3837 david.collett@gasandsupply.com www.gasandsupply.com HEALTH AND BEAUTY Serenity Yoga and Spa 1223 CR 2724, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1460 jones.sharon10@gmail.com www.serenityyogamineola.com HEALTH AND BEAUTY: FITNESS G & J Fitness for Life Center 5615 S State Hwy 37, PO Box 1309, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9400 gaylefuller@suddenlink.net www.gandjfitness.com HEALTH AND BEAUTY: MASSAGE THERAPY Kelly Peebles Massage Therapy 105 W. Kilpatrick, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-7825 mkpeebles1@yahoo.com HEALTHCARE RESIDENCE Mineola Heights Healthcare Center 716 Mimosa, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5366 connie.cobbs28@gmail.com HOME BUILDER/REMODEL Swank Builders LLC 112 Wigley St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8253 michael@swankbuilders.com www.swankbuilders.com HOSPICE CARE/HEALTH CARE Caring Hearts Hospice 201 W. Broad St. Ste 100, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8141 kdavis@caringheartshospice.net www.caringheartshospice.net INDIVIDUAL Bailey, Jim 1093 County Road 2210, Mineola TX 75773 214-680-7332 jbailey5@sbcglobal.net

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Membership Directory, Categories Castloo, Janna and Tommy 118 CR 2428, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6007 jannacastloo@gmail.com

Rhodes, Linda 2781 County Road 2724, Mineola TX 75773 903-530-8899 lindaprhodes@gmail.com

Colvin, Vince and Sandy PO Box 658, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2278

Richardson, Jerry 125 Lakewood Court, Holly Lake Ranch TX 75755 903-569-1082 jrichardson@wcnbquitman.com

Curry, Sam and Joyce PO Box 3, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2729 Sam@lcairwaves.com Dossett, Glen PO Box 484, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2902 gdossett@suddenlink.net Frazier, Dr. Loy and Shirley 1818 Park Place, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9635 swms72@flash.net Hobson, Tommy and Kay 180 County Road 2232, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2665 tkhobsons@gmail.com Hollen, Carol 1019 E Broad St., PO Box 1214, Mineola TX 75773 972-523-7907 carol.hollen@sbcglobal.net Hurst, Denise 525 County Rd. 2317, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6536 denise.gracetou@gmail.com Jones, Larry and Sue N. 502 N Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0223 suenjones@sbcglobal.net Linscombe, Ann 305 Wigley St., Mineola TX 75773 903-850-3120 annlin3@suddenlink.net Lookadoo, Frank and Mary PO Box 361, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3751 mary.lookadoo@gmail.com Resnik, Susan 412 Shady Bend, Quitman TX 75783 903-360-2672 s.resnik@suddenlink.net

Rushing, Nita and Jimmy 110 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-521-1677 nrrushing@sbcglobal.net Sharp, Patsy and Jay 215 CR 2782, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6711 sharppatsy@hotmail.com Thompson, Larry and Melissa 3621 FM 778, Mineola TX 75773 903-258-4536 daltonstxmom@yahoo.com Wagner, Lou 307 Nuss Drive, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3744 lwagner@suddenlink.net Williams, Joe and Chris 1122 Sycamore Street, Mineola TX 75773 214-566-2361 cwilliams89@hotmail.com Wood County District Attorney P.O. Box 719, Mineola TX 75773 903-283-3621 angealbers@yahoo.com INSURANCE Allstate- Alexandra Roberts Agency 1231 W FM 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1790 alexandraroberts@allstate.com; https://agents. allstate.com/alexandra-roberts-mineola-tx.html Dunahoe Insurance Agency PO Box 747, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6137 kimh@dunahoe.com www.dunahoe.com State Farm Insurance 1032 N. Pacific St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5471 monica@monicaismyagent.com www.monicaismyagent.com

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Membership Directory, Categories Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Becky Moore 1405 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-1990 bmoore@txfb-ins.com www.txfb-ins.com Watkins Insurance Group, The 2185 N Pacific Street Suite 200, PO Box 1188, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5115 jwatkins@watkinsinsurancegroup.com www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com LANDSCAPE Turner’s Land Management 265 CR 2466, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-6840 turner757575@gmail.com Facebook- Turner’s Land Management LAWYER Wheeler Law Office 118 W. Broad St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8300 jamespwheeler@aol.com LEADERSHIP CONSULTING TMI Leadership Consulting 624 County Road 2297, Mineola TX 75773 903-768-9499 bstrehlow@tmileadershipconsulting.com LIBRARY Mineola Memorial Library 301 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2767 minmemlib@gmail.com www.mineolalibrary.com LODGING Relax Inn 533 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5445 LODGING: BED AND BREAKFAST Cottage at Homestead Farms CR 2325, Mineola TX 75773 214-728-6963 vic.savelli@sbcglobal.net www.savelliproperties.com Henry Hotel, Ltd. 7 Key Drive, Heath TX 75032 940-367-1688 trcref@aol.com

Mineola Harris House 118 Molly Lane, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9094 allenedoggett@yahoo.com Munzesheimer Manor 202 N Newsom, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6634 innkeeper@munzesheimer.com www.munzesheimer.com LODGING: HOTEL Best Western, Mineola Inn 100 Debby Lane, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5331 adave2405@yahoo.com www.bestwesterntexas.com/hotels/best-western-mineola-inn Brooks House 202 Graham Street, Mineola TX 75773 214-728-6963 vic.savelli@sbcglobal.net www.savelliproperties.com LODGING:MOTEL Budget Inn 1213 West US Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2661 rajup3161@yahoo.com MACHINE QUILTING Perfect Stitch Machine Quilting 1359 County Road 2700, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9125 njj570@yahoo.com MANUFACTURER Kemp/Meek Manufacturing Inc 100 Park Central Road, PO Box 670, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9700 jlmeek@kempmeek.com www.kempmeek.com Trinidad Benham 322 Freeman Street, PO Box 29, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2636 dconley@trinidadbenham.com www.trinidadbenham.com MANUFACTURER: MACHINING EZ Router EZ Plasma 140 County Road 2840, PO Box 1181, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3190 jeanneb@ez-router.com

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Membership Directory, Categories MEDIA AND ADVERTISING Downey Publishing 2545 E. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake TX 72096 903-791-8246 spotter@downeypublishing.com www.downeypublishing.com

MEDICAL: CLINICS Christus Trinity Mother Frances Clinic-Mineola 1302 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5383 pat.spears@tmfhc.org www.tmfhc.org

JaxWorks SEO and Web Design Mineola TX 75773 832-889-9242 yvonne@jax-works.com Www.jax-works.com

Grace Community Health Care 312 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0020 gchmadmin@suddenlinkmail.com

KMOO 99.9 FM 2065 US Hwy 69, PO Box 628, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1999 news@kmoo.com Wood County Monitor, The 715 Mimosa Drive, PO Box 210, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2442 publisher@woodcountymonitor.com www.woodcountymonitor.com MEDIA CONVERSION, CLOUD STORAGE, PHOTO BOOKS, WALL DECOR & GIFTS, SLIDE SHOWS; PHOTO ORGANIZING & DESIGN WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Photo Save and Share- Nancy Stelmatch 1127 Dawn Drive, Mineola TX 75773 (713) 725-4470 nancy@nancystelmach.com www.forever.com/ambassador/nancystelmach MEDICAL PATIENTS OR PATIENTS ADVANCED IN AGE JMS Home Medical Supply 5365 S State Hwy 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2311 jwaggoner@jmshms.com jmshomemedsupply.com MEDICAL: AMBULANCE UT Health East Texas EMS 352 S Glenwood Blvd., Tyler TX 75702 903-535-5826 sdromo@uthet.com www.uthealtheasttexas.com MEDICAL: BEHAVIORAL Andrews Center 703 W. Patton St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5409 nbigham@andrewscenter.com www.andrewscenter.com

MEDICAL: DENTIST Kyle E Weedon, DDS 620 E Broad Street Suite 1, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5818 weedondds@suddenlinkmail.com www.weedondds.com Lake View Dental Center 1800 S Pacific St., , Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5569 lvdcsmile@gmail.com www.lvdcsmile.com MEDICAL: EYE CARE Mineola Eyecare Dr. Anday Hawari 1238 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2313 drs@mineolaeyecare.com www.mineolaeyecare.com MEDICAL: HEARING Hearing Life 344 NW Loop 564 Suite 900, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6978 teto@avada.com www.hearinglife.com New Sound Hearing Centers 125 W Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8524 Nobleaudibel@yahoo.com MEDICAL: HOSPITAL UT Health East Texas - Quitman 117 N. Winnsboro Street, PO Drawer 1000, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-6330 ksblair@etmc.org MEDICAL: NATUROPATHY, HOLISTIC Vitae Pondera Institute of Integrative Health Dr. Heidi Hoke 123 Line Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9913 heidi@vitaepondera.com www.vitaepondera.com

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Membership Directory, Categories MEDICAL: PHARMACY Kelly Drug 125 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3882 kellydrug@suddenlinkmail.com www.kellydrug.com MINI STORAGE The Hiding Place Mini Storage 502 S Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6187 Susan@saulandassoc.com MORTGAGE LENDING Academy Mortgage Corporation 5433 Donnybrook Avenue, Tyler TX 75703 903-689-4174 cindy.heinemann@academymortgage.com MULTI-LINE INSURANCE AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Clients First Insurance Group. LLC., Kellam Newel Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2600 kellam@clientsfirstinsurance.com https://www.clientsfirstinsurance.com/ NON PROFIT Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens PO Box 1395, Quitman TX 75783 430-235-5461 woodcountyarbo@gmail.com woodcountyarbo.org Wood County Crime Stoppers PO Box 162, Mineola TX 75773 903-376-3603 woodcountycrimestoppers@hotmail.com Wood County Justice Of The Peace PCT 2 716 W Greenville HWY, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3802 Jholland@mywoodcounty.com OUTDOOR GROUP FITNESS Camp Gladiator 1124 E Park, Lindale TX 75771 903-752-0387 drewsmith@campgladiator.com www.fb.com/cglindale PERFORMANCE VENUE & FARM Doc Cooper Farm 322 CR 2290, Golden TX 75444 214-718-5200 valariekerby@me.com

PETS AND ANIMALS: EXOTIC ANIMALS AND PETS Mini S Exotic Zoo, LLC 3050 FM 1799, Mineola TX 75773 817-992-1253 proprimate@gmail.com www.minisexoticzoo.com PETS AND ANIMALS: PET ADOPTION APET P.O. Box 381, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6902 apetspca01@gmail.com www.apetspca.org PETS AND ANIMALS: VETERINARY Lake Country Animal Clinic Clifton D Bradshaw DVM 1124 W FM 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5418 lakecountryanimalclinic@gmail.com Lindale Veterinary Clinic 16366 FM 16W, Lindale TX 75771 903-882-3188 lindalevet@lindalevetclinic.com www.lindalevet.com PHOTOGRAPHY B&C Photography 130 North Broad Street. Ste 2, Mineola TX 75773 903-752-5459 ebethgonzales@yahoo.com bcboudoirloft.com Gene’s Photography 123 W. Broad, PO Box 270, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3484 lisab2211@gmail.com www.genes.photoreflect.com PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO SERVICES County Road Film Company 1529 B Brenda Lane, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-9659 info@countyroadfilmcompany.com countyroadfilmcompany.com PORTABLE BUILDINGS All Buildings 2905 West US Highway 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8504 allbuildings.net@outlook.com allbuildings.net

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Membership Directory, Categories PRINTING AND GRAPHICS Hometown Trophy and Tees 2775 W Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9319 trophies@mail.com

Southern Sky Reality Group 6166 S SH 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-752-0786 Laurasouthernsky@gmail.com www.southernskyreality.com

MPrints Printing and Graphics 125 N Johnson Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5993 craig@mprints-printing.com www.mprints-printing.com

Trophy Creek Property Co. - Kevin White 131 North Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-8357 kwwhitellc@gmail.com trophycreekpropertyco.com

PROFESSIONAL Quitman Chamber of Commerce PO Box 424, Quitman TX 75783 903-850-3005 Quitmanchamber@quitmancoc.com Quitmanchamber.com

Century 21 First Group - Gail Turner PO Box 393, Golden TX 75444 903-638-1184 lostinmineola@gmail.com

RAW MILK DAIRY FARM Waldo Way, LLC, The 395 County Road 2482, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-9673 ris@thewaldoway.com www.thewaldoway.com REAL ESTATE Century 21 First Group 1242 N. Pacific Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5405 c21mineola@gmail.com century21firstgroup.com Griffin Real Estate Group P. O. Box 1466, Quitman TX 75783 903-569-4066 vickizercher@gmail.com www.GriffinRealEstateGroup.com Keller Williams Realty PO Box 902, Quitman TX 75783 832-465-0116 SylviaRealtor@sylvialovell.com www.sylvialovell.com Leslie Cain Realty - Paula Gunn 1405 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-352-8191 paulasellsalot@gmail.com www.paulagunnsells.com Lone Star Realty 920 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1919 barbara@lonestarealty.com www.loanstarealty.com

REAL ESTATE: TITLE COMPANIES Wood County Abstract & Title-Don Roberts P O Box 937, Quitman TX 75783 903-569-1800 dratdocs@dratco.com www.dratco.com Wood County Title Co. 1026 N. Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1925 dmccampbell@wct-title.com RECREATIONAL Sky Ranch 24657 County Road 448, Van TX 75790 903-569-3482 accountspayable@skyranch.org www.skyranch.org RECREATIONAL: BIRDING AND WILDLIFE Lost Creek 113 E. Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8228 mhendrix.prod@gmail.com www.lostcreekonline.com RECREATIONAL: TRAVEL AGENCY Dream Vacations 502 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5002 mdsmith@dreamvacations.com www.etexvacationstore.com RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Glen Thurman Builder, Inc P.O. Box 496, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9810 glen47sdt@yahoo.com

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Membership Directory, Categories RESTAURANT CowBurners BBQ & Taproom 109 North Johnson Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8668 jth7708@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/CowBurnersBBQ Eat Shop Cafe 124 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3140 easttexasburger@yahoo.com Facebook- East Texas Burger Kelly B’s Main Course 1780 W Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 kl198319@yahoo.com Kitchens Hardware & Deli/Cafe 119 East Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2664 fourcorbie@gmail.com Logan’s Place 113 East Commerce St., Mineola TX 75773 logansplacerestaurant@gmail.com McDonald’s 1202 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3252 berta.winn@lillyent.com www.lillymcd.com Seth’s Lake Fork Creek Steak & Seafood 1667 Hwy 37 South, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-0320 sethbowdoin14@gmail.com RESTAURANT/BUFFET/BAR Paredes Family Restaurant, The 304 W. Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2424 paredesmichelle@aol.com https://www.loc8nearme.com/texas/mineola/ the-paredes-family-restaurant/4851019/ RESTAURANT AND CATERING Dairy Queen 220 W Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5454 dqtucker@outlook.com www.dqtexas.com Pizza Hut 1211 N Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5437 s1943@restmgmt.com www.pizzahut.com

Sonic Drive In 3167 S FM 730, Decatur TX 76234 903-569-3187 ap@datalinkis.com www.sonicdrivein.com Whataburger 9548 US Hwy 271, Tyler TX 75708 903-638-8520 njones.dkt@gmail.com www.whataburger.com RETAIL Dinky’s Monogramming, Embroidery, Applique’ 1064 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-258-5764 Corleybh@outlook.com Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant 105 Private Road 5548, Alba TX 75410 214-803-6794 sljones79@gmail.com Sjones92661@marykay.com Sears Hometown Store 332 W FM 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8099 mfsjacobs@aol.com www.searshometownstores.com/locations/mineola-tx The Mercantile 4845 FM 779, Mineola TX 75773 214-500-2341 peharding@sbcglobal.net RETAIL FOOD Bryan’s Cheesecakes 120 Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-881-0420 Bryanscheesecakes@gmail.com RETAIL SALES/ESTATE SALES Nana and Papas Treasure Chest 433 W Broad, Mineola TX 75773 817-771-2880 marysterling4545@yahoo.com RETAIL: ANTIQUES, GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES Between Friends 114 E. Broad St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0322 betweenfriendstx@aol.com www.betweenfriendsantiques.com Cottage Antiques 111 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5801 anitapeters723@gmail.com

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Membership Directory, Categories The Manor Curiosities and Needful Things 411 E Kilpatrick Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6531 cydneykay1@hotmail.com facebook RETAIL: CHARITIES Kindness Kottage 316 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9197 kindnesskottage316@gmail.com www.kindnesskottage.com/ RETAIL: GROCERY Brookshire’s 1224 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3176 director_031@brookshires.com www.brookshires.com RETAIL: LIGHTING FIXTURES/LIGHTING ACCESSORIES/HOME DECOR The Watt House Lighting and Design Studio 112 S Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8198 Jessica@thewatthouse.com Thewatthouse.com SALON The One Salon & Spa 1251 Bromberg St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-7556 kristiebelcher@gmail.com Missy’s Salon 408 1/2 South Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-376-3982 Missypickle2015@gmail com SCHOOLS Mineola Independent School District 1695 West Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2448 hancockr@mineolaisd.net www.mineolaisd.net SCHOOLS: CHILD CARE Lone Star Learning Academy 680 Inwood, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6923 lonestarlearningacademy@gmail.com www.facebook.com/lonestar-learning-academy

SCHOOLS: COLLEGE Jarvis Christian College PO Box 1470, Hawkins TX 75765 903-730-4890 lnewman@jarvis.edu www.Jarvis.edu SCREEN PRINTING & EMROOIDERY Mineola Screen Print 668 CR 2840, Mineola TX 75773 fcoreyes68@ymail.com SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE All Pro Septic 308 Katy Street, Alba TX 75410 903-765-2903 allprosepticalba@gmail.com www.all-proseptic.com SERVICE Ramirez AC & Electric LLC 408 S Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6677 Rickyrxr1@sbcglobal.net SMALL BUSINESS Hempworx 104 Brett Ln, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-5244 thebestcbdoilnow@gmail.com www.hopeandcbd.com SPECIAL EVENTS AND VENUES Addie E McFarland Foundation Inc P O Box 987, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8851 addiee.mcfarland@sbcglobal.net www.addieemcfarland.org Golden Homestead PO Box 156 Intersection FM 1799 and 779, Golden TX 75444 903-768-2087 cpegues@peoplescom.net www.goldenhomestead.squarespace.com Mineola Civic Center and RV Park 1150 N Newsome Street, PO Box 384, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6115 nancy@mineolaciviccenter.com www.mineolaciviccenter.com

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Membership Directory, Categories SPECIALTY BAKERY Sugarbakers Of Mineola 119 West Broad, Mineola TX 75773 361-500-5020 sweetcelebrationscc@gmail.com Facebook- Sugarbakers of Mineola

UTILITIES: PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS Automatic Gas 2393 FM118, Greenville TX 75401 903-763-5550 tim.stainback@automaticgas.com www.automaticgas.com and www.dukepropane.com

STORAGE AND MOVING Eagle Storage 139 E Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9468 rbat2000@suddenlink.net www.mineolastorage.com

Center Point Energy P.O. Box 185, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5402 ricky.haisten@centerpointenergy.com www.centerpoinenergy.com

KeepIt Mini Storage and Moving 1113 Country Road 2220, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0400 storagekeepit@aol.com www.keepitministorage.com TRANSPORTATION: CAR RENTAL Mineola Car Rental & Paint and Body 1010 E. Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-2144 mineolacars@att.net www.mineolapaintandbody.com TRAVEL AGENCY Cruise Planners World Wide Travel 367 County Road 2465, Mineola TX 75773 760-305-9300 jerry@cpworldwidetravel.com www.cpworldwidetravel.com UTILITIES: INTERNET & TELEPHONE Peoples 102 N Stephens, PO Box 228, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-2214 pwinvoices@peoples.net lisa.weber@gopeoples.net UTILITIES: CABLE, TELEVISION AND INTERNET SuddenLink Communications 3015 S E Loop 323, Tyler TX 75701 877-694-9474 Keri.Clark@Suddenlink.com www.suddenlink.com UTILITIES: ELECTRIC Southwest Electric Power Co. SWEPCO AEP 4421 W. Loop 281, Longview TX 75601 888-216-3523 lmferrynelson@aep.com www.swepco.com

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE SALES Mineola Antique Fair 115 Lankford St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8289 dede.caldwell@gmail.com mineolaantiquefair.com WEDDING VENUES AND EVENTS Hidden Pines Venue, LLC PO Box 823, Mineola TX 75773 903-705-2455 robbiewallis@hotmail.com WINERY & VINEYARD Silver Lake Cellars 25378 US HWY 80, Silver Lake TX 75140 972-922-8858 winery@silverlakecellars.com www.silverlakecellars.com WIRELESS PHONE SALES Russell Cellular 6420 S Hwy 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2739 mineola.tx.mgr@russellcellular.com russellcellular.com WOMANS CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES Envy Stylz Boutique 1122 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-740-0767 crystal@envystylz.com www.envystylz.com WOOD COUNTY Wood County Economic Development Commission 311 County Road 2355, PO Box 578, Quitman TX 75783 903-768-2402 woodcic@peoplescom.net www.woodcountytx.com

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Mineola Contact Information EMERGENCY CITY OF MINEOLA: City Hall – City Administration, Building Code & Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Marketing and Tourism, Planning and Zoning Animal Shelter Police Department (non-emergency) Fire Department (non-emergency) Main Street & Historic Preservation office UTILITIES: Water & Trash Connections SWEPCO CenterPoint Energy Suddenlink Communications AT&T H-Tronics People’s COMMUNITY SERVICES: Post Office Library (Mineola Memorial Library) Newspaper (Mineola Monitor) Local Radio Station (KMOO 99.9 FM) Mineola Civic Center Mineola Chamber of Commerce School and City Tax Office Housing Authority Mineola ISD Administration office SENIOR SERVICES: Meals on Wheels Seniors Community Center Wood County GoBus Forever Young STATE & FEDERAL: Social Security Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Department of Public Safety Drivers License Department of Human Services CRISIS SERVICES: Poison Control Abuse Hotline Youth Crisis & Runaway Hotline The Crisis Center - Wood/Rains Counties

911 569-6183 569-2252 569-6294 569-6237 569-6983 569-6183 888-216-3523 800-259-5544 569-2651 800-464-7928 903-763-5120 903-763-2214 569-2054 569-2767 569-2442 569-3823 569-6115 569-2087 569-3438 569-3519 569-2448 569-3073 569-3073 800-590-3371 903-763-8201 561-8632 569-2349 569-6341 763-4212 569-5368 800-222-1222 800-252-5400 888-580-4357 569-1678

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Aaron’s Furniture 344 NW Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3300 F1336@aarons.com www.aarons.com Furniture and Appliance

APET PO Box 381, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6902 apetspca01@gmail.com www.apetspca.org Pets and Animals: Pet Adoption

Academy Mortgage Corporation 5433 Donnybrook Avenue, Tyler TX 75703 903-689-4174 cindy.heinemann@academymortgage.com Mortgage Lending

The Arbors of Mineola 1200 Bromberg, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1300 thearborsofmineola@gmail.com www.thearborsofmineola.com Apartments and Rental Property

Addie E McFarland Foundation Inc PO Box 987, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8851 addiee.mcfarland@sbcglobal.net www.addieemcfarland.org Special Event and Venues Air Mart Air Conditioning and Heating 501 S Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1203 etgrl2@yahoo.com Contractor or Builder: Heating /Air Conditioning All Buildings 2905 West US Highway 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8504 allbuildings.net@outlook.com allbuildings.net Portable Buildings All Pro Septic 308 Katy Street, Alba TX 75410 903-765-2903 allprosepticalba@gmail.com www.all-proseptic.com Septic System Installations and Maintenance Allstate-Alexandra Roberts Agency 1231 W FM 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1790 alexandraroberts@allstate.com https://agents.allstate.com/alexandra-roberts-mineola-tx.html Insurance Andrews Center 703 W. Patton St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5409 nbigham@andrewscenter.com www.andrewscenter.com Medical:Behavioral

Armed Texans PO Box 611, Mineola TX 75773 903-780-8801 info@armedtexans.com www.armedtexans.com Firearms ASAP Roofing 13026 Kalan Avenue, Tyler TX 75703 903-316-1144 julie@tylerroofingasap.com www.tylerroofingasap.com Building: Roofing Automatic Gas 2393 FM118, Greenville TX 75401 903-763-5550 tim.stainback@automaticgas.com www.automaticgas.com and www.dukepropane.com Utilities: Propane and Natural Gas Autumn Wind Assisted Living 135 Autumn Wind Court, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1111 missydyer88@yahoo.com www.autumnwindtx.com Assisted Living & Nursing Homes B&C Photography 130 North Broad Street. Ste 2, Mineola TX 75773 903-752-5459 ebethgonzales@yahoo.com bcboudoirloft.com Photography Bailey’s Ace Hardware 522 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2911 baileys03@gmail.com www.acehardware.com Hardware and Building Supplies

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Beaty Funeral Home P O Box 209, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2611 halicleveland@outlook.com www.beatyfuneralhome.com Funeral Home Beckat Oil and Fuel 115 W. Front St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6925 brandongibson@beckatoilfield.com www.beckatoilfuel.com Automotive: Gas, Oil and Fuels Best Western, Mineola Inn 100 Debby Lane, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5331 adave2405@yahoo.com www.bestwesterntexas.com/hotels/best-western-mineola-inn Lodging: Hotel Between Friends 114 E. Broad St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0322 betweenfriendstx@aol.com www.betweenfriendsantiques.com Retail: Antiques, Gifts & Collectibles Bob Smith Auto Sales P O Box 177, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3813 bsmith177@sbcglobal.net www.bobsmithauto.com Automotive: Dealerships and Sales Brooks House 202 Graham Street, Mineola TX 75773 214-728-6963 vic.savelli@sbcglobal.net www.savelliproperties.com Lodging: Hotel Brookshire’s 1224 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3176 director_031@brookshires.com www.brookshires.com Retail: Grocery Bryan’s Cheesecakes 120 Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-881-0420 Bryanscheesecakes@gmail.com Retail food

BTH Bank 1825 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8010 www.bthbank.com Financial: Banking Budget Business Systems LLC P O Box 1013, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2210 danielle@bbs-tx.com www.choosebudget.com Copier & Computer Sales/Service Budget Inn 1213 West US Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2661 rajup3161@yahoo.com Lodging: Motel C & C Wood Works 264 CR 2325, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-7860 candcwoodworks@suddenlink.net Custom Cabinets & Counter tops Camp Gladiator 1124 E Park, Lindale TX 75771 903-752-0387 drewsmith@campgladiator.com www.fb.com/cglindale Outdoor Group Fitness Caring Hearts Hospice 201 W. Broad St. Ste 100, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8141 kdavis@caringheartshospice.net www.caringheartshospice.net Hospice Care/Health Care Carol Hollen 1019 E Broad St. P.O.Box 121, Mineola TX 75773 972-523-7907 carol.hollen@sbcglobal.net Individual Castloo, Janna and Tommy 118 CR 2428, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6007 jannacastloo@gmail.com Individual Center Point Energy P.O. Box 185, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5402 ricky.haisten@centerpointenergy.com www.centerpoinenergy.com Utilities: Propane and Natural Gas

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Century 21 First Group 1242 N. Pacific Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5405 c21mineola@gmail.com century21firstgroup.com Real Estate

Cottage Antiques 111 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5801 anitapeters723@gmail.com Retail: Antiques, Gifts & Collectibles

Century 21 First Group-Gail Turner PO Box 393, Golden TX 75444 903-638-1184 lostinmineola@gmail.com Realtor

Cottage at Homestead Farms CR 2325, Mineola TX 75773 214-728-6963 vic.savelli@sbcglobal.net www.savelliproperties.com Lodging: Bed and Breakfast

Cheryl’s Lake Country Florist 102 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3081 gacawood@gmail.com mineolatxflowers.com Florist

Count Your Blessings 118 S. Johnson Street, PO Box 1309, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8500 gayle@stepupteks.com Christian Books and Gifts

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Clinic-Mineola 1302 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5383 pat.spears@tmfhc.org www.tmfhc.org Medical: Clinics

County Road Film Company 1529 B Brenda Lane, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-9659 info@countyroadfilmcompany.com countyroadfilmcompany.com Photography/Video Services

City National Bank 200 N Pacific, P O Box 120, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6161 ryan.james@bankatcnb.com www.bankatcnb.bank Financial:Banking

CowBurners BBQ & Taproom 109 North Johnson Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8668 jth7708@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/CowBurnersBBQ Restaurant

City of Mineola 300 Greenville Avenue, P O Box 179, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6183 mrushing@mineola.com www.mineola.com City of Mineola

Crenshaw Car Wash 1217 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2852 j.crenshaw@ymail.com Automotive: Car Wash

Clients First Insurance Group. LLC., Kellam Newel Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2600 kellam@clientsfirstinsurance.com https://www.clientsfirstinsurance.com/ Multi-line insurance and business solutions Colvin, Vince and Sandy P O Box 658 Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2278 Individual

Cruise Planners World Wide Travel 367 County Road 2465, Mineola TX 75773 760-305-9300 jerry@cpworldwidetravel.com www.cpworldwidetravel.com Travel Agency Curry, Sam and Joyce P O Box 3, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2729 Sam@lcairwaves.com Individual

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical D. Bryan Hughes, Attorney at Law 701 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8880 isabel@bryanhughes.com www.bryanhughes.com Attorney

Dream Vacations 502 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5002 mdsmith@dreamvacations.com www.etexvacationstore.com Recreational: Travel Agency

Dairy Queen 220 W Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5454 dqtucker@outlook.com www.dqtexas.com Restaurant and Catering

Dunahoe Insurance Agency P O Box 747, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6137 kimh@dunahoe.com www.dunahoe.com Insurance

Dance Dimensions 1075 west loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5664 misskoni@icloud.com www.dancedimensionsmineola.com Dance

Duncan Multimedia P.O. Box 226, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-0328 neal@duncanmultimedia.com www.duncanmultimedia.com Computer Sales and Service: Website Design

Denise Hurst 525 County Rd. 2317, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6536 denise.gracetou@gmail.com Individual Member

Eagle Storage 139 E Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9468 rbat2000@suddenlink.net www.mineolastorage.com Storage and Moving

Dinky’s Monogramming, Embroidery, Applique’ 1064 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-258-5764 Corleybh@outlook.com Retail Doc Cooper Farm 322 CR 2290, Golden TX 75444 214-718-5200 VALARIEKERBY@ME.COM Perfromance Venue and Farm Dossett, Glen P O Box 484, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2902 gdossett@suddenlink.net Individual Dow Autoplex P O Box 6, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2621 dowautoplex@aol.com www.dowautoplex.com Automotive: Dealerships and Sales Downey Publishing 2545 E. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake TX 72096 903-791-8246 spotter@downeypublishing.com www.downeypublishing.com Media and Advertising

East Texas Ammo 5411 S Hwy 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8300 easttexasammo17@gmail.com easttexasammo.net Firearms, Guns, Ammo and Accessories Eat Shop Cafe 124 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3140 easttexasburger@yahoo.com Facebook- East Texas Burger Restaurant Edward Jones - Anderson 125 W. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8007 leon.anderson@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Financial: Financial Advisor Edward Jones - Jason Ray 1819 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6171 jason.ray@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Financial: Financial Advisor

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Edward Jones - Jurgen Simons 115 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5256 jurgen.simons@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Financial: Financial Advisor Engineering Consultants P.O. Box 297, Mineola TX 75773 817-475-9840 ogec.tx@gmail.com https://www.ogec-tx.com/ Engineering Envy Stylz Boutique 1122 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-740-0767 crystal@envystylz.com www.envystylz.com Womans clothes & accessories ETAS 1251 Bromberg, PO Box 180, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6809 jennifer@etas-inc.com www.etas-inc.com Hardware and Building Supplies: Metal Building Event Planning 1441 County Road 3420, Hawkins TX 75765 479-903-6867 rkbevents@yahoo.com rkbevents.com Event Planning EZ Router EZ Plasma 140 County Road 2840, P.O. Box 1181 Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3190 jeanneb@ez-router.com Manufacturer: Machining First Christian Church 209 N Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-850-6300 jim.albritton@gmail.com Church First United Methodist Church 612 N. Newsom, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5426 mineolafumc@suddenlinkmail.com www.mineolafumc.com Church

Florence B’s LLC 107 N. Johnson St., Mineola TX 75773 972-740-7733 florencebmineola@gmail.com Clothing and Home Decor Forever Young Activity Center 404 S Main, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-8201 fyacquitman@hotmail.com www.quitmanseniors.org Clubs and Organizations: Senior Activity Franklin’s Boot Shop 234 CR 2430, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-1993 franklinsbootshop@gmail.com Boot and Shoe Repair Frazier, Dr. Loy and Shirley 1818 Park Place, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9635 swms72@flash.net Individual G & J Fitness for Life Center 5615 S State Hwy 37, PO Box 1309, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9400 gaylefuller@suddenlink.net www.gandjfitness.com Health and Beauty: Fitness Galyean Homes P O Box 985, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3965 kimgalyean@yahoo.com www.galyeanhomes.com Contractor or Builder: Home Builder Gas and Supply 1677 US Highway 69 South, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3837 david.collett@gasandsupply.com www.gasandsupply.com Hardware and Building Supplies: Welding Supplies Gene’s Photography 123 W. Broad, P O Box 270, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3484 lisab2211@gmail.com www.genes.photoreflect.com Photography

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Glen Thurman Builder, Inc P.O. Box 496, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9810 glen47sdt@yahoo.com Residential Real Estate Development

Hidden Pines Venue, LLC PO Box 823, Mineola TX 75773 903-705-2455 robbiewallis@hotmail.com Wedding venues and events

Golden Homestead PO Box 156, FM 1799 and 779, Golden TX 75444 903-768-2087 cpegues@peoplescom.net www.goldenhomestead.squarespace.com Special Event and Venues

Higginbotham Brothers 401 S. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569--5423 mineola@higginbothams.com www.higginbothams.com Hardware and Building Supplies

Grace Community Health Care 312 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0020 gchmadmin@suddenlinkmail.com Medical: Clinics

Hobson, Tommy and Kay 180 County Road 2232, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2665 tkhobsons@gmail.com Individual

Griffin Communications & Security Systems 200 S 1st Street, PO Box 160, Point TX 75472 903-598-3122 griffin@griffincommunication.com www.griffincommunications.com Contractor or Builder: Security Systems & Telephones

Holly Lake Golf Car Ranch, LLC 1102 S Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-769-3600 steve@golfcarranch.com Golfcarranch.com Golf Cart Dealership

Griffin Real Estate Group P. O. Box 1466, Quitman TX 75783 903-569-4066 vickizercher@gmail.com www.GriffinRealEstateGroup.com Real Estate

Hometown Trophy and Tees 2775 W Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9319 trophies@mail.com Printing and Graphics

H & R Block 2185 N Pacific, Ste 2, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5335 Kristy.Thieman@yahoo.com Financial: Accounting and Tax Services Hearing Life 344 NW Loop 564 Suite 900, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6978 teto@avada.com www.hearinglife.com Medical: Hearing Hempworx 104 Brett Ln, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-5244 thebestcbdoilnow@gmail.com www.hopeandcbd.com Small Business Henry Hotel, Ltd. 7 Key Drive, Heath TX 75032 940-367-1688 trcref@aol.com Lodging: Bed and Breakfast

Hughes Appliance and Air Conditioning 1305 W Broad, MineolaTX 75773 903-569-5440 haac1116@yahoo.com Appliance / Air Conditioning and Heating Hurst Plumbing 191 CR 2438, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0750 hurstplumbing@att.net Contractor or Builder: Plumbing and Septic System Jarvis Christian College PO Box 1470, Hawkins TX 75765 903-730-4890 lnewman@jarvis.edu www.Jarvis.edu Schools: College JaxWorks SEO and Web Design Mineola TX 75773 832-889-9242 yvonne@jax-works.com Www.jax-works.com Media and Advertising

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Jim Bailey 1093 County Road 2210, Mineola TX 75773 214-680-7332 jbailey5@sbcglobal.net Individual

Kenneth A Pearce, CPA P.O. Box 428, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-5561 pearcecpa@att.net Financial: Accounting and Tax Services

JMS Home Medical Supply 5365 S State Hwy 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2311 jwaggoner@jmshms.com jmshomemedsupply.com Medical Patients or Patients Advanced in Age

Kernes A/C, Heat, & Electrical Contractors LLC 280 CR 3245, Quitman TX 75783 903-967-2421 kernesac@peoplescom.net Contractor or Builder: Heating and Air Conditioning

Jones, Larry and Sue N. 502 N Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0223 suenjones@sbcglobal.net Individual KeepIt Mini Storage and Moving 1113 Country Road 2220, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0400 storagekeepit@aol.com www.keepitministorage.com Storage and Moving Keller Williams Realty PO Box 902, Quitman TX 75783 832-465-0116 SylviaRealtor@sylvialovell.com www.sylvialovell.com Real Estate

Kindness Kottage 316 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9197 kindnesskottage316@gmail.com www.kindnesskottage.com/ Retail: Charities Kitchens Hardware & Deli/Cafe 119 East Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2664 fourcorbie@gmail.com Restaurant KMOO 99.9 FM 2065 US Hwy 69, PO Box 628, Mineola TX75773 903-569-1999 news@kmoo.com Media and Advertising

Kelly B’s Main Course 1780 W Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 kl198319@yahoo.com Restaurant

Kratzmeyer Enterprises 3424 W Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-7317 greentaxman@gmail.com Business Consulting and Workshops, Tax services, Bookkeeping, Payroll

Kelly Drug 125 E. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3882 kellydrug@suddenlinkmail.com www.kellydrug.com Medical: Pharmacy

Kyle E Weedon, DDS 620 E Broad Street Suite 1, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5818 weedondds@suddenlinkmail.com www.weedondds.com Medical: Dentist

Kelly Peebles Massage Therapy 105 W. Kilpatrick, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-7825 mkpeebles1@yahoo.com Health and BeautyMassage Therapy

Lake Country Animal ClinicClifton D Bradshaw DVM 1124 W FM 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5418 lakecountryanimalclinic@gmail.com Pets and Animals: Veterinary

Kemp/Meek Manufacturing Inc 100 Park Central Road, PO Box 670, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9700 jlmeek@kempmeek.com www.kempmeek.com Manufacturer

Lake Country Classics Car Club PO Box 1539, Quitman TX 75783 214-384-1942 legacyassistance@earthlink.net www.lakecountryclassics.com Clubs and Organizations

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Lake Country Playhouse/Select Theater 114 N. Johnson, PO Box 827, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2300 lcplayhouse@sbcglobal.net www.lakecountryplayhouse.com Entertainment: Theater

Lone Star Learning Academy 680 Inwood, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6923 lonestarlearningacademy@gmail.com www.facebook.com/lonestar-learning-academy Schools: Child Care

Lake View Dental Center 1800 S Pacific St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5569 lvdcsmile@gmail.com www.lvdcsmile.com Medical: Dentist

Lone Star Realty 920 North Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1919 barbara@lonestarealty.com www.loanstarealty.com Real Estate

Legacy Ag Credit 303 Connally St., Sulphur Springs TX 75482 903-567-2251 joseph.grier@legacyaca.com www.legacyaca.com Financial: Banking

Lookadoo, Frank and Mary P O Box 361, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3751 mary.lookadoo@gmail.com Individual

Leslie Cain Realty - Paula Gunn 1405 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-352-8191 paulasellsalot@gmail.com www.paulagunnsells.com Real Estate Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce 205 S Main, Lindale TX 75771 903-882-7181 executive@lindalechamber.org www.lindalechamber.org Chamber of Commerce Lindale Veterinary Clinic 16366 FM 16W, Lindale TX 75771 903-882-3188 lindalevet@lindalevetclinic.com www.lindalevet.com Pets and Animals: Veterinary Linscombe, Ann 305 Wigley St., Mineola TX 75773 903-850-3120 annlin3@suddenlink.net Individual Logan’s Place 113 East Commerce St., Mineola TX 75773 logansplacerestaurant@gmail.com Restaurant London Mortuary 176 County Road 2503, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5404 londonsmortuary@yahoo.com Funeral Home

Lost Creek 113 E. Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8228 mhendrix.prod@gmail.com www.lostcreekonline.com Recreational: Birding and Wildlife Lucy Hebron 112 Wigley Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5829 hebronlaw@gmail.com www.hebronlaw.com Attorney M & M Property Management P O Box 357, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9881 mandmlatham@sbcglobal.net Apartments and Rental Property Maddox Properties Mineola TX 75773 832-889-9242 yggm100000@gmail.com Business Martin Marietta Concrete 546 CR 2220, Mineola TX 75773 903-474-3417 charlie.butler@martinmarietta.com martinmariettamaterials.com Construction

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant 105 Private Road 5548, Alba TX 75410 214-803-6794 sljones79@gmail.com Sjones92661@marykay.com Retail

Mineola Country Club 1780 West Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2472 mineolacc@gmail.com www.mineolacountryclub.com Structural Supporter

McDonald’s 1202 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3252 berta.winn@lillyent.com www.lillymcd.com Restaurant

Mineola Dental 344 NW Loop 564, Suite# 400, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-5901 DRROHIT81@GMAIL.COM Dentist

Miellmier Handyman/Level independent brand prom 720 University St., Mineola TX 75773 903-283-0884 miellmier@yahoo.com Contractor or Builder

Mineola Eyecare-Dr. Anday Hawari 1238 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2313 drs@mineolaeyecare.com www.mineolaeyecare.com Medical: Eye Care

Mineola Antique Fair 115 Lankford St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8289 dede.caldwell@gmail.com mineolaantiquefair.com Vintage/Antique Sales

Mineola Flower Shop 114 W. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-0202 mineolafs@att.net www.mineolaflowers.com Florist

Mineola Car Rental & Paint and Body 1010 E. Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-2144 mineolacars@att.net www.mineolapaintandbody.com Transportation: Car Rental

Mineola Harris House 118 Molly Lane, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9094 allenedoggett@yahoo.com Lodging: Bed and Breakfast

Mineola Chamber of Commerce 101 East Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2087 chamber@mineola.com www.mineolachamber.org Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center Mineola Civic Center and RV Park 1150 N Newsom St., PO Box 384, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6115 nancy@mineolaciviccenter.com www.mineolaciviccenter.com Special Event and Venues Mineola Community Bank 215 W Broad Street, PO Box 410, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2602 bbessonett@outlook.com www.mineolacb.com Financial: Banking

Mineola Heights Healthcare Center 716 Mimosa, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5366 connie.cobbs28@gmail.com Healthcare Residence Mineola Housing Authority 784 Goodson Circle, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3519 mineolapha@suddenlinkmail.com Government Housing Mineola Independent School District 1695 West Loop 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2448 www.mineolaisd.net Schools Mineola Kiwanis P O Box 326, Mineola TX 75773 903-850-2120 KidCurry0124@gmail.com www.kiwanismineola.org Clubs and Organizations

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Mineola League of the Arts 200 W. Blair, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8877 mlota@sbcglobal.net www.mlota.org Clubs and Organizations Mineola Lions Club P.O. Box 145, Mineola TX 75773 www.mineolatx.lionwap.org Clubs and Organizations Mineola Masonic Lodge #502 1772 W Loop 564, PO Box 126, Mineola TX 75773 906-569-2608 rwhooten@peoplescom.net Clubs and Organizations Mineola Memorial Library 301 N Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2767 minmemlib@gmail.com www.mineolalibrary.com Library Mineola Railers Square Dance Club 2015 US Hwy 80 E, Mineola TX 75773 903-312-3713 mineolarailers@gmail.com www.mineolarailers.com Dance Mineola Screen Print 668 CR 2840, Mineola TX 75773 fcoreyes68@ymail.com Screen Printing & Embroidery Mineola Seniors Community 1136 N Newsom St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0733 gggoin@suddenlink.net Clubs and Organizations: Senior Activity Mineola-Wisener Field Airport 1412 Country Club Drive, Mineola TX 75773-1419 903-569-1929 wisenerairport@aol.com www.mineolawisener.com Airport Mini S Exotic Zoo, LLC 3050 FM 1799, Mineola TX 75773 817-992-1253 proprimate@gmail.com www.minisexoticzoo.com Pets and Animals: Exotic Animals and Pets

Missy’s Salon 408 1/2 South Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-376-3982 Missypickle2015@gmail com Small business owner Moon’s Harvest Bath & Body Shop 110 S Johnson St, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6904 info.moonsharvest@moonsharvest.com www.moonsharvest.com Bath Bombs, Essential Oils, Perfume Bar, Soaps, Candle Tarts, Beard Products Moore’s Campground Consulting, MC2 290 CR 2487, Mineola TX 75773 817-899-4108 Moorescampgroundconsulting@gmail.com moorescampgroundconsulting.com Consulting MPrints Printing and Graphics 125 N Johnson Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5993 craig@mprints-printing.com www.mprints-printing.com Printing and Graphics Munzesheimer Manor 202 N Newsom, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6634 innkeeper@munzesheimer.com www.munzesheimer.com Lodging: Bed and Breakfast My Credit Union 415 W. Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0303 jhurley@mycutx.com Financial: Banking Nana and Papas Treasure Chest 433 W Broad, Mineola TX 75773 817-771-2880 marysterling4545@yahoo.com Retail Sales/Estate Sales Photo Save and Share- Nancy Stelmatch 1127 Dawn Drive, Mineola TX 75773 (713) 725-4470 nancy@nancystelmach.com www.forever.com/ambassador/nancystelmach Media Conversion, Cloud Storage, Photo Books, Wall Decor & Gifts, Slide Shows; Photo Organizing & Design Workshops & Classes

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical New Sound Hearing Centers 125 W Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8524 Nobleaudibel@yahoo.com Medical: Hearing Nita and Jimmy Rushing 110 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-521-1677 nrrushing@sbcglobal.net Individual Northside Church 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-312-1630 northsidemineola@gmail.com Churches One Stop Shop’per Mineola TX 75773 903-638-1940 shari@onestopshopper.org www.onestopshopper.org Delivery Service/Online Shop Paredes Family Restaurant, The 304 W. Broad Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2424 paredesmichelle@aol.com https://www.loc8nearme.com/texas/mineola/ the-paredes-family-restaurant/4851019/ Restaurant/Buffet/Bar Peoples 102 N Stephens, PO Box 228, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-2214 pwinvoices@peoples.net lisa.weber@gopeoples.net Utilities: Internet & Telephone Perfect Stitch Machine Quilting 1359 County Road 2700, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9125 njj570@yahoo.com Machine Quilting Pilot Club of Mineola Inc PO Box 57, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3942 joycecurry920@gmail.com Clubs and Organizations Pina Cooking Class 647 West Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-279-5871 kppprp@yahoo.com Cooking Class

Pizza Hut 1211 N Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5437 s1943@restmgmt.com www.pizzahut.com Restaurant and Catering Precision Fence Company PO Box 1304, Quitman TX 75783 903-569-7209 precfence@gmail.com Contractor or Builder Quitman Chamber of Commerce PO Box 424, Quitman TX 75783 903-850-3005 Quitmanchamber@quitmancoc.com Quitmanchamber.com Professional Ramirez AC & Electric LLC 408 S Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6677 Rickyrxr1@sbcglobal.net Service Relax Inn 533 E Broad, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5445 Lodging Resnik, Susan 412 Shady Bend, Quitman TX 75783 903-360-2672 s.resnik@suddenlink.net Individual Reyes Payment Place 2595 W US Hwy 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3711 silviamreyes@live.com Financial: Payment Centers Rhodes, Linda 2781 County Road 2724, Mineola TX 75773 903-530-8899 lindaprhodes@gmail.com Individual Richardson, Jerry 125 Lakewood Court, Holly Lake Ranch TX 75755 903-569-1082 jrichardson@wcnbquitman.com Individual

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Rose Hill Apartments, The 209 CR 2460 E-3, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6081 pamt1218@yahoo.com www.rosehillroadapartments.com Apartments and Rental Property

Sears Hometown Store 332 W FM 564, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-8099 mfsjacobs@aol.com www.searshometownstores.com/locations/mineola-tx Retail

Rotary Club of Mineola PO Box 505, Mineola TX 75773 lou_e_steele@yahoo.com www.rotary.org Clubs and Organizations

Security Finance 123 N. Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0077 tx_0700@security-finance.com Finance

RPM Staffing Professionals, Inc. 1821 N. Pacific, Suite 1, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-7720 shawn@rpmstaffing.net www.rpmstaffing.net Employment Services

Serenity Yoga and Spa 1223 CR 2724, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1460 jones.sharon10@gmail.com www.serenityyogamineola.com Health and Beauty

Russell Cellular 6420 S Hwy 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2739 mineola.tx.mgr@russellcellular.com russellcellular.com Wireless Phone Sales

Seth’s Lake Fork Creek Steak & Seafood 1667 Hwy 37 South, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-0320 sethbowdoin14@gmail.com Restaurant

Saint Dunstan Episcopal Church 800 N Johnson St., P.O. Box 81 Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2478 dunstan5@att.net www.churchofstdunstan.org Churches Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church 304 S Stone St, P.O. Box 284, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3318 pastordtboyd@gmail.com www.stpaulbaptistmineola.org Churches Saint Peters Catholic Church 203 Meadow Brook Drive, P.O. Box 1022, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3665 stpeter75773@gmail.com Churches Saul & Associates 502 S Pacific St, P O Box 1050, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6181 susan@saulandassoc.com www.saulandassoc.com Financial: Accounting and Tax Services

Sharp, Patsy and Jay 215 CR 2782, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6711 sharppatsy@hotmail.com Individual Sherrill Construction Co., LLC 12808 TX 64, P.O. Box 420, Tyler TX 75710 903-526-5323 mandy@sherrillconstructioncompany.com www.sherrillconstructioncompany.com Contractor or Builder Silver Lake Cellars 25378 US Hwy. 80, Silver Lake TX 75140 972-922-8858 winery@silverlakecellars.com www.silverlakecellars.com Winery & Vineyard Sky Ranch 24657 County Road 448, Van TX 75790 903-569-3482 accountspayable@skyranch.org www.skyranch.org Recreational

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Welcome to Mineola The welcome mat is out and the course is calling

Quiet or lively, serene or athletic – it doesn’t matter what your ideal setting for fun is, Mineola boasts plenty of enjoyable ways for the young and the young at heart to spend their time.

One of the newer and most popular attractions is the 2,911-acre Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River.

Visitors who include hikers, nature lovers, photographers, horsemen and bicyclists can enjoy the pastoral sight of grazing buffalo and longhorn cattle as they enter the park. The further you delve into the trails, the more chance you’ll have of spotting some of the documented 193 species of birds there. The wetland habitat also offers numerous species of plants, as well as the tranquility and curiosities of nature.

In recent years a canoe landing has been developed for enthusiasts on which to launch and travel through the preserve along the Sabine River.

Also at the preserve, from time-totime, archers sharpen their skills at the park. There are stocked fishing ponds (one of which is even ADA accessible), a pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms and a brand new playground area. Plans are in the works to appeal to even more energetic people with a disc golf course being

planned there by the city Parks Board.

While in town to visit the preserve, the varied businesses and chamber members in Mineola provide fun and intriguing places to shop, and the restaurants can tempt almost any palate from Texas barbecue to Cajun, burgers, juicy steaks, pizza, a Chicagostyle deli, coffee, cafes, Mexican cuisine and even gluten-free choices.

Some of the other things that bring folks to town include the Mineola Youth Foundation, Meredith Memorial Football Stadium (home of the Class 3A Div. 1 State Champion football team), as well as the Mineola Civic Center, Mineola Country Club golf course, Select Theater, Lake Holbrook and the other nearby county lakes.

Historic Wisener Field Airport, home of the Royal Flying Circus, Wood County Collins Field Airport and Highways 80, 69 and 37 are ways visitors arrive in town, not to mention Amtrak’s Texas Eagle that stops here twice a day.

The Mineola Youth Foundation hosts the boys and girls of summer and has for generations during the summer. Meredith Memorial Stadium has hosted other towns’ championship games and most recently, a high school marching band contest that

Mineola Chamber Directory drew droves of musicians and their entourages to Mineola. The country club and its golf course is one of Mineola’s oldest attractions. While it is a private course, guests are welcome to play with members. It is considered one of the top 9-hole courses in the state.

Wisener Field Airport will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary of the moment when a barnstormer touched down in a meadow on the northwest side of Mineola. Wood County Airport, with its modern-day accoutrements, was recently renamed to include the name of the long-time and former board chairman, Wayne Collins, who has shepherded its development.

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find a fenced and secure area that incorporates recreational vehicle pads with full hookups and, in the near future, showers. Mineola’s newest attraction - a spectacular splash park - was opened last year and offers play areas for toddlers to teens. A shaded pavilion with restrooms and showers, as well as room for birthday parties or other events, is being added this year. There are lighted tennis courts, picnic tables and a playground, as well as sidewalks that stretch for a mile around and through the park. On any given day you will find golfers, tennis players, soccer teams, campers and pet owners enjoying the park on the northeast side of town. The center is also the location of Meredith Hall, one of the popular event locations in town.

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Somewhere RV Park 1359 E US HWY 80, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5772 somewherervpark@hotmail.com www.somewherervpark.com Business

Sugarbakers Of Mineola 119 West Broad, Mineola TX 75773 361-500-5020 sweetcelebrationscc@gmail.com Facebook- Sugarbakers of Mineola Specialty Bakery

Sonic Drive In 3167 S FM 730, Decatur TX 76234 903-569-3187 ap@datalinkis.com www.sonicdrivein.com Restaurant and Catering

Swank Builders LLC 112 Wigley St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8253 michael@swankbuilders.com www.swankbuilders.com Home Builder/Remodel

Southern Sass 124 E Broad St, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-0280 southernsassstyle@gmail.com Facebook- Southern Sass by Anita Handmade Childrens Clothing

Sweet Magnolia 122 S Johnson St, Mineola TX 75773 714-305-5096 vintagemagnolia10@gmail.com Antique/ Boutique Shop

Southern Sky Reality Group 6166 S SH 37, Mineola TX 75773 903-752-0786 Laurasouthernsky@gmail.com www.southernskyreality.com Real Estate Southwest Electric Power Co. SWEPCO AEP 4421 W. Loop 281, Longview TX 75601 888-216-3523 lmferrynelson@aep.com www.swepco.com Utilities: Electric Speakeasy Coffeehouse 103 N Main Street, Quitman TX 75783 903-760-2739 kelly@speakeasycoffee.net speakeasycoffee.net Coffee House State Farm Insurance 1032 N. Pacific St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5471 monica@monicaismyagent.com www.monicaismyagent.com Insurance SuddenLink Communications 3015 S E Loop 323, Tyler TX 75701 877-694-9474 Keri.Clark@Suddenlink.com www.suddenlink.com Utilities: Cable, Television and Internet

Sys Logic Technology Services LLC 300 E HWY 243, Canton TX 75103 903-224-0088 admin@syslogic-techsvc.com https://www.syslogic-techsvc.com Computer Services Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Becky Moore 1405 N. Pacific, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-1990 bmoore@txfb-ins.com www.txfb-ins.com Insurance Texas Star Title and Loan 6420 S Hwy 37, Suite 1, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6940 mineola@txstarcash.com www.paydaycashloanstexas.com Financial: Loan Agency The Hiding Place Mini Storage 502 S Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-6187 Susan@saulandassoc.com Mini Storage The Manor Curiosities and Needful Things 411 E Kilpatrick Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-6531 cydneykay1@hotmail.com Retail: Antiques, Gifts & Collectibles The Mercantile 4845 FM 779, Mineola TX 75773 214-500-2341 peharding@sbcglobal.net Retail

Downtown Mineola Historic preservation leads to economic development Mineola became a Texas Main Street City in 1989 and in 2000 was chosen as a National Main Street city by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Sales tax revenues have been up for the past several months in Mineola and economic development is steadily growing.

The business community has continued to grow with new restaurants and retailers in the past year and more to be opening or coming to town in the near future. This vitality is a result of efforts by many in the development of a strong, focused historic downtown district, with over $11 million of investment of public and private funds made in the central business district.

The Main Street Advisory Board’s mission is to use historic preservation as a method of maintaining a positive image to downtown, while creating economic growth for the community.

Main Street is the heart and soul of a community and with the city, merchants and the community’s strong commitment to revitalizing the historic homes and downtown area, Mineola continues to establish itself as a tourist destination. One of the newest efforts is the creation of the Iron Horse Square Project, a historical railroad park

downtown. An old railroad bed has been uncovered to provide a walking trail.

Plans for the railroad park will pay tribute to the town’s history, with a replica of an interlocking tower in Mineola and a flagman’s hut, but also a track and train on which visitors will be able to ride in the park.

The Main Street Board, under the supervision of the city, continues to make successful strides in historic preservation, economic vitality in downtown, and a concentrated marketing program that will foster economic vitality in our community.

The Main Street Program in Mineola is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished when the city, community and numerous volunteers work together to create and carry out a common vision!

Mineola Main Street’s largest fundraiser is the Wine Train which has sold out each year for the overnight visit to Fort Worth.

Come visit Mineola today, where you can stroll down memory lane and shop at our unique antique, collectible and gift shops and dine at our various restaurants or just simply RELAX AND REJUVENATE IN OUR DOWNTOWN!

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical The One Salon & Spa 1251 Bromberg St., Mineola TX 75773 903-569-7556 kristiebelcher@gmail.com Salon The Watt House Lighting and Design Studio 112 S Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8198 Jessica@thewatthouse.com Thewatthouse.com Lighting fixtures, lighting accessories, home decor Thompson, Larry and Melissa 3621 FM 778, Mineola TX 75773 903-258-4536 daltonstxmom@yahoo.com Individual TMI Leadership Consulting 624 County Road 2297, Mineola TX 75773 903-768-9499 bstrehlow@tmileadershipconsulting.com Small Business Tony Pegues Insurance and Financial Services P.O. Box 156, Golden TX 75410 903-768-2151 tony.pegues@hilltopnetwork.com Financial Advisor Trinidad Benham 322 Freeman Stree, P O Box 29, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2636 dconley@trinidadbenham.com www.trinidadbenham.com Manufacturer Trophy Creek Property Co. - Kevin White 131 North Johnson, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-8357 kwwhitellc@gmail.com trophycreekpropertyco.com Real Estate Turner’s Land Management 265 CR 2466, Mineola TX 75773 903-497-6840 turner757575@gmail.com Facebook-Turner’s Land Management Landscape UT Health East Texas - Quitman 117 N. Winnsboro Street, P.O. Drawer 1000, Quitman TX 75783 903-763-6330 ksblair@etmc.org Medical: Hospital

UT Health East Texas EMS 352 S Glenwood Blvd., Tyler TX 75702 903-535-5826 sdromo@uthet.com www.uthealtheasttexas.com Medical: Ambulance Vitae Pondera Institute of Integrative Health Dr. Heidi Hoke 123 Line Street, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9913 heidi@vitaepondera.com www.vitaepondera.com Medical: Naturopathy, Holistic Wag n’ Tails 894 FM 49, Mineola TX 75773 wagntailsmineola@gmail.com Dog Grooming Waggoner Law Offices, PC 701 N. Pacific Street, Box 1152, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-0405 kyle@waggoner-law.com www.waggoner-law.com Attorney Wagner, Lou 307 Nuss Drive, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3744 lwagner@suddenlink.net Individual Waldo Way, LLC, The 395 County Road 2482, Mineola TX 75773 903-245-9673 ris@thewaldoway.com www.thewaldoway.com Raw Milk Dairy Farm Watkins Insurance Group, The 2185 N Pacific Street Suite 200, P O Box 1188, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-5115 jwatkins@watkinsinsurancegroup.com www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com Insurance Whataburger 9548 US Hwy 271, Tyler TX 75708 903-638-8520 njones.dkt@gmail.com www.whataburger.com Restaurant and Catering

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Membership Directory, Alphabetical Wheeler Law Office 118 W. Broad St., Mineola TX 75773 903-638-8300 jamespwheeler@aol.com Small Business Williams, Joe and Chris 1122 Sycamore Street, Mineola TX 75773 214-566-2361 cwilliams89@hotmail.com Individual Wood Collision Center 2815 US Hwy 80 W, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-9001 andy@woodcollision.com Automotive: Parts and Service Wood County Abstract & Title-Don Roberts P O Box 937, Quitman TX 75783 903-569-1800 dratdocs@dratco.com www.dratco.com Real Estate: Title Companies Wood County Airport - Collins Field 311 County Road 2355, Mineola TX 75773 903-768-2100 john@aviationwisdom.com https://www.woodcountyairport.net/ County Facility Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens PO Box 1395, Quitman TX 75783 430-235-5461 woodcountyarbo@gmail.com woodcountyarbo.org Non Profit Wood County Crime Stoppers PO Box 162, Mineola TX 75773 903-376-3603 woodcountycrimestoppers@hotmail.com Non Profit Wood County District Attorney P.O. Box 719, Mineola TX 75773 903-283-3621 angealbers@yahoo.com Individual

Wood County Economic Development Commission 311 County Road 235, PO Box 578, Quitman TX 75783 903-768-2402 woodcic@peoplescom.net www.woodcountytx.com Wood County Wood County Justice Of The Peace PCT 2 716 W Greenville HWY, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3802 Jholland@mywoodcounty.com Non Profit Wood County Monitor 715 Mimosa Drive, P O Box 210, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-2442 editor@woodcountymonitor.com www.woodcountymonitor.com Media and Advertising Wood County National Bank, Mineola Branch 100 NW Loop 564, PO Box 1029, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1082 jrichardson@wcnbquitman.com www.fnbgilmer.com Financial: Banking Wood County Title Co. 1026 N. Pacific St, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-1925 dmccampbell@wct-title.com Real Estate: Title Company Wood Memorial Nursing Home 320 Greenville, Hwy 6, PO Box 810, Mineola TX 75773 903-569-3852 bom@woodmemorialsc.com Assisted Living & Nursing Homes Wyatt Towing 1210 N. US Hwy 69, Mineola TX 75773 903 569-6060 daniel@wyattstowinginc.com www.wyattstowingllc.com Automotive: Towing Services

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Mineola Medical Services Mineola has a plethora of medical services available to the community.

The southwestern Wood County town offers many different fields of medical care including chiropractic care, family counseling, family doctors, vision care, dental care, and even hosts one of the largest medical supply companies in the East Texas area.

Mineola also offers a choice of pharmacies from corporate to hometown.

Mineola is also home of the Andrews Behavioral Health Center.

Being only 26 miles from Tyler, Mineola has easy access to the major hospitals in the Tyler area and is only minutes from UT Health Center in Quitman.

No matter what the medical need is, Mineola has you covered.

Major Employers MINEOLA Walmart Supercenter................ 300 Mineola ISD.............................. 230 Wood Memorial Nursing Home.100 Trinidad-Benham........................ 85 Toliver Ford/Dodge..................... 81 Mineola Healthcare Residence... 70 Brookshire’s................................ 67 Dow Autoplex............................. 35

WOOD COUNTY UT Heath East Texas................. 208 TDJC Clyde M Johnson Unit...... 176 Keller Creamery........................ 173 Christus Trinity Mother Frances... 99 USA Harness............................... 78 Heritage Nursing Home............. 60 Provided by East Texas Council of Governments

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"Sidetrack in Mineola, Texas"

Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Antiques, Boutiques, Vintage, Resale & More Unique Restaurants, Eateries & Bakeries, Coffee Shops & Sweets Museums & History (State & Local markers throughout the City) Entertainment, Music, Festivals & Events, Holiday Lights & Magic Seasonal Farmers Market 3,000 Acre Nature Preserve with biking, walking & equestrian trails, disk golf, playground & pavilion, wildlife --- www.mineolanaturepreserve.com Parks, Playgrounds, Splash Park, Golf Course Civic Center & RV Parks Lakes, Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Camping

Iron Horse Square Park with FREE Mini Train ride. www.ironhorsesquare.org

Transportation Plaza Working Amtrak Depot & Museum

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were more substantial and sustained improvements.”

During the recent period Sept. 24 to Oct. 24, the train was on time only twice in

ing costs.”

The Post story stated: “Chronically late service has frustrated passengers for years, with no significant re-

national passenger train line. Mineola. lief in sight. Officials at Ammarching on ial and ing costs.” stated: One eastbound and one The average delay was 70 trak have acknowledged the Saturday in were more substant The Post story westbound train stop daily minutes. It was more than problem, calling the on-time Carthage. has ments.” in Mineola. an hour late 23 times. Seven performance rate on its less (Monitor cally late service sustained improve But those who have tried times it was over two hours reliable routes ‘abysmal.’ Ofphoto by period “Chroni for to ride the train have learned late and four times over three ficials say they do what they publisher@w Sam Major) During the recent train frustrated passengers that it can be late – sometimes hours. can to minimize effects but significant reby hours.

Its scheduled arrival times that some problems are out to Oct. 24, the And the problem is not are 9:25 a.m. westbound and of their control.” in years, with no fortunate Sept. 24 at Amunique to Texas.

Wood County is In a statement, Dennis 5:15 p.m. eastbound. on time only twice lief in sight. Officials HEADS DOWN STRAIGHT, NARROW ROAD TO STATE IN SAN ANTONIO An analysis recently con- During a 13-month period, Newman, Amtrak executhe Amtrak was the on stop edged a host . to acknowl “I always just try to think themselves who coalesced ducted by Amtrak’s inspec- covering 791 trains, it was on tive vice president for stratBy SAM MAJOR train line. Mineola was 70 trak have calling the on-time photos@wood.cm about – what’s the best mu- into a strong whole, putting tor general uncovered not time 56 times, within 10 min- egy and planning, said the national passenger The average delay sic, what’s the best show for on their best performance of only system-wide problems utes 41 times, on average 1:36 problem is primarily driven problem, and one The Mineola, Quitman, our kids? And make sure it’s their show “Carman” to date with trains running late, but late, and 208 trains were past by delays caused by railrate on its less One eastbound . It was more than an associated cost of millions due more than two hours. roads that own most of the and Winnsboro high school one, very competitive; two, late Saturday evening. stop daily minutes late 23 times. Seven performance ‘abysmal.’ OfNationwide, the trains rail lines Amtrak uses. This bands competed at the Con- it’s very entertaining; if you Brannan noted, “Making of dollars that could be largewestbound train routes an hour ference 3A Area C march- do those two things, you’re the band warmup better is ly remedied by on-time ser- were late 27 percent of the is particularly true for Amreliable trak’s 15 long-distance train time. ing contest held at Carthage going to have a great perfor- not going to make them per- vice. what they over two hours in Mineola.

According to a recent “There is a financial cor- lines, which take passengers High School Stadium on Sat- mance.” ficials say they do form better. But just the kids tried times it was urday.

The Sound of the Swarm buying into what they’re go- Washington Post story on the relation between trains be- cross-country mostly using four times over three can to minimize effects but But those who have and late report, “The analysis iden- ing on time and a railroad’s tracks owned by other railWinnsboro placed fifth in rose to the pressure Saturday, ing to do is huge.” learned prelims, then sixth in finals, dominating the competition The Swarm has a unique tified potential short-term financial performance,” Jim roads. to ride the train have problems are out Those long-distance trains, missing a state birth by only by placing first in both pre- tactic to achieve this buy-in. benefits of about $12 million Morrison, assistant inspector sometimes hours. times that some one spot. lims and finals, with none of During warmups, they sepa- from a slight improvement of general for audits, said in the like the one that runs through that it can be late – Its scheduled arrival and of their control.”

Mineola’s Sound of the the five judges ranking them rate into several smaller sec- 5 percent in on-time perfor- report sent to Congress earli- East Texas, were on time less Dennis westbound Swarm marching band won lower than third in marching tions by instrument – horns mance, as well as a one-time er this week. “More reliable than half the time, with the by hours.

In a statement, execuis not are 9:25 a.m. the competition, earning a or music. huddle together, saxes circle $336 million in equipment performance helps retain ex- delay averaging 49 minutes. d.

And the problem trip to San Antonio where Brannan and team – Mid- up, percussion and pit prac- savings and annual cost sav- isting customers and attract About 20 percent of the time 5:15 p.m. eastboun period, Newman, Amtrak ings and revenue improve- new riders while reducing they will defend their state dle School director Heather tice – each led by a student.

See TRAINS, Page 5A h stratunique to Texas. championship title Nov. 6.

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By SAM MAJOR lins’ history with flying, said. But Collins got them publisher@woodcountymonitor.com with trains running millions due more than two hours. about – what’s the on their lines Amtrak uses. Amfor rail dating to 1947 when he to work together. show date of trains to photos@wood.cm ” best cost The airport board has set Friday’s annual report on used the GI Bill for lessons an associated sic, what’s the Nationwide, the of the is particularly true for their show “Carman up a display of some of Colbe largethe Wood County Airport after World War Two. And make sure it’s evening. tance train Wisdom showed Collins’ lins’ memorabilia and plans of dollars that could late 27 percent Collins Field turned into a trak’s 15 long-dis Quitman, our kids? competitive; two, late Saturday tribute to the airport’s long- logbook which detailed his to expand that.

“Making ly remedied by on-time ser- were The Mineola, very take passengers An even greater tribute, time benefactor (and name first flight in a Piper Cub, Brannan noted, time. high school one, cor- lines, which and his later use of aircraft the Bonanza in which Colsake) Wayne Collins. entertaining; if you and Winnsboro warmup better is vice.

Collins, the Mineola busi- to attend clothing shows to lins logged 8,000 hours. is “There is a financial be- cross-country mostly using at the Con- it’s very two things, you’re the band a recent nessman who died earlier stock the Collins stores in being rebuilt to fly even railbands competed to make them perbetween trains According to more. owned by other this year at 94, was notable in Mineola and other towns.

C march- do those have a great perfor- not going the kids Washington Post story on the relationtime and a railroad’s tracks Wisdom recounted the Wisdom said the airport his absence. to ference 3A Area form better. But just ing on The crowd was probably night Collins crash-landed board’s mission is to “manat Carthage going they’re go- report, “The analysis idenance,” Jim roads. long-distance trains, the smallest for the annual during bad weather in the age the direction he had us ing contest held buying into what Sat- mance.” financial perform meeting, organizers said, in late 1960s while trying to lo- going in…to keep the logon Those m r Swarm Stadium short-ter the l of part because the weather was cate the only local airport at book legacy going.”

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Among the plans and , ing to do is huge.” a unique tified potentia uncooperative Friday. the like the one $12 million Morrison “That’s why we have this goals for the airport are to But in large part it was beurday. on time less to the pressure Saturday for audits, said in Swarm has were benefits of about rose The in general Texas, fifth airport,” he said, because have a full-time employee of East cause Collins was not maktion s earlithis buy-in. from a slight improvement with the Winnsboro placed finals, dominating the competi ing all the phone calls he nor- Collins went to work find- during the day, in conjuncreport sent to Congres in ing a location and bringing tion with the cities of Quitthan half the time, minutes. pre- tactic to achieve mally did to remind folks.

49 prelims, then sixth by only by placing first in both of During warmups, they sepa- 5 percent in on-time perfor- er this week. “More reliable “He was the full-time un- county leaders together to man and Mineola and the g county, the airport’s govpaid administrator, planner support it. none secex- delay averagin of the time a one-time missing a state birth “It wasn't common for all Mineola band student teacher Kyle Bennet gets carried away with celebrations by his students, from left, Jon Esquivel, and visionary,” said Dr. ance helps retain mance, as well as lims and finals, with them rate into several smaller About 20 percent See AIRPORT, Page 6A four county commissioners John Wisdom.

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5A of the the five judges in marching tions by instrumesaxes circle $336 millionannual cost sav- isting custome See TRAINS, Page Mineola’s Sound Soccer association, savings and lower than third riders while reducing huddle together, new won band g improve pracoperatpit on and Swarm marchin and other ings and revenue civic center seek to earning a or music. and team – Mid- up, percussi by a student. if there labor, fuel, the competition, Brannan ments of $41.9 million tice – each led where job… resolve fields dispute trip to San Antonio state dle School director Heather “That’s part of their love their tion and don’t understand

By AMANDA DUNCAN on instrucit, they they will defend news@wood.cm Chitty, percussi why the Civic Center fields they want to do Nov. 6. can’t fit that need.

Brannon, perwork they championship title “Don’t Kick Soccer Out.” The soccer association to do it and…the to re- tor Austin That’s what the button states does not use the Civic Center They appear ready ome cussion tech Kayla Wilson, can do far outweighs the dithat supporters of the Mine- fields for free. They pay $200 ola Youth Soccer Association monthly to the Civic Center member the Alamod ago, colorguard instructor Carrie rectors’ in my opinion,” exare wearing. during the soccer season for years teachtwo Parents of soccer players mowing and trimming of success of Gonzales, and student pressed Brannan. and community members the area they use. They say Wisdom first title. became aware of a se- they also do their best to to see eye to eye,” winning the state Kyle Bennett – prepared12A Coler d Page them band rious situation with using abide by all guidelines, but BAND, got See Wisdom recounte flying, said. But Collins well for competi the Mineola Civic Center realize that with 170-plus According to Mineola , “Pres- the band for soccer when the fall 2019 kids, sometimes trash is left

By PHIL MAJOR together. lins’ history with work soccer season sign-ups were behind. to director Chis Brannan but it is the students he tion, onitor.com Classics flock to Mineola when has set delayed by several weeks They believe the use of the publisher@woodcountym Saturday’s dreary weather did not curb enthusiasm for the Annual dating to 1947 The airport board sure does factor in.” due to the Civic Center civic center is not looking Iron Horse Cruise in downtown Mineola, which drew 150 classic vehidelaying approval of good for spring 2020 soccer the GI Bill for lessons up a display of some of Col- board cles from all over Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Bob Smith and Billy the fields for soccer use. season, either. The soccer Pool started the car show in 1998 with only 20-25 cars participating. report on used World War Two. bilia and plans Most supporters feel that association has been told Tommy Warren from Edgewood won best paint with his 1949 Ford F-1 Friday’s annual the Civic Center fields are they need to be securing pickup, Tom Hopkins from Tyler won best engine with his 1932 Ford Airport after Collins’ lins’ memora an ideal location but realize another place, but say they Highboy, Fred Chambers from Canton won best interior with his 1958 Wisdom showed the Wood County into a his to expand that. that it’s not an ideal situa- can’t build fields overnight.

Plymouth Fury, and David Orr from Texarkana won best of show with tribute, tion.

They need a permanent his 1954 Ford F-150 pickup. (Monitor photos by Amanda Duncan) Collins Field turned long- logbook which detailedCub, An even greater See SOCCER, Page 4A place for the soccer associaColPiper airport’s a tribute to the first flight in Bonanza in which (and name of aircraft the 8,000 hours. is time benefactor and his later use shows to lins logged Time Change Page 9A to fly even sake) Wayne Collins. busi- to attend clothing Daylight-saving time ends. Set See all the items for the in being rebuilt clocks back an hour Saturday night.

Caring & Sharing auction Collins, the Mineolaearlier stock the Collins stores more. airport and other towns. nessman who died Wisdom said the d the notable in Mineola Wisdom recounte nded board’s mission is to “manthis year at 94, was us his absence. night Collins crash-lain the age the direction he had probably logwas The crowd during bad weather to lo- going in…to keep the the annual going.”

1960s while trying the smallest for legacy late book in at rs said, and only local airport meeting, organize Among the plansare to was cate the Field. part because the weather for the airport the time, Wisener have this goals full-time employee “That’s why we uncooperative Friday.was behave a it he said, because during the day, in conjunc- www.woodcountymonitor.com But in large part findnot mak- airport,” the cities of Quitcause Collins was he nor- Collins went to work bringing tion with Mineola and the calls ing all the phone and ing a location and folks. together to man the airport’s govmally did to remind county leaders county, unit.

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themselves who coalesced into a strong whole, putting on their best performance of their show “Carman” to date late Saturday evening.

Brannan noted, “Making the band warmup better is not going to make them perform better. But just the kids buying into what they’re going to do is huge.”

The Swarm has a unique tactic to achieve this buy-in.

During warmups, they separate into several smaller sections by instrument – horns huddle together, saxes circle up, percussion and pit practice – each led by a student.

“That’s part of their job… they want to do it, they love to do it and…the work they can do far outweighs the directors’ in my opinion,” expressed Brannan.

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By PHIL MAJOR

publisher@woodcountymonitor.com

Wood County is fortunate to host a stop on the Amtrak national passenger train line.

One eastbound and one westbound train stop daily in Mineola.

But those who have tried to ride the train have learned that it can be late – sometimes by hours.

And the problem is not unique to Texas.

An analysis recently conducted by Amtrak’s inspector general uncovered not only system-wide problems with trains running late, but an associated cost of millions of dollars that could be largely remedied by on-time service.

According to a recent Washington Post story on the report, “The analysis identified potential short-term benefits of about $12 million from a slight improvement of 5 percent in on-time performance, as well as a one-time $336 million in equipment savings and annual cost savings and revenue improvements of $41.9 million if there

were more substantial and sustained improvements.”

During the recent period Sept. 24 to Oct. 24, the train was on time only twice in Mineola.

The average delay was 70 minutes. It was more than an hour late 23 times. Seven times it was over two hours late and four times over three hours.

Its scheduled arrival times are 9:25 a.m. westbound and 5:15 p.m. eastbound.

During a 13-month period, covering 791 trains, it was on time 56 times, within 10 minutes 41 times, on average 1:36 late, and 208 trains were past due more than two hours.

Nationwide, the trains were late 27 percent of the time.

“There is a financial correlation between trains being on time and a railroad’s financial performance,” Jim Morrison, assistant inspector general for audits, said in the report sent to Congress earlier this week. “More reliable performance helps retain existing customers and attract new riders while reducing labor, fuel, and other operat-

ing costs.”

The Post story stated: “Chronically late service has frustrated passengers for years, with no significant relief in sight. Officials at Amtrak have acknowledged the problem, calling the on-time performance rate on its less reliable routes ‘abysmal.’ Officials say they do what they can to minimize effects but that some problems are out of their control.”

In a statement, Dennis Newman, Amtrak executive vice president for strategy and planning, said the problem is primarily driven by delays caused by railroads that own most of the rail lines Amtrak uses. This is particularly true for Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train lines, which take passengers cross-country mostly using tracks owned by other railroads.

Those long-distance trains, like the one that runs through East Texas, were on time less than half the time, with the delay averaging 49 minutes.

About 20 percent of the time See TRAINS, Page 5A

irport luncheon speakers remember Wayne Collins

ONE TEAM OF TRAINED JOURNALISTS. See BAND, Page 12A

By PHIL MAJOR

publisher@woodcountymonitor.com

Friday’s annual report on the Wood County Airport Collins Field turned into a tribute to the airport’s longtime benefactor (and name sake) Wayne Collins.

Collins, the Mineola businessman who died earlier this year at 94, was notable in his absence.

The crowd was probably the smallest for the annual meeting, organizers said, in part because the weather was uncooperative Friday.

But in large part it was because Collins was not making all the phone calls he normally did to remind folks.

“He was the full-time unpaid administrator, planner and visionary,” said Dr. John Wisdom.

Wisdom recounted Collins’ history with flying, dating to 1947 when he used the GI Bill for lessons after World War Two. Wisdom showed Collins’ logbook which detailed his first flight in a Piper Cub, and his later use of aircraft to attend clothing shows to stock the Collins stores in Mineola and other towns.

Wisdom recounted the night Collins crash-landed during bad weather in the late 1960s while trying to locate the only local airport at the time, Wisener Field.

“That’s why we have this airport,” he said, because Collins went to work finding a location and bringing county leaders together to support it.

“It wasn't common for all four county commissioners

to see eye to eye,” Wisdom said. But Collins got them to work together.

The airport board has set up a display of some of Collins’ memorabilia and plans to expand that.

An even greater tribute, the Bonanza in which Collins logged 8,000 hours. is being rebuilt to fly even more.

Wisdom said the airport board’s mission is to “manage the direction he had us going in…to keep the logbook legacy going.”

Among the plans and goals for the airport are to have a full-time employee during the day, in conjunction with the cities of Quitman and Mineola and the county, the airport’s gov-

Since 1873 the Wood County Monitor and its predecessors, The Mineola Monitor and The Wood County Democrat, have been focused exclusively on telling the Wood County story.Soccer Every week, we proudly tell the Wood association, civic center seek to County story to readers of our print and digital editions. resolve fields dispute Mineola band student teacher Kyle Bennet gets carried away with celebrations by his students, from left, Jon Esquivel, Brian Bethel, Alex Castillo, Caden Moser Saturday in Carthage. (Monitor photo by Sam Major)

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tion and don’t understand why the Civic Center fields can’t fit that need.

The soccer association does not use the Civic Center fields for free. They pay $200 monthly to the Civic Center during the soccer season for mowing and trimming of the area they use. They say they also do their best to abide by all guidelines, but realize that with 170-plus kids, sometimes trash is left behind.

They believe the use of the civic center is not looking good for spring 2020 soccer season, either. The soccer association has been told they need to be securing another place, but say they can’t build fields overnight.

Wood County “Don’t Kick Soccer Out.” That’s what the button states that supporters of the Mineola Youth Soccer Association are wearing.

Parents of soccer players and community members first became aware of a serious situation with using the Mineola Civic Center for soccer when the fall 2019 soccer season sign-ups were delayed by several weeks due to the Civic Center board delaying approval of the fields for soccer use.

Most supporters feel that the Civic Center fields are an ideal location but realize that it’s not an ideal situation. They need a permanent place for the soccer associa-

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MONITOR See SOCCER, Page 4A

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Saturday’s dreary weather did not curb enthusiasm for the Annual Iron Horse Cruise in downtown Mineola, which drew 150 classic vehicles from all over Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Bob Smith and Billy Pool started the car show in 1998 with only 20-25 cars participating.

Tommy Warren from Edgewood won best paint with his 1949 Ford F-1 pickup, Tom Hopkins from Tyler won best engine with his 1932 Ford Highboy, Fred Chambers from Canton won best interior with his 1958 Plymouth Fury, and David Orr from Texarkana won best of show with his 1954 Ford F-150 pickup. (Monitor photos by Amanda Duncan)

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ineola League of the Arts is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, as well as encourage, interest in all forms of the arts and to provide a place for artists to study, share their talents and display their work.

Understanding, creating and appreciating the arts can lead to a richer, fuller, more productive and rewarding life.

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903-569-8877 • www.mlota.org MLOTA functions through individual groups called “Guilds” formed to study specific art forms. Current guilds include Fiber Arts, Line Dancing, Painters, Quilters and Sculptors. New guilds may be formed when a sufficient inter-est is shown.

The goal at MLOTA is to have all the facilities used to the fullest yearround. We would like to offer workshops in all the arts and attract top artists and teachers from across the United States in the visual, performing, fiber and literary arts. We are committed to our goals and dedicated to our purpose of bringing the arts to the people and the people to the arts! MLOTA is open to anyone interested in the arts, either to participate or just to observe and enjoy.

MINEOLA LEAGUE OF THE ARTS CALENDAR 2019 Art Show.............................2nd weekend in April Kids’ Art Camp .................2nd week in July Teen Camp .......................4th week in July Sampler Days .................. August

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Events Throughout the Year Monthly Chamber Networking Breakfast every second Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m., location is TBA. Members pay $6 for breakfast and nonmembers pay $10.

May Fiesta Day Festival – First weekend in May in downtown Mineola Iron Horse Festival – Last weekend in September in downtown Mineola Trunk or Treat – October 31st in downtown Mineola Mineola Christmas Parade – First weekend in December

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Mineola Arts and Culture The Historic Select Theater in Mineola is the longest continuous operating movie theater in Texas.

First opening its doors in 1920, the Select has kept pace with the ever-changing technology of the motion picture industry while maintaining the charm of a single-screen theater in a small town, and that include prices for tickets and concessions.

Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Hooks opened the theater as a movie house in 1920, and the building retains much of its historical style and ambiance today. In 1978 a group of actors determined to bring live theater to the Lake Country area formed the Lake Country Playhouse.

They purchased the select in 1993, ensuring that Mineola would continue to have a movie theater and a venue for live theatrical and musical productions.

The Playhouse produces four live plays each year – one in each season – and shows first-run movies each weekend. Patrons especially love the summer musicals and Christmas shows.

The Select is also home to the Lake Country Symphonic Band, a 65-member community ensemble, which presents four scheduled performances during the year.

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Mineola Retirement Community Mineola is very proud to be known as a Go-Texan Certified Retirement Community. Certification is given to qualified communities by the Department of Agriculture (www.gotexan.org).

Being a retirement community, Mineola has become well-quipped with the many needs and wants of the retirement population. We offer quite the selection of medical outlets in our town. The town also offers many different services in which seniors, as well as folks other other ages can participate, including the Mineola League of the Arts, the Lake Country Playhouse, Charitable Bingo at the Forever Young Activity Center in Quitman, and much more. Mineola is also home to a very large quilting fan base.

Our nationally recognized historic downtown offers a vast assortment of antique shops, gift shops, crafting and clothing stores, museums, coffee shops and wonderful dining options. The Amtrak station provides transportation seven days a week, and the Wood County Airport is just minutes away from the heart of Mineola.

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The arts are also alive with community concerts in the park downtown and at other venues. Mineola is also a wonderful place to get involved in the many non-profit organizations we have to offer, such as Caring and Sharing, the Kiwanis, Rotary, Pilots and Lions Clubs, the Masonic Lodge and much more.

Our housing opportunities for seniors in Mineola are above and beyond. The town also offers senior housing within the community, an assisted living center and two nursing homes. The City of Mineola pays a fee to the ambulance service which prevents residents of the city limits who are insured from having to pay for transportation by ambulance when they have to go to the hospital. And those who don’t have insurance are billed substantially less. Meals on Wheels is also a program that is offered in the Mineola area.

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