Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Page: 11 of 16
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Tuesday, October io, 2006 Llains Count)! Leader ffl
Primary Care
Associates opens
Emory clinic
Pamela Welch, PA-C joins
PCA as Emory provider
Primary Care Associates has
announced the opening of an
Emory clinic affiliated with Hut
Greenville-based medical prac-
tice and Presbyterian Hospital
of Greenville. The clinic, located
at 886 E. Lennon Dr., Suite 105,
provides general family health-
care.
Pamela Welch, PA-C, joins
PCA with the opening of the
Emory clinic. She has practiced
for more than 15 years in loca-
tions all over northeast Texas.
She was named the 2005 Out-
standing Texas Physician Assis-
tant by the Texas Academy of
Physician Assistants. She cur-
rently serves on the board of
the academy. She has also been
appointed by the governor to
serve in the PA division of the
Texas Medical Board.
Welch received her under-
graduate degree from Louisiana
State University and completed
her Physician Assistant training
at Wichita State University in
Kansas. She also holds an MBA
from Le Toumeau University in
Longview.
James Nicholson, M.D. and
Deborah Hughes, RN, FNP (Fri-
days only) also provide patient
care at the clinic.
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The God who gave us life,
gave us liberty at the same time.
Thomas Jefferson
GOOD BUSINESS
ought to you by the Rains County Chamber of Commerce
Brought to you by the Rains
County Chamber of Commerce
Help your business grow!
Join today!
Become a member of the cham-
ber! Every day people call or
come by looking for information
about businesses in Rains County
that could be of service to them.
Are you a Sole Proprietor?
Are you a sole proprietor or a
micro enterprise? Are you going
it alone? Having trouble getting
your name out to your customers
because you’re not listed in the
phone book? Then you need the
help of the Rains County Cham-
ber! The chamber office receives
calls daily of irudividuals looking
for your business. The chamber
could be giving your name and
number to thjem bringing you
more business. A sole proprietor
can join the chamber for as little
as $50 per year.
Here are five more reasons
to join the Rains Chamber:
1. Exposure for your business
through the chamber visitor’s
guide, website, expos and re-
ferrals.
2. Networking opportunities at
chamber lunches, banquets,
business after hours and cham-
ber-sponsored events.
3. Your business will benefit from
the active promotion of tour-
ism to the Rains County area.
4. Educational seminars geared
toward professional develop-
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ment, customer service, lead-
ership, marketing and better
business practices.
5. The Ribbon Cutting! Get your
business in front of thousands
when other chamber members
attend your ribbon cutting, all
published in the Rains County
Leader.
Activity at the Chamber
last week:
K. Anderson of Aubry called
looking for the names of some
good contractors in Rains Coun-
ty to help them build their new
home.
Ruhe of the 972 area code was
looking for attorney representa-
tion for business in the county.
Kelly with KMOO stopped in
to discuss advertising with the
chamber.
A caller was interested in any
festivals coming up for fall to set
up their booth.
Mr. Griggs stopped by look-
ing for the genealogy library. Not
chamber business but was a great
visitor.
Someone stole Mr. Bradford’s
hay rake. He wanted to know of
businesses where he could pur-
chase a new one.
A lady from the 972 area code
needed to find the auction barn.
J. Profilio of Deltona. Florida,
needed a relocation package.
D. Mitchell of Greenville need-
ed a Rains phone book.
D. Skinner of 214 area code
needed an AC repair company.
M. Crain, an RN, needed maps
of the area.
Mr. Richards called about Ea-
gle Fest.
G. Shultz with NOAA was
looking for weather observers for
the Rains County area.
Another caller looking for the
Chateau Bistro.
A lady called looking for infor-
mation about renting the buildings
behind the sheriff’s office.
M. Jackson of Indiana needed
a visitor packet for his fishing/RV
trip to Lake Fork.
E. Ponsler of Emory Tire and
Wheel needed a new chamber
member packet.
T. Conley of East Texas Tour-
ism called to set up an educa-
tional program to promote Rains
County.
Dr. Phillips’ office needed to
find the Lions Club.
While typing this report a
gentleman just called looking for
someone who rents heavy equip-
ment.
Did you see a call that matched
a service your business provides?
I’ll bet you did! The next ques-
tion you should ask yourself is,
“Why aren’t I a member of the
chamber?”
Become a Chamber Charmer!
Chamber Charmers are “in the
know" in Rains County. Fun and
friendly, these volunteers have a
good time helping out-of-town
visitors feel welcome. They an-
swer phones, mail requested in-
formation, and enjoy all the ac-
tivities of the chamber. There are
currently positions open in the
mornings from 9:00 a.m, to noon.
Call 903-473-3913 to sign up for
a few days to see what it’s all
about!
Continuing Business
Education
The following programs are of-
fered by the Texas Leadership
Institute, Bastrop. TX. 800-776-
5272, www.texasleadership.org:
Developing a Successful Festival
or Special Event, Oct. 12; Strate-
gic Planning for Cities, Counties
and Organizations, Oct. 5-6.
Earned Income Ventures: Mak-
ing Money for the Long Haul, by
the Greater East Texas Communi-
ty Wealth Workshop Series, Tyler,
Oct. 12, 903-581-6376 ext. 201.
Renewed Membership
These businesses renewed their
memberships: ALCO, Texas-New
Mexico Power Company, Love
Your Body, and the First National
Bank of Emory. We thank you
for your continued support and
helping to make your community
stronger and a better destination
in the search for “Quality of Life”
living.
Contact the Rains Cham-
ber: 903-473-3913, e-mail rains
chamber@verizon.net: 410 Tawa-
koni Drive (Hwy. 276), P.O. Box
538. Emory, TX 75440.
Marianne Eubanks
Executive Director
BROKE F
FARM SUPPLY
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Hwy. 24 N. Commerce
Disaster assistance available
for small local businesses
Rains County has been named the disaster not occurred,
one of 22 Texas counties eligible These loans have an interest
for small non-farm businesses rate of four percent, a maxi-
to apply for low-interest disas- mum term of 30 years, and are
ter loans from the U.S. Small restricted to small businesses
Business Administration (SBA). without the financial ability to
These disaster loans offset offset the adverse impact without
economic losses because of hardship,
reduced revenues to farmers and By law, SBA makes EIDLs
ranchers caused by the drought available when the U.S. Secretary
that occurred beginning April 1, of Agriculture designates an agri-
2006. The deadline to apply for cultural disaster. Secretary Mike
a loan is May 14, 2007. Johanns declared this disaster
In addition to Rains, six other at the request of Governor Rick
primary Texas counties were Perry.
TAM NGUYEN named, including Camp, Frank- For information and applica-
lin, Grayson, Morris, Titus and tion forms, call toll-free 800-
Home on leave w°od_ t. 659-2955 or vm* sba*s website
Neighboring Texas counties at www.sba.gov/disaster.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tam named are Bowie, Cass, Collin,
M. Nguyen is currently home Cooke, Delta, Denton, Fannin,
visiting his parents and friends Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Marion,
after serving a seven-month Red River, Smith, Upshur and
deployment in Anbar Province Van Zandt. Three neighboring
in Iraq. Oklahoma counties were also
Nguyen is the son of Susan named. They are Bryan, Love
Nguyen and Roy Griffiths of and Marshall.
Emory and a 2005 graduate of Small businesses may qualify
Rains High School. for Economic Injury Disaster
Following his leave Nguyen Loans (EIDLs) of up to $1.5 mil-
will report to his home base at lion to help meet financial obli-
Twentynine Palms Marine Corps gations and operating expenses,
Base in California. which could have been met had
Vicki’s
J Cakes &
Catering
All Occasions
Vicki Wade
(903) 473-2113
Emory, Texas
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF GAS RATE INCREASE REQUEST
On May 31, 2006, Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division
(“Atmos” or “the Company”), filed a Statement of Intent with the
Railroad Commission of Texas (“Commission) and each city within
Atmos’ service territory, to increase its gas rates and implement a new
schedule of rates and riders applicable to all customers in the Mid-Tex
Division. The proposed revisions to the rates and riders will impact
all classes of service, and each of Atmos’ approximately 1,500,000
customers (1,371,625 residential, 121,643 commercial, 235 industrial,
and 715 transportation customers).
The Company has requested a systemwide increase of its revenues
to $1,758.7 million, resulting in an increase in annual revenues of
approximately $60.9 million or 3.6%, including gas costs, or 14.1%
excluding gas cost. In addition, the Company has requested that it
recover its rate case expenses and any rate case expenses for cities
that are ordered by the Commission. The proposed change in revenues
constitutes a “major” change as that term is defined by state law.
The monthly bills of typical customers would be affected by the
proposed changes as follows:
Customer
Class
Current
Bill
Proposed
Bill
Difference
Percentage
Increase
With
Gas Cost
Percentage
Increase
Without
Gas Cost
Residential
Customer (R)
$75.00*
$79.02*
$4.02
5.36%
21.48%
Commercial
Customer (C)
$326.64*
$344.80*
$18.16
5.56%
40.53%
Industrial
Customer (I)
$3,360.85*
$3,367.95*
$7.10
0.21%
5.26%
Transportation
Customer (T)
$569.54
$576.64
$7.10
1.25%
5.26%
♦Includes gas cost of $8.6452 per Mcf (2005 average cost)
♦♦The calculation of bill impacts assumes monthly consumption of 6 Mcf for
residential, 30 Mcf for commercial, and 300 Mcf for industrial and transportation
customers.
The Company is also requesting approval of its revised depreciation
rates, a weather normalization adjustment rider based on 10-year
normal weather, a revenue stabilization adjustment rider, the recovery
of uncollectible gas cost as well as the cost of required odorant for
natural gas through Rider GCR instead of through base rates, and
updated upstream pipeline cost allocation factors. The Company is
further requesting rate design changes to Rates R, C, I and T. In
addition, the Company is seeking a determination that its interim
rate adjustments for 2003, 2004, and 2005 are just and reasonable in
accordance with Texas Utilities Code § 104.301; the impact of these
interim rate adjustments is reflected in the table above. yf
Persons with specific questions or desiring additional information about
this filing may contact Atmos Energy Corporation at 1-800-460-3030.
Affected persons may view a copy of the Statement of Intent at Atmos’
offices located at 5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1800, Dallas, Texas 75240,
or at the Commission’s offices located at 1700 North Congress Avenue,
Austin, Texas 78711. At any time within 30 days following the date on
which Atmos’ proposed rate changes would become effective, affected
persons may file written comments or protests with the Commission
at the following address:
Docket Services Section
Office of General Counsel (Re: Gas Utilities Docket No. 9670)
, Railroad Commission of Texas
P. O. Box 12967
Austin, TX 78711-2967
Pursuant to an order entered by the Commission on May 16, 2006, the
proceeding initiated by Atmos at the Commission is being consolidated
with all appeals from all other municipal rate proceedings, including
those initiated by the filing of the Statement of Intent. The proposed
effective date of the requested rate changes is October 1, 2006.
Rates in unincorporated areas will become effective when rates
become effective within the nearest incorporated municipality. The
Commission hearing on the merits of Atmos’ request will begin on or
after October 31, 2006.
Este es un aviso a los clientes de Mid-Tex Divisidn de Atmos Energy
Corporation, (la “Compania”), que la Compania estd solicitando un
aumento en la tarifa del gas. Este aumento afecta a todos los clientes
de la Compania en el sistema de Mid-Tex. Si usted tiene preguntas con
respecto a este aumento, por favor llame a Atmos Energy Corporation
al 1-800-460-3030.
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Hill, Earl Clyde, Jr. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 10, 2006, newspaper, October 10, 2006; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth766801/m1/11/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rains County Library.