2 Denton Business Chronicle
Ribbon Cuttings
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Jun. 12
Best Value RV Sales & Service
Acadian Ambulance
Cycle Center of Denton
Dealers Electric Supply
Harbor Freight Tools
Denton Calvary Academy
Contents |
June 2012
Calendar of Events Altrusa International Inc. of Denton meets for its monthly dinner and program at Vigne Wine Shop & Deli, 222 W. Hickory St. Cost is $10 per person. Call 940-387-5031 for reservations or visit www.altrusadenton.org. Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.
The American Association of University Women, Denton Branch meets at Fremaux’s Metropolitan Catering, 932 W. University Drive. Call 940-898-3797 or email scompotonaauw@gmail. com. Meetings resume in September
12 | Clipping to save
Association of Business Contingency Planners, North Texas Chapter has its monthly luncheon at H5 Colocation Center, 12712 Park Central Drive in Dallas. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, visit http://northtx. acp-international.com/index. php/events.
Holly Melton’s husband has been laid off three times in the last three years and what’s kept them afloat is using coupons to buy groceries.
Tuesday, July 10, noon
Creek Town Hall, 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Special session to be called soon
Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Denton Division has its monthly meeting and luncheon at the Prairie House restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $15 for associates and builders with reservations and $18 for walkins. Call 940-383-0853. Tuesday, June 26, 11:30 a.m.
Investment perspective seminar hosted by financial adviser Kathy R. Bauer of Edward Jones at 2925 Country Club Road, Suite 101A, in Denton. Coffee is complimentary. Call 940-482-0280. Thursday, June 21, 9 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 9 a.m.
Krum Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly meeting at Northstar Bank, 1101 E. McCart St. in Krum. Call 940-482-6093. Thursday, July 5, 6:30 p.m.
Index June 2012 | Vol. 8, No. 4 Publisher: Bill Patterson
Jonathon Fite | 4 Chuck Carpenter | 9 Julie Glover | 9 Photos | 2, 6, 8, 14, 16 Vital Statistics | 17-24
The contents of this free publication are copyrighted by Denton Publishing Company, 2012, a subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. (www.ahbelo.com, NYSE symbol: AHC), with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Denton Business Chronicle is published monthly by Denton Publishing Company, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail: drc@dentonrc.com
On the cover: Responsible couponing an effective way to save money.
Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce meets at the Prairie House restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $12 per person, and reservations are required. Call 940-365-9781 or e-mail chamber@aubreycoc.org. Wednesday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.
Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.
Dawn Cobb Managing Editor 940-566-6879 | dcobb@dentonrc.com Sandra Hammond Advertising Director
Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce meets for coffee at Lake Dallas City Hall, 212 Main St. Wednesday, June 13, 7:15 a.m.
Thursday, June 14, 8 a.m.
Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meets at Quality Inn & Suites, 1500 Dallas Drive.
Thursday, June 28, 8 a.m.
Friday, July 6, 7:30 a.m.
Lake Dallas 4A Economic Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex.
Thursday, June 21, 8 a.m.
Denton League of United Latin American Citizens No. 4366 meets at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Saturday, July 21, 9:30 a.m.
Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets in the council chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St.
Thursday, July 5, 8 a.m.
940-566-6843 | sreneau@dentonrc.com
Wednesday, June 21, 8 a.m.
North Texas Society for Human Resource Management meets at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 1434 Centre Place Drive in Denton. Cost to attend is $18 for members and first-time guests and $23 for returning nonmembers. Visit www.northtexas shrm.org. Does not meet in July Thursday, Aug. 23, 11:30 a.m.
SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, offers free management counseling for prospective new business owners or existing businesses in trouble. Confidential, one-hour counseling sessions are available by appointment every Wednesday at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane in Denton. Call 940-349-8752 to make an appointment. Wednesday, June 20, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 9 a.m.
Small Business Breakfast meeting sponsored by the North Central Texas College Small Business Development Center will meet at the Denton Chamber of Commerce, 414 W. Parkway St. A light breakfast is provided. Call 940-380-1849. Tuesday, July 10, 7:15 a.m.
Monday, July 2, 7 p.m.
Lake Dallas 4B Community Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex.
Women Business Owners of Denton County will hold its monthly luncheon at Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive in Corinth. Tuesday, July 3, 11:30 a.m.
Monday, July 10, 7 p.m. Please tell us about your event or meeting by e-mailing Karina Ramirez
Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.
NAACP, Denton County Chapter meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.
Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle,
940-566-6820 | shammond@dentonrc.com
Shawn Reneau Advertising Manager
breakfast at PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty St. in Pilot Point. Breakfast will be provided by Magnolia Station. Cost is $10 per person. Visit http://pilot point.org.
Wednesday, June 27, 9 a.m.
Lake Cities Netweavers business networking group meets at the IHOP restaurant off Interstate 35E in Hickory Creek. Cost is $12 and includes breakfast. For more information, e-mail info@lcnetweavers.com.
Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m.
Photo by David Minton
Who to contact
3
at kramirez@dentonrc.com; by fax at 940-566-6888; or by mail to DBC 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201.
Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets at Hickory
Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce meets for its quarterly business
She also can be reached at 940-5666878.
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
4 Denton Business Chronicle
Enterprising Voices
What year is it?:
Jun. 12 “The bond interest rate in the late 1930s declined to a record low – despite the fact that the Treasury was going heavily into debt through New Deal deficit spending. Then came World War II with its incredible expansion of the Federal debt... Nevertheless, instead of rising, the bond interest rate fell further during this period. These unorthodox results are generally attributed to modern artificial controls of the money market by government agencies... The longer-term trend is toward inflation.... This carries a strong argument for the inclusion of a substantial proportion of common stocks in the investment portfolio.�
“A pure pay-for-performance private investment partnership�
percent. Stocks did better than inflation, though they had a volatile ride. This history parallels today’s “war on savers.� Investors today should remember those who clung to the per-
ceived safety of bonds paid a heavy price and lost much of their purchasing power. Or is today more like 1974? Let’s examine the years leading up to this second comparison
point. In the late 1960s and early 70s, the U.S. government was reeling from big deficits (albeit puny by today’s levels) from the | CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
— Benjamin Graham in his investing classic, “Security Analysis� (1951 edition)
A
s managers of a private investment partnership, my business partner and I are often asked to share our perspectives on financial markets and the economy. During the throes of the 2008-2009 financial crisis and recession, opinion polls indicated that 6 out of 10 Americans believed we were in another Great Depression like the early 1930s. Stock prices had fallen by 50 percent and unemployment was soaring. However, our analysis indicated that the massive bank bailouts, while distasteful, would forestall a deflationary collapse. Concluding that it was time to be greedy when others were fearful, we scooped up many fantastic bargains. Our insight that 2008 was not 1932 turned out to be very lucrative for our partners. Four years later, let us reflect on other moments in history to find analogies with today’s conditions. Three periods stand out for us: 1945, 1974 and 1982. Is today like 1945? Well, there are many intriguing similarities. America had incurred massive debts fighting the Great Depression and World War II. The country’s debt to GDP ratio,
Jonathon FITE | the size of the national debt relative to the size of the economy, had gone over 120 percent (even higher than today). Massive wartime spending “stimulus� was ending and many economists feared another recession as millions of veterans returned home. As Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, indicated in the quotation above, the US government and Federal Reserve embarked on a strategy of rigging artificially low interest rates and inflating their way out of the debt burden. Our government succeeded in bringing the debt to GDP ratio down from 120 percent in 1945 to 60 percent by 1960 through a combination of inflation and economic growth. But savers who plowed into bonds with puny 2 percent yields were decimated along the way by inflation as high as 18
FM
5
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
!
FM
6 Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
Celebrations Acme Brick - 121 years Acme Brick, long a mainstay in Denton and other area cities, recently celebrated 121 years of operations. From a special cake to etched glasses, the company commemorated its birthday on April 17.
Laura Fanta, left, of Acme’s human resources department, and Knautz, are shown with history-themed tumblers given to all employees.
Ed Watson, Acme’s senior vice president of production, left, and Dennis Knautz, president and chief executive officer of Acme Brick Company, are shown with the birthday cake.
WHEN YOU NEED A TOUGH DEPENDABLE TRUCK AND SOMEONE TO BACK IT UP! YOU NEED CLASSIC CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE – YOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST!
New RAM 3500 Crew Cab
New RAM Caravan CV
THE CONVENIENCE OF ONE STOP BUSINESS LINK SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDES: • Free alternate transportation contract with • No-cost membership and service included purchase of any new vehicle • Priority service for your business vehicle • Upfitters on standby and established • On the job incentives dealership relations with Upfitters • Your vehicle needs your turf. Our Business • Proven Cummins Turbo Diesel Link account manager will come to your New RAM 4500-5500 • 5 Year 100,000 mile Power train Warranty place of business Cab Chassis • Certified Light and Heavy Duty Technicians
CALL US TODAY TO LEARN HOW YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM THE SPECIALIST AT CLASSIC CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE AND THE BUSINESS LINK PROGRAM – KEVIN VINES, YOUR BUSINESS LINK SPECIALIST
CLASSIC CHRYSLER • JEEP • DODGE Denton, TX
TOLL FREE
Se Habla Espanõl
1-800-571-3242 4984 I-35 EAST IN DENTON • EXIT 462
www.classicdodgeofdenton.com
By Lake Lewisville Exit 462
FM
7
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
Divorce is no place to be without an experienced guide.
Going through divorce can make you feel uneasy about what lies ahead. Best to rely on someone who knows their way around. KoonsFuller offers you the largest roster of family lawyers in the Southwest. We’ll match you with an attorney who best fits your personality, budget, and the skills you need, including collaborative law. Move forward with confidence. Trust your divorce and other family law matters to the lawyers known for their reputation, resources and results.
FM
Business events Jim McNatt Auto Group
Jun. 12
A recent drawing at Jim McNatt Auto Group for a $25,000 car culminates fundraisers that have raised more than $230,000 for schools in Denton, Wise, Montague and Cooke counties.
New Corintith n Loca o
ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT SERVICE
972-345-5312
ESTATE, MOVING, DOWNSIZING & CONSIGNMENT SERVICES tonya@whenpigsflyshop.com www.whenpigsflyshop.com
Denton Business Chronicle
8
FM\
Voted Best Fine Dining 8 Years Running by DR-C Readers.
Casual fine dining in the heart of Denton Photo courtesy of Matt Strasen
I Lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch I Free wifi access I Largest wine selection in Denton I Open 7 days a week I Secluded outdoor terrace
With help from owner Jim McNatt, Suzanne Price, community support director (far right), draws the winning name for a $25,000 car. FM
Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, 11670 Massey Road in Pilot Point FM
9
Enterprising Voices
A lot going on in Denton E
verywhere I go, people ask me “What’s going on in Denton?� The short answer is “A lot!� Over the Memorial Day weekend, the PBS show, The Daytripper, (www.thedaytripper.com) was in town, filming for a show that will be aired this fall. During their visit, they tweeted and posted on Facebook as they went around town, visiting Dan’s Silverleaf, Beth Marie’s Ice Cream, Recycled Books, the Mini Mall and others. We just found out that we are on the Rand McNally’s Best Small Town in America’s Road Rally tour, sponsored by USA Today and Rand McNally (they define “Small Town� as a population under 150,000). “Popular vote and editors’ choic-
Julie GLOVER | es winnowed nearly 700 nominated locales and more than 60 amateur, two-person teams. On June 15, the selected teams will leave Washington, D.C., to seek out the most beautiful, most patriotic, friendliest, most fun or best for food town in the USA before winding up in Seattle on July 15,� the organization said. Denton is in the “Most Fun� category, competing against
Corning, N.Y., Geneva-on-theLake, Ohio, Santa Claus, Ind., Delray Beach, Fla., and Buena Park, Calif. (www.usatoday.com In the past year, Denton has been featured in many other media stories and shows. The Food Channels’ Heat Seekers program visited Rooster’s Roadhouse and took the “Hotter than Hell� slider challenge. You can find information on the show at http://www.foodnetwork.com/heatseekers/dallas/index.html In May, there was a great article in The Atlantic Cities, “When a Music Scene Leads to a Boom,� (http://www.theatlanticcities.com) about 35 Denton, the walkable, four-day music festival
Denton Business Chronicle
BACK PAIN? Denton Chiropractic Center Auto & work injuries accepted. Mon. - Fri. 7-9, Sat. 7-6 I-35 at McCormick Se Habla EspaĂąol. Dr. Kent Noell
(940) 566-3232
Jun. 12 Dr. Melissa Noell-McDaniel
We’re Here To HELP You!
FM
| CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
Chamber on way to reaching goals
W
e’re pleased to report that we’re well on our way to achieving most of the first-year priorities from our new strategic plan that were designated by our board in early February. In the Government Relations area, we brought back our local candidates questionnaire, plus, the board conducted an informal discussion with six of the eight announced City Council candidates during its regular April meeting. We have reposted the responses of the original local candidates’ questionnaire that are presently involved in the run-off election. Their answers are now on the chamber website. Early voting began Monday, June 11. Letters have been sent to 28 incumbent Denton area public office holders, including the Denton County Commissioners Court, Denton City Council and Denton ISD board of trustees, as well as our state legislative
Chuck CARPENTER | delegation, inviting them to attend our annual Elected Officials Reception on Tuesday evening, June 26. This particular event is a wellattended, long-standing collaboration between our sister organizations, the Denton Black and Hispanic chambers of commerce. Last year we had legal quorums in attendance from the county commissioners court, city council and school board. These included the individual attendance of our county judge, both county party chairs and state Representative Myra Crownover.
Our strategic plan embraces the direct correlation and importance of reasonable government regulation in its impact to successfully run a business. Our Government Relations Division officer Mark Burroughs is currently guiding the concept of a standing communication link with the city of Denton. The basic concept is to make suggestions and trouble-shoot certain development code issues. Our hope is to roll out an initial phase of the “suggestion box� idea by the September membership luncheon. We want to thank Mark for shepherding this particular project, as well as all of the Government Relations initiatives contained in the firstyear priorities of the chamber’s strategic plan. CHUCK CARPENTER is president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at 940-382-9693 or via email at dcoc@dentonchamber.org.
! " # $ % & ' $ " " " ( ) % & ' " "
&
# " #
# * + # )
FM
10
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
ADVERTISER FOCUS: KOONSFULLER
Grandparents’ Rights: What happens when the water gets muddy? Historically, grandparents have played a vital role in the development, nurturing, and care-giving of their grandchildren. It is hoped they always will. Questions tend to arise, however, when the grandchild’s parents split-up, divorce, pass away, become incarcerated, or are found to be otherwise unfit. When those questions arise and the water gets muddy, what are a grandparent’s rights? Oftentimes, grandparents are found in primary care-giving roles for their grandchild on a full-time basis when the grandchild’s parents are unable to provide for the child, or in cases of emergency or tragedy. Again, it is often a grandparent who acts as the child’s parent. On the other hand, there are times when grandparents find themselves excluded from having possession or access to their grandchild by one or both of the parents. “It can be a battle for grandparents who want to maintain relationships with their grandchildren, when something happens to the parents or when grandparents become estranged from the parents,” says Charla Bradshaw, Managing Partner of the Denton office of KoonsFuller, P.C., a law firm exclusively limited to the practice of family law. She notes that in 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Troxel v. Granville that severely limited grandparents’ rights. The U.S. Supreme Court in Troxel held, “The Fourteenth Amendment protects the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children.” Ms. Bradshaw contends “Grandparents must overcome the presumption that parents are acting in their child’s best interests as they make decisions related to their care, custody and control [as it relates to the grandparents].” She points out “The presumption is a rebuttable presumption, and grandparents that can make their case may very well prevail in their pursuit for conservatorship or possession and access.”
There are two types of suits grandparents can attempt to pursue, those being: (1) a suit for conservatorship (custody) or (2) a suit for possession and access of a child. First and foremost, grandparents must establish that they have “standing” (the right) to bring the suit for conservatorship or possession and access of a child. The threshold associated with each respective suit differs and must be met in order to proceed for conservatorship or possession and access by a grandparent.
Charla Bradshaw is managing partner of the Denton office of KoonsFuller, the largest Southwest-based family law firm. To contact her, call (940) 442-6677.
If grandparents have standing, the courts must then consider the “best interests” of the child when making decisions regarding grandparent rights. Courts throughout the state of Texas have looked at a multitude of factors in conjunction with the “best interests” standard and the Troxel decision, which should be considered in a grandparent suit for conservatorship or possession and access, including some of the following – • Whether or not the denial of possession or access would significantly impair the child’s physical health or emotional well-being. • The parent’s care, custody and control of the child. • The safety and welfare of the child. • The capability of the parents and/or grandparents to meet the child’s needs. • The strength of the relationship and bond between the grandparent(s) and grandchild. • The length of time that the child has been with the grandparent(s). • Evidence of abuse or neglect by the parent(s) or grandparent(s). • Evidence of substance abuse by the parent(s) or grandparent(s). • The ability of the parent(s) or grandparent(s) to provide love, affection, and contact with the child. • The physical distance between the child and the parent(s) or grandparent(s).
Bradshaw believes that if grandparents have a better understanding of grandparent rights, they can help ensure that their relationship with their grandchildren does not end when something happens to the parents or within the family unit. “Every case involves a unique set of facts,” she says. “Grandparents who suddenly find themselves cut off from their grandchildren should consult a lawyer with experience in this field to discuss the appropriate course of action.”
The waters do not have to stay muddy. KoonsFuller attorneys deal with a wide array of resources that help you filter the waters and address questions and issues related to conservatorship, possession and access, and agreements benefitting grandparents and grandchildren. To learn more about the rights of grandparents in custody and visitation disputes and other family law matters, contact Charla Bradshaw at 940-442-6677.
ABOUT KOONSFULLER KoonsFuller is the largest Southwestbased family law firm with 27 attorneys in four North Texas locations – Dallas, Southlake, Plano and Denton. For more information, visit www.koonsfuller.com
www.KoonsFuller.com FM
Enterprising Voices
B I L L U T T E R F O R D 11
Denton Business Chronicle
| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
Vietnam War and social spending programs, and facing tough foreign trade competition. Then in 1971, President Nixon broke the tie between the U.S. dollar and gold. By finally abandoning the vestiges of the gold standard, the government could expand the supply of money virtually at will. A decade of economic stagnation and terrible inflation followed. The U.S. dollar fell 80 percent against other major currencies. The price of gold rose more than twenty-fold. The currency and oil shocks during this period triggered a stock market crash in 1974. After stocks had been cut nearly in half, Warren Buffett remarked that he felt like an “oversexed guy in a harem” and quipped “now is the time to invest and get rich.” His remarks turned out to be spot on, as the market rallied spectacularly soon afterwards. Yet many did not heed Mr. Buffett’s advice. This was a terrible period for bonds and many stocks, but investors who bought stocks of companies with “hard assets” such as oil, commodities and real estate or world-dominating franchises with pricing power did very well. Or is today more like 1982? In terms of investor sentiment, there are stunning similarities. After more than a decade of dismal performance, stocks were the last thing on most investors’ minds by the early ’80s, much like the situation today. Business Week actually published a cover article that proclaimed “The Death of Equities” and lamented that stocks would probably never come back, as millions of investors had thrown in the towel on stocks permanently. Today, the mainstream media similarly bemoans the demise of stocks. A front page USA Today article from May 8 headlined “Invest In Stocks? FORGET ABOUT IT.” This feature spotlighted the extreme | CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
Jun. 12
23 ! MPG
2012 FORD F-150
2012 FORD ESCAPE
35 ! MPG
2012 FORD FUSION
$1 Deal—Every New Vehicle Sold for $1 Profit. Offer ends June 30, 2012.
Every new or pre-owned vehicle purchase includes membership to the
BILL UTTER FORD VIP Owner Advantage Club ★ Earn 5% VIP Redeemable Reward Cash in Service Department ★ Get $100 Redeemable Reward Cash with any new or pre-owned vehicle purchase* ★ Get $200 Redeemable Reward Cash for every customer referral
★ First oil & lube change FREE** ★ FREE loan car (See Service Advisor for details) ★ FREE 27 pt. inspection on every service visit ★ FREE tank of gas with vehicle purchase
★ ★ ★ ★
FREE collision estimates FREE Towing anywhere in the United States† Buy 4 oil & filter changes, Get 1 FREE! 10% off all scheduled maintenance
Authorized Dealer 2011
4901 S. I-35E Denton, TX 76210 940.321.7400 800.611.3538 www.utterford.com
FM
12 Cover Story
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
Clipping costs H
olly Melton’s husband has been laid off three times in the last three years and what’s kept them afloat is using coupons to buy groceries. “It’s been rough,” Melton said. “But we’re hanging in there.” She uses CouponMom.com, which helps her organize her coupons. And then she keeps a small accordion folder of the coupons she’s clipped from the newspaper. The website makes it easy to go to one place and find out what each of the chain stores is offering in savings, she said. Melton can organize the list however she wants. But she organizes it by the amount of savings. “I’m not going to look at anything that’s less than 50 percent [savings],” she said. By using the online tool, she only has to clip the coupons she will use because it tells which insert from which day has that particular coupon. “I couldn’t have done this 10 years ago,” she said, adding that most of the work is already done for her. The websites and blogs that track the coupons and the deals are what help more people coupon now than ever. THIS IS NOT “EXTREME COUPONING” Melton started couponing before TLC’s Extreme Couponing made using coupons a craze. Many coupon users who are trying to be ethical about it agree the show hurt how people see them. Jasmine Idley, blogger with Help My Budget, said TLC’s show doesn’t show ethical couponing and it caused stores to tighten their coupon policies. “It seems that being savvy with your money is the cool
By Rachel Mehlhaff | Photography by David Minton
thing, which is great,” she said. “That’s the good that came out of it.” Angie Dean, a local coupon user, said that on the show people were using the wrong coupon for the wrong item. “It kind of hurt us all,” Dean said.
Dean started using coupons a few years ago when she became a stay-at-home mom. Her husband heard about a woman at work using them, and he encouraged her to try it. She refused at first, tried it for a month and then she was hooked, she said.
“There’re coupons for everything, basically,” Dean said. Laura Thornquist, blogger with My DFW Mommy, agrees there are normal ways to use coupons and there are extreme ways. The key is to be savvy when purchasing items, she said.
“It doesn’t take a lot of work,” Thornquist said. “It’s about being a savvier shopper. Quit buying on impulse.” Blogs like My DFW Mommy and others do the work for people, Thornquist said. She started her blog three years ago.
13
Cover Story But she started clipping coupons when she moved to Dallas. She lost her job and took a huge price cut on selling her house, she said. She started couponing because she knew she could save what she used to make. Her family was “able to pay off all the debt through the savings and just being smart,” Thornquist said. On average she pays 60 percent at the grocery store. “Couponing isn’t just groceries anymore — that’s for sure,” she said. Idley used to think couponing was a waste of time. She would use them for restaurants but not the grocery store. Then she had to buy coffee for her boyfriend. She went online to find a coupon and got $2 off. She started doing research on how to use coupons and has been using them ever since. “Now I like to turn around and teach other people to do it,” Idley said. Like Melton, Idley usually saves 50 percent, she said. And that includes fresh produce. Using coupons doesn’t mean people are eating junk food, she said. Idley saves the most on health and beauty products. “I’m able to pick up namebrand products in the health and beauty department and get them for nothing,” she said. Items include nail polish, razors and toothpaste. Those are the items, she said, people often forget are eating into their grocery budget every month. IT’S PERSONAL Thornquist said even people with pricier tastes can save. For instance, there recently was a sale on flip-flops at Nordstrom’s. The shoes were originally $67 but Thornquist found a coupon for $13. If people prefer to shop at Dollar General, they can save over 70 percent, she said. “It’s so personal — the couponing and the savings,” she said, depending on why a person is doing it.
Thornquist sees herself as a personal example because she likes to shop, she said. “I like Nordstrom, but I don’t like Nordstrom prices,” she said. She was using coupons out of need for a couple of years but now she just likes to save. And she always looks for ways to save. “There are so many ways to save,” she said. But she said it’s OK to splurge sometimes. “All of us like to splurge,” she said. On her blog, she and the other bloggers offer 50 good deals of the day to appeal to the different shoppers. “You have to be selective and apply it to your life,” she said. There also are “freebie queens,” but she said that’s a topic for another article. “You can get so much for free,” Thornquist said. “It’s almost ridiculous.” At first, many people get sucked in and buy more than they might actually need. That’s why Thornquist suggest clipping coupons in moderation. “It’s almost playing a game with yourself,” she said. She suggests asking, “Do I really need this? Or do I just want that?” And what are you going to do with it when you buy it. Idley’s advice is: “You do what works for you.” Melton said to have fun with it. “Expect a learning curve,” she said. SOCIAL MEDIA Couponing has become popular on social media. If a person “likes” a restaurant or store on Facebook, he or she can save money. Melton was getting free movie tickets from Studio Movie Grill for a while because she liked the business on Facebook. She also uses Twitter a lot for deals. She finds coupons on the websites of her favorite brands, such as Kraft. Melton has a blog she uses to educate her family and friends who are curious about how to
Denton Business Chronicle
use coupons effectively, but she’s obtained other followers along the way. “It’s neat that it’s helped people,” she said of the blog she started six months ago. Thornquist said she doesn’t believe in paying full price at restaurants or movies. “I never pay full price when I go out to eat,” she said. Through social media or sites like Groupon, people can get free appetizers or discounts on their meals. And she said the restaurants are so used to it nowadays that it’s no big deal. ADVERTISING THAT MEANS SAVINGS Thornquist said the stores are still getting the money even when people use coupons because it’s built into the products. “They’re still making money,” she said. It’s an advertisement, Idley said. It’s in the advertisers’ budgeting market. “This advertisement is a $1 coupon and it gets the product in your house,” she said. Wes Richardson, store director of Brookshire’s in Denton, said his customers use coupons. “The coupon users are a select group,” Richardson said. He said coupon users tend to save between 60 and 80 percent. “I think it’s fantastic,” Richardson said. “Anything to save a buck.” But it can be frustrating for the cashier if the coupon users aren’t organized or if they grab an item that doesn’t match the coupon, he said. The store can’t substitute the item on the coupon because then it doesn’t get its money from the vendor, Richardson said. “The best thing to do, if possible, [is to] align coupons in the way the buggy is going to be checked out,” he said. “It will run a lot smoother.” Lines get backed up if people have to hunt for coupons, he said. But his store tries to work
Jun. 12
Holly Melton shows some of the coupons she uses to save money. with coupon users to make everything run smoothly, Richardson said. Dean hasn’t always found stores friendly when using coupons. “We got hassled a lot by some of the managers,” she said. But she said other managers were friendly. GIVING BACK Melton, Thornquist, Idley and Dean all admit they bought more than they needed or wanted when they first started using coupons. “You can get sucked into it,” Thornquist said. “But you can get sucked into eating a bag of chips. Do everything in moderation.” She goes by the rule of four. Only buying four of each item because she knows that will last her until the next time the item goes on sale. Any extra she passes on to charity. That’s what all the ladies do — they pass their extra items on to charity. “Even if it’s free it doesn’t mean you need it,” Idley said. But if she ended up with extra or unwanted items, she’d donate them to charity. “Obviously we’re not into the extreme couponing,” she said. Idley stresses that she only uses one cart at the grocery store. She buys three or four of
something unless she knows she will use it more often. Then she purchases 10 of the item. “I’ve always been really careful about how much I buy,” she said. Dean bought items she didn’t need when she first started, she said. “You get addicted to the high you get at the grocery store when you go to the checkout,” Dean said. “You’re paying $5 for $200 worth of groceries.” If it’s free and she doesn’t need it, she’ll still buy it and give it to charity. But she quit using coupons about a year ago because she started going to school. “I’ve devoted all my extra time to homework and family,” she said. “I felt guilty couponing because I was taking away from my homework time and my family time.” Dean also quit because, after the popularity of the show Extreme Couponing, more people started using coupons and clearing the shelves. She plans to start using coupons again this summer but not to the extreme she did in the past. “Over the past year I’ve spent so much money on groceries,” Dean said. Thornquist said using coupons is becoming a habit for a lot of people. “People are just becoming smarter, savvier shoppers all around,” she said.
14
| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
Denton Business held in downtown each March. Chronicle Doris Jessen, a writer on
Jun. 12
assignment with five German equine magazines, spent a few days in May in Denton as the Denton CVB’s guest touring the North Texas Horse Country. Articles are forthcoming, but we may have to get them interpreted. David Wann, with Mother Earth News magazine — print and online versions — is working on a story for October 2012 about Denton as one of 2012’s “Nine Great Places” special editorial feature section. Travel and Leisure magazine recently listed Denton as a “Great AllAmerican Main Street City.” “Driving across America, it’s all too easy to lose your mooring amid the commercial thicket of the same old fast-food outlets and big-box stores. “But push on a mile or two beyond the interstate exit, and you may discover a town that’s anchored by a distinctive Main Street — one with grand architecture, eclectic small businesses, and community-oriented features like a park or theater. Often it thrives thanks to locals who have made a conscientious effort to fight the general decline of Main Street.” “The work of such activists and preservationists is acknowledged each year by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Great American Main Streets Awards and by the American Planning Association’s Great Places in America: Streets. We scoured their recent designations to select the most vibrant, distinctive downtowns worth the trip. You’ll find these great Main Streets across the U.S., and it’s well worth driving the extra few miles to see what Main Street is up ahead. Let us point you in the right direction.” (http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/1 0-great-all-american-mainstreets.html ) We all know that Denton is a great city; it’s gratifying that other people are discovering that, too. JULIE GLOVER is the city of Denton economic development program administrator. She can be reached at 940-349-7732 or at julie.glover@cityofdenton.com.
Ribbon Cuttings
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Link2Speech
$
40
169
/mo
MP
G!
Stk #178865
$
40
179
/mo
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS
MP
G!
$
35
199
/mo
MP
G!
Stk #417550 Stk #377268
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS
2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS
Come See the Complete Award Winning Hyundai Lineup at
ECKERT HYUNDAI
www.eckerthyundai.com (940) 243-6200 • 4011 South I35 East, Denton
America’s most fuel-efficient car company claim based on fleetwide model year 2010 manufacturer data from the EPA Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975-2011 Report. 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS MODEL 16402F45, MSRP $15,955, RES 55%, 4.00%, 12 K YR, $169 FOR 35 1 @ $8775 $1699 DOWN. 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS MODEL 45412F45 MSRP $18,205, RES 62%, 6.18%, 12 K YR, $179 FOR 35 1 @ $11,287 $1999 DOWN. 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS MODEL 27402F45 MSRP $21,455, RES 57%, 4.79%, 12 K YR, $199 FOR 35 1 @ $12,229 $2599 DOWN.
Eckert Hyundai Advantage™
AMERICA’S BEST WARRANTY
10-Yr/100,000 mile Powertrain Protection
5-Yr/60,000 mile Bumper to Bumper Coverage
5-Yr/Unlimited Miles 24-Hr Roadside Assistance
FM
Vital Statistics | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11
aversion of today’s general public towards investing in stocks. Indeed, investors have pulled out hundreds of billions out of stock funds in the past three years. Back in 1982, a precious few contrarians, notably Buffett and other great value investors such as David Dreman, disagreed with the conventional view and actively bought stocks at that time because they had become so cheap. They turned out to be spectacularly right, and the early ’80s actually marked the beginning of the greatest stock market boom ever seen. Given many of the bargains in the market today, we expect that savvy, long-term investors can do very well in the coming years. It’s not 1945, ’74 or ’82...it is 2012. Yet, there are many investing lessons to be drawn from each of these noteworthy periods in financial history. 1945 reminds us of the perils of investing in low-yielding bonds
15
At Signature Senior Living Mix with us
in the face of a government waging a war on savers. 1974 teaches us to emphasize inflation-resistant hard assets and world-dominating franchises in an era of currency devaluation. 1982 presents perhaps the most enduring lesson for value investors: to achieve superior investing results, we need to be contrarian and avoid the trap of conventional thinking. For those willing to learn from these lessons, this may be the year of the value investor.
Tell about your event or send photos
E-mail photos (200 DPI or higher) to drc@dentonrc.com
• Nurses on-call 24 hours a day • Secure, specialized Alzheimer’s/ Dementia care • Medication assistance • Internet gameroom • Wellness center/Physician visits • Housekeeping & laundry • Beautiful enclosed courtyards • Activities & social programs • We welcome pets • Concierge services available • 30-day satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!
Denton Business Chronicle
We Love Our Fathers! Experience the Difference www.SignatureSeniorLiving.com
Now taking deposits for Fall 2012 opening.
Rosewood Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 4141 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-829-2050 License pending
Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 2125 Brinker Rd., Denton, TX 76208
940-381-3000 License #104946
FM
Jonathon Fite is a Managing Partner of KMF Investments, a hedge fund based in Denton, and an adjunct professor for the College of Business at the University of North Texas. This column is provided for general interest only and should not be construed as personal investment advice. Comments can be sent to Jonathon.Fite@KMFInvestmen ts.com
The ONLY thing that is Constant in the World is CHANGE. And companies that will be successful in the future will have to think “outside the box” and adapt to the NEW way that people are purchasing products. One company today has done just that. They are LEADING the way in the NEW WAVE of purchasing products off the internet. I would like to introduce you to the finest, best, most exciting and MOST PROFITABLE Home-Based Financial Opportunity in the world today. I have been in Corporate America as Vice President of several companies, BUT now, am having more FUN and making more INCOME through this remarkable company. I believe this is a “ONCE in a LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.” Call me and I will tell you all about it. Ask for Richard. 940-368-4822. FM
FM
Jun. 12
16 Ribbon Cuttings
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
Special Abilities of North Texas
B
C
Thompson Family Medicine
BCI MECHANICAL, INC.
I
HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • PLUMBING • CONTRACTING & SERVICE
Serving Denton and the Surrounding Communities Since 1984. Licensed and experienced professionals to service your residential or commercial plumbing, heating or air conditioning needs. 400 E. Oak, Denton, Texas
TACLA005013C
M 9673
940-565-1010
EP
Check out the Denton Business Chronicle online at dentonrc.com/businesschronicle
17
Vital Statistics
Denton Business Chronicle
www.dentonrc.com
LIENS The following liens were posted in May at the Denton County Clerk’s office.
Jun. 12
FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Barbara L. Kitchen, 913 Tallahassee Drive, Denton C2M2 Construction Inc., 3621 Shelby Lane, Denton Case-Matt Enterprises Inc. and Twin Oaks Custom Cabinetry, 2141 Collins Road, Suite 201 Cassidy L. Fuess and Countryside Montessori, 610 Dallas Drive, Denton Champ Oil Co. Inc., 1204 W. University Drive, Suite 400, Denton DASCO Manufacturing Inc., 5000 Energy Place, Building 300B, Denton Edward J. Reeves and Renee S. Reeves, 9600 Colbert Cove, Denton Grayson Stone Inc., 2301 N. Masch Branch Road, Suite 229, Denton Jerald R. Thomas, P.O. Box 1702, Denton Mary E. Bojanski, 5905 Brookside Drive, Denton RBS Supply Inc., 2271 Masch Branch Road, Denton Sean M. Dickens Inc. and Line-X of North Texas, 1713 Palo Verde Drive, Denton Srinivasu Vulichi, 1203 Sand Jack Drive, Denton Walter R. Eagleton and Eagleton Photography, 1710 N. Elm St., Denton
TYPE 1040 944 941 6721 6721 941 1040 941 1040 1040 6721 940, 941 1040 941
AMOUNT $14,767.51 $117,705.34 $74,308.39 $10,249.95 $11,970.00 $24,204.13 $8,818.46 $77,855.11 $70,160.07 $14,037.29 $15,120.77 $18,824.65 $12,602.85 $12,851.00
REC. DATE 12/21/2011 11/22/2011 11/22/2011 11/22/2011 12/06/2011 11/22/2011 12/06/2011 11/22/2011 11/22/2011 12/29/2011 12/21/2011 11/22/2011 12/20/2011 11/22/2011
941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 CIVP 940, 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 940, 941 940, 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 941
$10,938.38 $39,537.73 $44,464.27 $23,485.28 $5,093.01 $10,684.51 $114,129.53 $7,942.77 $4,234.42 $2,773.94 $14,991.63 $28,492.76 $644.16 $239,300.13 $25,908.98 $13,880.09 $23,178.05 $5,376.05 $24,651.50 $111,599.68 $1,620.75 $16,042.89 $46,554.31 $7,217.50 $5,275.26 $100,739.13
05/15/2012 05/08/2012 05/04/2012 05/02/2012 05/08/2012 05/10/2012 05/08/2012 05/15/2012 05/02/2012 05/15/2012 05/08/2012 05/08/2012 05/15/2012 05/15/2012 05/21/2012 05/21/2012 05/21/2012 05/15/2012 05/02/2012 05/08/2012 05/21/2012 05/08/2012 05/08/2012 05/08/2012 05/08/2012 05/15/2012
$473,917.00 $53,925.00 $228,483.00 $87,831.00 $29,468.82 $48,940.00 $54,600.00 $19,000.00 $24,245.00 $26,814.52
05/10/2012 05/03/2012 05/16/2012 05/18/2012 05/07/2012 05/21/2012 05/07/2012 05/09/2012 05/11/2012 05/21/2012
RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS ABD USA Enterprises, 2348 S. Branch Road, Krum Andrew G. Graff and Wendi G. Graff, 3104 Mulholland Road, Denton Anna B. Wright, 2448 Yuma Drive, Little Elm Barry R. Jacobs, 2520 Natchez Terrace, Denton Cory L. Yeager and Doris M. Yeager, 613 N. Cherry St., Apt. B, Aubrey Dana W. Perkins, 1614 Knoll Ridge Circle, Corinth Darlene and Michael Caylor, 2104 Oakcrest Court, Denton Darril G. Daniel, 3203 Meadowview Drive, Corinth Florence B. Lundy, 8810 Tucker St., Crossroads Jeff T. Uzueta and Olivia Maes-Uzueta, 2701 Custer Drive, Corinth John E. Irvine, P.O. Box 802, Aubrey John Paul Graves, 502 N. Locust St., Denton JP H and Cynthia Haskins, 218 Railroad Ave., Sanger Judy R. Byers, 123 Pecan Acres Circle, Argyle Kathleen Curtis, 2621 N. Locust, Denton Kathleen Curtis, 3300 Hudsonwood Drive, Apt. 1303, Denton Kelly D. Ring, 10827 Plainview Road, Krum Kendal W. Reaves, 1111 E. McKinney St., Denton Loadsource Logistics LLC, 507 Main St., Suite A, Lake Dallas Michael and Darlene Caylor, 2104 Oakcrest Court, Denton Michael L. and Cynthia S. Marzett, 3201 Ocean Drive, Denton Randy G. and Katie N. Martin, 1149 Serendipity Circle, Sanger Robert J. Sylvia, 3001 Ocean Drive, Denton Rolando O. Galvez, 1900 Sam Bass Blvd., Apt. M4, Denton Teena R. Anderson, 9196 Breezy Road, Krum Trace Radiochemical Inc., 2101 Shady Oaks Drive, Denton
MECHANICS LIENS Beth Liskow, TBD Latigo Lane, Bartonville Bryan J. Lilley and Olivia L. Lilley, 1630 Shepard Road, Aubrey David G. Lenington and Lori L. Lenington, 10872 Lakecrest Drive, Sanger Don Miller, 1613 Lattimore, Denton James E. Schmit, 3104 Mark Lane, Denton Jimmy C. Hawkins and Tammy L. Hawkins, 1241 Golden Eagle Court, Aubrey Melinda and Steve Smith, 1600 Fairway Drive, Corinth Roger D. Dietz and Sallianne O. Dietz, 228 S. Hill St., Pilot Point Ryan Busa and Lara E. Schwab, 1507 Oakhollow Drive, Corinth Teresa McKinnon, 2058 Sundown Drive, Little Elm
IB Solutions LLC Claffey Pools Insite Construction Group Texas LLC Joe Jeter Inground Pools Paradise Gohlke Pools Joy Pools Carleton Construction Ltd. Marvelous Home Makeovers Jim Lugari
10% Off Catering when you mention this ad CATERING EXPERTS HOTLINE Call Today for a Free Quote!
1.866.BARBECUE ★★★★★ WWW.DICKEYS.COM
!" #$
% '(% # ) ) *+
%&
MIXED BEVERAGE TAX The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the State Comptroller’s office for May. The list includes the name of the business, address, and reported tax. 119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton, $6,748.98 American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $2,063.60 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $8,241.94 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton, $10,268.86 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 2672 FM423, Little Elm, $3,852.10 Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St., Hubbard, Denton, $280.28 Ashton Gardens, 2001 Ashton Gardens Lane, Corinth, $5,938.10 Best Western Atrea Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, $836.78 Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $295.96 Boomerjack Wings, No. 8, 407 W. University Drive, Denton, $1,069.32 Brunswick Zone – Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton, $3,094 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 110, Denton, $5,705.14
Cabana Beverages, 1300 N. I-35E, Denton, $407.40 Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant, 2708 FM51, Decatur, $1,484.14 Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $7,657.30 Chili's Grill & Bar, 8394 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $4,514.86 Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 N. I-35S, Denton, $4,908.82 Chilitos Private Club Inc., 619-623 S Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, $176.54 Chuy's, 3300 Wind River Lane, Denton, $12,218.50 Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $8,042.44 Courtyard by Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $586.32 Cow Camp Steakhouse, 3142 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $145.74 Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance Hall, 508 S. Elm St., Suite A, Denton, $2,775.50 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $6,178.48 Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road, Decatur, $322.56 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $3,487.68
Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $3,211.32 Denton Side Bar, 109 Ave. A, Denton, $3,822.28 Don Jose Mexican Food & Cantina, 301 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $587.16 El Chico, No. 106, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton, $799.40 El Fenix-Denton Texas, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,646.12 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St, Denton, $2,548.42 Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455 E., Suite 1, Pilot Point, $3,085.46 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $4,535.72 Fry Street Tavern Club, 121 Ave. A., Denton, $9,023.14 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1044 Maple St., Suite 101, Sanger, $545.16 Genghis Grill - The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian Miller Pkwy., Denton, $710.22 Good Eats, No. 729, 5812 N. I-35E, Denton, $0 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $8,095.92 Hickory Street Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $4,327.68
| CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
* ) +$
-
, - *+
- *+ )
% - $ *+
, ) . - /
% % %
122
0
Not valid with any other offers. Valid at Allen, McKinney, Denton, Richardson and Plano locations only. Expires 7/31/12.
FM
18 Vital Statistics
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
SALES TAX The following sales permits were issued by the State Comptroller’s Office for May. The list includes the owner, name of business and address within the area codes of 75034, 75065, 75068, 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210, 76226, 76227, 76234, 76249, 76258, 76259 and 76266.
75065 Blind Zebra Enterprises LLC, Jack Ice Vending, 3572 FM2181, Hickory Creek Bobbie L. Perry, Jetty's, 409 Brookside Drive, Lake Dallas Carrieane M. Nitz, Everything Pawsitive Pet Services, 137 Pecan St., Lake Dallas Chris Gordon, The Cowboy House, 209 S. Shady Shores Drive, Suite 200, Lake Dallas Hamid Moallem, Neal's Italian Restaurant, 721 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas Kathryn D. Brownlee, Embroidery and Gifts, 278 Main St., Lake Dallas Lesa Ann Synoground, Phoenix Mechanical, 208 Hickory Lane, Hickory Creek Maria Medina, Taqueria El Palomino, 3730 FM2181, Hickory Creek Wanda G. Cox, Nanny's Thrift Shop, 507 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas 75068 Christian Concepcion, Avalanche Electronis, 116 W. Park St., Little Elm Christin Marie Hawk, Hawkeye Custom Weaponry, 704 Meandering Trail, Little Elm Daylon D. Davis, Mist, 801 Hawk Valley Drive, Little Elm Jeff R. Glassnor, Thikmedia, 1217 Meadowlark Drive, Little Elm John Coyne, Apparel To Me, 14604 Logan Springs Drive, Little Elm Jonathan G. Rhine, Boot Camp, 841 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm Jose Augusto Leyria, Complete Axess Communications, 2341 Magnolia Drive, Little Elm Kurt Michael Muehlstein, Curbside Color and Anything Under the Sun, 918 Hillside Beach Drive, Little Elm Randy A. Bradley, Palette Painting, 2848 Cascade Cove Drive, Little Elm Tu Nguyen, Quality It, 2669 Red Spruce Drive, Little Elm Xtreme Av Integrations LLC, Xtreme Av Integrations LLC, 2433 Dawn Mist Drive, Little Elm 76201 Amitea Inc., Amitea, 708 N. Locust St., Denton Amy Valentine, Niico Investments, 521 W. Sycamore St., Apt. 17, Denton Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC, Chipotle
Mexican Grill, No. 1902, 1224 W. Hickory St., Denton Deanie Whitley, Deanie Whitley, 121 W. Hickory St., Suite 116, Denton Jeffrey J. Skaggs, Custom Computer Designs, 207 W. Hickory St., Suite 105, Denton Jeremy Sawyer and Brandon Wall, Metro Musicians Hub, 1809 N. Elm St., Denton Joseph W. Prevratil, Holly's Florist, 700 E. Sherman Drive, Denton Mattress Firm Inc., The Mattress Firm, No. 002118, 2710 W. University Drive, Suite 1000, Denton Monet R. Robbins, The Stars At Night, 1127 N. Austin St., Denton Ralph A. Hussey, Mad Tatter Ink Studio, 508 S. Elm St., Suite 111, Denton Saima S. Ali, Big D Food Store, 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 101, Denton Sydney Ann Lopez, Sydney Ann Lopez, 124 Eagle Drive, Denton Villa Grande LLC, Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 2530 W. University Drive, Suite 1140, Denton
RH&R Inc., Elite Cleaner, 1610 Teasley Lane, Suite 104, Denton 76207 Aubrey Salsman, As Is Photography, 2113 Windsor Farms Drive, Denton Charles Roe Stoughton, The Antique Gallery, 5800 N. I35, Denton Corple Enterprises Inc., Corples Corral, 3801 N. I-35, Denton Erin Allice, Green Faerie Designs, 301 McKamy Blvd., Denton Margaret K. Buchanan, Blue Cat Crafts and Jewelry, 208 Willow Stone St., Denton Mary Frances Lindsey, Classically Young, 2204 Lookout Lane, Denton Pedron Aircraft Works LLC, Pedron Aircraft Works LLC, 4736 Lockheed Lane, Suite 101, Denton 76208 Calvin T. Dial, Speedy Janitorial Service, 7200 Silktree
Court, Denton CG Wakeboarding LLC, CG Lawncare LLC, 2227 Wood Hollow Road, Denton Deborah Johnston, Deborah A. Johnston, 4500 Black Walnut, Denton Local Deals Delivered LLC, Local Deals Delivered LLC, 3909 Emerald Park Drive, Corinth Mike Johnson, Johnson's Lawn Care, 2401 Kenilworth Drive, Corinth Rachel Kay Reyes, Sophie & Sadi, 5001 Par Drive, Apt. 2811, Denton Spitfire MK IX LLC, Western Tactical Gunsmithing, 3916 E. McKinney St., Suite 103, Denton Toni Elmer Photography LLC, Toni Elmer Photography LLC, 4700 Cattail Lane, Denton Yi Fan Inc., Rice Wok Express, 3301 S. Mayhill Road, Denton 76209 C and W Mercantile, C and W Mercantile, 901 Mulkey Lane, Denton
Cinthia Ochoa and Maria Torres, Tijeras Magicas Beauty Salon, 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 500, Denton Shealynn R. Abel, Ciao Bellezza Bows, 3312 Sunnydale Lane, Denton 76210 Alicia G. Galindo, Sweet N Sassy Trends, 2317 Redondo Road, Denton Anna Marie Chapman, Priceless Personalization, 8209 Winding Stream Lane, Denton Constance K. Roberts, Bling Me Up Baby, 2560 Tower Ridge Drive, Apt. 824, Corinth Gardner Brother Farms LLC, Gardner Brother Farms LLC, 6705 Purbeck Trail, Denton Garrin Gosnell, Inewear Custom Designs, 3417 Groveland Terrace, Denton Jessica L. Zarcone-Findley, Yoga 360, 2108 Acorn Bend, Denton
| CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
76203 Geoffrey Winter, American Horn Quartet, 1155 Union Circle, No. 311367, Denton 76205 24hr Mini Storage LLC, 24hr Mini Storage LLC, 1811 Shady Oaks Drive, Denton ASAP Diesel Repair LLC, ASAP Diesel Repair LLC, 1129 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Brooke Cooksey, Brooke's Crafts, 1200 Dallas Drive, Apt. 1228, Denton City Electric Supply Company, City Electric Supply Company, 1804 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Gene F. Meador, Meador’s Antiques and Collectables, 2623 James St., Denton Jacob Oyervidez, Tire Express, 2408 Roselawn Drive, Denton Joel Arturo Fragoso, Servicios Computax, 301 Dallas Drive, Suite 124, Denton Jonathan James Grose, Denton Tech Guys, 1801 Jason Drive, Apt. 300, Denton Mattress Firm Inc., The Mattress Firm, No. 002114, 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 390, Denton Rachel Erin Marshall, Marshall Farms, 2311 Highland Park Road, Denton Rebecca Eisenhauer, Rebecca Eisenhauer Floral Designs, 1710 Sam Bass Blvd., Apt. 303, Denton
The Wildwood Inn
Check us out online for the perfect Valentine’s Day! www.denton-wildwoodinn.com Weekday Rates Starting at $9900 (Sun–Thurs)
940-243-4919 2602 Lillian Miller Pkwy • Denton
FM
FM
FM
19
Vital Statistics SALES TAX | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Juan Daniel Morales, Rustic Patio & Landscape, 2513 Pinto Drive, Denton Leanna Charmaine Good, Leannas Little Texas Stars, 2019 Fair Oaks Circle, Corinth Maria S. Portillo, Quik Cuts Fast Tanz, 7650 S. I-35E, Corinth Maryia Kazlova, Mariadrem, 3004 Kootenay Circle, Denton Patricia Jane Hemenway, Logonitro, 2217 High Pointe Drive, Corinth PT Tone LLC, PT Tone LLC, 2902 Pottery Trail, Corinth RSC Equipment Rental Inc., United Rentals, No. C 37, 3909 S. I-35E, Denton Swag Enterprises LLC, Swag Enterprises LLC, 1602 Eagle Ridge Drive, Corinth Wendy Broyles, Bumble Beads Roadshow Company, 2704 Norfolk Court, Denton
76226 April Anderson, Picture Bungalow, 117 Timber Creek Court, Argyle Elizabeth A. Kincaid, Elizabeth A. Kincaid, 225 Stonecrest Road, Argyle Elizabeth A. Kincaid, Top Appaloosas, 225 Stonecrest Road, Argyle Grandpa John's BBQ Sauce and Spices LLC, Grandpa John's BBQ Sauce and Spices LLC, 1476 W. Jeter Road, Bartonville Innovative Structures LLC, Innovative Structures, 306 Redbud St., Argyle John Cappello, John Cappello Enterprises, 2650 FM407E, Suite 145155, Bartonville Kaky LLC, Kaky LLC, 11180 S. Hunter Hill Lane, Argyle LCD Inc., LCD Inc., 9041 Crockett Drive, Argyle Manuel Dominguez Jr. & Joseph Dominguez, 3D AV Installation, 4708 Provence Drive, Denton Martin Sister's LLC, Cachette Bistro, 144 Old Town Blvd., N1, Argyle US Trinity Contractors LLC, US Trinity Contractors LLC, 803 Old Justin Road, Argyle
76227 Bruno Macias and Patrick Lynch, Ultra Bright Teeth Whitening, 1909 Nightingale Drive, Aubrey Crystal Computer LLC, Crystal Computer LLC, 6627 McNatt Road, Aubrey Deuces Wild Tack LLC, Deuces Wild Tack LLC, 3851 Elm Bottom Circle, Aubrey Dianna Beth Edwards, Nana's Creations, 3600 Moseley Road, Crossroads Ernest M. Spencer, Spencers Stuff and Such, 1612 Oakcrest Drive, Little Elm Jeffery B. Parrent, Texas Snow II, 710 S. Highway 377, Aubrey Jennifer Wilcox, Jay's Jewels, 10213 Franklin Drive, Little Elm Julie Gillett and Sharon Cooper, Sunny Acres Kennel, 24021 Countryview Drive, Aubrey Kaye H. McMurrey, Your Way By Kaye, 3280 Rock Hill Road, Aubrey Kelly Klein, Bling Enterprises, 1711 Goodwin Drive, Aubrey Paul White and Cheryl White, We Know Wireless, 26735 US Highway 380E, Little Elm Sheri Wagner, Paper Doll, 2501 Oak Point Drive, Crossroads Susan Michelle Quinn, The Bead Girl, 601 Chestnut St., Aubrey Therese L. Roberts, Starlight Motors Inc., 411 FM424, Crossroads 76234 Daniel Gene Mann, M&M Ice House, 708 W. Walnut St., Decatur Hyon Suk Kim, Best Donuts, 1845 S. FM51, Unit A-3, Decatur Karl Klement Properties Inc., Karl Klement Properties Inc., 3686 Old Denton Road, Decatur Khonesavanh Xiengsouvanh, X Chan Bistro Thai/Asian Fusion, 113 N. State St., Decatur Lacy A. Maddox, Pretty Girls Jewelry, 129 County Road 4181, Decatur Panda Express Inc., Panda Express, No. 2088, 700 S. US Highway 81, 287, Decatur Precision Audio LLC, Precision Audio LLC, 901 W. Walnut St., Decatur
Rik Sehgal, Modern Lawyer, 1406 S. Trinity St., Decatur
Sam's East Inc., Sam's Distribution Center 8235, 2122 N. Stemmons St., Sanger
76249 Dorman H. Stowers, Dorman Stowers, 6723 Spring Branch Drive, Krum Douglas M. Cook, Blender Boy, 134 N. Point Drive, Krum Leisa L. Simmons, Designs By Leisa, 408 Spurlock Drive, Krum The Flower Shop LLC, The Flower Shop LLC, 202 W. McCart St., Suite A, Krum
Denton Business Chronicle
3535 S. I-35 East / Denton, Texas 76210 www.dentonregional.com / 940.384.3535 Physician Referral 940.898.0629 facebook.com/dentonregional
Jun. 12
FM
76258 Connie Sutton, Dazzling 'S' Fashions, 11871 Friendship Road, Pilot Point Mike Breslin, Breslin Enterprises, 10695 Stagecoach Pass, Pilot Point No Tan Line LLC, Got 2Be Tan, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1100, Pilot Point 76259 Amberly M. Horton, Double H Apparel, 1401 Stony Valley Drive, Ponder 76266 ASFI Partners LP, ASFI Partners LP, 10130 Forester Road, Sanger Brenda Lynn Childress, Home Solutions, 612 N. 10th St., Sanger Dana Shawn Venable, Sew Darn Cute, 900 Marshall St., Sanger Emilio Montalvo, Fix N It Rite, 107 Shady Grove Drive, Sanger GDIA Enterprises LLC, Ranch Hand Feed & Supply, 1402 N. Stemmons St., Sanger Gerald W. Dyer II, 3D Farm and Ranch Services, 10394 Dyer Road, Sanger Jesse Hunter, Local Lawn Enforcement, 11111 Lakecrest Drive, Sanger Kim Englishbee, Studio Englishbee, 213 Osage Drive, Sanger Melinda Brock and Ronald Brock, Tribrock Automobiles, 13139 Corrida Lane, Sanger Oriental Express Sanger Inc., Oriental Express Sanger Inc., 403 N. Stemmons St., Sanger
THANKS FOR 8 GREAT YEARS AT OUR KRUGERVILLE STORE!!!
OUR TYLER STORE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH ALL YOUR OFFICE FURNITURE NEEDS. 11305 US Hwy 69N Tyler, TX 75706 903/881-0340 (Store)
Jonathan Longcrier (Store Manager) 214/803-4061 (Cell)
www.officebarn.biz
FM
MIXED BEVERAGE TAX | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Hilton Garden Inn – Denton, 3110 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $696.36 Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $9,502.08 Hooters of Denton, 985 S. I-35E, Denton, $7,119.98 Ii Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $10,800.58 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $2,261.70 Johnny G's, 130 Canyon Oaks Drive, Argyle, $1,339.52 Keiichi, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $668.78 Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 208, Little Elm, $363.16 Lake Cities Post No. 88 America, 105 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas, $2,884.28 Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No. 100, Lake Dallas, $3,214.68 Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks Lodge, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $448.84 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $4,473.84 Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, Little Elm, $882.70 Los Toreros Restaurant, 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134, Denton, $2,384.76 Love Shack, 113 E. Hickory St., Denton, $2,840.32 Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden, 200 W. Washington St., Pilot Point, 464.80 Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $23,193.38 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $3,542.14 Mellow Mushroom, 217 E. Hickory St., Denton, $5,153.54 Mi Taza Latin Tex-Mex Cafe Restaurant, 5017 Teasley Lane, Suite 101, Denton, $247.24 Miguelito's, 1521 E. McCart St., Krum, $1,373.12 Miguelito’s, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger,
$2,474.78 Norman Heitz Memorial Post 104, 501 Thompson, Lake Dallas, $1,524.88 Oak Street Drafthouse Club, 308 E. Oak St., Denton, $12,848.50 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $5,362.00 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend, Suite 103, Corinth, $1,061.20 On The Border, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, 8,586.90 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,913.28 Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130, Denton, $152.74 Pilot Point Columbus Club, 221 N. Prairie St., Pilot Point, $75.88 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $5,982.90 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,952.72 Red Lobster No. 6349, 2801 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,879.96 Reunion on the Square, 106 N. Trinity St., Decatur, $0 Reunion on the Square, 106 N. Trinity St., Decatur, $102.62 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $11,379.06 Rockin' Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $11,504.36 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton, $5,730.34 Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, $5,029.78 Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, 1275 S. Loop 288, Denton, $358.68 Rt's Social Club Inc., 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124, Denton, $13,101.20 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $3,215.38 Ruben's Ballroom, 1982 E. Highway 380, Decatur, $0 Ruben's Ballroom, 1982 E. Highway 380, Decatur, $310.94 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM 156, Ponder, $1,041.74
Schmitty's, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 1, Little Elm, $422.66 Sushi Café, 1401 W. Oak St., Denton, $143.36 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $675.50 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $801.50 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $751.24 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $8,088.36 Swishers, 501 E. Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, $129.92 Swishers, 501 E. Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, $335.30 Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $2,341.50 Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $5,646.90 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,766.40 The Garage, 113 Ave. A, Denton, $6,641.74 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $3,441.34 The Labb Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $6,066.76 The Lion's Den, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250, Little Elm, $2,703.40 The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2809 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,593.82 Three Fins Seafood Grill, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,813.28 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $1,946.56 Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287N., Decatur, $179.20 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 US Highway 380, Suite 100, Crossroads, $3,084.90 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 2530 W. University Drive, Suite 115, Denton, $1,400.00 Vitty's Club Inc., 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $5,209.26 Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton, $2,835.28
Classifieds work for you! Call 1-800-275-1722
Over 75+ Delicious Items to Choose From!
FM
20 Vital Statistics
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in May. Commercial alterations and commercial permits reflect the owner or tenant and the address of the business. Residential permits include the address and the total valuation of the home. CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPATION Chill Mart, 1724 Bernard St. Denton Square Donuts, 208 W. Oak St. Ezec Auto Sales, Inc., 220 Fort Worth Drive FE/Faith Baptist Church, 3401 E. University Drive, No. 101 Good Samaritan Society North Texas Home Health, 1007 Shady Oaks Drive, No. 101 Mad Tatter Ink Studio, 508 S. Elm St., No. 111 RSVP Serving Denton County, 1316 E. McKinney St. Starcastle Corp., 1700 Shady Oaks Drive Tactical Solutions & Consulting, 3701 E. McKinney St., No. 100 COMMERCIAL ALTERATION American Security Devices, 1332 Teasley Lane American Tower Mgmt, Inc., 3800 Teasley Lane Beaty, Tim, 421 E. Hickory St., No. 103 Bent Oaks LLP, 1172 Bentoaks Drive Columbia Medical Center of Denton, 3535 S. I-35E Faith Tabernacle TR Assem of G, 1101 Audra Lane Fred Moore Day Nursery, 821 Cross Timber St. Gel Timberlinks, LLCD, 5201 Par Drive GS Denton, LP, 1400 Bernard St., No. 115, 119, 127, 137, 149, 172, 205, 217, 223, 225, 227, 228, 231, 239, 254, 255, 266, 276, 277, 291, 1000, 1003, 1007, 1017, 1021, 2023 and 1032 GS Denton, LP, 1407 Bernard St. Marco Ent. Inc. & ZB Eagle P/S, 2912 E. University Drive McDonald’s Corporation, 306 W. University Drive New Frontiers Real Estate, LC, 1224 W. Hickory St. Potbelly’s Sandwhich Works, 1216 W. Hickory St Sprint, 2804 N. Elm St. The Chamberlain Trust, 118 E. McKinney St. Thermadyne Industries, 2800 Airport Road Verizon Wireless, 500 Thomas St. COMMERCIAL Campus Village Carroll LP, 905 Cleveland St. City of Denton Parks & Recreation, 2407 Stella St. Denton-Spencer LP, 1125 S. Loop 288 James Wood, 317 N. Locust St. Huffman Builders of Denton County, 3311 Unicorn Lake Blvd., No. 181 and 182 Mark Sanders, 3835 Morse St. S&J Bringedahl Enterprises, LLC, 1115 S. Loop 288 RESIDENTIAL DR Horton Texas, LTD 3116 Buckthorn Lane, $210,889.83 3128 Buckthorn Lane, $210,896.58 1221 Nora Lane, $185,341.16
3009 Pecan Tree Drive, $286,376.99 3101 Pecan Tree Drive, $180,006.31 4524 Remuda Lane $310397.95 Forestar Real Estate Group, Inc. 8013 Bishop Pine Road, $329,833.82 8101 Bishop Pine Road, $427,586.79 Joseph, Lisa & Alex 3233 Club View Drive, $363,750.38 Mesta, Vanessa 1105 Atlanta Drive, $189,686.81 3904 Trenton Place, $190,262.87 3908 Trenton Place, $176,691.37 Miller, Don 1613 Latimore St., $131,344.31 Nicosia & 77 LP 3501 Chapel Hill Lane, $243,554.52 3612 Cotton Drive, $194,448.85 905 Meadowedge Lane, $187,696.81 909 Meadowedge Lane, $198,262.81 Robson Denton Dev. LP 9208 Bradford St., $219,081.81 8817 Compton St., $225,446.20 12120 Gallery St., $264.839.86 12008 Pepperidge Avenue, $252,929.47 9613 Ravenwood Drive, $193,285.05 11512 Southerland Drive, $374,499.98 Shepherd Place Homes Inc. 1105 Raleigh Path Road, $233,255.11 1109 Raleigh Path Road, $233,639.64 2955 Stockton St., $0.00 Springer, Bradley D. 1013 Atlanta Drive, $188,280.37 1101 Atlanta Drive, $176,691.37 Standard Pacific Homes 8405 Bishop Pine Road, $370, 043.85 Waxahachie Apartment Partners 5400 Galante Lane, $183,838.94 5404 Galante Lane, $195,793.49 5408 Galante Lane, $196,925.50 5412 Galante Lane, $196,925.50 5416 Galante Lane, $191,729.92 5420 Galante Lane, $183,838.94
OIL AND GAS LISTINGS The following oil and gas reports for the month of May were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com. DENTON COUNTY Lease: Schertz Family Gas Unit Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP
Location: 352-acre unit, W. Roebuck Survey, A-1062; 7.8 miles NW of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'
ASSUMED NAMES The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in May in the Denton County Clerk’s Office. Aaron N. Anderson, Meat Guns, 1614 Bolivar, Denton Aaron P. Bailey and Allison L. Bailey, Covenant Stone LLC, 6512 Longleaf Lane, Denton Aaron P. Horn, Free Screen Green, 1712 W. Hickory St., Apt. 102, Denton Aleksic Realty Group LLC, Forever DFW Realty, 3416 Groveland Terrace, Denton Alfred L. Davis and Sherry Gardner, Club Envii, 827 W. Eagle Drive, Denton Alicia M. Buckner and Kelvin D. Buckner, Safety First Personal Protection and Surveillance Products, 2928 Tomlee Street, Denton Allson B. Guthrie, Pet Nannies, 3811 Silver Dome Road, Denton Amanda Cagle, Payless Bail Bonds, 1512 E. McKinney St., Suite 204, Denton
Anita H. Delira, Taqueria Monterrey, 3922 E. McKinney St., Suite B, Denton Annie A. Anderson and Carl S. Solomon, Denton Juice Co., 305 Thomas St., No. 8, Denton Anthony V. De Simone, Empire Car Service of North Texas, 8712 Franklin Drive, Denton Bar Crossroads and Christopher Fuentes, Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton Barbara J. McIntyre, Denton Hypnosis Center, 121 W. Hickory, Suite 115, Denton Barbara J. McIntyre, Denton Hypnotherapy Center, 121 W. Hickory, Suite 115, Denton Barbara J. McIntyre, Hypnosis to the Rescue, 121 W. Hickory, Suite 115, Denton
| CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
!! " #$ ! % &$ "
! " # $ # $ $ % #
!
"
FM
21
Here.
Denton Business Chronicle
70 percent of adults read a newspaper or visit a newspaper website in an average week. 79 percent of those readers take action as a result of advertising in the newspaper. In fact, newspapers are the advertising medium shoppers use most in an average week.
Jun. 12
There. Advertising information is one of the top reasons consumers visit newspaper websites. When combined with a print presence, online advertising extends your audience reach in a unique and valuable way.
Everywhere. In print, online and even from their phones, people turn to us for information that is local, relevant, current and trustworthy. Put your business on the map with targeted advertising from the source that gets results.
Get the Word Out With Advertising To find out how our print, online and mobile advertising programs can help your business grow, call 940-566-6858 or email advertising@dentonrc.com
FM
22 Vital Statistics
Denton Business Chronicle
ASSUMED NAMES | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20
Jun. 12
Barbara J. McIntyre, Hypnotherapy Center of Denton, 121 W. Hickory, Suite 115, Denton Behrooz Anvari, Roman's Pizza, 3001 N. Elm St., Suite 200, Denton Billy J. Fain, Fain Brothers Welding, 2616 Wellington Drive, Denton Blake Kelch and Tyler Brasher, Sound Bird Studios, 128 Mustang Trail, Denton Bradley K. Cummins, BKC Entertainment, 1200 Cleveland St., Denton Brent Beck, Charles B. Beck and Russell A. Fagan, Double Star Trading Co., 3228 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Brent M. Erksin, Dine on a Dime, 1217 W. Hickory St., Denton Brett M. Cassady, 813 S. Elm St., Denton Carmen P. Bourland, Bourland Rental, 2913 Fladger, Denton Carolynn L. Sprabeary, The Cheekychic Boutique, 6004 Ricks Road, Denton Casey W. Sessions, Coppell Pool Care, 2624 Fondren Road, Denton Cason C. Cagle, 20-Minute Bail Bonds, 1512 E. McKinney St., Suite 204, Denton Chanece L. Clayton, Brosis Development, 5101 E. University Drive, Suite 603, Denton Chao Shen, Eagle Website Design, 1005 W. Hickory St., No. W6, Denton Charles R. Holbert, Downtown Motors, 1000 Dallas Drive, Denton Chickatay Inc., US Aviation Group, 4850 Spartan Drive, Denton Christana L. Coleman, Fireflies Sweet & Savory Pies, 1517 Buena Vista Drive, Denton Christopher A. Johnson, DevelWare, 1609 N. Locust St., Denton Christopher B. Healy, Bethel Construction Services, 317 Ave. G, Denton Christopher J. Martin, Commercial Kitchen Solutions, 2424 W. Oak St., No. 208, Denton Christopher L. Cruz and Josue S. Garcia Sosa, 912 Chase Lane, Denton Clarence D. Salathiel, Doyles Catering of North Texas, 2320 North Lake Trail, Denton Cleo K. Riney, Kathy K. Riney and Roy G. Riney, Roy Riney Insurance, 100N. I-35E, Denton Cleo K. Riney, Kathy K. Riney and Roy G. Riney, Roy Riney Office Park, 100N. I-35E, Denton Clifton D. Webb, Three Cross Productions, 3100 Deerfield Drive, Denton Cody J. Robison, Robison & Associates, P.O. Box 50491, Denton Cody L. Smith, Kodi Zene, 2110 Westwood Drive, Denton Comfort M. Kona, DFW Caregivers Corner, 5301 E. McKinney St., No. 31, Denton Crystal M. Turco, Nando's Painting, 501 Driftwood Trail, Denton Cung N. Vu, Fantasy Nails, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, Denton Cynthia M. Oliver, Oliver's Crafting, 1315 Margie, Denton Deborah E. Millican, Project Bloom, 1004 W. Congress St., Denton Denton Assistance Center of Greater Denton, Priscilla Sanders and Patrick Smith, Serve Denton, 821 N. Elm St., Denton Dora K. McCallon and Earl L. McCallon, KEM Partners, 605 Lafayette Drive, Denton Dustin O. Mayfield, CentriTex Elite Realty Group, 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 376, No. 120, Denton Dustin O. Mayfield, Luxury Estates of Texas, 2436 S. I35E, Suite 367, No. 120, Denton
Dustin O. Mayfield, Tritex Commercial Real Estate, 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 376, No. 120, Denton Dustin O. Mayfield, VeriTex Elite Realty Group, 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 376, No. 120, Denton Dustin O. Mayfield, VerTex Elite Realty Group, 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 367, No. 120, Denton Dylan P. Barnard, Everything Strings, 1155 Union Circle, No. 306616, Denton Edith M. Burgess, Burgess Bail Bonds, 1504 E. McKinney St., Suite 60, Denton Edith M. Burgess, Shanda's Bail Bonds, 1504 E. McKinney St., Suite 600, Denton Ellen L. Fee, E.L.F. Contractor LLC, 3304 Marymount Drive, Denton Emma M. Fowler, E.M. Fowler & Associates, 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 201, Denton Eric M. Keyes, Wealthy Records, 2002 Cherrywood Lane, Denton Erika Cusimano, Heavenly Petal Floral Designs, 326 Peach St., B, Denton Erika Cusimano, Shooting Star Weddings and Events, 326 Peach St., B, Denton Eun K. Choi, CJ Beauty & Jewelry, 2317 W. University Drive, Suite C-6, Denton Eva Amelia Camiro, El Taco Rico, 107 N. Loop 288, Denton Felicia R. Smith, G2R3 Incorporate, 2700 Colorado Blvd., Apt. 1516, Denton Forever DFW Realty LLC, Forever DFW Realty, 3416 Groveland Terrace, Denton Gary M. Samuelson, GR9 Investments, 3305 Anysa Lane, Denton Gary M. Samuelson, GR9 Investments, 3305 Anysa Lane, Denton Gena E. Felker and Britt T. Utsler, B&G Artistic Photography, 319A Fulton St., Denton George B. Montgomery, Denton County Public Saftey Services, 1413 Maple St., Denton Gerard D. Hudspeth, Hudspeth Information Management, 606 Wilson St., Denton Giovanna D. Nygaard and Joshua K. Nygaard, Community Under the Sun, 917 Emery St., Denton Gloria M. Sandy, Taaria Fashion, 2813 Hilcroft Ave., Denton Gregory W. Sefcik, Canyon River Dental, 6303 Shady Shores Road, No. 725, Denton
Hailey T. Sweat, The Zebra Club Company, 325 Gardenview St., Denton Hector R. Hernandez and Cheryl A. Sanzi-Hernandez, Hernandez Synergies, 1304 White Dove Lane, Denton Helen Beck and Janet L. Richardson, Denton Area Dulcimers, 624 W. University Drive, Box 177, Denton Hipolita Trejo, Polly Cleaning Services, 3402 Anda Lusian Drive, Denton Iris V. Garcia, Adjustment Bureau, 2201 I-35S, Denton Jacie L. Fields, Charming Cakery, 8001 Mirror Rock Lane, Denton James L. Ingram and Julia I. Rivers, Club Envii, 827 Eagle Drive, Denton James M. Engle, Absolute Carpet Care, P.O. Box 2794, Denton James M. Moulden, Slim Jim's Locksmith Service, P.O. Box 50151, Denton James S. Hall, J.H. Interiors, 2417 Westheimer Road, Denton Janet C. Calltharp, Senior Activity Service, 1395 Bowie Lane, Denton Janice Blair, Martin Blair and Jamart Properties LLP, International U.S. A. Group Inc., 212 S. Elm St., Denton Janise W. Larsen and Leif R. Larsen, Larsen Pools LLC, 193 Cunningham Road, Denton Janise W. Larsen and Leif R. Larsen, Pool Guys, 193 Cunningham Road, Denton Jason G. Born, Undead Cycles, 1312 Val Verde Court, Denton Joan M. Minassian, J Diamond Design, 2617 Arabian Ave., Denton JoAnn V. Johnson, All American Tree Service Inc., 1214 Egan St., Denton Joe N. Pace Jr., In & Out Maintenance, 2614 Bolivar St., Denton Joe N. Pace Jr., Made in America Hardware, 207 Elm, Denton Joe P. Ward, Dallas Creative Media, 1224 Rambling Brook Trail, Denton Joel W. Lasater, Leak Master Leak Detection and Repair, 624 W. University Drive, No. 342, Denton John L. Kelley, K Tech Energy Services, 7 Highview Circle, Denton John T. Blanton, Barebones Auto Repair, 3909 Cliffside Drive, Denton Jordan P. Roquemore, Simple Sites, 2019 N. Elm
Street, Denton Jose R. Cortes, Thrifty Town, 1116 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Joseph G. Jackson, Clan Killas Online Gaming, 3401 Lighthouse Drive, Denton Joseph Jackson, Critikil Inc., 3401 Lighthouse Drive, Denton Joshua L. Lockhart, Sly Fidelity Media, 524 S. Carroll, No. 115, Denton Joshua M. Jones, Your Man Friday, 1805 N. Locust St., Apt. 6, Denton Joshua Woessner, Allusion Graphics, 5512 Woodland Hills Drive, Denton Joy Jenkins, Vintage Warehouse, 721 N. Locust St., Denton Joy Jenkins, Vintage Warehouse, 721 N. Locust, Denton Joyce A. David and Wesley O. David, Eazy Motors, 2825 Newport Ave., Denton Julia S. Young, North Texas Janitorial, 3924 Parkhaven Drive, Denton Karen L. Corvello, KK Originals Interior Design, 7920 Hinkley Oak Drive, Denton Karin A. Ricketts, Bodywise Studio, 800 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton Karin A. Ricketts, The Kneaded Touch & Co., 200 W. Congress, Denton Kathryn D. Fuller, Fuller-West Chateau, 2320 Palmer Drive, Denton Keira R. Franklin, Pinky Bolle, 525 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 206, Denton Kenneth A. Mongo, Mongos Farm, 3224 N. Bell Ave., Denton Kevin L. Brown II, Keres Business Group, 2269 W. Oak St., Apt. C6, Denton Kimberly Ward, Kim Ward Photography, 1804 Highland Park Road, Denton Lavar R. Rowe, Bonnie Green Apartments, 121-A S. Bonnie Brae, Denton Liudmila Hughes and Lucy Hughes, RCE Cleaning Services, 1501 S. Loop 288, Suite 104-105, Denton Loan Trang Inc., MC Nails, 620 W. University Drive, Denton Loan Trang Inc., McNails, 620 W. University Drive, Denton Lucy Li MD, Denton Dermatology Specialists, 3333 Colorado Blvd., Denton
Lyndal Batey and Wallace Batey, Luit's Enterprises, 3387 Blagg Road, Denton Mahmoud S. Al Smadi, Rugs & Rustic Warehouse, 3801 N. I-35, Suite 146, Denton Mark W. Tribble, Metro Events, 3939 Teasley Lane, No. 231, Denton Martha B. Seaton and William M. Seaton, Big Star Handgun Permits, 2005 Doecrest Drive, Denton Matthew B. Carroll, Vegan Freak, 301 S. Elm St., Denton Matthew J. Laughlin, DentonRadio.com, 2612 Beatriz Drive, Denton Melony J. Miller, Melany's Boutique, 1200 Dallas Drive, No. 723, Denton Melvin R. Wheat, Cali Kamo, 3417 Sunny Dale Lane, Denton Michael A. Brucia, Mike Brucia Campaign, 3140 N. Trinity Road, Denton Michael A. Muckway, Reliable Claims Service, 2720 Claydon Drive, Denton Michael Gwilliam, Elizabeth Gwilliam and Jim Gwilliam, Fire in the Hole Wood Fired Pizza, 2233 Stonegate Drive, Denton Michael L. McWilliams, Macnificant Designs, 7709 Hinkley Oak Drive, Denton Michelle L. Fisk, Feather Dusters, 2317 Caddo Circle, Denton Miriam Torres and Cinthia Ochoa, Tijeras Magicas Beauty Salon, 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 500, Denton Mitzi L. Bishop and Darrell K. Cavanah, BC Automotive, 805 S. Locust St., Denton Nancy H. Condon, Impressions by DSSLC, 105 1/2 W. Hickory St., Denton Ngoc T. Vu, Love Nails, 717 S. I-35E, Suite 106, Denton Outset Enterprises, Stash Coffee Company, 529 Bolivar St., No. 105, Denton Paul T. White, Paul's Services, 1857 Countryside Drive, Denton Paula M. Strahan and Roger D. Strahan, Strahan & Associates, 1426 Cromwell Drive, Denton Pudur Rekha, Migen Inc., 1207 Ave. A, Denton Rachel Cereceros and Abril Guerrero, At the Right Place, 1405 Val Verde Court, Denton
| CONTINUED ON PAGE 23
INSTANT GRATIFICATION SAVE UP TO 40% ON CAR INSURANCE RIGHT NOW
Why wait to save mone y? Call me any time day or nig ht for a free quote or to purchase car insur ance.
Call my office 24/7.
Tim ShoopmanAgent Agency Tim Shoopman, 1004 North Locust Street Denton, TX 76201-2956 Bus: 940-383-2614 www.timshoopman.com
Weddings & Events
Quality Tables, Chairs, etc.
For Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries, School Banquets
940-320-9444 5StarRental.com
FM
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.Ž Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company PO60142 04/06 Bloomington, IL • Insurance and discounts subject to qualifications. FM
FM
ASSUMED NAMES | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Randy Axtell, Axtell Music, 1100 N. Locust, Denton Rebecca Kerner, Precision Financial Services, 6013 English Manor Road, Denton Reginald D. Dorsey, Dorsey Boy Production, 6601 Grissom Road, Lot 726, Denton Rhonda A. Sherrill, Gaudy Wonderful, 1400 Cambridge Lane, Denton Richard Muhunde and Samantha H. Tusiime, Crested Jewelry Company, 2428 W. Prairie, Denton Robert C. Castillo, Mother Nature Smoothie, 814
Hercules Lane, Denton Robert N. Brooks and Vision Plus, Vision Pro, 2201 E. I35S, Denton Robin R. Montgomery and David R. Tercero, Tercero Montgomery Music, 1127 Dallas Drive, Denton Ron E. Alsup, Rocking A Enterprises, 123 E. Hickory St., Denton Rush Truck Centers of Texas LP, Custom Vehicle Solutions, 5050 Corbin Road, Denton Rush Truck Centers of Texas LP, Rush Truck Center Denton, 2340 I-35W, Denton Rush Truck Centers of Texas LP, Rush Truck Center, Dallas, 5050 Corbin Road, Denton
Ryan T. Crocker, Earthwise Gardens, 507 N. Austin, Denton Sam O. Culver and William W.H. Dunham, Silver Lining Apparel, 1205 Kendolph Drive, Denton Samaria A. Epps, Big Purse Incorporated, 2700 Colorado Blvd., Apt. 611, Denton Sarah E. Bordelon, Delamore, 2229 Houston Place, Denton Shaharzade G. Ebrahimi, Lucky Gal's Tamales, 1014 Alice St., Denton Shaun P. Swift, Senior Star Moving & Storage, 404 Mockingbird Lane, Denton Sherry D. Billy, Southern Maid, 191 Duchess Drive, No.
1412, Denton Shirley E. Portele, Sunshine Massage, 524 N. Locust St., Suite E, Denton Stephanie D. Pebley, Put It On Ya Tattoo Co., 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 107, Denton Sterling N TX LP, Sterling Fry Street, 1221 W. Oak St., Denton Steven D. Cushman, SCPD, 2301 Georgetown, Denton Theresa J. Hawkins, 3Hawks Enterprises, 612 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton Thomas G. Ovington, The Bamboo Boat Steel Drum Band, 1717 Wisteria St., Denton Timothy R. Montler, UPODN, 518 N. Ridge St., Denton
MAKING YOUR IDEAS COME TO LIFE IN THREAD SINCE 1980!
Let’s Talk Herbs! Master gardener & Pastry Chef Reenie Werr gives instruction on how to plant & care for herbs for year round culinary uses. You will visit our herb garden & discuss the types, care & cutting for use in your home & kitchen. Chef Reenie will also demonstrate a savory & sweet recipe. June 30 @ 9:00 am. $25.00
Join Chef Werr for an informative & fun demo class. Learn the secrets of the trade to create a successful shower, including baking beautiful cupcakes that will amaze & inspire your friends. June 30 @ 3:00 pm $25.00 RSVP @ 214-587-3415 for reservations or go to thefrenchfig.com to book the event. FM
3110 Hartlee Field Road Deton, Texas 76208. Just 10 min. from the beautiful, downtown Denton square!
ON E NO TH FF Y R E CMU OID BR • Caps & Jackets
Upcoming Baby/BridalShower?
TNTL Entertainment LLC, Elegant Transportation Solutions, 1501 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, No. 134, Denton Tony S. Wissel, Sports Performance and Fitness Training, 6912 Crenshaw Lane, Denton Travis H. Thompson, Thompson Couriers, 2425 Old North Road, Apt. 21, Denton Victor Pacheco, Pacheco Transportation, 1813 White Dove Lane, Denton VP Inc., Frio 98 Joint Venture, 4224 N. I-35, Denton VP Inc., Garvin 23 Joint Venture, 4224 N. I-35, Denton VP Inc., Garvin 25 5 & 6 Joint Venture, 4224 N. I-35, Denton
MINIMUM
E
MON-FRI 10-6:30
• Shirts | Sweats | Bags • Fine Apparel • Heat Applied Numbers for Jerseys
• Custom Logos • Design • Computerized Embroidery Program
(940)) 566-3326 (940 1003 DALLAS DR., DENTON
SAT 10-2
(In The Pink Building)
WWW.ONTHECUFF.COM
FM
QUALITY PRINTING & MAILING
COMBINED to Meet Your Growing Needs Advertising Graphic Design Commercial Printing Promotional Products Digital Printing Web Design Mailing Services
IN ONE PLACE 733 Fort Worth Drive Denton, Texas 76201 940-387-6161 Fax 940-591-1526 www.eaglewheeler.com FM
23 Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
24
Denton Business Chronicle
Jun. 12
! " # ! " # # $ # # $ # $ % $ % &# &#
' (# $ # ' (# $ # ) * ) * &
+ #+ # & +# $ $ # +# $ $ # ,$ , $ ,$ , $
FM