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Monthly News Recap Businesses on the move

What’s opened, what’s closed, etc. Drunken Donkey, a bar specializing in craft beer, is taking the place of Pourhouse at the Unicorn Lake development. Outside of the Dillard’s at Golden Triangle Mall, J Classic Salon opened April 4. Holt Cat, an equipment and engine dealer for construction and other industries, has opened a new store in Little Elm. NY Pizza and Pasta opened at the end of March at the corner of West Hickory Street and South Carroll Boulevard. Specialty bike store Velo Republic opened on Fort Worth Drive. Some stores were recently announced but aren’t set to open for a few months, including H&M and Pure Barre. Top DRC stories on Facebook

First liquor store opens in Denton The Liquor Outpost opened Saturday, March 21 and is the first place to sell bottles of hard liquor in the Denton city limits. Residents voted in November to legalize all sales of liquor inside city limits, and the new rules took effect Jan. 1. Until then, retail stores could offer only beer and wine. Liquor Outpost was the first business to apply to open a liquor store in Denton, putting in its application Dec. 31. Two more liquor stores are expected to open soon: Shax’s Liquor at Denton will have a site at 1776 Teasley Lane, and Imperial Ale and Spirit will have a site at 717 S. Interstate 35E. Both businesses put in applications with the city in January.

Back-in parking to be enforced on Hickory Denton police are now enforcing back-in parking on the newly redesigned East Hickory Street between Locust Street and Bell Avenue. The new regulation requires drivers to park with the car’s front end toward the roadway.

On April 6, officers started issuing $25 tickets to drivers parked incorrectly. The charge on the ticket will read “failing to park as designated,” Denton police spokesman Ryan Grelle said. A release from the deparmtent also noted that large vehicles blocking the roadway will be ticketed.

People of Lincoln Park ousted for development An estimated 200 homeowners and 100 renters have until June 15 to vacate the premises and make way for “progress” on some of the most valuable acreage in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Real estate signs offering mobile homes for sale and signs advertising other mobile home parks with lots to rent have popped up everywhere. But there will be no political signs for spring municipal elections this year. There will be no election in Lincoln Park this year because the town no longer has residents: The town of Little Elm has taken over the 50-acre site where people lived at Lincoln Park Manor. The mobile home park is disappearing and will be replaced with upscale housing and retail shops. Little Elm has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Denton County and is projected to reach a population of 90,000 in the next decade, according to Little Elm’s 2008 comprehensive plan.

Abbott to give speech at UNT commencement Gov. Greg Abbott will give the commencement address at the University of North Texas for the university’s first mass commencement ceremony, which kicks off a yearlong celebration of UNT’s 125th anniversary. The commencement ceremony will be May 16 at Apogee Stadium. It will mark the first time graduates from all colleges will join together for a single ceremony. Abbott, who took office in January, is drawing criticism

from some students for his stance on Denton’s ban on hydraulic fracturing in city limits, his views on gay marriage and other issues that students say they care about. That response isn’t surprising because those who are unhappy with Abbott as the speaker are more likely to vocalize their opinions than those who are happy with it, said UNT President Neal Smatresk, adding that part of the university culture is also to hear people from different perspectives and viewpoints. Abbott will not be paid for the speaking engagement, officials said. Abbott’s wife, Cecilia, is considering donating one of her inaugural gowns to UNT’s inhouse fashion collection, Smatresk said.

Some Denton bars offer vapor shots Instead of simply tossing back shots, Fry Street-area bar patrons can now inhale clouds of flavored alcohol for a quick, euphoric buzz. Rick Reid, owner of The Garage, purchased a commercial alcohol vaporizing machine for his bar a few weeks ago from Austin-based company Vapshot. For $4, customers can get a peach- or banana-flavored shot

of liquor served in vapor form. Inhaling the vapor sends the alcohol directly to the bloodstream, instantly creating a slight feeling of intoxication. “I don’t think it substitutes having a beer or a cocktail, but it’s something that’s unusual and different,” Reid said. Nearby bar Public House also installed a Vapshot machine recently. Manager Sean O’Brien said the bar leases it on a monthto-month basis.

Doctor’s ranch now focus of Chinese hopes Canyon Lake Ranch, teeming with a lifetime of memories, once was home to a nondenominational church camp where singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphy began his musical career as a teenage camp counselor and where Chuck Norris was bitten by a 5-foot rattlesnake while filming an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. But an unexpected stroke in 2011 ended Dr. Richard Williamson’s surgical career. Canyon Lake Ranch was his only financial asset. Reluctantly, Williamson sold his land to Lelege USA, a developer owned by a Chinese conglomerate. Lelege broke ground on the former Canyon Lake Ranch site

— 108 acres on the south side of Swisher Road — in December. Lelege christened the development Long Lake, after Long Zhang, chairman of Lelege USA. Zhang operates a multi-billion dollar corporation headquartered in Beijing. Long Lake is not just another new subdivision with a tranquil-sounding name and cookie-cutter sprawl, the kind that has come to define land development in North Texas. Lelege USA is creating an exotic landscape of million-dollar villas straddling a man-made lake, with elegant restaurants, a theater, clubhouse and other amenities catering to Asian tastes and culture. The community, described by the builder as “a unique development that will be one of a kind in Corinth,” will certainly be a far cry from the wrinkled jeans-andcowboy-hat society of Canyon Lake Ranch. Long Lake is a gated and guarded Chinese-themed community marketed in China to ultra-rich Chinese nationals interested in contributing a million dollars to a U.S. government-sponsored visa program as an expedited way to obtain American citizenship, secure an advanced education for their children and diversify their investments outside of China.

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APIs and IPAs meets every other Tuesday at East Side Denton, 117 E. Oak St., for a techcentered hangout.

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Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Argyle Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly networking luncheon at Savory Bistro, 2650 FM407. Wednesday, April 22, 12 p.m.

Argyle Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Tuesday of the month at 308 Denton St. Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.

Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St. Tuesday, May 12, 6 p.m.

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Denton Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Denton Business Expo at Golden Triangle Mall’s food court, 2201 S. Interstate 35E. Several local businesses will be in attendance, and admission is free. Thursday, April 30, 3 p.m.

Denton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business networking luncheon at Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites, 2450 Brinker Road. Friday, May 1, 12 p.m.

Denton Chamber of Commerce is presenting Women in Commerce: Red, White & Boots! The event will be at The Red Barn, 3420 Elm Bottom Circle. Admission fees start at $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Thursday, May 14, 5:30 p.m.

Denton County Young Professionals hosts meetings every Wednesday at Seven Mile Coffee Co., 311 W. Congress St. Wednesday, April 22, 7:15 a.m.

Denton League of United Latin American Citizens No. 4366 meets the third Saturday of each month at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m.

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A speaker gives a presentation at a previous Women in Commerce conference. The Denton Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Commerce: Red, White & Boots! event will be at The Red Barn in Aubrey on May 14. Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St. Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.

Electronics recycling takes place at The Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe, 200 W. Congress St., the second Saturday of each month. Drop off any computerrelated electronics for recycling. Visit http://computercrusher.com for a list of acceptable items and more information. Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m.

Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at Hickory Creek Town Hall, 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m.

Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce presents LEADS Power Networking every Friday at Toyota of Lewisville, 1547 S. Interstate 35E. About 70 businesses will be in attendance, and admission is free. Friday, April 17, 7:45 a.m.

Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division is hosting “Sip and Learn” at Total Wine & More, 2325 S. Interstate 35E. The workshop will cover how to be a strong negotiator. Admission is $10. Tuesday, April 21, 5 p.m.

Little D Open Coffee Club meets every other Tuesday at West Oak Coffee Bar, 114 W. Oak St., to discuss technology and startups. Tuesday, April 21, 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 8 a.m.

TechMill is presenting a 3-D printing orientation at Denton’s North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Monday, April 20, 7 p.m.

TechMill is hosting a meet-up for people interested in assembling Arduino computer hardware kits. The two-hour meeting is scheduled for Denton’s North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Monday, April 27, 7 p.m.

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These homes in the Savannah development soon could get some new neighbors to the north. Centurion American Development plans to build an 1,800-home project, Sutton Fields, on the northeast corner of Parvin Road and FM1385.

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Developers have purchased land in Denton County for another large residential community. Centurion American Development plans to build an 1,800home project in the area between Prosper and Celina west of Preston Road, east of U.S. Highway 377 and north of U.S. Highway 380. The Sutton Fields development would be on the north-

east corner of Parvin Road and FM1385, just north of the Savannah development. “The first phase of lots will be available summer of 2016,” Centurion American’s Clayton Snodgrass said. The planned Sutton Fields is the latest of a series of large residential community developments near the towns of Prosper and Celina. With builders

running out of land for new home projects in Frisco, development is pushing farther north up Preston Road and the expansion route for the Dallas North Tollway. Centurion American assembled several properties for its new Sutton Fields project. “The key tract to the assemblage was a 320-acre property owned by Myers Financial with several other additional tracts totaling approximately 500

acres,” said real estate broker Rex Glendenning, who represents the Farmers Branch-based real estate developer. “Centurion American is already developing the first phase of the Creeks of Legacy located on Frontier Parkway and Legacy Drive in Celina with approximately 500 lots. “Centurion also purchased another 112-acre, single-family tract located on Preston Road — located just north of Frontier Parkway in Celina — with plans

for an approximate 400-lot master planned development, Ownsby Farms,” Glendenning said. Glendenning’s Rex Real Estate handled all the acquisitions. Centurion American’s newhome communities are in the same area where Republic Property Group is building the Light Farms project. And it’s near Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ new Star Trail community in Prosper.

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Patrons sit around fire pits in the outdoor area at Harvest House on East Hickory Street.

Take it outside By Melissa Wylie Springtime, the perfect patio season, is in full swing. Before the brutal Texas summer heat arrives, take advantage of mild temperatures and sunshine by eating and drinking at these top patio spots. HARVEST HOUSE With barely more than a month of business under its belt, Harvest House has secured a spot as one of Denton’s best outdoor spaces. The beer garden, coffee shop and music venue offers freshly made juices, coffee, cocktails and beer. The inside space boasts high ceilings that give the naturally lit space an open feel. The pet-friendly outdoor area has benches, tables and couches surrounded by a wooden fence. Harvest House is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with occasional musical perfor-

mances on an outdoor stage. AUSTIN STREET TRUCK STOP Nothing calls for good outdoor seating like a food truck park. Austin Street Truck Stop has a number of food trucks parked 208 N. Austin St. every afternoon and evening. A collection of picnic benches are open at the food truck park, which is right outside East Side Denton. Bar customers can take food truck fare into the bar’s expansive patio to enjoy with a beer. LONE STAR ATTITUDE BURGER CO. The rooftop patio at Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. has one of the best views of the Square. Customers can enjoy a burger while overlooking downtown and occasionally listening to live music. When the restaurant isn’t hosting local musicians, a playlist

exclusive to Texas and Red Dirt artists is on loop. GREENHOUSE RESTAURANT Greenhouse Restaurant on Locust Street has a quaint, shaded patio area for dining and drinking. A few curtains separate outdoor diners from passing cars. Greenhouse has a diverse menu, ranging from Southwest to Mediterranean dishes, and nightly drink specials. On Monday nights, the restaurant hosts live jazz in the bar area until midnight. DAN’S SILVERLEAF Longstanding Denton music venue Dan’s Silverleaf recently added an outdoor stage to its enclosed patio area. The walledin space is a great place to watch a band and get some fresh air, or PATIOS | CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. lights up the Square with its neon sign and rooftop bar.

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A neon sign shows the way to the patio bar at Dan’s Silverleaf.

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just to hang out when there’s no performance. Dan’s is open daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. SWEETWATER GRILL & TAVERN Right off the Square, Sweetwater Grill & Tavern offers food and drinks that can be enjoyed outside. The restaurant has several tables near large, open windows that allow just the right amount of breeze to pass through. Sweetwater has daily food and drink specials and a list of specialty cocktails. RUSTY TACO The relaxed atmosphere at Rusty Taco is only improved when the weather is nice enough to enjoy tacos in the outdoor

seating area. The restaurant sells a range street-style tacos, beers and margaritas. Monday through Friday, Rusty Taco offers halfprice chips, beer and margarita pitchers from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. THE CUPBOARD NATURAL FOODS AND CAFE The Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe is a grocery store with an adjoining cafe offering both breakfast and an all-day menu. The covered patio is a shady spot to enjoy the cafe’s dishes, which include organic, vegan and gluten-free options. The cafe is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. MELISSA WYLIE can be reached at 940-566-6845 and via Twitter at @Wylie_MD.

Austin Street Truck Stop has been hosting food trucks in Denton for a year now. The food truck park is next to East Side Denton.

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Business Mixers Denton Chamber of Commerce Local delegations visited the state Capitol for two days in late February for Denton County Days, letting lawmakers know about issues relating to area municipalities, school districts, economic development and social services.

Denton Chamber of Commerce board Chairman-elect Glenn Carlton, left, speaks with former state Rep. Burt Solomons in Austin.

Denton Chamber of Commerce President Chuck Carpenter speaks with state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton.

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Leadership Denton taking applications for 31st incarnation A pplications for the 31st class of Leadership Denton are available on the chamber’s website, www. denton-chamber.org, through Friday, May 8. The 30th class of Leadership Denton will graduate April 24. With the 17 members of this class, a total of 524 individuals will have completed the program since it began in 1985. An affiliate of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Denton offers a series of eight comprehensive sessions designed to help make interested Denton-area citizens better aware of opportunities for community service, as well as all levels of public office. The curriculum includes cultural arts, economic development, education and regional issues. Other program sessions address municipal and county government, and an overnight trip to Austin highlights state government. As part of the graduation requirements, the class is assigned a special project topic, on which it must reach consensus on pertinent data and propose specific findings and recommendations. The graduation project for the current class was parking needs and options in Denton’s central business district. The class presented its findings and recommendations April 9. Graduates of the program include two current members of the Denton City Council, Greg Johnson and John Ryan; two former mayors, Mark Burroughs and Perry McNeill; and Denton

Chuck CARPENTER | school district trustees Glenna Harris and Mia Price. Jeff King, the current chairman of the chamber board, is a graduate of the first Leadership Denton class. Previous chamber board chairmen and women who completed Leadership Denton include: Burroughs, McNeill, Carl Anderson, Michele Barber, Richard Hayes, George Highfill, Lee Ann Nutt, Ellen Painter, Larry Parker, Connie Pelphrey, Marty Rivers and Randy Robinson. Eight members of the current chamber board are Leadership Denton graduates, including the general chairwoman of the program, Amy O’Keefe. Leadership Denton candidates must be a U.S. citizen, of voting age and a resident or employed within the boundaries of the Denton school district for at least one year as of Sept. 1, 2015. Qualified applicants will be subject to a personal interview. Call Travis Veselka at the chamber office, 940-382-9693, for more details. CHUCK CARPENTER is the president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at dcoc@ denton-chamber.org.

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Hearsay rule stands test of time M

ost everyone has heard of hearsay. No rule of evidence is more recognized in popular culture. Rarely is a trial conducted in this country when at least once, if not on multiple occasions, a lawyer will rise to say, “Objection — hearsay.” Generally, the hearsay rule prevents a witness from testifying about what a third person said out of court. It has been said that a juror should be like a blank sheet of paper, know neither plaintiff nor defendant, and judge the case only upon the evidence produced before him. Borrowing from this metaphor, the hearsay rule limits what may be written on that piece of paper. Although the ideas of jurors as blank slates and the hearsay rule are relatively modern, the roots of the hearsay rule reach back to Roman times. A cousin of the hearsay rule — the right to confront witnesses — is in the U.S. Constitution. The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right … to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” Generally, the right allows an accused to have a face-to-face confrontation with witnesses who are offering testimonial evidence against them in the form of cross-examination during a trial. The right only applies to criminal prosecutions, not civil cases. The Confrontation Clause has its roots in English common law and Roman law. In discussing

Sam BURKE | the right, the Supreme Court has cited Acts of the Apostles 25:16, which quotes Roman governor Porcius Festus, discussing treatment of the prisoner Paul: “It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man up to die before the accused has met his accusers face to face, and has been given a chance to defend himself against the charges.” It is also cited in Shakespeare’s Richard II, when Richard, who set himself up as judge and jury over a dispute, says, “Then call them to our presence. Face to face and frowning brow to brow, ourselves will hear the accuser and the accused freely speak.” The history of the hearsay rule is not quite so ancient. Writing in a Harvard Law Review article in May 1904, J.H. Wigmore wrote, “[t]he history of the hearsay rule, as a distinct and living idea, [began] only in the 1500s and it [did] not gain complete development and final precision until the early 1700s.” Beginning in the late 1400s, the development of the jury trial, with witnesses testifying about the facts of a particular case, was

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an important factor in the development of the hearsay rule. Interestingly, it appears that prior to the late 1400s juries conducted their own investigations in civil cases. Toward the end of the Middle Ages, the function of the jury transformed from persons who were active investigators and had knowledge of the case to our present juries that are passive triers of fact with no prior knowledge of the case presented. By the 1500s, testimony of witnesses in open court was becoming the main, though not exclusive, source of proof. During this time, hearsay statements were received into evidence, but the reliability of hearsay statements was beginning to be questioned as “a tale of a tale” and “a story out of another man’s mouth.” In the treason trial of Sir Walter Raleigh in 1603, the primary evidence against him was the sworn “confession” of Lord Cobham, Raleigh’s alleged co-conspirator. Raleigh alleged that Cobham had recanted. Raleigh objected to the admission of this hearsay statement and demanded that Cobham — who was being held in the Tower of London, where the trial was

being held — be brought to court to testify. Raleigh’s objection was ignored and he was convicted and executed. His conviction and execution may have helped fuel outcry against the reliance on hearsay in criminal prosecutions. During this period, use of witness hearsay statements — both oral and written, including sworn statements, as was the custom in civil law systems — was becoming increasingly criticized and the reliability of such statements was increasingly questioned. One factor that may have played a role in the development of the hearsay rule was the failure of the English system to develop a system of proof comparable to the two-witness rule found in civil and canon law systems. From the 1600s through the 1800s the rule developed slowly. At first, hearsay was not fully excluded. Hearsay could be received to confirm or corroborate other evidence, though it was not independently admissible. Although the precise timing and reasons for the hearsay rule can never be completely known, the rule became universally accepted in the English and American legal systems by

the late 1800s. Much has been written about the purpose of the hearsay rule. Some commentators have suggested that its purpose is to support the modern jury trial process, ensuring the parties’ right to cross-examination and confrontation. Other scholars have suggested its intended purpose is to ensure the acceptability of a verdict; control highly adversary procedures and unchecked factfinders; or contribute to justice, protect competitive advantage and limit judicial discretion. The modern rule of hearsay has many exceptions. Most were developed in common law over decades, if not longer. Generally, these exceptions are tied to some corroborating factor or other factor that supports the reliability of the statement. Scholars may argue about how the precise development or purpose of the hearsay rule and the ideals it protects; regardless, the hearsay rule is clearly supported by worthy ideals that have withstood the test of time. SAMUEL B. BURKE is certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and can be reached at sburke@dentonlaw.com.

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The Velvet Army plays on the opening day of the Denton Community Market on April 4.

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When Morph Speakers was started in 2014, founder Ellis Swanson was handcrafting each piece of wood into a natural amplifier in a friend’s garage. Now, he’s partnered with Harden Cabinets to make the speakers for cellphones and tablets and can produce up to 500 per day. In the garage, he was making about 20 a week. The company began to boom locally after it opened a booth at the Denton Community Market, a weekly event held from April to

November. More than 100 vendors sell food and products at the market. Requirements are that the person selling the product

makes it and that they are within 100 miles of Denton, said Kati Trice, market founder and coordinator.

For Swanson, the experience at the market in 2014 was invaluable, and his larger, expanded company and selections are back for the 2015 season. “It really gave us great exposure,” Swanson said. “We’re a part of the community, and we don’t want to leave it. We also want to keep that exposure because not everyone knew about the market last year and there’s been a lot of changes.” For Trice, the market evolved to serve as a business incubator

and launch pad for companies like Morph Speakers. After seeing it happen, Trice started helping vendors learn how to promote themselves, such as with social media workshops. When the vendors do well online and in other aspects of the business, it in turn helps the market, Trice said. “I love when vendors see that if the market is doing well we’re all doing well,” she said. “I see that a lot within our vendor community. It’s very team-

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Ellis Swanson uses a router to make one of his Morph Speakers amplifiers June 5 in Denton. oriented and welcoming, and we’re there to help each other out and help each other’s businesses grow.” Last year there were two liquid soap vendors — one was a newer company and the other had been making soap for a few years. Instead of viewing it as competition, the company that had been established longer decided to help the newcomer, Trice said. “They said they really learned a lot from each other because they really had different processes,” Trice said. When the new season kicked off April 4, new businesses and projects flooded the market. One newcomer, Fetch, is hoping that selling homemade dog treats and merchandise will

help it raise money to open a dog park and bar in Denton next year. “We’re using the market as a way to get the people of Denton involved in our new startup,” Fetch founder Alison Winget said. Winget came up with the idea last year and shared a booth a few times to spread the word, but decided a full booth would help raise the most money for the project. Winget hopes to open a restaurant and bar with a large patio, with an off-leash dog park connected to the patio. Dog owners could keep their dogs in sight while they enjoy a drink or dinner, instead of having to MARKET | CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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A booth for sBoliver Designs featured wooden art on the opening day of the Denton Community Market on April 4.

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Stained glass artist Christie Wood was selling flattened Coca-Cola bottles at the Denton Community Market in 2010.

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Denton Community Market staff members, from left, Kimberly Bien, Alexandra Ponette, Vicki Oppenheim, Jeffrey Rous, Matthew Sallack and Kati Trice pose for a photo March 31 at the Denton County Historical Park, 317 W. Mulberry St., the site of the market. MARKET | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13

confine the animal to the table area. “A lot will be funded by me, but a huge part is coming from the market, and now that we will have a whole year to participate it will really help us,” she said. She hopes to raise $25,000 by the end of the season to purchase one of the properties she’s interested in for Fetch, she said. She’s raised about 10 percent of that goal. Sharing the vision for a product or company is a huge aspect of the market, Trice said. Being able to get feedback from customers and spread the word organically can help a company grow more quickly and stronger. “The people that we have at the market are doing what they love, and they’re super passionate about it,” Trice said. “What evolves out of that is a lot of inspiring, enthusiastic people who are excited to share what they make for visitors.”

The market also allows Trice to see incoming business trends before they reach critical mass. This year she’s seen a huge rise in specialty food vendors as well as a lot of locally produced honey. Winget said part of what attracted her to joining the market is how much the staff members help and support local makers and businesses in Denton. With an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 visitors on the market’s opening day this season, the increased exposure will help build name recognition for her business and others. “The community market is playing such a big role right now,” she said. “They’re really supporting a lot of small businesses in Denton, and I really think it’s a wonderful thing. It would be a difficult hurdle for fundraising without them.” JENNA DUNCAN can be reached at 940-566-6889 and via Twitter at @JennaF Duncan.

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The Denton Chamber of Commerce held its 106th membership banquet and gala March 6 at Robson Ranch.

Enterprising Voices

The right thinking for price volatility “Price fluctuations have only one significant meaning for the true investor. They provide him with an opportunity to buy wisely when prices fall sharply and to sell wisely when they advance a great deal. At other times he will do better if he forgets about the stock market and pays attention to his dividend returns and to the operating results of his companies.” — Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing

enjamin Graham was one of the most successful investors of all time. As a professor at Columbia University, he pioneered the discipline of value investing, and penned the investing classics Security Analysis and The Intelligent Investor. Many of Graham’s students went on to become legendary investors. His top student, Warren Buffett, became one of the world’s wealthiest men. In spite of the superior returns it offers, value investing is practiced by only a tiny number of market participants. Why do most people ignore its lessons? Value investing requires a contrarian attitude. Straying from the herd is psychologically difficult. In the late 1990s, masses of investors plowed hundreds of billions of dollars into ridiculously overpriced Internet stocks. Value investors, who avoided such junk, were ridiculed in the bubble years — until the inevitable and spectacular bust vindicated their views. While not an epic mania like 1999, most stocks in today’s markets are clearly ebullient and fully valued. After a 30-year bull market in bonds, low interest rates have created a bond bubble that likely will not end well. In our own portfolio, we’ve taken steps to protect against rising rates. In this environment, it takes both discipline and fortitude to take a pass on the high-flying momentum names and instead focus on the few remaining pockets of value. Discipline is required because bull markets tempt investors to loosen their

Jonathon FITE | investment criteria to rationalize purchases of overvalued bonds and stocks. Investors need to insist on a sufficient margin of safety by buying stocks at a big discount to their intrinsic value. Fortitude is just as important because contrarian stocks can be proverbial “falling knives” whose prices keep falling due to the momentum of the exiting herd. An undervalued stock can become even cheaper! For the most out-of-favor stocks, lower market capitaliza-

tions and reduced trading volumes result in reduced liquidity, which aggravates price volatility. We see this in the coal sector today, as giant coal companies have seen their market values decline by more than 90 percent, turning them from large cap whales to small cap minnows. This has dampened interest from institutional investors and research analysts. The emerging field of behavioral finance also offers some insights. Psychological studies, including several by Nobel winner Daniel Kahneman, demonstrate that most people are wired to minimize regret, not to grow wealth. Great investors like Buffett are able to be rational while enthusiastically exploiting price declines, rather than becoming its victims. In a recent interview with CNBC, Buffett was asked if he was concerned about the decline in

IBM’s share price since he purchased his shares (IBM is one of Buffett’s largest holdings, and he recently bought more shares when the stock price fell): “Some people have the misconception that when we buy a stock we like it to go up. That’s the last thing we want it to do! Particularly if we have a company that’s repurchasing its own shares, we want its stock price to get cheaper.” How can investors better navigate price volatility? First, they should ensure they don’t become forced sellers by imprudent use of margin borrowing. Time and again, overly levered speculators are brought to their knees by margin calls, and forced to sell stocks at rock-bottom prices. Second, investors should follow Graham’s advice from the quote above, focusing their attention on the operating performance of their companies rather than the fluctuations of the share

price. That enables them to distinguish real business risk (which matters) from mere price volatility (which doesn’t matter). True investors think of themselves as owners of businesses, not mere traders. They arm themselves with deep insights about company operations. They buy and sell only based on wellinformed views about valuation. By thinking right about price volatility, they exploit the opportunities it presents. JONATHON FITE is a managing partner of KMF Investments, a Texas-based hedge fund. Jonathon is an adjunct professor with the College of Business at the University of North Texas. This column is provided for general interest only and should not be construed as a solicitation or personal investment advice. Comments may be sent to email@KMFInvestments.com.

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The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in March. Commericial 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 Virgle Strange, 320 W. Eagle Drive, No. 210 COMMERCIAL ALTERATION Able Electric Service, 2201 S I-35E, No. H2 AMSI, 4100 S. I-35E Attorney General Office, 1808 Cornell Lane, CAD CUT, 2300 I-35W, No. 104 Cash America Pawn, 1018 Fort Worth Drive City of Denton Parks and Recreation, 901 Texas St. City of Denton, 215 E. McKinney St. City of Denton, 869 S. Woodrow Lane CNL Retirement, 2801 S. Mayhill Road Denton City County Day School, 1603 Paisley St. DFW Housing Partners, 201 Coronado Drive Divine Mercy, 262 S. I-35E Dix Coney Island, 123 N. Elm St. Duane Meyers Architect, 321 W. Hickory St., No. 108 Elite MFG, 5070 Dakota Lane Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E Hannahs On The Square, 111 W. Mulberry St. Highland Baptist Church, 600 Thomas St. Jefferson Dental Clinic, 206 W. University Drive Oakmont II Est. HOA, 3521 Villanova Drive Packing Express, 3917 Morse St., No. 206 RESIDENTIAL Audra Oaks Home Builders, 909 Barbara St. Beazer Homes 3216 Knoll Pines Road 3420 Tuscan Hills Circle 3544 Tuscan Hills Circle 3544 Tuscan Hills Circle

DR Horton 3305 El Dorado Drive 4700 Shagbark 4704 Shagbark 4716 Shagbark 3200 Tamarack Lane 3313 Tamarack Lane 2404 Windhaven Drive DR Horton Texas LTD 5904 Marsh Rail Drive 4809 Wasatch Drive 5029 Split Rock Drive 3308 Case Grande Drive 2716 Frontier Drive 2509 Pioneer Drive Expression Homes LLC 1705 Post Oak Court First Texas Homes 3200 Key Largo 3220 Key Largo 7808 Apple Valley Lane 3300 Lakeview Blvd. History Maker Homes 2313 Eton Place 3412 Oceanview Drive 5209 Sea Cove 3105 Peninsula Trail 3109 Pennisula Trail Key Custom Homes Inc. 3416 Seaside Drive Innovation Builders 3512 Tuscan Hills Circle 3528 Tuscan Hills Circle 4813 Park Place 3444 Tuscan Hills Circle

Bloomfield Homes 4800 Brookside Drive 6106 New Ballinger 4808 Brookside Drive 5904 New Ballinger 9200 Benbrook Lane 4804 Brookside 9125 Wichita Lane

Lennar Homes Of Texas Land 2401 Miranda Place Robson Ranch (GC) 11701 Southerland Drive

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The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in March at the Denton County Clerk’s office.

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Andrew Armstrong, Fermenter Games LLC, 109 E. Oak St., Suite 400, Denton Brandyn Kemp, Trinity Motors, 222 S. Elm St., Denton Brian King, Second World Music, 425 Casie Court, Denton Campus Square Apartments Ltd., Campus Square Apartments, 316 Fry St., Denton Charles Arnold, Artisan Bamboo Creations, 1239 Teasley Lane, Denton Clusters Apartments Ltd., Clusters Apartments Ltd., 524 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton Crystal Bustamante, Epiq Flex, 2311 Stella Drive, Apt. 242, Denton David Garcia, Jiu-Jitsu Fighters, 3849 Waterford Way, Denton Dawn Smith, Red Bird Natural Soap, 4511 Baytree Ave., Denton Denton County Laser Centers LLC, Premiere Laser Centre, 2830 I-35E, No. 218, Denton

Don J. Vance, Vance and Associates Consulting, 512 Fox Creek Court, Denton Donna J. Smith, Gnathological Restoration 3924 Yellowstone Place, Denton Edna Marila Ramirez, Edna’s Cleaning, 1818 Teasley Lane, No. 807, Denton Elijio Colunga Jr., EC Striping, 2306 Denison St., Denton Gazebo Apartments Ltd., Gazebo Apartments, 524 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton Gloria Michelle Coughlinh, GMC Constructors, 5509 Dolores Place, Denton Hector R. Jimenez, A-Level of Texas Foundation Repair, 715 Gobert St., Denton Ian Kennard and Darrin Elliott, Elliott Security Solutions, 2905 Regal Road, Denton

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The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the state comptroller’s office for March. The list includes the name of the business, address and reported tax. 119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton, $3,462.56 American Legion Post No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $1,303.28 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,248.11 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $790.66 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,536.26 Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St., Denton, $192.89 Ashton Gardens, 2001 Ashton Gardens Lane, Corinth, $1,351.32 B.P.O.E. Denton No. 2446, 228 E. Oak St., Denton, $514.82 Best Western Area Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, $383.50 BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, 3250 S. I-35E, Denton, $5,287.10 Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $121.53 Boomerjack Wings No. 8, 407 W. University Drive, Denton, $929.35 Brunswick Zone Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton, $1,268.51 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 110, Denton, $3,201.39 Cabana Beverages, 1300 N. I-35E Denton, $42.00 Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant, 2708 FM51, Decatur $1,115.55 Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. Highway 287, Decatur $2,419.57 Chili's Grill & Bar No. 759, 8394 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $1,789.50 Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 N. I-35, Denton, $2,061.92 Chilitos Private Club Inc., 619-623 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, $467.86 Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1224 W. Hickory St., Denton, $49.17 Chuy's Denton, 3300 Wind River Lane, Denton, $5,132.46

Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $2,996.70 Courtyard By Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $380.89 Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton, $734.18 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $2,877.98 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $2,357.59 Denton Side Bar, 109 Ave. A, Denton, $1,110.25 East Side Social Club, 117 E. Oak St., Denton, $8,569.76 El Fenix-Denton Texas, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton, $641.39 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $848.68 Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1, Pilot Point, $1,388.57 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $2,090.73 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $2,129.46 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A Denton, $4,918.60 Fry Street Tavern Club, 121 Ave. A, Denton, $5,041.54 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 109 N. State St., Decatur, $931.23 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 2412 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,111.93 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1044 Maple St., Suite 101, Sanger, $309.00 Fuzzys Taco Shop, 421 Highway 377, Argyle, $508.99 Fuzzy's Taco Shop Cross Roads, 11450 US Highway 380, Suite 160, Cross Roads, $1,035.95 Genghis Grill The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Genghis Grill The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Genti's Private Club Inc., 3700 FM2181, Hickory Creek, $424.37 Genti's Private Club Inc., 3700 FM2181, Hickory Creek, $345.45 Good Eats No. 729, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $0 Good Eats No. 729, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $0 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $3,154.15 Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory St., Denton, $0 Hickory & Fry, 1206 W. Hickory St., Denton, $1,148.38 Hickory Street Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $0 Hilton Garden Inn Denton, 3110 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $735.39 Holiday Inn Denton, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $345.11

Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $4,733.81 Hooters, 985 N. I-35E, Denton, $3,443.73 Horny Toad Cafe & Bar, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $987.84 Horny Toad Cafe & Bar, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $1,005.26 II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $4,102.27 J.R. Pockets Club, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, $2,589.68 Jackie's, 201 Main St., Lake Dallas, $2,082.36 Jack's Tavern, 508 S. Elm St., Suite 101, Denton, $388.19 Jack's Tavern, 508 S. Elm St., Suite 101, Denton, $2,529.92 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $966.07 Keiichi LLC, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $457.81 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant, I 820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $1,297.92 Lake Cities Post No. 88, The A, 105 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas, $1,319.96 Lake Cities Post No. 88, The A, 105 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas, $1,327.60 Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No. 100, Lake Dallas, $2,112.57 Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks Lodge, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $176.74 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $1,025.50 Lone Star Attitude Burger Co., 113 W. Hickory St., Denton, $3,859.93 Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden, 200 W. Washington St., Pilot Point, $477.10 Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,312.44 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $1,329.28 Mellow Mushroom, 217 E. Hickory St., Denton, $1,558.21 Meritt Ranch Beverages Limited, 2946 Ganzar Road, W. Denton, $69.54 Metzlers Food and Beverage Inc., 1251 S. Bonnie Brae St., Denton, $418.41 Mi Sueno Club, 2648 FM407E., Suite 150, Bartonville, $1,125.86 Mi Taza Latin Tex-Mex Café, 5017 Teasley Lane, Suite 101, Denton, $584.30 Miguelito's, 1521 E. Mccart St., Krum, $617.07

Miguelitos, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger, $882.25 Movie Tavern, 916 W. University Drive, Denton, $6,207.48 Mulberry Street Cantina Club, 110 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $3,109.80 Norman Heitz Memorial Post 104, 501 Thompson, Lake Dallas, $623.90 Oak Street Drafthouse Club, 308 E. Oak St., Denton, $4,080.16 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $716.09 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend Suite 103, Corinth, $591.81 On The Border, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $2,679.86 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $2,411.86 Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130, Denton, $57.21 Phil Miller Post No. 2205 VFW, 909 Sunset St., Denton, $1,112.60 Pilot Point Columbus Club, 221 N. Prairie St., Pilot Point, $22.51 Pizza Hut, 730 S. Highway 377S., Pilot Point, $15.67 Pollo Tropical Beverages LLC, 2220 S. Loop 288, Denton, $26.66 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $1,868.16 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $1,524.38 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,087.27

Queenie's Steakhouse, 113 E. Hickory St., Denton, $1,760.29 Red Lobster No. 6349, 2801 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,657.24 Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $756.02 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $4,575.36 Rockin Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $-0 Rockin Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $4,422.53 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,624.79 Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, $2,359.47 Rooster's Roadhouse Decatur, 106 N. Trinity St., Decatur, $1,288.47 Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, 1275 S. Loop 288, Denton, $176.61 RT's Social Club Inc., 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124, Denton, $6,859.52 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $818.33 Rusty Taco Denton, 210 E. Hickory St., Denton, $317.17 Savory Private Club, 2650 FM407E, Suite 165, Bartonville, $852.77 Sean's Mesquite Pit BBQ, 401 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $27.20 Service Industry, 222 W. Hickory St., Suite 103, Denton, $563.40 Shots and Crafts LLC, 103 Ave. A, Denton, $1,287.13 Sushi Café, 1115 W. Hickory St., Suite 100, Denton, $87.77

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The following sales permits were issued by the state comptroller’s office for March. The list includes the owner, name of business and address within area codes 75034, 75065, 75068, 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210, 76226, 76227, 76234, 76249, 76258, 76259 and 76266. 75034 Performance Street Induction LLC, Performance Street Induction, 15222 King Road, Suite 101, Little Elm 75065 Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson Consulting, 707 River Oak Way, Lake Dallas Future Productions LLC, J’s Cheaper Smokes, 501 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Suite 507B, Lake Dallas James A. Tredway, Tredway's BBQ And Country Fixins, 721 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas Pas Development LLC, Pas Development LLC, 3950 FM2181, Hickory Creek Sebastian Villaggi, America Multi Services, 750 River Oak Way, Lake Dallas 75068 Anywhere Happy Hour LLC, Margarita Hut, 850 W Eldorado Parkway, No. 900, Little Elm Ashlie Marquez, Oasis Lawn and Sprinkler, 2905 Aurora Mist Drive, Little Elm Carlton Dennis Myles Jr., CMJ Vending, 1405 Villa Paloma Blvd., Little Elm Clifford Industries LLC, Cloudwerks, 2605 S. Wavecrest Court, Little Elm Essentially Texas LLC, Essentially Texas, 1313 Meadowlark Drive, Little Elm Greg Juarez Jr., M&G Photography, 14809 Lone Spring Drive, Little Elm Mario Portugal Cruz, Tire Shop No. 3, 5912 Edgewood Place, Little Elm Patricia Graham and Diana Barker, Pink Horse Crafts, 2721 Whispering Trail, Little Elm Selvin G. Deleon, S. Deleon Trucking, 1413 Condor Drive, Little Elm The Inflatable Zoo Inc., Space Walk of Denton, 1422 Sparrow Drive, Little Elm 76201 AJ Denton Investments Inc., Edible Arrangements No. 1535, 511 S. Locust St., Denton Aquathings Inc., Island Divers/Divethings, 1731 W. University Drive, Denton CDST Inc., Toms Daiquiri Place, 1212 W. Mulberry St., Denton Corey Miller, Corey Miller Illustration, 408 Wainwright St., Apt. 112, Denton Daniel Amotsuka, Fluidbox, 1000 S. Welch St., Apt. 105, Denton Firepower LLC, Firepower LLC, 121 W. Hickory St., Denton Inspire Yoga LLC, Inspire Yoga, 321 W. Hickory St., Suite 104, Denton Jaboss LLC, Justin Spirits, 1620 W. University Drive, Denton Jennifer Stokes, Denton's Tiny Flower Shop, 118 N. Locust St., Denton Jorge P. Servin, N. Laredo, 2006 W. University Drive, Denton Loafing Shed Management Inc., Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton Michael Donald White, Two B's and A V, 424 Bryan St., Denton Shafeqah I. Ransom, Couture Strands, 721 S. Elm St., Suite 105, Denton TC Winghouse Inc., Mean Green Central Grill, 1005 Ave. C, Denton 76205 Charles Frederick Holmans II, Argyle Plastics Company, 119 Pennsylvania Drive, Denton Denton Classic Salons LLC, JC Classic Salon, 2201 S. I-35E, Suite R2, Denton Edna Marilu Ramirez-Estrada, Edna's Cleaning, 1818 Teasley Lane, Apt. 807, Denton Gas and Supply North Texas LLC, Gas and Supply North Texas LLC, 1139 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Iqbal Abdullah, Cellfone USA, 2201 S. I-35E, Suite M9, Denton

Josoel Inc., Grand Liquor, 1012 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Kindergarten Interventions and Diagnostic Service Kids Inc., 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 376-101, Denton Marianne Reed Creative Services LLC, Marianne Reed Creative Services LLC, 1309 Angelina Bend Drive, Denton North Atlantic Trading Inc., Shax's Liquor At Denton, 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 100, Denton Tessa Talene Todd, Trissence 2136 Woodbrook St., Denton

Jeffrey Blaine Coffelt, Gearup Promotions, 5440 Bridle Path, Aubrey Kathryn D. Lusk, Gabilicious, 8908 Stewart St., Cross Roads Manuel A. Ricardo, Avanzando Cuba, 176 Wild Rose Court, Crossroads Sheila Wilson, Photography By Sheila, 3719 Blackjack Road W., Aubrey 76234 Angela Browning Rah, Rah Ragz, 329 Busey Blvd., Decatur Angela Browning Rah, Rah Ragz, 411 E. Walnut St., Decatur Datos-In-Harmony LLC, Datos-In-Harmony LLC, 14405 W. FM455, Decatur

Harvey Glenn Walker, Wise Defense Training, 600 W. Walnut St., Suite B, Decatur Michael Wayne, Eslinger KDB Electric, 950 W. Thompson St., Apt. 208, Decatur Primitivo Sierra, Primos Taqueria, 312 E Walnut St., Decatur 76249 Events At Hawthorn Hills Ranch LLC, Events At Hawthorn Hills Ranch, 10340 Jackson Road, Krum Pandy Diane Lockridge, Pandy's Blingz & Thingz, 529 W. Lloyd St., Krum 76258 Irene M. Amaral, Lucy's Bakery and Taco Shop, 1001 N. Washington St., Pilot Point

76259 John Wayne, Maple Above and Beyond, N. Highway 156, Stoney Road, Ponder Kathy Malone, Kathy Malone, 4134 Florence Road, Ponder Larry M. Stinson, Larry M. Stinson, 11850 Cartwright Trail, Ponder Shelley Graben, Ruby Jeans Café, 309 N. FM156, Ponder 76266 Beau David Schultz, On Site Diesel Repair, 6660 FM455W, Sanger Juan A. Ayala, J. A. Shop, 580 B7 Road, Sanger Leszek Stachyra, Home Nest Enterprises, 10105 Kildee Trail, Sanger Trail Dust Interprises Inc., Parker Brothers Traildust Steakhouse, 1200 S. Stemmons St., Sanger

76207 Texas Health Resources Foundation, Texas Health Resources Foundation, 3300 N. I-35, Denton 76208 Abel Ramirez, El Amigo Tireshop, 3916 E McKinney St., Suite 107, Denton Anita De Lira and Samuel De Lira, Taqueria Monterrey, 3305 S. Mayhill Road, Denton Lateef A. Audu, Whytegraven Autos, 5300 Par Drive, Apt. 2624, Denton Manuel Adrian Gonzalez, Gonzalez and Son Locksmith, 509 Shell Drive, Shady Shores Redwire Innovation LLC, Redwire Innovation LLC, 4202 Creek Falls Drive, Corinth 76209 Andrew Olson and Rebecca Bouvier, Valkair Productions, 1610 E. McKinney St., Apt. 901, Denton Carla Jo Cormier, Carla Jo Cormier, 2807 Howard Court, Denton Crepetopia LLC, Crepetopia 907, Vine St., Denton Jude Landry, Jude Landry Print Co., 3137 Cedar Hill St., Denton Lorena I Montejano, Taco Lady Mobile, 800 Henderson Drive, Denton The World’s Best Beverage Corp., The World’s Best Beverage, 2405 Timber Trail, Denton 76210 Condor Beverage Company LLC, The Liquor Outpost, 3969 Teasley Lane, No. 100, Denton Dragon Palace Cuisine Inc., Dragon Palace Cuisine Inc., 4000 Luck Hole Drive, Denton Dynamic Vision Co. Inc., Dynamic Vision Co. Inc., 2917 Osage Lane, Denton Kenneth W. Youngblood, 1 On 1 Nutrition, 1421 Hidden Oaks Circle, Corinth Lisa Gould Rare Jewels, 3736 Lake Country Drive, Denton Logan Shamoon and Jason Harris, Pilot Expressions, 924 Beechwood Drive, Denton Oscar G. Mejia, Sportxercise, 1815 Caladium Drive, Corinth Oscar G. Mejia, 3G Ventures, 1815 Caladium Drive, Corinth Pas Development LLC, Pas Development LLC, 2112 Sadau Court, Denton Sharon L. Anderson, The Pink Fairy, 3901 Pineoak Lane, Denton Tallender Group LLC, 7 Eleven Convenience Store No. 34356B, 4005 Teasley Lane, Denton 76226 Ashley A. Moody, Mrs. Ashley Allison Designs, 910 Kirby Drive, Argyle Lantana RV & Boat Storage LLC, Lantana RV and Boat Storage, 1987 E. Hickory Hill Road, Argyle Tara Crooks Shindigs, 408 Spring Creek Drive, Argyle Terry L. Gnepper, Gnepper Clock Repair, 1135 Copper Canyon Road, Argyle 76227 Automotive & Transmission Specialists Inc., Automotive & Transmissions Specialists, 3750 W. Oak Shores Drive, Cross Roads

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Vital Statistics VEHICLE SALES

LIENS

The following sales information for Denton County was issued in the Freeman Autoplex Recap by Freeman Publishers.

DOMESTIC CARS Make Acura Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Fiat Ford GMC Honda Jeep Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Nissan Ram Subaru Toyota Volkswagen Others Total

Feb. sales 0 1 14 49 28 51 0 121 0 96 2 0 0 19 0 0 75 0 3 47 47 1 554

Year to date 2 8 30 121 49 108 0 254 0 234 2 0 0 34 0 0 211 1 6 100 115 2 1,277

IMPORTED CARS Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi BMW Bentley Buick Chevrolet Ferrari Fiat Ford Gem Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Rolls-Royce Smart Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Others Total

Feb. sales 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 11 27 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 2 0 12 10 0 0 0 22 3 54 3 0 0 228

Year to date 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 33 61 0 0 105 1 0 0 0 0 70 0 7 0 28 13 0 0 0 49 7 120 8 0 0 516

STATE TAX LIENS

Make Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ford Freightliner GMC Honda International Jeep Kenworth Lexus Lincoln Mack Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Nissan Peterbilt Ram Subaru Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Others Total

NAME/ADDRESS Daymon L. Warren, 803 S. Locust St. Valentin G. Carmona, 213 Mounts Ave., Apt. 3, Denton Randy S. Hyman, 5001 Par Drive, Apt. 3124, Denton

Year to date 0 42 361 0 37 571 10 164 75 4 170 0 1 0 0 3 31 25 4 171 40 30 0 0 2 1,741

Total vehicle sales

Feb. sales 3 1 0 13 2 0 6 0 0 26 9 0 1 45 1 0 0 15 2 0 10 71 1 0 14 62 5 1 0 0 288 1,795

RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Hayes Building Services Inc., 1011 E. Oak Shores Drive, Cross Roads

James R. Foutch, Floors By Foutch, 5555 Woodland Hills Drive, Denton Jamil Cader, Club Heat, 801 Eagle Drive, Denton J-Aureliano Estrada, JAE Ready Mix, 5217 Paulie Drive, Denton Javier Cruz, SOS Flooring Service, 611 Wilson St, Denton John Johnson, Premium Liqs, 612 Pierce St., Denton

REC. DATE 03/06/2015 03/19/2015 03/25/2015

TYPE Limited sales excise and use tax

AMOUNT $24,151.26

REC. DATE 03/09/2015

NAME/ADDRESS Frank J. Borden , 2820 Virginia Circle, A-152, Denton Roy W. Lunt, 207 N. Elm St., Apt. 303, Denton Brian C. Putnam, 2816 Weston Drive, Denton Harper Directory Distribution Group LLC, 2925 Country Club Road, Suite 103, Denton Blake E. and Megan D. Burleson, 1208 Dover St., Denton Mast Equipment Repair Inc., 2321 N. Masch Branch Road, Suite 301, Denton Christopher S. McCoulskey, 1624 W. Oak St., Apt. B, Denton Shawn Cagle, City Hall Bail Bonds, 1602 E. McKinney St., Denton Allied Support Services LLC, 4650 Lockheed Lane, Unit 104, Denton Edred A. and Nacy L. Gibson, 1021 Bolivar St., Denton Edred A. Gibson, Gibson and Associates, 1021 Bolivar St., Denton Joel E. and Cheryl L. Hoard, 3808 Drexel Drive, Denton Christopher Dean, 1113 Ellison Park Circle, Denton

Year to date 4 1 0 35 5 0 11 0 0 69 24 0 6 99 2 1 0 60 2 0 15 124 1 0 37 153 12 1 0 0 662 4,196

NAME/ADDRESS Kevin J. and Grace E. Harrington, 1602 Shadow Crest Drive, Corinth Sandra K. and Jerry B. Hicks, 6626 Oakridge Lane, Argyle Efrain and Jamie L. Rodriguez, 8005 Serenity Way, Denton Jeffrey C. Argo, 2709 Thunderbird Drive, Denton Raymond R. Mahavier, 3306 Cliff oaks Drive, Corinth Marc S. and Michelle L. Browne, 2209 High Pointe Drive, Corinth

TYPE 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 940, 941 1040 941 1065 1040 941 1040 1040

AMOUNT $28,537.45 $8,447.06 $29,603.09 $9,953.82 $10,972.52 $164,569.62 $34,174.77 $2,045.23 $1,560.00 $970.25 $3,402.96 $19,334.40 $12,936.19

REC. DATE 03/04/2015 03/04/2015 03/04/2015 03/11/2015 03/12/2015 03/12/2015 03/13/2015 03/13/2015 03/24/2015 03/24/2015 03/24/2015 03/26/2015 03/26/2015

TYPE 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040

AMOUNT $10,688.85 $974.45 $16,298.84 $123,856.28 $20,391.93 $43,537.72

REC. DATE 03/11/2015 03/11/2015 03/13/2015 03/24/2015 03/24/2015 03/25/2015

CONTRACTOR Hall Don Construction Inc. Design Classics Construction Professionals Moore Construction Inc. Performance Air Noble Lee Robinson Anderson Lawn and Landscape

AMOUNT $659,218.29 $554,094.00 $37,850.00 $10,000.00 $25,651.0 $10,581.44

REC. DATE 03/03/2015 03/04/2015 03/23/2015 03/23/2015 03/25/2015 03/30/2015

MECHANICS LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Paul and Donna Gacke, 151 Hidden Valley Airpark, Corinth Robert and Carol Brown, 3500 Falcon Court, Denton Brandi and Casey Baker, 1206 Shady Rest Lane, Cornith Brandi and Casey Baker, 1206 Shady Rest Lane, Cornith Rick Robertson and Lisa Hunt, 322 E. Main St., Pilot Point Rex and Michelle Hudson, 12451 Cartwright Trail, Ponder

MIXED BEVERAGE TAX

The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the state comptroller’s office for March. The list includes the name of the business, address and reported tax.

MIXED | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $330.37 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $1,836.53 Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E Denton, $3,179.55 The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $2,759.59 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $1,236.15

The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in March at the Denton County Clerk’s office.

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

AMOUNT $1,298.65 $2,091.57 $1,101.78

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

ASSUMED NAMES

NAMES | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

TYPE Limited sales excise and use tax Limited sales excise and use tax Limited sales excise and use tax

RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS

IMPORTED TRUCKS Make Acura Audi BMW Buick Chevrolet Fiat Ford Freightliner Hino Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Ram Subaru Toytota Volkswagen Volvo Western Star Others Total

April 2015

The following liens were posted in March at the Denton County Clerk’s office.

DOMESTIC TRUCKS Feb. sales 0 13 148 0 16 243 6 70 36 2 74 0 0 0 0 1 18 9 0 51 24 14 0 0 0 725

Denton Business Chronicle

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Jose Antonio Poot, Jose Antonio Poot Farmers Insurance Agency, 1121 Dallas Drive, Suite 2, Denton Josoel Inc., Grand Liquor, 1012 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Lanel Randolph and Rose Wilson, Scrumpdilumptious A Delicious Taste In Every Bite, 2025 Stockbridge Road, No. 6201, Denton LEG Enterprise LLC, Angelfire Customs, 2141 Collins Road, Suite 102, Denton Marcus Watson and Chris Hawley, Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton

Meagan Knapp and Maria Clas, LCA’s Liquor Emporium, 1008 Laguna Drive, Denton Michael Ford, Whitten Lawn and Landscapre, 43 Oak Forrest Circle, Denton Michael John Perez, Flash Point, 3701 Allison Drive, Denton Michael Smith, CTs Property Solutions, 4511 Baytree Ave., Denton Michael Smith, red Bird Homes Sales, 4511 Baytree Ave., Denton

The Bears Den, 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point, $164.95 The Garage, 113 Ave. A, Denton, $3,858.59 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $1,772.75 The Labb Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $2,227.01 The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2809 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,645.45 Three Fins Seafood Grill, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,407.00 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $1,018.93

Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287N, Decatur, $34.84 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 US Highway 380, Suite 100, Cross Roads, $1,285.99 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 2530 W. University Drive, Suite 114, Denton, $1,295.24 Vitty's Sports Bar, 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $1,283.31 Vitty's Sports Bar, 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $852.10 Vizcarra, 114 W. Congress St., Denton, $19.09 Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Circle, Denton, $2,039.21 Wing Town, 4271 FM2181, Corinth, $0 Xchan Thai Bistro and Sushi, 113 N. State St., Decatur, $101.03

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Nathan Reed, Reed Properties, 1309 Angelina Bend Drive, Denton Plymouth Trucking LLC, Plymouth Trucking, 1501 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, Denton Regina E. Walter, Bluebonnet Lyric Opera, 2928 Desert Drive, Denton Richard Chancellor, Detail of Denton, 405 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Ricky and Pamela Sue Schertz, Schertz Insurance Agency, 1213 Primrose Lane, No. 102, Denton Ricky Dean Turner, Red Dirt Express, 2332 Northway, Denton Robert J. Wilson, Brightside Dentistry, 1116 N. Elm St., Denton Robert O’Bryan, The Renovator’s of Denton, 1022 W. Congress St., Denton

Sean Lynch, Sean Lynch Music, 1119 Stanley St., Denton Shafeqah Ransom, Couture Strands, 721 S. Elm St., Suite 125, Denton Sherri Gebert, Econo Insurance, 326 E. McKinney St., Suite H, Denton Sherri Gebert, Econo Loans, 326 E. McKinney St., Suite H, Denton Tressa Walding, Tresa Walding Salon, 725 N. Elm St., Suite 25, Denton Verna White, STARS Massage, 1312 Teasley Lane, Denton Won T. Kim, Master Shine and Detail, 2112Sadau Court, Denton Zella Barket, A Taste of Coffee, 2212 Fort Worth No. 142, Denton

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