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MONEY AND DIVORCE IN TEXAS: SOMETIMES ONLY RETIREMENT ASSETS REMAIN NOTE: The following article by Charla Bradshaw Conner, managing partner for the Denton office of Koons, Fuller, Vanden Eykel & Robertson, is adapted from her book, Protecting Your Assets From A Texas Divorce, as well as speeches she has given to local groups. The author specializes in the division of retirement assets.

When the marriage of “Darrell and Lisa” ended last year, it was our challenge to find and divide enough assets to run two households where only one had existed for almost 12 years. At times, I felt like an alchemist, needing to create wealth out of nothing. When we did an inventory of their assets, Darrell and Lisa were shocked at how little they had. A couple of years earlier, they had sunk their savings into a more expensive home than they could afford. The home did not appreciate much in value, so they had little equity. Like many people at this time, their only real asset was Darrell’s 401(k) account. Money was deducted from his salary and matched by his employer and his pension. Darrell initially felt that this was his money: He earned it, and he felt it should remain his. As Lisa’s attorney, I quickly reminded Darrell’s attorney about the law and his client’s situation. If there were other assets to offset the community portion of his retirement account, Darrell might have been able to keep the money in his accounts. But that wasn’t the case, so we set out to determine what part of the accounts were subject to division. The first step was to characterize which assets were community property and which were Darrell’s separate property. Darrell had worked for the same company for more than 20 years, and he and Lisa were married for the last 12 of those years. In most cases, money in the account when the couple marries is the separate property of the employee. Texas is one of nine community property states, so under our laws any growth of the

action in a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) — a complex retirement division document that can vary significantly from plan to plan. It is essential that your order be drafted

Charla Conner, managing partner in Denton for the family law firm of Koons, Fuller, Vanden Eykel & Robertson, has written about the division of retirement assets in her new book, Protecting Your Assets From A Texas Divorce. account — with certain exceptions — during the marriage is usually considered community property. Only community property is subject to division. Changes to employee compensation packages over the last few years have greatly complicated the job of dividing retirement assets and other employment benefits at the point of divorce. A number of large employers have either terminated or frozen traditional pension plans because of high funding requirements. Due to this trend, many employees are relying on defined contribution plans such as 401(k) and 403(b), as well as their own IRAs, and employers are implementing other forms of long-term or deferred compensation. These forms include incentive bonuses, signing bonuses, retention bonuses, creative stock option plans and employment incentive agreements.

With many of these forms, the employee is “betting on the come,” and attorneys must evaluate whether these types of employee benefits will be divided. The law in the employee benefit area as to the new forms of compensation has not developed in Texas. Everyone is concerned about the possible nightmare scenario in which the company you’ve just taken stock in as part of a divorce settlement turns out to be the next Enron. In Darrell and Lisa’s case, the division of the 401(k) and the pension were straightforward as far as retirement division goes. Our main concern was making sure Darrell had not borrowed against the account and thereby reduced its value. There also were certain tax considerations, including a one-time forgiveness of the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawal of assets by Lisa, as a result of a federal law implemented in 1984. We covered all the stipulations of that trans-

by an expert with extensive knowledge of this process and who is working specifically with your fact situation. Many employers offer model orders that may be quicker, easier and less expensive than a customized document. These model orders can be dangerous, however, because they are written to make things easy for the plan. They are not written to address or provide necessary benefits and features for the nonemployee spouse. In the case of Darrell and Lisa, we wrote an order that gave her confidence in her financial future. When everything was settled, Lisa borrowed against her portion for a down payment on a home she could afford. She found there are significant tax benefits to borrowing money from yourself for a home, and transactions like this can be discussed with a certified public accountant. The money obtained through the QDRO was taxed at her rate, which was considerably lower than it would have been with their combined incomes. All in all, the couple came out in remarkably good financial shape. While we didn’t actually create wealth out of nothing, we made the existing assets stretch as far as possible under the law.

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Calendar of Events Altrusa International Inc. of Denton meets for its monthly dinner and program at Denton Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Drive. Meal costs $10. Call 940387-5031 for reservations. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.

American Association of University Women, Denton Branch meets at Fremauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metropolitan Catering, 932 W. University Drive in Denton. For more information, call 940-898-3797.

Commission meets at Hickory Creek Town Hall.

Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.

Wednesday, March 3, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Denton Division has its monthly meeting and luncheon at Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $15 for associates and builders with reservations, $18 for walk-ins. Call 940-383-0853.

NMC Networking Group meets at Le Peep, 1345 S. Loop 288. Breakfast is optional. For information, e-mail stucker@apostleradio.org or visit www.nmcdenton.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 19, 7:45 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 26 ,7:45 a.m. Friday, March 5, 7:45 a.m. Friday, March 12, 7:45 a.m.

Wednesday, March 3, 6 p.m.

Aubrey 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, March 17, 11:30 a.m.

12 | Costly care Area employers, hospital officials and medical experts discuss timely health issues.

Index February 2010 | Vol. 5, No. 12 Publisher: Bill Patterson The contents of this free publication are copyrighted by Denton Publishing Company, 2010, 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

Association of Business Contingency Planners, North Texas Chapter has its monthly luncheon at the Boy Scouts of America headquarters, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane in Irving. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, visit http://northtx.acp-international.com/Meetings.htm. Tuesday, March 2, noon

Coffee Club and Investment Perspective hosted by Quinn McColly of Edward Jones will meet at 2925 Country Club Road, Suite 101A in Denton. For more information, call 940-382-0280.

Krum Chamber of Commerce has a general meeting at Krum City Hall. Thursday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.

Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet and dance at the Holiday Inn, 1434 Centre Place Drive in Denton. Tickets cost $35 and may be purchased at any chamber function, Northstar Bank in Lake Dallas or www.lakecities chamber.com. Friday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m.

Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce meets for coffee at Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway. Visit www.lakecitieschamber. com.

North Texas Society for Human Resource Management meets at Grand Traditions, 2816 Church Drive in Corinth. Please RSVP to Regina Wright at rwright@ dentonisd.org. Visit www. northtexasshrm.org. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m.

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, offers free management counseling for prospective new business owners or existing business in trouble. Confidential, one-hour counseling sessions are available by appointment every Wednesday at Dentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Call 940-349-8752 to make an appointment.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 17, 7:15 a.m.

Wednesday, March 3, 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 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.

Wednesday, March 17, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 9, 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 4, 8 a.m.

Small Business Breakfast meeting sponsored by the North Central Texas College Small Business Development Center is at the Denton Chamber of Commerce. A light breakfast is provided. Call 940-380-1849.

Thursday, March 11, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, March 9, 7:15 a.m.

On the cover: Area hospitals provide medical care to the masses.

Denton League of United Latin American Citizens No. 4366 meets in the DATCU administrative board room, 225 W. Mulberry St. in Denton.

Thursday, March 18, 8 a.m.

Lake Dallas 4A Economic Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex.

Photo by Barron Ludlum

Wednesday, March 3, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, March 1, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 18, 7:45 a.m.

Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.

Women Business Owners of Denton County will hold its monthly luncheon at Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive in Corinth. Tuesday, March 2, 11:30 a.m.

Who to contact Dawn Cobb Managing Editor 940-566-6879 | dcobb@dentonrc.com

Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets in the council chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St.

Sandra Hammond Advertising Director

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m.

940-566-6820 | shammond@dentonrc.com

Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.

Shawn Reneau Advertising Manager 940-566-6843 | sreneau@dentonrc.com

Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning

Lake Dallas 4B Community Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex.

Please tell us about your event or meeting by e-mailing Karina Ramirez

Monday, March 8, 7 p.m.

at kramirez@dentonrc.com; by fax at

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Denton County Chapter meets at the

Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle,

940-566-6888; or by mail to DBC 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. She can be reached at 940-566-6878.

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Career Advancement Staci Wallace, a personal service representative at DATCU’s main branch in Denton, was named 2009 Employee of the Year in December. Wallace also received the Hero Award for helping a cusWallace tomer’s son by performing the Heimlich maneuver when he was choking, according to a news release. The announcement was made Dec. 12 during the company’s annual Christmas party. Other awards were granted to: Amy Jensen, assistant branch manager at the north Denton branch, branch employee of the year; Tamika David, branch manager in The Colony, manager of the year; Carla McGee, loan originator in the real estate department, lending employee of the year; and Lee Albright, human resources assistant, support employee of the year. Throughout last year, DATCU

recognized 18 employees based on their performance, attendance and customer service, according to the release. Winners of the quarterly awards were eligible to win the employee and manager of the year awards, with executive managers choosing the winners. I RE/MAX North Associates recently announced the addition of three new sales associates — Paul Ruth, Dana Van Zanten and Noelle Claassen — to its offices at Unicorn Lake. Ruth, a graduate of the University of Texas, has previous sales knowledge in insurance, financial planning and manufactured homes. Van Zanten, who recently moved to the Denton area from Fort Worth, received her marketing degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and previously worked for six years in sales and marketing of medical equipment. Claassen, a mom of three, obtained a degree in human

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services management and worked in the new home construction industry prior to getting her real estate license. The RE/MAX North Associates, owned by broker Kelly Hudnall, is located at 3111 Unicorn Lake Blvd, Suite 110. For more information, call 940320-0400 or visit www.searchnorthtexas.com. I Higginbotham and Associates recently announced the addition of a new account executive, David Kirk, to its office in Denton. Kirk’s commercial property/casualty business experience concentrates on construction, surety, trucking and manufacturing, according to a release.

Previously, he owned and managed Kirk Insurance Agency, which practiced commercial and personal/casuKirk alty insurance sales in Lewisville for nine years. Higginbotham and Associates, an independent insurance brokerage firm, has headquarters in Fort Worth and 11 offices in Texas. The Denton office is located at 2921 Country Club Road. I Jay Ross was recently named president over all Denton locations of First United Bank. Ross has 31 years of experience in the banking and financial industry and is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a graduate degree from Louisiana State University, according to a news release. “Jay is a good fit for First United because he is very involved in the Denton commu-

nity and shares our philosophy of doing what is right for the customer,” said Greg Massey, chief executive officer of the Ross bank. Ross, a Denton resident for 16 years, serves on the board of the Lake Cities Education Foundation and the Oakmont Country Club. He joined First United on Jan. 11. I DATCU insurance agent Sarah Muniz was recently named Agent of the Year by CU Financial Group, a service organization that provides credit unions with discounted insurance for their group members. Muniz Muniz received the award during CU Financial Group’s annual conference Jan. 14-15 in Austin.

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Frenchy’s moves Frenchy’s Lawn & Tree Service moved to 600 S. Elm St. after spending 20 years at its Dallas Drive location. André J. “Frenchy” Rheault said he took a chance on a new building that would be next to his accountant and best friend, John Baines. Rheault said the business’s eye-catching orange vans would continue to display messages at their present Dallas Drive location, and he was just moving the administrative office of his business to Elm Street. “It’s a better location, and it lends itself to different types of opportunities,” he said. 1-14

Conference focuses on environmental issues

As Denton business leaders and other community members shared tips at the Green Business Conference, the point was apparent: “Going green” could save businesses a lot of money. Organizers estimated that about 70 people attended the conference, which was sponsored by the city of Denton, the Denton Chamber of Commerce and the University of North Texas. There’s profitability for companies to become environmentally friendly that wasn’t there decades ago, said Todd Spinks, director of UNT’s office of sustainability. For the past five years, Denton-based United Copper Industries has worked on an environmental initiative that has generated more than $1.3 million in recycling revenue, said Heather Woodward, an environmental consultant with the company. 1-16

Residential foreclosures post monthly decrease Residential foreclosure postings for the February auction were down 4 percent this year,

as compared with last year, according to a report from Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. A total of 518 homes were posted for foreclosure, down from 540 posted in February 2009. Residential foreclosures in January hit a high of 689, which was the second highest in the current foreclosure cycle, according to the report. “What we’re looking at is perhaps a leveling off at least of foreclosure postings,” said George Roddy Sr., president of Foreclosure Listing Service. “We’re seeing a respite in the actual numbers.” While one month does not make a trend, Roddy said, “It certainly beats the alternative.” 1-17

Mayhill plan approved Denton city leaders recently approved agreements to fund the widening of Mayhill Road from two to four lanes from Colorado Boulevard north to U.S. Highway 380. The nearly $56.7 million project will tap a mix of funding sources, with the bulk coming from the State Highway 121 toll agreement. Construction isn’t expected to begin for several years. The North Texas Tollway Authority paid $3.3 billion to the state in 2007 for the right to build and operate Highway 121 as a toll road in Denton, Collin and Dallas counties. Denton County is receiving a percentage of the proceeds based on estimates of how much traffic its part of the toll road would handle. 1-19

Development incentive revoked by Cross Roads CROSS ROADS — Town leaders have revoked a $6.5 million tax-incentive agreement on a major retail development project after its developer filed for bankruptcy. Mayor Harv Kitchens said he has had conversations with the | CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Research reveals natural trend

s I network with my industry colleagues, we are always either asking or being asked about the lead activity in our organizations. Although we continue to be busy with projects in Denton, 2009 definitely felt slower than years past. That prompted me to go back through our historical lead activity data to look at the numbers and make factual comparisons. In the September issue of the Denton Business Chronicle, I wrote about our lead activity by

Karen DICKSON | industry. This time, I’m comparing monthly lead activity since 2007. The highest number of leads received in one month was 34 in

Chamber, Perot work on I-35W program

he Denton Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Ross Perot Jr., is helping to coordinate an economic development update on the Interstate 35W Corridor. The update is scheduled for noon on Friday, Feb. 19 at the Marriott Hotel at Champions Circle, across from Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Perot serves as chairman of The Perot Group, which manages various Perot family interests including real estate, oil and gas and financial investments. Perot also is chairman of Hillwood Development Co., which he founded in 1988. Hillwood is ranked among the top 10 real estate developers in the United States and is recognized for high-profile projects and public-private ventures. Hillwood owns a significant property within the city limits of Denton called Hunter Ranch, including the popular local landmark known as Pilot Knob. Chamber vice president Karen Dickson will give a brief activity report, emphasizing prospects that are considering

Chuck CARPENTER | local sites along I-35W. The chamber’s external marketing efforts are funded by the city of Denton, Denton Municipal Electric and a group of private investors. We try to provide a regular progress report for all of our economic development partners and investors. The I-35W Corridor briefing is an expanded format that we are making available to the public. The cost, including lunch, is $40 per person. Call the Denton chamber at 940-382-9693 to confirm reservations. CHUCK CARPENTER is president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at 940-382-9693 or dcoc@denton-chamber.org.

June 2008. The fewest received was one lead in February and December 2009. The average numbers of leads received monthly in 2007 and 2008 were 18 and 19, respectively. The average number of leads received in 2009 was six per month. Starting in October 2008, leads dropped to single-digit numbers, after being in double digits since 2006. Single-digit leads were received throughout 2009, except for the months of May and June, with 13 and 15

leads, respectively. Looking at the overall trending of monthly lead activity from 2007 to 2009, it’s interesting to see how the years closely mirror each other as far as peak months and months with little activity. January always starts out strong, with an average of 17 leads received, followed by a significant dip in February as leads drop to an average of seven. In March, April and May, activity steadily increases until it peaks in June with an average of 22 leads. Activity slowly decreases in July and August but continues to stay strong, then peaks again in September — but at a lower level than June. Activity

significantly decreases in October and November, with an average of five leads in November. December activity typically picks up a bit, with an average of 12 leads for the month. As we start the new year, our lead activity has continued to follow the natural trend; we had an increase in leads for the month of January. However, it looks like we can expect February to be a slow month, before looking forward to a busy summer. KAREN DICKSON is vice president of economic development for the Denton Chamber of Commerce.

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current landowner, BB Syndication Services Inc., about future plans for the properties that cover 155 acres. He was under the impression the group would hire a national broker to market the property, Kitchens said. Allegiance Crossroads had announced plans for a threephase, 470,000-square-foot shopping center on U.S. Highway 380 in November 2007, two years after the Cross Roads Town Council agreed to award the tax incentives. 1-28

Fry Street plans change After a public hearing about

the proposed redevelopment of the Fry Street area, the company behind the proposal is preparing to draw up new plans for a mixed-use development. The new plans for a combined retail and residential development took shape at Wednesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting at Denton City Hall as community members expressed concerns over a preliminary plan presented to city officials. Those plans, filed by The Dinerstein Cos. and Dallasbased Winkelman & Associates Inc., included 210 student apartments with 586 beds in a fourstory complex with a multi-story parking garage on a mostly vacant block bordering the University of North Texas campus.

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A different sort of bubble “When the financial history of this decade is written, it will surely speak of the Internet bubble of the late 1990s and the housing bubble of the early 2000s … but the U.S. Treasury bond bubble of late 2008 may be regarded as almost equally extraordinary.” — Warren Buffett

f anyone needs proof that markets can be irrational in the short term, look no further than the U.S Treasury market, in which yields — the interest rates paid on bonds — actually turned negative in late 2008 and early 2009. In other words, people were so panicked that they were willing to pay the government to take their money. How absurd! Yet, a year after the frenzied sell-offs, yields again turned negative recently. How is this so and why does it matter? As the return on your savings account can attest, yields on short-term funds have basically gone to zero. Not only do you get little for your savings, but many traders have exploited this environment to borrow hoards of this cheap cash. This phenomenon is commonly called a “carry trade” — when traders borrow cheap money and chase other assets to juice their returns. Last year, people had borrowed lots of cheap money and bought assets around the world. When they got scared, they fled to U.S. Treasury bonds. This

Jonathon FITE | massive spike in demand caused a huge run-up in price, leading to the Treasury bond bubble Warren Buffett described. Since that time, the carry trade has re-emerged: People are borrowing cheap dollars to goose their returns. But traders are jittery, volatility still remains elevated and skittish investors are quick to run back to Treasury bonds at the first sign of trouble. Hence, the experience last month. Over the next several months, many scenarios may give cause for worry: whiffs of economic turmoil (is unemployment up or down this month?), rumors of sovereign debt defaults (Dubai or Greece?), forecasts of price declines (another housing crash?). Or, someone may just wake up in a dour mood. A host of reasons show why this Treasury bond bubble has formed and stuck around. But serious investors must begin to consider why it matters. It cannot last. Perhaps the biggest economic factor impacting my investment thinking today is the Federal

Reserve’s evolving monetary policies. After slashing shortterm rates to zero and engineering the bank system bail out, the Fed expanded its efforts further. It guaranteed the corporate debt of selected institutions, provided backstops to commercial paper lenders and traded cash for vast holdings of toxic mortgagebacked securities. Perhaps most concerning has been the Fed’s policy of “quantitative easing,” a euphemism for its persistent printing of new money to buy all kinds of things, such as new mortgages and long-dated Treasury bonds. This monetization of our fiscal deficits and artificial support for the U.S. housing market has become alarming to foreign and domestic holders of U.S. Treasury bonds. It has rewarded many of those parties who took the biggest risks leading up the

crisis and has done little to address the long-term systemic risks that ignited the fires. The Federal Reserve cannot continue to print money to mop up the excess debt issued to pay Congress’ bills, or buyers of U.S. debt will eventually demand much higher compensation for a potential devaluation risk. Interest rates on 10-, 20- and 30year notes would skyrocket, causing the prices of long-dated bonds to plummet, and we could find ourselves back in 1981. Buffett has warned: “Enormous dosages of monetary medicine continue to be administered, and before long we will need to deal with their side effects. ... Their threat may be as ominous as that posed by the financial crisis itself.” Discerning the long-term impact of these movements has been a consistent theme of my company investigations. While sudden, radical interest rate spikes are unlikely, the insidious effects of long-term inflationary

trends remain a paramount concern. With this in mind, investors should make a conscious effort to own companies whose operations would continue to perform in spite of rising inflation, a weakening dollar and slower corporate earnings growth. Future articles will further examine these inflation-inspired portfolio strategies. But for now, prospective and current owners of long-dated bonds should tread cautiously, as it may get sticky if the bubble pops. This column is provided for general interest only and should not be construed as personal investment advice. JONATHON FITE is a managing partner of KMF Investments, a hedge fund based in Denton, and an adjunct professor in the College of Business at the University of North Texas. Comments may be sent to fite.dbc@gmail.com.

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Choosing a small business entity

ant to get serious about starting your own business? Form a business entity. Why? Money, of course. If you want a more elegant answer, then consider limitations on liability, taxation of profits and losses, management, capital, transferring your ownership interest and the cost of forming and operating the business. Texas has several primary forms of entities: corporation, general partnership, limited liability partnership, limited partnership and limited liability company. Entities formed on or after Jan. 1, 2006 are subject to the Texas Business Operations Code — a one-stop shop for answers to most of your questions. If you’re not up to reading the

Virginia HAMMERLE | entire TBOC, then you can use the following summary as a starting point to make your decision. I Corporation — Features include ownership by stock, limited liability for owners, management by directors and officers, capital raised by sale of stock, easily transferred shares (subject to state and federal securities laws), and low cost of formation. Subject to Texas

Margin Tax, and income is taxed twice — once on receipt by the corporation and once on distribution. I S Corporation — This is a corporation that is taxed almost like a partnership. The “S” denotes tax status with the Internal Revenue Service. I General partnership — There is no limitation on liability; if owned by individuals, then it does not have to pay the Texas Margin Tax; the partners’ agreement controls how losses and profits are distributed, how the entity is managed and how capital is raised. A partner’s interest may be subject to state and federal securities laws. Features limited transfer of interest. This is considered the most dangerous and risky of entities. I Limited liability partner-

ship — A general partnership in which the liability of some partners is limited. There is no onesize-fits-all type of LLP. It has to be filed with the secretary of state, carry at least $100,000 in liability insurance, and is subject to the Texas Margin Tax. I Limited partnership — This has a general partner (with unlimited liability) and limited partners (with limited liability). The general partner operates the business. A written agreement is not required, but most LPs have one. Limited partnership interests usually are considered subject to state and federal securities laws. The agreement usually restricts transfer of partnership interest. I Limited liability company — Created to combine the best of all entities. Tax-wise, it can be treated as a partnership but is subject to the Texas Margin Tax. Provides for limited liability and

centralized management. Owners of an LLC have freedom to determine the internal structure and operation of the LLC. Newly created last year is the Series LLC, which provides for segregation of management, assets and liabilities within the entity. How do you know which entity is best for your new business venture? Your planning should consider both failure and success, so do your research and then talk to a lawyer. VIRGINIA HAMMERLE, an attorney with Hammerle Finley Law Firm (www. hammerle.com), is certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The information contained in this column is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact her at vnh@hammerle.com or 940-383-9300.

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Exit interviews are valuable E

mployers should always be seeking ways to get feedback from their employees, but it is not always easy to open lines of communication. Employee surveys are fine, but many employees are too cautious in how much they will reveal about their true opinions in such situations. However, in exit interviews employers can get more honest and focused data that can be acted upon in the employer’s own time frame. An exit interview is a conversation or other communication between a departing employee and a representative of the employer. The employee may be leaving voluntarily or involuntarily. The interview can be conducted using written questionnaires or in face-to-face meetings. Whichever format is used, exit interviews should be documented. These interviews can provide a wealth of information for the organization and its management staff. It is important to design a process that yields the most straightforward feedback possible and that generates information that is actually used by the organization and its managers. Employees who leave are sources of valuable information. Exit interviews are a good way for the employee to voice complaints, offer constructive criticism, let off steam, air gripes or explain why he or she is heading elsewhere. But the real value of the exit interview is most clearly for the employer, who can use it as a reality check, a trend-spotter, and an informal but significant review to see how the company is doing. The departing employee may be much more candid than any current employee. What did the employee think about the hiring and orientation process? About the training provided? About opportunities for advancement? About the culture of the organization? What ideas

Carol PUCKETT | does the employee have for improving the organization or the department in which he or she worked? And, of course, why is the employee leaving? The exit interview is an important learning tool for employers. Properly conducted, it provides the employer with the opportunity to: Discuss and clarify the reasons for termination Clarify pay and benefits issues (receipt of last paycheck, amount of unused vacation, continuation of benefits, etc.) Explain company policies relating to departing employees (trade secret confidentiality, possibility of future employment, provision of references) Ensure the return of keys, security cards and other company property Obtain information about improper or questionable management practices connected with the employee’s termination Obtain information about a supervisor’s management skills Obtain information about how effectively a department operates Obtain feedback about the employee’s opinions and attitudes about the company Resolve or defuse any remaining disputes with the exiting employee Learn of potential changes in policies and practices that may make the company more competitive (flexible work arrangements, compensation, benefits, etc.) In most cases, someone from the Human Resources department should conduct the exit interview. In any event, the

employee’s direct manager should not conduct the interview. Generally, immediate supervisors are too close to the situation to be objective in asking questions and recording responses. In fact, an employee’s immediate supervisors should not be present at the interview. This will allow the employee to feel more comfortable in speaking honestly. The interview should be an opportunity to learn from the employee’s viewpoints and opinions. The interviewer should spend less time talking and perhaps attempting to defend the organization, and more time listening, taking notes and learning from the feedback received. Even if the employee is very negative and critical, the interviewer must resist the urge to defend or argue the company’s position. Perception is reality, and the purpose of the interview is to learn about the employee’s perceptions of his or her tenure with the organization. There are no right or wrong answers. The interviewer should not hesitate to ask the employee about why he or she is leaving the company. If the employee is taking a job with another firm, find out as much as possible about the new position and why it was attractive to the employee. More money is not always the reason for an employee to leave the organization. Opportunity for advancement, a different cultural environment and other factors may have influenced the employee’s decision to leave. Explain why the interview is being held. Be an active, unbiased listener. Refrain from giving opinions or answers that could be construed as opinions, making personal comments, making any promises, or being pushed to defend the company. Ask open-ended questions that elicit explanations, not one-word answers. Follow up on responses that need further clarification or elaboration. Be sensitive to the

employee’s emotional reactions. Share the feedback received through the exit interview process with the departing employee’s manager. Exit interview feedback should be shared with the employee’s manager so that he or she can learn from the information received. Some of this information will be positive, some negative. Impress upon the manager the importance of considering the feedback objectively and the value that the employee’s perspectives have for the department and the company. If one or two employees say that the organization’s benefits were not competitive with other companies or that the management style was too bureaucratic or too lackadaisical, resist the urge to make immediate changes. It’s the aggregate information that should be considered. Look for trends and commonalities among comments received. Trends may occur organizationally or may be clustered among employees who reported to a specific manager

or who held a certain type of position. Immediately investigate and take appropriate action if information about illegal or inappropriate activity is received. Businesses have always been concerned about maintaining a fully functioning work force and controlling turnover. Exit interviews can be a valuable way to get information about the organization — good and bad — at a critical point in an employee’s tenure. The information in this space should in no manner be construed as legal advice. It is for informational purposes only. If you have questions or topics you would like to see discussed in this column, please send them to cpuckett@dentonrc.com. CAROL PUCKETT is past president of the North Texas Society for Human Resource Management and is the human resource manager for Denton Publishing Company.

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The high cost of care

An emergency room at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is pictured Feb. 8.

By Candace Carlisle | Photography by Barron Ludlum

About nine years ago, Elements of Design owner Bob Moses was forced to stop offering health coverage to a handful of employees because the costs were too much, he said. “Like all small businesses, we struggle a lot and are not able to offer the health care benefits we would like to,” Moses said. For Moses, it came down to simple math. The small amount of operat-

ing capital that Moses had to work with wasn’t enough to cover the growing expense of offering health benefits. “We want everyone to receive good pay for a good day’s work, but when minimum wage went

up, it was a big step for a small company,” he said. Higher costs of health care have caused many employers to take the option of coverage off the table. Proposed health insurance leg-

islation potentially could place other business owners in Moses’ predicament, he said, if the federal government’s involvement in health care made it too tedious or expensive to navigate. “You can reach a point where it’s not viable to maintain a business,” he said. Ken Willis, co-owner of Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain — with Moses — and owner of Ruby’s Diner on the Square, said he offers some of his employees

about $300 per month to assist with health care expenses but most would rather take the cash instead of putting it toward health insurance. “Most aren’t really interested in it; they’d rather have the money,” Willis said. “They take the money and run.” With the uncertain future of President Obama’s health insurance reform plan, local experts in the medical profession have weighed in with concerns about medical care in the United States.

There are three key issues in the health care debate that need to be taken into consideration, said Rick Kurz, dean of the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. They are the cost of providing care, the quality of care and the availability of care to consumers. Preventive care is essential, he said. “If we prevent disease, it’s obviously less costly than diagnosing and treating an illness,” Kurz said. “It’s the burden of illness issue; it has to do with people’s lives. It’s a multifaceted issue that affects someone’s life and the health of the community as a whole. There are things we do that we don’t need to do if we emphasize prevention.” There’s enough money streaming into health care, he said, but the funds aren’t being spent on preventing disease. Instead, many people wait until there’s an emergency, he said. Some individuals without insurance rely heavily on emergency rooms, which decreases the efficiency of providing health care. By going to the emergency room, what would have cost someone $100 for a visit to the doctor now costs hundreds of dollars because of the expense of running an emergency room, Kurz said. “The structure has become elaborate and very costly,” Kurz said. “We need to take a hard look at the system and if any kind of basic economic principles are happening there.” Access issues include the hours that primary care physicians work and the areas they serve. Some individuals can’t take off work to go to the doctor during the day without losing much-needed income, he said, so they must rely on an emergency room that’s open at night and on weekends.

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Feb. 10 There also are access problems with poor or rural populations that don’t have means to regularly see a doctor, Kurz said. The quality of primary care — which provides the most health benefits and helps manage the outcome of disease — suffers as more students and medical residents choose to specialize instead of providing primary care, Kurz said. Specialists typically are paid more than primary care physicians, so there’s a tendency for young doctors leaving medical school with large sums of student debt to choose a specialty field, he said. “If you are very, very sick, the U.S. is a great place to be because you can get super treatment for the distinct part of cancer you can’t get treated in other places in the world,” Kurz said. “But quality isn’t there to provide primary care on a routine basis.” THE COST OF HEALTH During the health care debate in Washington over the past year, a big question has been: Who will bear the brunt of the cost? As health insurance premiums increase for employers, there are more out-of-pocket expenses for consumers, said Pat Holden-Hutchen, dean of the Texas Woman’s University College of Nursing. For many people, losing their job means losing their insurance, she said, meaning that when a health crisis hits, they could lose a lot more. “People without benefits put off preventive care, like mammograms, because they have lost their benefits,” Holden-Hutchen said. For the 900 employees at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, prevention has been key in keeping health care costs to a minimum while still offering the same insurance coverage, said Stan Morton, the

Boxes containing tongue blades and other medical items are pictured at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton. hospital’s chief executive officer. “We have the same challenge as any other employer: The costs of premiums are going up, and it is important to find ways to moderate that cost growth and rein in expenses,” Morton said. Hospital employees are encouraged to take advantage of preventive health alternatives, such as early detection screenings and basic tests, he said, and those tests can often pinpoint issues before they become large, expensive problems. The decision to not cut health insurance was a business decision, made to attract the best talent available to work in Denton, Morton said. “The attractive benefit package allows us to stay competitive, and that’s what we’re hoping to do,” he said. “We’ll find other ways to impact the cost.” Kurz also stresses preventative care. For example, he said, parents might take a child experiencing an asthma attack to the emergency room. But if parents have their children regularly checked by a doctor, he said, their child

could control their asthma symptoms with medication without having to check into the nearest emergency room. But if too many physicians, nurse practitioners and other clinicians opt to specialize, there can be a lack of primary care, Morton said. “There is a shortage of primary care physicians already from a preventative care standpoint,” he said. “Generally, we are short of graduate programs training doctors, and there needs to be more primary care slots and residency care programs.” FALLING DOMINOES The shortage of individuals providing primary care can’t be fixed with the passage of health insurance reform by lawmakers, said Jimmy Ishee, dean of the College of Health Sciences at TWU. Health insurance reform could lead to a greater demand for primary care providers such as clinicians and nurses, which can be difficult to pump out of universities, Ishee said, as schools are limited in the num-

ber of students they can accept based on their faculty. “There is already a demand for clinicians, and our graduates are typically hired before they even graduate,” he said. During the global economic downturn, when jobs are difficult to find, there are open faculty positions in TWU’s health programs that seem to be difficult to fill, Ishee said. “It would be a major challenge in enlarging our program; there’s a lack of qualified faculty,” he said. “If, all of the sudden, the health care industry needed more clinicians, you’d create a greater shortage. … Only so much can be done.” TWU’s nursing program is facing the same dilemmas. There aren’t enough workers to go around, and schools are limited in the number of workers they can train because of accreditation requirements. The health care sector is one of the few employment sectors that has been adding jobs during the downturn, according to | CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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recent information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the recession began, more than 544,000 jobs were added in the health care industry — mostly nurse positions — according to information released from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. As baby boomers age and the overall need for health care grows, the nurse shortage will continue to increase, HoldenHutchen said. “There is certainly a shortage of nurses,” Holden-Hutchen said. “There’s a tremendous need for nurses to work with the aging population, and that population will only increase, because of our demographics.” The nursing shortage has developed slowly over the last 30 to 40 years, much like a domino effect, Holden-Hutchen said, as women started to pursue careers other than the traditional female profession of nursing. There’s also been a gradual decrease in advanced nurses going into education, since nurse practitioners can earn a higher salary in the work force than in academic settings, she said. The shortage of experienced faculty affects the number of nursing graduates that universities can produce, Holden-

Hutchen said, adding that faculty-to-student ratios are currently at one teacher per eight nursing students. “As you lose your faculty, you begin to look at your enrollment, and when you’re faced with that situation you have to recraft your master’s programs,” she said. The nursing master’s program at TWU is available online, through a 12-month course meant to fast-track students into the nursing work force, HoldenHutchen said. “There is definitely going to continue to be a demand, and we’ve begun to address that demand to increase the future work force,” she said. “With a little help in the last legislative session, we’ve been able to admit more students up front that will graduate two years down the road.” Last year, TWU received $378,167 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the Professional Nursing Shortage Reduction Program, which will increase state funding and provide incentives to nursing programs to aid in training nurses. North Central Texas College was recently given $538,947 by the Department of Labor to help ease the region’s nurse shortage. | CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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FEVER PITCH Obama has asked lawmakers — both Republicans and Democrats — to a Feb. 25 meeting to weigh in on ways to overhaul the health insurance system in the United States. While U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said he hopes to be involved in those discussions, he can’t predict whether a reform plan can be reached this year. “It does seem the president is re-engaging the issue, but he is very capable of campaigning and, right now, if they pass it [current proposed reform], it will be a disaster,” Burgess said. “If they pass it, it will be a bleak day for the country, a bleak day for the cost and quality of health care and a

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bleak day for the work force.” Burgess says choice is paramount for his constituents in Denton County and he hopes Obama will listen to those concerns. Morton, of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, said the angst over health care is real. “Health care is personal, and, from what I hear, people do not want to take away the system that is in place today, which allows for a lot of personal decision making and control,” he said. “The answer doesn’t necessarily mean to take away the coverage people have, but alter it for the broader base of the population.” CANDACE CARLISLE can be reached at 940-566-6889. Her e-mail address is ccarlisle @dentonrc.com.

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Tape and other medical supplies are displayed Feb. 8 in an emergency rooom at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.

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Vital Statistics BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in January. 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 Admiral Toys, 1017 Shady Oaks Drive, No. 400 Better Texas Insurance, 210 S. Elm St., No. 105 Captiva Hair Salon and Spa, 2556 Lillian Miller Parkway, No. 100 Days Inn, 4211 N. I-35 Fresh Perspectives, 501 S. Carroll Blvd., No. 122 Graham Agency, 918 N. Elm St. Irfan Dossani, CPA, 221 W. Hickory Knapp Law Office, 215 N. Carroll Blvd. Little Guys Movers, 520 S. Elm St. New No. 1 Buffet Inc., 1800 S. Loop 288, No. 200 Ojuelos, 107 N. Loop 288 Salon Eden, 1801 N. Elm St. Sky Nails, 1435 S. Loop 288, No. 109 Solutions of North Texas, 2216 Bolivar St. Wells Fargo Advisors, 701 S. Carroll

DR Horton 4520 Woodbine, $204,316.94

COMMERCIAL BCI Mechanical, 2430 W. University Damien Dauphinee, 3319 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Hulcher Services Inc., 910 Aeronca Lane Will Travis, 6900 E. Sherman Drive

Legacy Homes-Irving 7221 Edwards Road, $195,242.55 3212 Evening Wind Road, $282,903.76 3213 Evening Wind Road, $301,695.11 3301 Evening Wind Road, $282,613.27 3404 Evening Wind Road, $195,243.55

COMMERCIAL ALTERATION Denton Regional, 3535 I-35E S. Elk River Investments, 3600 E. McKinney St., No. 190 Forum at Denton Station, 201 Inman Herman Oosterwijk, 215 E. University Drive Huffman Builders of Denton, 3319 Unicorn Lake Blvd., No. 111 Jeff Taylor, 1811 Shady Oaks, No. 105 Lou Delaney, 1207 W. Hickory Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B-B-Q, 520 S. I-35E Sally Beauty Supply Co., 3900 Morse St. Scott Brown Properties, 723 I-35E S., No. 230 RESIDENTAL Ashton Dallas Residential 2020 Fairmount Park, $337,205.82 Ashton Woods Homes 2301 Prescott Downs, $204,639.62 2316 Prescott Downs, $238,166.15 2404 Prescott Downs, $345,496.03 Beazer Homes 3620 Barrydale Drive, $307,321.59

First Texas Homes 7501 Barrymore Road, $444,322.58 Jack Bell Companies Inc. 2312 Eaton Place, $169,974.25 2904 Englefield Green, $166,411.86 2908 Englefield Green, $156,921.24 2909 Englefield Green, $174,839.95 2912 Englefield Green, $165,850.79 2913 Englefield Green, $169,479.43 2916 Englefield Green, $156,921.24 2917 Englefield Green, $174,839.95 2920 Englefield Green, $167,323.74 2313 Windsor Farms Drive, $170,043.73

Meritage Homes-Irving 2404 Alta Vista Drive, $370,060.24 4104 Cadena Road, $311,803.50 Palladium Custom Home 1604 Cordero Court, $414,595.94 Parkway Builders 6009 Ricks Road, $302,379.70 Reata Homes 5600 Balmorhea, $274,130.07 Robson Ranch 12000 Claridge Court, $280,342.92 9201 Freeport Drive, $273,973.16 8713 Sarasota Drive, $300,321.99 Shepherd Place Homes 917 Glengary, $175,469.44 Wyndham Custom Homes 901 Meadowedge, $165,549.86

OIL AND GAS LISTINGS The following oil and gas reports for the month of January were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com. MONTAGUE COUNTY Lease: Bray Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 139.26-acre unit, M. F. Wheeler Survey, A1384; 6.1 miles NE of Forestburg Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Bray Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 139.26-acre unit, M. F. Wheeler Survey, A1384; 6.1 miles NE of Forestburg Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Bray "A" Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 117.57-acre unit, M. F. Wheeler Survey, A1384; 6 miles NE of Forestburg Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Dylan "A" Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 217.27-acre unit, H. Whitesides Survey, A839; 3.7 miles NW of Forestburg Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: IMA Williams Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 72.17-acre unit, Calhoun CSL Survey, No. 11, A-121; 6.2 miles SE of Montague

Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7537' Lease: J. W. Maddox Operator: Muenster Drilling Co. Inc. Location: 30-acre unit, John Chambliss Survey, A-123; 10 miles N of Nocona Field: Montague County Regular Total Depth: 920' Lease: McCall Storey Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 538.42-acre unit, J. H. Ross Survey, A-626; 3 miles SW of Montague Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7085' Lease: N. J. Howard "A" Operator: Steven B. Tettleton Location: 40-acre unit, J. Chamblis Survey, A-123; 11 miles NE of Nocona, Montague TX Field: Montague County Regular Total Depth: 1411' Lease: Parnell Operator: Enexco Inc. Location: 160-acre unit, D. L. Payner Survey, A-608; 1.5 miles N of Forestburg Field: Newark East Barnett Shale Total Depth: 8057'

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Vital Statistics ASSUMED NAMES The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in January in the Denton County Clerk’s Office. NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Adam L. Wainscott, Adam Wainscott Show Horses, 103 N. Church St., Pilot Point Al Pierson Inc., Guy Lombardo Band, 469 Spring Hill Road, Aubrey Allen N. Chandler, North Texas Measurement Association, 1022 Cedar Creek Road, Argyle Alvin L. Crosson, Format Construction, 6315 Lone Star Lane, Aubrey Amado Martinez and Martinez Construction, Amado Framing Construction, 3960 Austin Circle, Sanger Andrew J. Ball, Clear Creek Tree Farm and Nursery, 977 Bobcat Road, Sanger Angela M. Johnson, Vision Sales Consulting, 1800 Glendora Court, Denton Angela M. Logan, AMM Marketing, 420 Willowlake Drive, Little Elm Annie Jones and Philip Jones, P and A Consulting, 1709 Cordell, Denton April S. Carney and Thomas P. Carney, Tom Carney Cutting Horse, 1000 Myrtle St., Denton Arturo H. Bocanegra, Centerpoint Custom Upholstery, 3500 E. University Court, Denton Ashley M. Wright-Morris, Nollid Systems Support Group, 100 Ave. D, No. 2, Denton Ashlyn T. Moore, Victoria Pictures, 1704 Pebble Brook Way, Little Elm Audrey L. Taylor, Inspirational Photo Creations, 209 W. Park St., Little Elm AutoZone Texas LP, AutoZone, No. 4246, 13000 Highway 380, Cross Roads Bettie D. Chapman, Lynn Chapman and Nancylynn M. Zipes, Robson Ranch Sassy Stampers, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Building D, Denton Beverly Murota, PMT Tax Services, 1726 Duck Cove Drive, Aubrey Beverly Stevens, Embrace Memories Photography, 101 David Drive, Sanger Bill Chastain, Mustard Seed in Aubrey, 8084 Shady Oak Drive, Aubrey Billy R. Fincher and Linda S. Fincher, A Closet of Hope, 1501 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, PMB 147, Denton Bradford R. Love, Next Dimension Innovations, 9404 Grandview, Denton Brandy M. Cox, Photography by Brandy, 7913 Serenity Way, Denton Brian C. Rue, Ruetrading, 620 Chateau Court, Denton Bridgette M. Piatt and Daniel L. Piatt, Piatt Films, 3201 Lance Lane, Denton Brittany M. Barclay and Christopher C. Hebert, M Studios, 315 Quail Crossing, Sanger Bryan Gonzalez, Tires For Less, 821 E. McKinney St., Denton Bryce D. Eubanks, Asiel Construction, P.O. Box 51714, Denton Byron R. Phillips, Just Wing'n It: The Original Turkey Leg and Wings, 3500 E. McKinney, No. 10205, Denton Calvert R. Howard, RH Transit, 1008 Greenbend Dr., Denton Carlos A. Rodriguez, A Plus Painting, 1629 Falcon Drive, Corinth Carlos A. Villarreal, Panametal, 6800 Alderbrook Dr., Denton Carolyn W. Riegelman, C. Riegelman Originals, 112 Cobblestone Row, Denton Catherine E. Rossi, Rossi Jet Pilot Services, Denton Airport, Denton Catherine E. Rossi, Precious Pretty Poodles, 4709 Red Bud Drive, Denton CG Wakeboarding LLC and Collin Gossett, CG Lawn Care, 2227 Wood Hollow Road, Denton Chandra Linquist and Sarah Zablosky, Revive CPR of Texas, 2204 Creekedge Court, Corinth Charles J. King, Good Photography, 8109 Hidden Path Lane, Denton Charles L. Burke, Burke Mobile Fleet and Automotive Repair Services, 1959 Colorado Blvd., Suite B, Denton Charles W. Carrigan and Marilyn A. Carrigan, Way-Mar, 110 Surveyors Road, Aubrey Cheryl A. O'Connor, Top of the Line Signings, 190 Oakwood Drive, Lake Dallas Chris Wiman, The Fast Center, 1404 N. Corinth St., Suite 308, Corinth Christopher A. Martinez, My Chevy Classic, 6013 Edgewood Place, Little Elm Christopher B. Brewer, Blaine Brewer Hitting and Catching (BBHC), 2805 Newport, Denton Christopher M. Jones, 2 Much Music, 2521 Pecan Drive, Little Elm Christopher M. McCrone, Denton Texas Process Services, 3419 Andalusian, Denton Christopher Niemirowski, Sunpolish, 1823 Avon Dr., Corinth Christy A. Guest, C. Guest Studio, 414 Jackson St., Krum Claudia H. Alexander, Seifen Werke, 6750 Mustang Trail, Sanger Craig A. Moskalik, Disc Glide Store, 3210 Carmel St., Denton

C-Xpress Corp, Blue Canyon Coffee, 3213 Brampton Drive, Corinth Cyrus C. Chapman and Lisa L. Reese, C-Rye Transports, 1585 Crownview Drive, Little Elm Cyrus C. Chapman and Lisa L. Reese, C-Ryte Safe and Reliable Transortation LLC, 1585 Crownview Drive, Little Elm Damark Enterprises LLC and Kimberly J. Smith, 1st Call Services, 2817 N. Haven Drive, Corinth Darlene Y. Keeton and David G. Keeton, Keeton Repairs, 10108 Kildee Trail, Sanger David A. Boyd, Credit Bail Bonds, 718 E. Hundley Drive, Suite C, Lake Dallas David J. Landaverde and Victor M. Landaverde, Landaverde Tire Shop, 2400 E. University Drive, Denton David J. Townsend, D Townsend Solutions, 308 E. Oak St., Denton David L. Bell, Darren E. Linkeman and Signature Holdings LLC, North Texas Signature Roofing, 121 W. Hickory, Suite 104, Denton David L. Jackson, National Consulting Services, 305 Main St., Suite 100, Lake Dallas David L. Ray, Legends Entertainment, 3512 Chapel Hill, Denton David W. Grant, North Texas Banquet, 3420 Elm Bottom Circle, Aubrey Debra A. Turner, Air Expressions, 1636 Wynfield Drive, Little Elm Diana Ryan, Christal Hearts Desire, 225 Willowlake Drive, Little Elm Donna M. Dumesnil and Kenneth W. Dumesnil, Dumesnil's Grill and Smokehouse, 206 W. McCart, Krum Dudley May and Pierce May, Sangra La, 6341 Tillie Lane, Sanger Dwayne D. Bair, Repair Services, 2512 Roselawn, Denton Earl R. Leonard, Earl Leonard, 2704 Cherokee Trail, Corinth Edward F. Anthony and Timothy A. Anthony, Anthony Services, 901 A FM424, Aubrey Eugene M. Hartman, Campus Barber Shop, 116 Fry St., Denton Evan W. Lawler, Always Power Washing, 2208 Lakeside Court, Denton Evelyn M. Shaw, SS Professional Services, 1014 Austin, Sanger Frederick J. Martin, FJM Security and Investigation Services, 3307 Cliff Oaks Drive, Corinth Gary M. Rich, The Permission Place, 1810 Wisteria, Denton Gina D. Rector, Studio 413 Salon & Spa, 111 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas Glenn A. Pfullmann and Sherry L. Pfullmann, Pfuel Concepts, 2758 Knob Hill Drive, Little Elm Gregory C. Lange, Little D Guitars, 124 N. Austin St., Denton Gricelda Samano and Rodolfo O. Samano, Minimarket La Estrella, 602 E. McKinney St., Denton Hayley L. Dwyer, Hayley Lynn Performance Horses, 6608 Indian Trail, Sanger Henry D. Hisel, HDH Services, 2229 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm Henry D. Hisel, Tile Designs, 2229 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm Henry G. Roe III, Henry's Pro Landscape Service, 7005 Zackery Road, Aubrey Howard C. Secor, Robcor, 9917 FM1173, Krum Hussein A Al Khafaji, North Texas Auto Sales, 1023 Dallas Drive, Denton Jack A. Maxwell, Starduster 6 Trust, 1804 Manchester Way, Corinth James A. Sands, Shady Creek Propane Sales, 1893 FM1385, Aubrey James B. Oliver III, James Oliver, 204 Oaklawn Drive, Ponder James E. Lang, Lawyers Commercial Realty, 8221 Sawgrass Lane, Argyle James M. Miller, Sym-Gem, 508 Longshore Drive, Little Elm Jason R. Dolan, Basic Contracting, 1003 Egan St., Denton Javier M. Terrazas and Samuel Loya-Terrazas, T-J-S Premier Homes Repairs, 361 Stoney Acres, Ponder Jeffery L. Mason, Totally Ready Driver, 4937 Stuart Road, Lot 227, Denton Jeffrey D. Strain, Jeffrey D. Strain, Ph.D., 525 S. Carroll, Suite 203, Denton Jennifer B. Norris, Salon Off the Square, 120 E. McKinney St., Denton Jerry Blazewicz, Larry McCurley, and Mark Tucker, Flower Time, 356B FM 2181, Hickory Creek Jerry W. Shufford Jr., Nappie's Computer Repair, 1607 E. McKinney, Suite 500, Denton Jesenia Olivares, Sign Sport, 5300 Par Drive, Denton Jesus O. Munera, Tierra Mestiza Ballet Folkovico of Denton, 2824 Hollow Ridge Drive, Denton

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BUSINESS CLIMATE Vehicle sales — November 2009 2008

The following oil and gas reports for the month of January were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com.

Sales tax allocations — October

AUTOS TRUCKS MONTH TOTAL YTD TOTAL 589 642 1,231 17,268 n/a n/a 1,274 23,673

2009-10 budget amount 2009-10 actual amount Difference

SOURCE: New Car Dealers Association

$1,660,828 $1,354,346 - $306,482

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2008-09 actual amount $1,680,895 Difference to prior year Down $326,549

SOURCE: City of Denton

GRAYSON COUNTY Lease: Perry Walker Operator: BLS Production Co. Inc. Location: 105-acre lease, C. Quillen Survey, A-989; 1 mile SE of Collinsville Field: Se. Collinsville (3860' Sand)

Economic development activity report — November Prospect inquiries by type Data/call centers Hotel/conference center Manufacturers Service related

No. 1 0 3 1

YTD 1 1 6 2

Prospect inquiries by source Company Brokers/consultants Chamber of Commerce Economic development allies

No. 1 1 0 2

YTD 2 2 1 4

SOURCE: City of Denton/Denton Chamber of Commerce

City of Denton unemployment rate 2009

September 6.5%

October 6.0%

Denton County unemployment rate

November 6.0%

SOURCE: Texas Workforce Commission

2009

September 7.7%

October 7.5%

November 7.2%

Denton County foreclosures January 2010 January 2009

ANNUAL COMPARISON 689 455

SOURCE: Texas Workforce Commission SOURCE: Foreclosure Listing Service Inc.

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

STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS TYPE AMOUNT AKA Expressions LLC, 5517 Woodland Hills Drive, Denton Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $569.92 Bear Custom Molding Inc., P.O. Box 1241, Pilot Point Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $837.36 Drovers Transport Inc., 1010 Bull Run, Denton International Fuel Tax Agreement $50.00 Electronic Global Resources for Economic Achievement Today Inc., 4224 N. I-35, Denton Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other $1,081.75 Flight Zone, 110 Cielo Lane, Shady Shores Boat and Boat Motor Sales and Use Tax $1,986.76 Four Seasons Claims Service Inc., P.O. Box 1546, Denton Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $14,784.01 Jason K. Masten, 303 Main St., Lake Dallas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $553.65 Joe B. Earhart, 3708 Ranchman Blvd., Denton Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $12,385.13 Mexico USA Trailer Inc., 1148 Lake Bluff Drive, Little Elm International Fuel Tax Agreement $7,619.14 Parris Holding Corp. DBA A&M Plumbing, 1220 Duncan St., Denton Unpaid wages, administrative penalties, and filing and recording fees$794.90 Robert Tabler and Adiel Morales, 1117 Wentwood Drive, Corinth Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $739.55 Terry D. Anderson Jr., 10496 Jackson Road, Krum Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $1,411.13 Tula's Lighthouse LLC, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax $5,509.85

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RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Alan M. Gross DDS PC, 3901 FM2181, Corinth Andrew Donohue, 940 Ranch Road, Argyle Aquarium Maintenance Company, 1612 Meadowview Drive, Corinth Big Star Homes Ltd., P.O. Box 486, Argyle Jacqulyn A. Hyman, 1121 Egan St., Denton Jason E. Whitely, 6265 Sam Bass Road, Sanger Jason K. Masten, 303 Main St., Lake Dallas Lonnie F. Young, P.O. Box 1054, Argyle Mary Johnston, 2926 E. University Drive, Suite 101, Denton Matthew Green Enterprises Inc., 1300 Fulton St., Suite 301, Denton Results Associates Inc., 1610 W. University Drive, Denton Robert K. McCauley, 419 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Titus Transportation LP, P.O. Box 2054, Denton

TYPE Franchise Tax Filed in Error Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Franchise Tax Filed in Error Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Filed in Error Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Franchise Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax International Fuel Tax Agreement

AMOUNT $615.03 $28,136.14 $4,193.77 $818.10 $578.22 $1,939.00 $553.65 $557.35 $1,726.04 $4,323.01 $1,004.82 $743.70 $1,823.44

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Lease: PEC Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 227.68-acre unit, M. E. Boggs Survey, A-58; 5.4 miles S of Forestburg Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

REC. DATE 01/22/2010 01/26/2010 01/22/2010 01/22/2010 01/21/2010 01/26/2010 01/26/2010 01/22/2010 01/22/2010 01/26/2010 01/22/2010 01/22/2010 01/22/2010

Total Depth: 3910'

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Vital Statistics ASSUMED NAMES The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in January in the Denton County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 John D. Haverstock, JDH Sales, 3107 Palos Verdes, Corinth John H. Stearns, Dyno J. Mobile Notary and Tax Service, 8201 Hidden Path Lane, Denton John W. Jones Jr., Hemphill Trust, 8 Oak Circle, Lake Dallas Jon E. Kingston, The Clubhouse Sandwich Shop, 1910 Sharon Drive, Corinth Jonathan D. Carroll and Jdonut Photography LLC, DTX Photography, 1508 Mockingbird Drive, Aubrey Jonathan D. Carroll and Jdonut Photography LLC, TX Aerial, 1508 Mockingbird Drive, Aubrey Jonathan D. Carroll and Jdonut Photography LLC, Carroll Portraits, 1508 Mockingbird Drive, Aubrey Jose A. Macias, Macias Mobile Automotive, 403 Allen St., Little Elm Jose N. Arguijo, J&A Interior Exterior, 1500 Night Hawk Drive, Little Elm Jose V. Fernandez, Fernandez Masonry, 201 S. Crawford St., Denton Joseph T. Garland and House of God Baptist, Bethel Baptist, 210 E. Main, Pilot Point Joshua C. White, Texas Pre-Seal, 2163 Riverside Drive, Denton Joshua Dixon, 911 Computer Repair, P.O. Box 1421, Denton Joshua J. Ramsey, Ramsey Professional Horseshoeing, 10409 Freindship Road, Pilot Point Joshua T. Perkins, North Texas Wildlife, 2790 Union Hill Road, Sanger Justin K. Barrow, Vogue Cleaners, 110 S. First St., Krum Kasie L. Cater, Rockin' Clean Cleaning and Errand Service, 4712 Miller Road, Krum Kris D. Howard, DCT Insulation Solutions, 105 Palomino Lane, Krum La Quitha R. Mohair, III-T Enterprise, 3816 Deer Forest Drive, Denton Lanterprise Corporation, Grandview Garden, 2221 N. Bell Ave., Denton Latorrence C. Ingram, U Grow We Mow the Landscaping Specialists, 9176 Double Rock Road, Ponder Leigh A. Love-Mayer, Next Dimension Home Staging, 9404 Grandview Drive, Denton

Leon H. McClure III, Zugbuks Wonderous Emporium, 1029 Kings Manor Drive, Lake Dallas Leslie G. Harris, Courtside Care, 2219 Wildrose Drive, Little Elm Leslie L. Sherrill, Double Media Productions, 1800 Westridge St., Denton Lilian J. Avila, Unique Resale Shop, 100 N. Highway 377, Suite 102, Pilot Point Linda J. Cox, Comfort Junction, 2862 Mitchell Road, Krum Linda S. Fincher, Massages To Go, 1501 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, PMB 147, Denton Lionel Jaramillo, Slom Enterprises, 2701 Church Dr., Corinth Lisa D. Cooper, Facial Dreams, 2315 Dogwood Drive, Little Elm Mark A. King, Mark King Pool Service, 1413 Knight St., Denton Martha Saenz de Martinez, New Image Salon, 604 W. University Drive, Denton Mary F. Dornan, Fran's Gotcha Covered Quilting, 2701 Moncayo Drive, Denton Mary R. Burnett, Salon Eden, 1801 N. Elm, Denton Mary R. Turner, The Love Joy Home Residential Care Facility, 127 S. Hook St., Hickory Creek Matthew R. Anderson, MA Horseshoeing, 309 W. Pecan St., Aubrey Melinda A. Alston, Distinctive Designs, 614 Grayson Lane, Lake Dallas Melissa A. Zabel, Paper and Whimsies, 505 S. 7th St., Sanger Michael A. Green, Our Father Mobile Bible Ministry, 8 Wellinton Oaks Circle, Denton Michael A. Green, Our Fathers Mobile Bible Ministry, 8 Wellinton Oaks Circle, Denton Michael L. Black, Precision Layout Services, 1622 Withers Way, Krum Michael L. Fangman, Y&M Custom Trim, 317 W. Main, Pilot Point Michael R. Speer, MJS Services, P.O. Box 717, Argyle Monty L. Slough, Denton County Fallen Soldiers Memorial, 10438 Quail Run, Little Elm Mzee G. Dillon, Nollid Systems Support Group, 100 Ave. D, No. 2, Denton

Neal C. Small, Silver S. Ranch, 4323 Duck Creek Road, Sanger Onyekachi Kalu and Patience Kalu, God's Grace Fashion and Hair Specialist, P.O. Box 51581, Denton Owen D. Armstrong II and Sandra G. Armstrong, OSA Designs, 5305 Kings Manor Drive, Lake Dallas Pamela A. Ball, Intradermal Designs TAT2, 2531 W. Prairie St., Denton Patricia M. Farmer, HPM Business Networking, 2725 Whispering Trail, Little Elm Patricia M. Farmer, DFW Biz Link, 2725 Whispering Trail, Little Elm Patrick K. Luce, Luce's Hot Dog Stand, 2736 Evening Mist, Little Elm Patrick W. Daly, Develop Daly, 3150 S. Garrison Road, Apt. 1511, Corinth Paul & Mi Enterprise Inc., P&M Enterprise, 633 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas Payphone Professionals Inc., Lone Star Services, 1012 Beechwood Drive, Denton Peggy D. Albrecht, Quilts by Diane, 1100 Lakeview Blvd., Denton Peter F. Collora, Peter Collora Piano Service, 115 Eagle Drive, Denton Pooya Majdzadeh-Koohbanani, Ross Professionals, 739 Harbour Town Drive, Lake Dallas Prock Wellness Center LLC, Sanger Family Chiropractic, 907 Chapman Drive, Sanger Rachel E. Medford, Holistic Healing Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 215 E. University, Denton Raymond Hernandez, Ray's Custom Floors and More, 312 Old Justin Road, Argyle Rebecca L. Smith, Rebecca Smith, 913 N. Locust, Denton Reggi H. Sain, North Texas Fast Break Basketball, 3616 Longhorn Drive, Denton Rhett D. Giordano, Rhett Rotten Wall of Death, 6200 Crow Wright Road, Sanger Ricardo F. Sempertegui, Ricardo Sempertegui State Farm Agency, 2317 W. University Drive, Suite 113, Denton Richard A. Rosenberg, Innovative Concepts in Construction, 105 Palomino Lane, Krum Richard R. Howard, Dickie's Trucking, 6437 PR6601, Sanger Robert Hoffman, Hoffman's Aviation Consulting and Repairs, 5904 Pinewood Drive, Denton Robin C. Curtis, Stamp-Paper-Scissors, 407 Stoneleigh Circle, Lake Dallas Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr. and Pedro S. Salmeron, Titan Construction Services, 305 Ave. G, No. 21, Denton

Rosalinda M. Juko, Now I Know Productions, P.O. Box 51555, Denton Ryan E. Schmitz, Mr. Helpdesk, 1500 E. McKinney, Suite 100, Denton Sanger Business Operation LLC and Jonathan T. Wang, Katz's Hamburgers, 901 Ave. C, Suite A, Denton Sean A. Epperson, Goldstripe Media, 218 N. Texas Blvd., No. 316, Denton Sheila M. Wilson, Companion Pet Sitting, 3719 Blackjack Road W., Aubrey Sheila Schroyer, Schroyer Consulting, 2518 Graystone Lane, Corinth Sheryl L. Dockrey, Painted Horseshoes, 1921 FM1385, Aubrey Starla L. Heaton, Heatco Roofing, 1822 Andover Lane, Corinth Stephanie K. Espinoza, Ohana Cuisine, 2220 Maplecrest Drive, Little Elm Steven H. Magers, Texas Truxx Outfitters, 2101 W. University Drive, Denton Susan J. Megwa, Megs Durable Medical Equipment, 603 Sunset St., Denton Suzanne M. Weeks, Suzanne's Decorating Services, 1411 Cheyenne Trail, Corinth Tammy High, TK Printshop, 2713 Winchester Court, Denton Tammy S. Hope, H8 KRU, 3990 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm TCG Motorsports LLC and Guy A. Dankel, The Car Guy, 707 Dallas Drive, Denton Terra L. Nickerson, Abundant Business Solutions LLC, 112 Meadowbend Trail, Little Elm Terra L. Nickerson, Abundant Business Solutions, 112 Meadowbend Trail, Little Elm Texas Ride Safe and Secure LLC, Ride Safe and Secure, 8813 Landmark Lane, Denton Texas World Payphone Inc., Texas World Payphones Inc., 1012 Beechwood Drive, Denton Thayer D. Lawson, Archangel-Lawson Funeral Home and Chapel, 503 Bolivar, Denton Theresa C. Lowery, Little Elm Area Republican Network, 133 Cottonwood Lane, Little Elm Thomas E. Graham Jr., Graham Agency, 918 N. Elm, Denton Thomas G. Ovington, Islands in the Sun Productions, 1717 Wisteria St., Denton Timothy D. George, Dominion Services, 1500 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm

Timyeus T. Mohair, The Brydge Network, 3816 Deer Forest Drive, Denton Todd D. Morris, All Installs, 4120 Colina Ave., Denton Tony C. Hager, United Realty of Texas, 2106 Glen Garden Drive, Denton Tracy D. Johnson, Snowdrop Studios, 334 Saddlebrook Drive, Krum Valerie A. Howard, Valerie Atkins Photography, 8917 Sierra Trail, Cross Roads Victor M. Landaverde, Landaverde Tire Shop, 2400 E. University Drive, Denton Victor Myers Custom Homes LLC, Victor Myers Custom Homes, 963 Noble Champions Way, Bartonville Victor Myers Real Estate LLC, Victor Myers Real Estate, 963 Noble Champions Way, Bartonville Victor Myers Real Estate LLC, Victor Myers Realty, 963 Noble Champions Way, Bartonville Virginia R. Marshall, Jenny Marshall Computer Services, 120 Cobblestone Row, Denton Virginia R. Marshall, Gemstones 'N' Beads, 120 Cobblestone Row, Denton Wa Xiong, Common Goods and Service, 624 W. University Drive, Suite 370, Denton Wa Xiong, Common Goods and Services, 624 W. University Drive, Suite 370, Denton Warren S. Koch and Kathleen M. Walsh-Koch, Scott Koch and Associates, 3099 S. Branch Road, Krum Warren S. Koch and Kathleen M. Walsh-Koch, Alternative Energy Resources, 3099 S. Branch Road, Krum Warren S. Koch and Kathleen M. Walsh-Koch, S&K Produce, 3099 S. Branch Road, Krum Warren S. Koch and Kathleen M. Walsh-Koch, S&K Kincaid Art Store, 3099 S. Branch Road, Krum Warren S. Koch and Kathleen M. Walsh-Koch, S&K Musical Productions, 3099 S. Branch Road, Krum Warren S. Koch and Kathleen M. Walsh-Koch, S&K Internet Sales, 3099 S. Branch Road, Krum Wheat and Arterberry Inc., Personal Touch Minute Lube, 3951 FM2181, Corinth William B. Svadlenka, Padre Pio Maintenance, 1410 Kings Row, Denton William M. Jones, Ink Dispensing Solutions, 2111 Glen Manor Road, Corinth William R. Crutcher II, K&J's Grout Services, 1212 Coit, Denton William R. Durbin, Hi Tech Wraps and Graphics, 2621 Coffey Drive, Denton

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SALES TAX The following sales permits were issued by the State Comptrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for January. 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. 75034 Cowtown Creamery LLC, Marble Slab Creamery, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm Lauren N. Penn, Lauren Pien Home Comforts, 1601 Jester Court, Little Elm 75065 BMT Properties LLC, Flower Time, 3568 FM2181, Hickory Creek Brian Brooks, Access Internet Communications, 511 Clancy Lane, Lake Dallas, Carol M. Rudolph, C-Mar Creations, 9 Hickory St., Hickory Creek Jason K. Masten, Masten Air Conditioning & Heating, 303 Main St., Lake Dallas Leon Vertz III & Phyllis Winter & William Winter, Flying Pig Roadhouse, 5008 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas Lori M. Farney, Gigglebox Designs, 315 White Oak Drive, Lake Dallas Paul&Mi Enterprise Inc., P & M Enterprise, 633 S. Denton Drive, Hickory Creek Richard Chapdelaine, RC Quality Plumbing, 100 Lakehill Court, Hickory Creek Robin Curtis, Stamp Paper Scissors, 407 Stoneleigh Circle, Lake Dallas T.W. Hicks Inc., T.W. Hicks Inc., 2000 S. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 100, Lake Dallas 75068 Alejandrina Trevino, Alex's Fashion and Cookware, 1469 Waterford Drive, Little Elm Debra A. Turner, Air Expressions, 1636 Wynfield Drive, Little Elm Fence Deck and Patio Inc., Fence Deck and Patio Inc., 138 W. Dickson Lane, Little Elm HNC Pioneer Inc., The Lion's Den, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250, Little Elm International Duo Trading Company, International Duo Trading Company, 2625 Deer Hollow Drive, Little Elm Jason E. Fulco, 3D E R/C, 2265 White Pine Drive, Little Elm Larissa Cauley, Cauley Christian Creations, 1055 Port Sullivan Drive, Little Elm Leann Robinson, Sarah Anguiano & Stephen Anguiano, CTR Weddings, 2804 Coyote Trail, Little Elm Leonel Soto, Mary's Bakery, 800 W. Eldorado Parkway,

Suite 127, Little Elm Lewis Novin, Preventative Maintenance Solutions, 2300 Shadabury Drive, Little Elm McDonald's Restaurants of Texas Inc., McDonald's, 2670 FM423, Little Elm Suk Jo Kwon, Jo's Donuts, 1000 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 110, Little Elm Tita M. Bermudez, Superclean Commercial Services, 412 Port Allen Drive, Little Elm VIP Surveillance LLC, VIP Surveillance LLC, 2444 Deerwood Drive, Little Elm 76201 A. Marie Nelson, Cheeps & Critters, 301 S. Elm St., Denton A. Marie Nelson, Never A Dull Monet Tool Sharpening, 301 S. Elm St., Denton Andaman Restaurant LLC, Andaman Restaurant, 221 E. Hickory St., Denton Becky Burnett, Salon Eden, 1801 N. Elm St., Denton Brook Erin Ray, Wine2, 110 W. Oak St., Suite A, Denton Den-Tex Air Conditioning Corporation, Den-Tex Air Conditioning Corporation, 102 Maple St., Denton GSH Partners LLC, Cold Fusion Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton Hailey's Management LLC, Ray's Private Club, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton James C. Matheson, James Matheson, 302 S. Locust St., Apt. 305, Denton Jennifer B. Norris, Salon Off The Square, 120 E. McKinney St., Denton John Gordon Bennett, Bennett's, 812 W. Oak St., Denton Joseph M. Forman & Blake D. Crenshaw, Guidestar Consulting, 604 S. Locust St., Denton Kendra Y. Knight, Salon Eden, 1801 N. Elm St., Denton Naomi Susan Adams, Killer Bee Designs, 906 Egan St., Denton Ray C. Gill Jr., Hailey's Club, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton William Ray Crutcher II, K & J's Grout Services, 1212 Coit St., Denton 76205 GRA Construction Company Inc., Josephine's Courtyard, 2241 Hollyhill Lane, Denton Mark Allen King, Mark Kings Pool Service, 1413 Knight

St., Denton McDonald's Restaurants of Texas Inc., McDonald's, 8300 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, New Cingular Wireless, No. D174, 1435 S. Loop 288, Suite 107, Denton Noles Enterprises LLC, Noles Enterprises LLC, 2712 James St., Denton Raju Short Stop Inc., Short Stop, 1918 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Susan A. Doron, Susan's Selectibles, 1213 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton Trinity Transmission Structures LLC, Trinity Transmission Structures LLC, 617 E. Sycamore St., Denton 76207 Brent Roach and Cynthia Roach, Roach and Associates, 9613 Rivercrest Drive, Denton Denton Area Swim Club LLC, Denton Area Swim Club, 312 Tanglewood St., Denton JLC Racing Consultants LLC, JLC Racing Consultants LLC, 3236 Memory Lane, Denton Leigh Anne Love-Mayer, Next Dimension Home Staging, 9404 Grandview Drive, Denton Virginia L. Marshall, Gemstones 'N' Beads, 120 Cobblestone Row, Denton 76208 Allen Renee Ventures LLC, Allen Renee Ventures, 2509 Kenilworth Drive, Corinth Concepts In Cooking LLC, Concepts In Cooking LLC, 4113 Creek Bend Court, Corinth Country Home Investments Inc., Best Western Atrea Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton Jeffery S. Potter, T J Pool Contracting, 3811 Park Wood Drive, Corinth Peggy Diane Albrecht, Quilts By Diane, 1100 Lakeview Blvd., Denton Shredthreadsink Corporation, Shredthreadsink Corporation, 2218 Wagon Wheel Trail, Corinth Stacy Lynn Stewart, Afterglow Spray Tanning, 6005 Goldenrod Drive, Denton Temsco Inc., Temsco Inc., 1408 N. Corinth St., Corinth 76209 Anna C. Tovar, Anna Tovar - Fine Artist, 2702 Rockwood Lane, Denton Bryan Gonzalez, Tires For Less, 821 E. McKinney St., Denton Byron R. Phillips, Just Wing'n It, 3500 E. McKinney St., Apt. 10205, Denton Charles Crowder and Jennifer Nodwell, C&J Enterprises General Partners, 3108 Broken Bow St., Denton David J. Landaverde, Landaverde Tire Shop, 2400 E. University Drive, Denton Diana M. Beard, Diana M. Beard, 3309 Heather Lane,

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Denton Gricelda Samano, Minimarket La Estrella, 602 E. McKinney St., Denton Mary Frances Dornan, Fran's Gotcha Covered Quilting, 2701 Moncayo Drive, Denton 76210 Amanda Marie Stewart, Ams Portraits, 1124 Wintercreek Drive, Denton Betty Routen Gordon, Betty the Quilter, 2712 Yellowstone Park Lane, Corinth Charles J. King, Good Photography, 8109 Hidden Path Lane, Denton Chris Niemirowski, Sunpolish, 1823 Avon Drive, Corinth Eleanor McLaughlin, RMP Screen Printing and Designs, 2712 Weslayan Drive, Denton Elizabeth K. Rosebrock, Kay's Bookeeping & Tax B, 3150 Garrison Road, Apt. 2123, Corinth ESBE Company, ESBE Company, 3939 Teasley Lane, Lot 319, Denton Infinity Audio Video Solutions LLC, Infinity Audio Video Solutions LLC, 1407 Cheyenne Trail, Corinth JD Publications Inc., Jocks Lawn Service, 3708 Longhorn Drive, Denton John H. Stearns, Dyno J. Mobile Notary and Tax Service, 8201 Hidden Path Lane, Denton Lael Enterprises LLC, Lael Enterprises LLC, 812 Ashwood Place, Denton Michael Alexander Daniels, Mike Daniels Photography, 3411 Brookshire Run, Corinth Nicholas T. Johnson, House of Smash, 2600 Trinity Terrace, Corinth Pet Care Pawsibilities LLC, Pet Care Pawsibilities LLC, 7308 Riverchase Trail, Denton Petros Information Technologies Inc., Petros Information Technologies Inc., 3203 Enchanted Oaks Circle, Corinth Roderick W. Calloway, Fair Product Prices, 1817 White Dove Lane, Denton Theresa Mikal Trahan, Guardian Solutions Group, 3313 Lighthouse Drive, Denton Tyecha Curley, Curley Contractors, 1410 Loma Linda Terrace, Corinth 76226 Shawn James Pitcock, Bands-Together, 4400 Sonoma Court, Denton Texas Equipment Supply Company Inc., Texas Equipment Supply Company Inc., 2304 Hamilton Drive, Argyle 76227 Angel Martinez, Allstar Furnishing, 10113 Lakeview Drive, Little Elm Arturo H. Bocanegra, Centerpoint Custom Upholstery, 2701 Naylor Road, Cross Roads

Beverly Murota, PMT Tax Services, 1726 Duck Cove Drive, Aubrey Cheryl A. Taylor, MGM Distribution, 9129 Waterman Drive, Aubrey Edwinia T. Cundall (The Country Art Gallery), The Country Art Gallery, 2201 Moseley Road, Cross Roads Gary W. Rowland, Graffiti, 8939 Redford Road, Crossroads Rodolfo Samano, Casa Salsa, 423 Tisdell Lane, Aubrey Sharrell Atkins, Knot Just Jewelry, 4600 Oak Shores Circle, Cross Roads Tad L. Sanders, Sanders Custom Saddles, 2729 Maverick Lane, Aubrey Toprey Holdings LLC, Pit Crew Cycle Center, 718 S. Highway 377, Aubrey 76234 Fernihough Enterprises Inc., TLC Landscape and Irrigation, 909 N. Trinity St., Decatur Mark Gardner and Matthew Gardner, Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling, 3659 S. FM51, Decatur Robert E. Barnett, Superior Auto Repair, 1201 N. Highway 287, Suite B, Decatur Timothy Moreno Et Al, Robeno Investments, 1601 S. FM51, Decatur 76249 Antonio Moya Jr., The Detail Shack, 11555 US Highway 380 W., Suite 102, Krum Briggs Auction Service LLC, Briggs Auction Service LLC, 112 Comanche Trail, Krum Ken Dumesnil and Donna Dumesnil, Dumesnils Grill and Smokehouse, 206 W. McCart St., Krum Val Lee Sturgeon Jr., Lee's Sight & Sound, 146 N. Point Drive, Krum 76258 Craig M. Beason, Elite Biomedical, 10133 Copeland Place, Pilot Point Lilian J. Avila, Unique Second Hand Shop, 100 N. Highway 377, Suite 102, Pilot Point RC Screening LLC, RC Screening LLC, 13189 Mustang Road, Pilot Point Robi Wichita, Exclusively 4 Babies, 633 E. Roewe St., Pilot Point 76259 Debra Kay Repp, Institches, 2279 Big Sky Trail, Ponder 76266 Harkins Tractor and Trailer Sales and Service Inc., Harkins Tractor and Trailer Sales and Service Inc., 9633 Bernard Road, Sanger Wa Xiong, Common Goods and Services, 9160 Brittany Hill Road, Sanger

Vital Statistics MIXED BEVERAGE TAX The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the State Comptroller’s office for January. The list includes the name of the business, address, and reported tax. 119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton, $9,747.78 American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $715.68 American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $876.12 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $4,881.80 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $916.16 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $922.18 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton, $10,511.48 Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St. Hubbard, Denton, $0 Armondos Private Club, 301 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $204.96 Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $280.98 Bono's Chop House & Saloon, 2025 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $4,270.28 Bottoms Up Bar & Grill, 114 Fry St., Denton, $0 Bottoms Up Bar & Grill, 114 Fry St., Denton, $0 Bottoms Up Bar & Grill, 114 Fry St., Denton, $0 Brunswick Zone – Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton, $3,113.04 Bully's Bar and Grill LLC, 400 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $624.96 Bully's Bar and Grill LLC, 400 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $830.48 Cabana Beverages, 1300 N. I-35E, Denton, $229.32 Carito's Club, 274 Main St., Lake Dallas, $107.94 Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant, 2708 FM51, Decatur, $1,163.96 Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $4,740.96 Chili's Grill & Bar, 8394 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $3,191.58 Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 N. I-35S, Denton, $3,836.14 Chilitos Private Club Inc., 619-623 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, $167.16 Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $262.92 Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $616.42 Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $764.12 Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $787.50 Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $810.60 Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,730.94 Courtyard By Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $310.38 Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance, 508 S. Elm St., Suite A, Denton, $2,692.90 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $4,707.08 Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. US 380, Decatur, $140 Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. US 380, Decatur, $140 Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road, Decatur, $45.08 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $3,324.30 Denton Side Bar, 109 Ave. A, Denton, $3,089.80 El Chico, No. 106, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,422.82 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $3,039.54 Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1, Pilot Point, $2,468.62 Fat Daddy's Sports & Spirits, 1510 S. FM51, Decatur, $0 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $4,949 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton, $4,337.06 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton, $5,022.22 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton, $5,965.40 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton, $6,901.72 Good Eats, No. 729, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $601.44 Hailey's Private Club, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $4,971.26 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $5,282.90 Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $10,154.20 Hooters, 985 S. I-35, Denton, $7,958.02 II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $8,653.26 J R Pockets Club, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, $3,638.46 Jackie's, 201 Main St., Lake Dallas, $2,923.62, Jag Private Club Inc., 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $5,957.84 Joey's Ristorante Italiano, 26735 US Highway 380E, Little Elm, $1,234.52 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $2,744.56 Johnny G's, 130 Canyon Oaks Drive, Argyle, $1,036.14

Keiichi, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $560.42 Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 208, Little Elm, $291.48 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Inn, 820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $302.40 Lake Cities Post No. 88 America, 105 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas, $3,113.04 Lake Cities Private Club, 5006 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas, $0 Lake Dallas Flying Pig Roadhouse, 5008 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas, $3,704.40 Lake Dallas Flying Pig Roadhouse, 5008 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas, $3,980.90 Lake Dallas Flying Pig Roadhouse, 531 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, $0 Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No. 100, Lake Dallas, $3,205.72 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $2,185.54 Lone Oak Bar & Grill, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $1,230.32 Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, Little Elm, $943.32 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $164.22 Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden, 200 W. Washington St., Pilot Point, $598.78 Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $15,033.34 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $2,408.42 Meritt Ranch Beverage LLC, 2946 Ganzar Road W., Denton, $0 Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $1,718.08 Miguelitos, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger, $2,195.34 Miguelito's, 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 100, Denton, $1,697.50 Miquelito's, 241 E. McCart St., Krum, $375.62 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $1,827.28 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend, Suite 103, Corinth, $717.92 On The Border Mexican Grill, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $6,539.54 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,832.10 Papi's Cantina Private Club, 421 Highway 377 S., Argyle, $847.14 Papi's Cantina Private Club, 421 Highway 377 S., Argyle, $965.86 Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130, Denton, $280.42 Phil Miller Post, No. 2205 VFW, 909 Sunset St., Denton, $1,920.94 Pilot Point Columbus Club, 221 N. Prairie St., Pilot Point, $7.84 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,400 R Bar, 827 Eagle Drive, Denton, $1,791.30 Raphael's Restaurante Mexicano, 26615 U.S. Highway 380 E., Suite 1, Aubrey, $1,992.48 Red Lobster, No. 0561, 2426 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Red Lobster, No. 6349, 2801 I-35E, Denton, $2,428.44 Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $2,239.02 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $11,680.48 Rockin' Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $12,062.96 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton, $4,786.60 Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, $1,709.96 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $1,858.92 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $2,188.20 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $987.84 Schmitty's, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 1, Little Elm, $790.44 Side Winder Saloon, 1313 N. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $0 Smokey's Texas BBQ, 1200 S. Stemmons St., Sanger, $0 Sushi Café, 1401 W. Oak St., Denton, $46.20 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $9,423.82 Texas Eight Ball Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $5,470.36 Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $2,870.56 Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $5,441.52 The Abbey Inn, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $6,763.68 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,053.94 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton,

$2,226.14 The Fry Street Tavern Inc., 121 Ave. A, Denton, $8,787.52 The Garage, 113 Ave. A, Denton, $7,942.48 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $4,811.38 The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2809 S. I-35E, Denton, $2,992.64 Tula's Lighthouse Private Club, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $1,404.90 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $1,723.54 Vercelli's Pasta & Pizza, 208 W. McCart St., Krum, $0

Vercelli's Pasta & Pizza, 208 W. McCart St., Krum, $0 Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287 N., Decatur, $106.40 Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287 N., Decatur, $120.40 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 US Highway 380, Suite 100, Crossroads, $2,213.96 Vitty's Club Inc., 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $7,431.20 Wingstar, 4271 FM2181, No. C316, Corinth, $34.02

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LIENS The following liens were posted in January at the Denton County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Antonio Perez, 2212 Fort Worth Drive, Trailer 29, Denton Argyle Cast Stone Inc., 392 Old Justin Road, Argyle Artemio R. and Armida Sarinana, 4937 Stuart Road, Trailer 339, Denton Bolivar Team Inc., 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton Carl J. McKinnis, 1942 Livingston Lane, Little Elm Carrascos Floor Covering Inc., 7853 Bernard Road, Sanger Charles E. and Andra K. Wade, 2636 Wagon Trail Drive, Little Elm Charles E. Wade, 2636 Wagon Trail Drive, Little Elm Clean Heart Home Health Services, P.O. Box 50993, Denton Coralee Chiselom, 115 Ave. G, Apt. 106, Denton Daniel W. Marcena M. Fuller, 1109 Lakeview Blvd., Denton David M. Bynum, 215 Marietta St., Denton Deborah L. Gladen, 713 River Oak Way, Lake Dallas Dennis L. and Teresa M. Baldwin, 1 Park Place Di Lago, Shady Shores Denton Transitional LTCH LP and Integrity Transitional Hospital, 2813 S. Mayhill Road, Denton Don L. and Susan Boozer, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 109, Corinth Donald Lane Boozer II, 6525 Pine Hill Lane, Denton Donald R. and Anna W. Bottorff, 1001 Waterview Drive, Little Elm Dustin C. Grove, 1413 Misty Way, Little Elm Dwight R. and Frances S. Borel, 2412 Natchez Trce, Denton Gleeson Partners Ltd, 5401 W. Oak Shores Drive, Cross Roads James C. Alford, 2411 S. I-35E, Apt. 726, Denton Jamie D. Townsend, 112 Ringneck Drive, Sanger Jdedge Software LLC, 305 Brumley Road, Aubrey John Gleeson, 5401 W. Oak Shores Drive, Cross Roads John H. Punch, P.O. Box 50463, Denton Karen Wilson, 111 W. Hickory St., Denton Karen Wilson, 111 W. Hickory St., Denton Karen Wilson, 111 W. Hickory St., Denton Kristi L. Chamberlin Estate, 3705 Longhorn Drive, Denton Lena B. Payne, 140 Stonewood Blvd., Bartonville Lori L. and Carlos A. Rodriguez, 1629 Falcon Drive, Corinth M and B Rustic Materials, 5002 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas Mamie R. Patrick, 2525 N. Hinkle, No. 117, Denton Mana G. Mabry, 8101 Oak Creek Lane, Denton Mark D. Hanby, 7201 Silktree Court, Denton McBride Investments Inc. and Glens Pawn Shop and Music Store, 1801 W. University Drive, Denton McFall Masonry Inc., 232 Westover Drive, Argyle Michael and Linda Donnelly, 100 Morning Dove Court, Argyle Michael D. Levacy, 6811 Spring Shower Court, Krum Osmar and Carmen G. Hernandez, 1009 Savage Drive, Denton P. Torres Resendiz and Y. Garcia, 4937 Stuart Road, Trailer 318, Denton Pardee Enterprises Inc., 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 376, Denton Patrick S. and Peggy L. Lund, 3939 Teasley Lane, 238, Denton Paul A. and Leslie A. Hendryx, 975 Dyer Road, Argyle Re Servco Inc., 515 S. Locust St., Denton Resource Innovations Group Inc., 309 Fry St., Denton Robert C. and Jamie J. Guinn, 12485 E. Rosson Road, Little Elm Rylee and Company LLC, 2476 George Owens Road, Ponder Samuel L. and Judy A. Carder, P.O. Box 1849, Sanger Scott A. Holman and Lisa Selman-Holman, 1525 Bayberry St., Denton Stan E. Eberhart, 1824 Parkside Drive, Denton Theresa M. Lowery, 133 Cottonwood Lane, Little Elm Thomas J. and Paula A. Badura, 2019 Munro Park Ave., Corinth Thomas J. Badura, 2019 Munro Park Ave., Corinth Tortilleria La Sabrocita 2, 201 Dallas Drive, Denton Travis Taylor, 2317 Southway, Denton Woodland Products, P.O. Box 434, Pilot Point

TYPE 1040 6721, 940, 941 1040 941 1040 941 1040 1040 940,941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 941 941 940 706 1040 1040 940,941 1040 1040 1040 1120 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 941 1120 1040 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 940,041 1040 940,941,CIVP

AMOUNT $66,594.24 $22,215.61 $13,378.02 $1,704.21 $16,136.58 $3,156.29 $1,111.05 $5,371.03 $18,219.40 $6,345.34 $241.63 $86,518.18 $3,400.01 $4,602.74 $149,477.16 $113.79 $44,313.25 $3,967.33 $12,722.39 $12,894.41 $56,534.56 $11,303.28 $1,762.66 $5,702.14 $56,534.56 $12,172.07 $51,379.44 $28,910.07 $10,059.20 $428,958.35 $8,128.22 $7,693.49 $6,668.03 $12,167.86 $65,074.01 $7,737.18 $6,125.26 $30,794.87 $13,924.25 $25,801.04 $20,733.26 $8,168.06 $7,100.30 $7,312.83 $19,540.77 $8,349.40 $11,929.06 $26,811.46 $2,440.36 $30,546.37 $172,147.27 $4,727.58 $84,021.53 $7,450.91 $39,454.79 $35,521.10 $1,195.87 $49,145.66

REC. DATE 01/20/2010 01/26/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/06/2010 12/03/2009 01/25/2010 01/25/2010 01/26/2010 01/06/2010 01/06/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/06/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/12/2010 01/06/2010 12/30/2009 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/12/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/06/2010 01/12/2010 01/12/2010 01/12/2010 12/30/2009 01/06/2010 01/06/2010 01/06/2010 01/20/2010 01/26/2010 01/26/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/06/2010 01/12/2010 01/12/2010 01/13/2010 01/06/2010 12/30/2009 01/26/2010 01/20/2010 01/26/2010 12/30/2009 01/06/2010 01/06/2010 01/20/2010 01/12/2010 01/06/2010 01/20/2010 01/20/2010 01/12/2010 12/30/2009 01/06/2010

TYPE 1040 1120 940,941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040

AMOUNT $84,972.14 $534.00 $8,656.93 $19,619.22 $11,820.57 $9,898.37 $167,952.62 $9,240.13 $6,278.52 $31,751.02 $26,806.86

REC. DATE 01/12/2010 12/30/2010 12/30/2010 12/30/2010 01/06/2010 12/30/2010 12/30/2010 12/30/2010 01/12/2010 12/30/2010 01/12/2010

CONTRACTOR Statewide Remodeling G3IS Trapp and Adkins Construction BMR Pool and Patio LLC Noble Village Classic Homes Normandy Construction Signature GRP LLC Jim Ellis

AMOUNT $19,625.00 $27,500.00 $167,124.00 $24,398.77 $368,345.00 $342,693.00 $78,200.00 $25,000.00

REC. DATE 12/28/2009 01/07/2010 01/26/2010 12/28/2009 01/05/2010 12/28/2009 01/05/2010 01/04/2010

RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Beth-Ann Murphree, 2205 Valderamma Lane, Corinth Den-Tex Air Conditioning Corp., 102 Maple St., Denton Fish-N-Chirps Pet Center Inc., 1701 W. University Drive, Denton Ghazi and Nadia Rabah, P.O. Box 50504, Denton J. Clarkspaulding, 5209 Tartan Circle, Denton Keith R. and Susan B. Hauptmann, 3105 Ocean Drive, Denton Kenneth A. and Yvette R. Sakiewicz, 9322 David Fort Road, Argyle Naomi N. Lincoln, 1710 Highway 720 E., 231, Little Elm Ricky D. and Stacy L. Spiker, 807 Keaton Road S., Sanger Timothy R. Heath, 8508 Clear River Lane, Denton Valerie W. Slocum, 3912 Drexel Drive, Denton

MECHANICS LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Janet Daddona and Joan Daddona, 1001 Wagon Trail Drive, Little Elm Jennifer L. Kerber and Joseph L. Kerber, 3007 Norwich Lane, Corinth Joshua Murdock and Tiffany Murdock, 2630 Ripy Road, Krum Martin Wesley and Melissa Wesley, 221 Barkley Drive, Hickory Creek Michael P. McAuliffe and Amy M. Collier, 1030 Dallas Drive, Apt. 1417, Denton Michael T. Wells and Paige Wells, 11980 Virginia City Lane, Ponder Rebecca Sumner and Stan Sumner, 3700 Post Oak Drive, Corinth Wendell G. Lillard and Donna L. Lillard, 8326 Zachery Road, Aubrey

Vital Statistics OIL AND GAS LISTINGS The following oil and gas reports for the month of January were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com.

| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 DENTON COUNTY Lease: Addington Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 534.59-acre unit, T. Polk Survey, A-998; 1 mile SE of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Addington Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 534.59-acre unit, T. Polk Survey, A-998; 1 mile SE of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000; Lease: Addington Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 534.59-acre lease, T. Polk Survey, A-998; 1 mile SE of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9500' Lease: Addington Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 534.59-acre unit, T. Polk Survey, A-998; 1 mile SE of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Atkinson Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 145.02-acre lease, J. F. Gilbert Survey, A-495; 4 miles NW of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Atkinson Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 145.02-acre lease, J. F. Gilbert Survey, A-495; 4 miles NW of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Blakley Est. Gas Unit D Operator: Devon Energy Production Co., LP Location: 1054.54-acre unit, G. Overton Survey, A-972; 3 miles NW from Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7308' Lease: Blessing Unit "A" Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 309.57-acre unit, S. A. Chambers Survey, A308; 1.7 miles SE of Argyle Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8500' Lease: Cole Trusts "576A" Operator: Devon Energy Production Co., LP Location: 2879.3-acre lease, J. McDonald Survey, A-873; 4.8 miles W of Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Cole Trusts "576A" Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 2879.3-acre lease, J. McDonald Survey, A-873; 4.8 miles W of Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: DCCO "3" DCCO "1" (Sa) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 5931.31-acre unit, J. C. Clayton Survey, A258; 2 miles NW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8057' Lease: DCCO "2" - Ray Williams Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3474.21-acre unit, S. Gillespie Survey, A-455; 6.1 miles NW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7492'

Lease: DCCO "2" Ray Williams Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3674.21-acre unit, S. Gillespie Survey, A-455; 6.1 miles NW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7488' Lease: DCCO 3- DCCO 1 (Sa) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 5931.31-acre unit, J. C. Caton Survey, A-258; 3.4 miles NW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8035' Lease: Faye S. Tally Gas Unit Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 692.282-acre unit, W. C. Halmark Survey, A518; 4.5 miles SW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7565' Lease: Fouts Operator: Endeavor Energy Resources LP Location: 196-acre unit, M. L. Austin Survey, A-4; 0.25 mile E of Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 11,828' Lease: Fred Beck TCU (Sa) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 1466.94-acre lease, E. Thompson Survey, A1245; 4 miles NW of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Gibbs Unit Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Location: 357.2-acre unit, J. G. Myers, A-858; 2.85 miles SW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7728.5 Lease: H. A. Smith Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 697.22-acre unit, J. A. Knight Survey, A-711; 0.91 miles S of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7706' Lease: Lake Sharon "B" Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 124.05-acre unit, A. H. Serren Survey, A1198; 6.1 miles SE of Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 11,000' Lease: Miller Unit Operator: Burlington Res O&G Co. Location: 336.42-acre unit, BBB&C RR Co. Survey, A169; 5.8 miles NW of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8454' Lease: R. Peterson "A" DCCO "2" Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3627.21-acre unit, S. P. Beebe Survey, A-77; 3.7 miles NW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7853' Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.8-acre lease, M. Scurlock Survey, A1141; within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.8-acre lease, M. Scurlock Survey, A1141; within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.8-acre lease, M. Scurlock Survey, A1141; within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

Lease: Rushing Operator: Endeavor Energy Resources LP Location: 285-acre unit, C. Despallier Survey, A-370; 1 mile N of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8742.6'

Lease: DFW North Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 2913-acre unit, W. E. Owen Survey, A-1193; 21 miles NE of Ft. Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8267'

Lease: Laguna Point Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 540.86-acre unit, F. M. Wells Survey, A-1683; 1.1 miles NW of Crowley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7127'

Lease: Shifflett Operator: DTE Gas Resources Inc. Location: 325.3-acre unit, F. Y. Guthrie Survey, A-442; 11 miles NW of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8748'

Lease: DFW North Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 2913-acre unit, William Winn Survey, A-1661; 22 miles NE of Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8211'

Lease: Laprelle-Day (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 748.8-acre unit, J. Righly Survey, A-1268; 2 miles SW of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7316'

Lease: Shoop "B" - DCCO 4 (Sa) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3268.72-acre unit, W. C. Brookfield Survey, A34; 1.5 miles W of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7941'

Lease: Donna Kay Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 202.89-acre lease, H. Little Survey; 2.1 miles SE from Everman Field: Newark, East (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7329'

Lease: Mansfield Partners Operator: Range Production Company Location: 456.03', W. Howard, A-690; 2.5 miles E of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8290'

Lease: Wright "C" Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 300.46-acre unit, N. George Survey, A-477; 1.6 miles SE of Argyle Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8480'

Lease: Donna Kay Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 202.89-acre unit, H. Little Survey, A-930; 2.1 miles SE of Everman Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7368'

Lease: Mercer Ranch Operator: Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 1389.31-acre unit, GH&H RR Co. Survey, A624; within Ft. Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6799'

TARRANT COUNTY Lease: Alliance Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 1507.42-acre unit, G. Overton Survey, A-1185; 0.8 miles NE from Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7300'

Lease: Duke Unit "A" Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 307.42-acre unit, T. O. Harris Survey, A-645; 1.4 miles S of Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8273'

Lease: Mira Lagos East Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 230.342-acre unit, R. McCoy Survey, A-1104; 3.1 miles NE of Britton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8515'

Lease: Eudaly Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 236.21-acre unit, P. Caldwell Survey, A-363; within Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7129'

Lease: Mira Lagos Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 483.699-acre unit, R. McCoy Survey, A-1104; 3.1 miles NE of Britton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8455'

Lease: Exelon North Unit Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 630.58-acre unit, J. A. Creary Survey, A-269; 6.0 miles SW of Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7370'

Lease: Mira Lagos Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 483.7-acre unit, R. McCoy Survey, A-1104; 3.1 miles NE of Britton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8568'

Lease: Flowers Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 144.52-acre unit, D. McQueen Survey, A-1025; 2 miles SE of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8141'

Lease: Mira Lagos Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 483.699-acre unit, R. McCoy Survey, A-1104; 3.1 miles NE of Britton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8495'

Lease: Foster Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 480.91-acre unit, J. Coltharp Survey, A-1887; 13.7 miles SW of Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7132'

Lease: Mt. Olivet Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 201.25-acre unit, Samuel Smith Survey, A1417; within Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7034'

Lease: FWISD Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 274.93-acre unit, W. L. Crow Survey, A-340; within Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7321'

Lease: Panther Heights Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: N/A Field: Newark, East (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7038'

Lease: Armet Dale Street Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 284.77-acre unit, R. W. Waggoner Survey, A1618; 1.9 miles SW of Crowley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7116' Lease: Britt Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 339.93-acre unit, B. Samora Survey, A-1384; 8 miles NW of River Oaks Field: East Newark Barnett Shale Total Depth: 6688' Lease: Buzzys Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 145.61-acre unit, J. R. Newton, A-1169; 9.3 miles E of Fort Worth Field: East Newark Barnett Shale Total Depth: 7427' Lease: CD Fincher Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 553.3294-acre unit, W. Davidson Survey, A393; 4.3 miles W of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7747' Lease: CD Fincher Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 553.3294-acre unit, W. Davidson Survey, A393; 4.3 miles NW of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7752' Lease: CISD Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 418.78-acre lease, R. J. Ware Survey, A-2008; 2.67 miles NW from Crowley Field: Newark, East (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 10,722' Lease: Clements Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 144.03-acre unit, E. D. Neely Survey, A-1179; N/A Field: Newark, East (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6936' Lease: Crumbie Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 230.24-acre unit, J. Rendon Survey, A-1263; 1.33 miles SW of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7720' Lease: DFW Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 14,056-acre unit, BBB& C RR Co. Survey, A205; 22 miles NE of Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8257'

Lease: Harburger Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 672.263-acre unit, J. McKelvey Survey, A-847; 2.5 miles NE of Weatherford Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 666730â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lease: Indian Creek Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 2994.8-acre unit, T&P RR Co. Survey, A-1573; 0.2 miles SE from Newark Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7052' Lease: Indian Creek Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 2994.8-acre unit, N. B. Oldham, A-1192; 0.2 miles SE from Newark Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6966' Lease: Johnson "TXU" Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 185.19-acre unit, Hrs. H. Covington Survey, A257; 1.3 miles NW of Benbrook Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6673'

Lease: Pate Operator: Range Production Company Location: 509.861-acre unit, J. F. Heath Survey, A-641; 3 miles NE of Godley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6960' Lease: Rambo Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 251.2-acre unit, J. H. Lucas Survey, A-932; 1.4 miles SE of Crowley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7209' Lease: Rockerfellow Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: N/A, M. Rockerfellow, A-1267; 0 miles from Mansfield Field: Newark East Bernett Shale Total Depth: N/A Lease: Summer Creek Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 338.85-acre unit, J. J. Albirado Survey, A-4; 10.8 miles SW of Ft. Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6990'

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