August Denton Business Chronicle 2010 by Denton Media Company

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Monthly News Recap 7-4

7-6

Albertsons removes self-checkout machines

Eagle, Wheeler presses merge operations

The Albertsons grocery store at 2321 W. University Drive removed its self-checkout machines June 22. Company officials said that the self-checkout machines are being removed from several stores. “With all of our stores and remodels, we are evaluating the use of the self-checkout lanes on an area basis. In many cases, we’ve opted to replace them with standard checkout lanes so that our customers can have more personalized customer service,” said Christine Wilcox, communications and public affairs director for Albertsons LLC. The Denton store at 2434 Interstate 35E still has its selfcheckout machines.

Eagle Press merged with Wheeler Press, joining services and expertise to become the largest print shop in Denton, company officials said. The newly formed company, Eagle & Wheeler, will operate from Eagle Press’ 10,000square-foot building off Fort Worth Drive. The deal will allow the two press companies to become a stronger company with additional knowledge for customers, said owner James Eliot. Earlier this year, Eagle Press bought out North Texas Mailing Services for an undisclosed amount of money. Wheeler Press, a familyowned business located off North Elm Street, has operated in Denton for 102 years.

Eagleton portrait taken for trade collection One of Walter Eagleton’s portraits, The Hands That Shaped My Heart, became a part of the Professional Photographers of America traveling loan collection. The portrait is of special significance because the print is of his father, Eagleton, owner of of Eagleton Photography, wrote in an e-mail. “It is the very first merit I received for a portrait,” he wrote. “I’ve received merits for landscapes/illustrative images as well.” Eagleton, a photographer in Denton since 1994, said that because he started in photography when he was 40, his personal goal is to receive his PPA Master of Photography degree by age 55. Jim Dingwell, PPA photography exhibition committee administrator, said that to receive the coveted title, members have to earn merits in a worldwide print competition. “Only the very best are selected for the loan collection,” he said. “At the annual international competition we just complet-

Photo courtesy of Walter Eagleton

One of Denton photographer Walter Eagleton’s portraits, The Hands That Shaped My Heart, recently became part of the Professional Photographers of America traveling loan collection. ed, we had 4,000 images submitted from around the world and over 500 were selected for the loan collection.” 7-5

Title companies join to form new entity Title Resources North Texas and Denton County Title Co. have combined offices and employees to form a new entity. Under the ownership of Brandon Martino, Lee Ramsey and Tom Jester since June 1, the transaction will not be officially complete until approval is received from the Texas Department of Insurance, according to a news release. Martino is now at the helm of the new Title Resources LLC, which retained employees from both title companies. The owners also announced plans to build a new location off Interstate 35E and Centre Place Drive. The project, if approved, would include a four-story office building with 20,000 square feet, Ramsey said. More details are expected in the near future. Former Denton County Title personnel relocated their offices from the Carroll Boulevard location to the Title Resources offices in Woodhill Square at 1112 Dallas Drive, Suite 402.

7-8

Perry’s office presents award to RF Precision Denton-based company RF Precision LLC, a medical and dental manufacturer, was presented an award by a representative from Gov. Rick Perry’s office for implementing two types of quality management systems. Otis Blackwell, one of the owners of the company, said that by implementing the quality manufacturing systems, he has been able to work with larger national companies and add jobs to the area. RF Precision currently has 11 employees. The public-private partnership company received certification from the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center. Janie Havel, the North Texas representative from Perry’s office, presented the company with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center’s Customer Performance Excellence Award. 7-11

Company buys two area medical buildings Officials with Healthcare

Trust of America Inc. recently announced the company’s purchase of two medical office buildings — one in Denton, the other in Lewisville — for about $13.5 million. The Denton medical office building is a 35,720-square-foot facility located on the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton campus, according to a news release. The three-story, single-tenant building was built in 2000 and is fully leased through 2017 to Texas Health Resources, the release stated. The acquisition of the two properties will increase Healthcare Trust of America’s Texas portfolio to roughly 1.2 million square feet, Mark D. Engstrom, executive vice president of acquisitions for the company, said in the release.. 7-16

Titus Transportation files for bankruptcy Denton-based Titus Transportation LP filed for bankruptcy in July, with officials promising that the company would continue its hauling operations. The company — which has provided commercial trucking and transportation services for more than 20 years — has filed several motions with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, asking for the court’s permission to pay its employees and suppliers, according to bankruptcy filings. The motions to pay the company’s employees and suppliers were approved, according to court documents. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy, often referred to as a reorganization bankruptcy, will allow the company to continue its operations. With headquarters in north Denton, Titus Transportation hauls for discount grocer Aldi Inc., which has a distribution warehouse in Denton, and PACCAR Inc., the parent company of Denton-based Peterbilt Motors Co. PACCAR is one of Titus’

largest customers, according to court filings. 7-17

County foreclosure listings tops in region Denton County foreclosure postings led the pack of the four-county Dallas-Fort Worth area for the August auction and year-to-date. A total of 561 homes were posted for the county’s foreclosure auction in August, up 5 percent from July, according to information released by Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Services Inc. Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties all saw a drop in residential foreclosure postings for August. Overall, Dallas-Fort Worth postings dropped 17 percent for August, with 4,671 homes posted for auction, according to the data. Denton County also had 13 percent more foreclosure postings for the January through August auctions, compared with the previous year. The fourcounty region’s foreclosures increased 6 percent for the same time period. 7-18

Freebirds World Burrito to open Denton location Freebirds World Burrito has announced that it will soon set up shop at the Rayzor Ranch Town Center. The restaurant plans to open by early September, said Charles Hodges, project manager for the development. The casual burrito restaurant is known for its extensive buildyour-own-burrito buffet, aluminum foil art and its motorcycle-riding, burrito-clutching Statue of Liberty character named Libby. The new Denton location will have patio dining available, Hodges said. The restaurant chain was founded in California in 1987, before it expanded to Texas three years later. The Texas | CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Contents |

August 2010

7 | Beautiful profits Sally Beauty CEO reflects on the success of his company.

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 per person. Call 940-387-5031 for reservations. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets at Hickory Creek Town Hall. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, Denton Chapter meets at 316 Dallas Drive in Denton. Monday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

American Association of University Women, Denton Branch meets at Fremaux’s Metropolitan Catering. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m.

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.

Index August 2010 | Vol. 6, No. 6 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

On the cover: Shoppers chat, get massages and head for their favorite stores at Golden Triangle Mall. Photo by David Minton

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

Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Denton Division has its monthly meeting and luncheon at the Prairie House restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost for associates and builders is $15 with reservation, $18 walk-in. Call 940-3830853. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.

Krum Chamber of Commerce has a general meeting at Krum City Hall.

Denton County Chapter meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St. Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

NMC Networking Group meets at Le Peep, 1345 S. Loop 288. For information, e-mail stucker@ apostleradio.org. Breakfast is optional. Friday, Aug. 20, 7:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 7:45 a.m.

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. For information, visit www.northtexasshrm.org. Thursday, Aug. 26, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14, noon

Thursday, Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce meets at the Prairie House restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $12 per person, and reservations are required. Call 940-365-9781 or e-mail chamber@aubreycoc.org

Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce meets for coffee at Hickory Creek Town Hall, 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave., or Lake Cities United Methodist Church, 300 E. Hundley Drive in Lake Dallas. For information, visit www.lakecitieschamber.com. All meetings are at 7:15 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 Denton’s South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Call 940-349-8752 to make an appointment.

Wednesday, Sept. 1, in Hickory Creek

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m.

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. Thursday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m.

Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Hickory Creek

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Hickory Creek

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Lake Dallas

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 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.

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

Thursday, Aug. 19, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7:15 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 8 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m.

Women Business Owners of Denton County will hold its monthly luncheon at Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive in Corinth. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 11:30 a.m. Please tell us about your event or

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

940-566-6820 | shammond@dentonrc.com

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Shawn Reneau Advertising Manager

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m.

940-566-6843 | sreneau@dentonrc.com

Lake Dallas 4B Community Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex. Monday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

meeting by e-mailing Karina Ramirez at kramirez@dentonrc.com; by fax at 940-566-6888; or by mail to DBC Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,

She also can be reached at 940-5666878.

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Enterprising Voices

Why the U.S. is not Japan “I can borrow money in Japan at only 1 percent interest. So, one would think I could find something worthwhile to invest there. But I haven’t found any good companies! Japanese companies earn very low returns on equity. ... Time is the enemy of lousy businesses.” — Warren Buffett, 1998

few days ago, I was enjoying dinner with a few friends. As is often the case, the conversation drifted toward the state of the economy and financial markets. One of them raised a provocative topic: Is the U.S. becoming Japan? Are we destined for an economic malaise, a “lost decade” like Japan experienced after its economic bubble burst in the early 1990s? Let’s talk about what happened in Japan. From the rubble

Jonathon FITE | of World War II, Japan underwent an economic transformation into one of the world’s preeminent industrial powers. The growth was fueled by the legendary work ethic and frugality of the Japanese people. In the late 1980s, however, that boom turned into one of the craziest real estate and stock market bubbles in history. By some estimates, the value of the land in Japan was greater than all the land in the rest of the world combined!

In 1990, this spectacular bubble burst. As property values collapsed, Japanese banks became burdened with bad loans. The economy fell into a deflationary spiral as incomes fell, prices fell and debts became even harder to pay back. In desperation, the Japanese government embarked upon a series of stimulus programs costing trillions of dollars, turning Japan into one of the world’s most indebted countries. Much of the stimulus money was directed toward politicians’ pet projects. A bewildering array of bridges to nowhere, deserted rural highways, unused sports stadiums and flightless airports were built. In spite of all that spending, Japan’s economy hardly grew. Even today, the Nikkei stock market index is 70 percent below its 1989 peak. In the aftermath of America’s own recently burst bubble,

Japan’s history makes for scary reading. Certainly we can draw the cautionary lesson that endless stimulus spending will not be a magical remedy for our woes. But there also are important differences between America’s situation today and Japan’s back then that investors should note. First, Japan wasted precious time in denial. For years, the Japanese government and banks pretended that their real estate loans were still OK, and did not acknowledge losses. Instead, the banks shoveled money into the failing companies that were built on the bad loans, attempting to prop them up rather than pulling the plug and redirecting their capital more productively. The result was a financial sector of “zombie” banks — half alive and not quite dead. The government did not seriously begin to fix the banks until 1997, a full seven years after the bubble had burst! While far from perfect, the

U.S. response to its own real estate bubble was more decisive. U.S. banks took massive writedowns of their toxic assets, and the U.S. Treasury forced banks to repair their capital reserves. While politically unpopular, those actions are helping the U.S. financial system heal from its self-inflicted wounds. Money can now be directed to productive projects that generate a return on investment, rather than being trapped wastefully in zombie companies. Second, and importantly for investors, the U.S. has a more dynamic and nimble business culture. As demonstrated in Buffett’s lament above, Japanese companies had dismally low profits even though their borrowing costs were very low. Their managements also were much less responsive to shareholders. That made them unattractive investments for savvy investors. FITE | CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

QUALITY PRINTING & MAILING

COMBINED to Meet Your Growing Needs Advertising Graphic Design Commercial Printing Promotional Products Digital Printing Web Design Mailing Services

IN ONE PLACE 733 Fort Worth Drive Denton, Texas 76201 940-387-6161 Fax 940-591-1526 www.eaglewheeler.com HR

Enterprising Voices

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.

In contrast, during the recent recession, U.S. companies cut costs dramatically and boosted worker productivity. As a result, corporate profits and cash levels are now healthy and growing. America’s best companies have actually become even more valuable, agile and efficient during this tough downturn. Third, Japan’s problems have been aggravated by its rapidly aging population and low birth rates. A shrinking working-age population has reduced consumer demand. Of course, the U.S. will soon need to take care of millions of retiring baby boomers. But our higher birth rates and more welcoming attitude toward immigrants mitigates this problem. America still attracts the world’s best and brightest. This puts us in better shape than Japan, Europe and even China, which are all facing a demographic crunch. Fourth, in a strange way, America won’t be Japan because it has less leeway than Japan did in the early 1990s. Japan’s super-high savings rate and massive export surplus helped its government finance its stimulus programs. Even today, more than 90 percent of Japan’s debt is owed to its own citizens. In contrast, more than half of the U.S. debt is owed to foreigners — notably China and Japan — since the U.S. has a low savings rate and a massive trade deficit. So, we need to maintain the confidence of our foreign creditors. The Greek debt crisis

shows how quickly financial markets can lose confidence in government policies. If confidence in the U.S. declines, the dollar could fall, causing the prices of imported goods and gasoline to soar. If that happens, inflation, not Japan-style deflation, would likely be our greater problem. Fifth, for better or worse, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been far more aggressive than Japan’s central bank was. The Fed has made it clear that deflation is the last thing it will allow. Besides resolving to keep interest rates near zero for “an extended period,” the Fed has emphasized that it will resume massive money-printing (a.k.a. “quantitative easing”) to reignite inflation if there is a whiff of deflation. It is important to consider the above factors in our investment decisions. In my own hedge fund, I’ve been buying America’s best, globally dominant companies at wonderfully cheap prices. And I’m steering clear of longterm government bonds, which are overpriced and will be decimated if inflation rears its ugly head. For now, America is not Japan.

DENTON NTON N TON ON N: Dr Dr

REPROGRAM R GRAM 35

YOUR GPS.

FITE | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

Denton Business Chronicle

THERE’S A NEW LEADER IN HEART CARE.

Sell your merchandise for FREE* - Buy & sell locally for free - Buy merchandise for less - Sell your merchandise for free - See it before you buy it -

Merchandise for sale under $1,500 runs for FREE*

And it’s Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, offering the most complete heart care around. To begin with, we’re opening Denton’s only comprehensive Electrophysiology Lab, led by a renowned specialist named a top cardiologist by the International Association of Cardiologists. It offers advanced treatment for people suffering from heart rhythm disturbances and severe heart failure. Through specialized mapping techniques, we can reprogram the heart’s rate or rhythm or program an implanted device for lifesaving support. We also offer additional heart care services such as an accredited chest pain center, diagnostics, angioplasty, coronary stenting, invasive heart surgeries and certified cardiac rehabilitation. What it all adds up to is you have a choice in heart care in Denton.

Up to 15 lines; ad runs 1 week in DRC & DentonRC.com

1-877-THR-Well | TexasHealth.org/DentonHeart

Call Classifieds at 940-387-7755 * Livestock & pets excluded

Aug. 10

6 Denton Business Chronicle

Business Mixers Denton Chamber of Commerce

Aug. 10

The chamber held a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grow Your Business After 5â&#x20AC;? mixer July 29. The event was sponsored by the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo. The chamber will hold another such mixer Aug. 26 at the Mean Green Athletic Center.

From left, Reed Tucker, Kerry Goree and Chuck Carpenter enjoy the mixer.

Mix with us Tell about your event or send photos

E-mail photos (200 DPI or higher) to drc@dentonrc.com

Business Spotlight

Sally Beauty CEO reflects on gains

Aug. 10

By Candace Carlisle

As Gary Winterhalter sits in the fourth-floor boardroom at Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. overlooking Denton’s rolling landscape, he reflects on the industry he’s worked in for the majority of his life. Understanding the feel of a salon and the conversations that sprout from salon visits are a vital part of his business. After all, those conversations are one reason behind the company’s recently announced strong third-quarter sales, said Winterhalter, Sally’s president and chief executive officer. “When you hear the conversations, … you understand what a beauty supply store is to a customer,” Winterhalter said. “The stylist has a Winterhalter tremendous amount of influence over the customer.” Winterhalter has spent 42 years in the beauty industry, working his way up from a salon products delivery boy at 16 years old to his current position, which he attained in 2006. Sally Beauty distributes to consumers through Sally Beauty Supply retail stores and also distributes to professionals and salons through its other subsidiary, Beauty Systems Group. While the beauty industry has changed over the years, the steadily growing demand for beauty products is constant, even during a recession, he said. Quoting a friend, he said: “You can’t outsource a haircut.” Sally Beauty isn’t alone. The entire beauty industry is doing well, with the salon and spa industry index — a quarterly composite index that tracks the health and outlook of the U.S. salon and spa industry — hitting a record high in the first quarter of 2010, with an increase of 0.5 percent, according to information released by the Professional Beauty Association.

Denton Business Chronicle

Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. keeps its headquarters in Denton. Photo by Barron Ludlum

Terry Clower, an economist with the University of North Texas, said the product mix and niche that Sally Beauty has created in the market likely will continue to attract budget-conscious consumers and expand the business. “These are small luxuries that people allow themselves, even when things aren’t as good, and it’s something that is not a lot of money,” Clower said. Earlier this month, Sally Beauty opened its 4,000th retail store, in Charlotte, N.C. The opening marked a milestone for Winterhalter, who said he’s been personally involved in hundreds of store acquisitions by spending weeks getting the feel for a regional location. As the company expands internationally, Sally Beauty is celebrating the recent opening of its 100th retail store in Mexico and the acquisition of a distribution network in Chile. The opportunities for growth are seemingly endless, Winterhalter said. “I like to be on the ground — to get the feel and the touch of the country,” he said. “The industry is so different country to country. You can’t try and cookie-cut the business, which is what a lot of retailers do.” In the last five and a half years, Sally Beauty has added nearly 300 corporate jobs, bringing the total number of Denton corporate employees to 758, company officials said. With future international expansion plans, the company,

which is nearly 50 years old, likely will continue to add more jobs in North Texas. “It’s [Sally] good at adapting to changes, and the professional beauty industry will continue to grow,” Winterhalter said. CANDACE CARLISLE can be reached at 940-566-6889. Her e-mail address is ccarlisle@dentonrc.com.

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Enterprising Voices

Economy building in Denton

he economy hasn’t made the big upturn quite yet, and I had hoped to see better signs by now. However, the last few months of sales tax revenues for the city of Denton have at least been in the plus column — higher than the same month last year. And just drive around Denton and you’ll see that businesses are continuing to build. I’m taking that as a great sign for Denton’s economy. Two bigbox retailers — Sam’s Club and Walmart — will open at the Rayzor Ranch development on Oct. 7. Some of the other retail-

Linda RATLIFF | ers there are opening at the same time or shortly thereafter. And downtown is seeing a lot of redevelopment. The building on Locust Street where Gamble Insurance used to reside has been

completely remodeled and now houses a doctor’s office and apartments. The Martino Group and Link Construction are working on a great mixed-used development on Hickory Street with retail and commercial spots on the first floor and apartments on the two floors above. Downtown also has lots of new restaurants opening or announcing locations. Many of you may have already heard that we are working with Target on a large frozen and refrigerated food distribution center that will hopefully locate out on Airport Road. The com-

pany still has i’s to dot and t’s to cross before it makes its final commitment, but I have a good feeling. The exciting thing about the Target project is the new technology the company will be using in the facility. It will be a first for Target and a prototype for future Target distribution centers. Keep your fingers crossed that this $100 million project makes a bull’s-eye landing in Denton. Karen Dickson, my partner in crime at the Denton Chamber of Commerce, and I have been very busy these last few months. We have two other prospects with their eyes set on Denton. We’ve made the final cuts in both projects, with only one other city as

our competition in each. Both will offer high-paying jobs. I’d love to tell you who they are, but we’re still working with project names at this time. Hopefully in the next few months we’ll have good news to share in another column. If we continue to see the same level of interest we’re seeing now, hopefully it will mean great jobs and great shopping for Denton.

Engineer Jason P. Faigle recently joined the Allison Engineering Group, a civil engineering design firm based in Denton. Faigle will be responsible for project management and the design of both land development and municipal projects, according to a news release. Before joining AEG, Faigle

served as project manager for RKM Consulting Engineers, where he designed and led successful projects in sevFaigle eral design fields, the release stated. Faigle earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with

honors from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Brittany, and daughter, Bailee, live in Frisco. AEG provides due-diligence studies, feasibility studies, site planning, platting, zoning, drainage studies, civil construction site plans and much more for private- and public-sector clients in Denton and surrounding areas.

LINDA RATLIFF is the director of economic development for the city of Denton. She can be reached at 940-3497774. Her e-mail address is linda.ratliff@cityofdenton. com.

Career Advancement Verus Real Estate Advisors announced recently the addition of Marsha Rice to its team. Rice will Rice serve as senior property manager in the company with the primary responsibility of managing the company’s

growing portfolio, according to a news release. Prior to joining Verus, Rice spent more than 20 years with Henry S. Miller Realty Management. Verus Real Estate Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate company with headquarters in Flower Mound. For more information, visit www.v-re.com.

STOP TALKING OUT OF YOUR TAILPIPE, DENTON cOUNTY. While there are a lot of excuses why you might not encourage your employees to ride public transportation to work, there are more great reasons why you should – like saving money, stress and our air. Ask us how Employer Transit Beneﬁts can help your company, your employees and the environment.

stoptalkingoutofyourtailpipe.com HR

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

10 Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Monthly News Recap | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

restaurants have their headquarters in College Station, and there are about 30 locations in the state. The chain is owned by Tavistock Restaurants LLC of Emeryville, Calif.

Tomato owners sign letter of intent for Fry A weed-filled vacant lot on Fry Street may soon be back in business — and with one of Denton’s most beloved, and missed, local eateries. Mike “Ski” Slusarski and his wife, Becky, the former owners of the Tomato, recently signed a letter of intent with Houstonbased developer The Dinerstein Cos. to lease about 900 square feet of restaurant space in the mixed-use development — known as Sterling Fry Street — proposed for the lot. The Tomato closed more than three years ago, after a former developer, United Equities, bought the property. Soon after the restaurant closed, an arsonist torched the building in June 2007 and the structure was razed. The letter of intent could mean that the Tomato will reopen near the corner of Fry and Hickory streets. Compiled from staff reports

Enterprising Voices

Support for A-train based on night, weekend service T

he board of directors of the Denton Chamber of Commerce has publicly supported every election pertaining to the creation, funding and service plan of the Denton County Transportation Authority. Jim Witt, DCTA’s president; Dee Leggett, DCTA vice president of communications and planning; and Guy McElroy, the city of Denton’s appointee to the DCTA board, met with the full chamber board on July 29. Besides providing comment in two public hearings, we requested an opportunity to learn more about proposed policies addressing fare structure, rail connectivity and service levels. The chamber board supported the original legislation to create DCTA in 2001, based on the belief that commuter rail service will not only provide residents with an alternative transportation option, but will also enhance surface mobility, air quality and local economic development opportunities, especially in the downtown area. We endorsed the original DCTA service plan based on providing daily connection to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit station in Carrollton. In 2003, the chamber board endorsed and advocated the DCTA funding referendum, which hit the local sales tax ceiling. Subsequently, the chamber has continued to provide unconditional, personal testimony and regular letters of support for state and federal grant application packets for project and service enhancements. Our board chairman, Hank Dickenson, reiterated that “the Denton chamber will continue to be a proponent of the Denton County Transportation Authority. But, as you evaluate

Chuck CARPENTER | your operations schedule and maintenance options, we respectfully encourage you to pursue all practical and efficient options for maintaining a service plan that provides evening and weekend routes. It was in the spirit of offering these options that the chamber board crafted its support.” Among the key points shared with DCTA representatives was that the food, beverage, arts and entertainment sector has already demonstrated a positive response along the East Hickory Street corridor, in anticipation of DCTA’s downtown station. According to Dickenson, “With well over 100,000 alumni in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the University of North Texas fully expects a significant increase in personal involvement at athletic events, especially with the opening of the new 32,000seat football stadium in the fall of 2011. In addition, the University of North Texas Coliseum hosts a wide array of events. The lineup inside the venue includes over 30 NCAA college basketball games a year and over 20 area high school and college graduation ceremonies. “Our sister institutions — Texas Woman’s University and North Central Texas College — coordinate and host additional events, the vast majority of which are after 5 p.m. during the week, or on weekends. The

Greater Denton Sports Commission is involved in promoting regional tournaments, criterions, playoff games and other organized competition, using facilities at all three higher education institutions as well as the municipal and public school amenities.” “Of equal and obvious importance,” Dickenson added, “we have long embraced higher education as a major industry in Denton. We think students attending classes needs to remain a major emphasis. The largest portions of Denton’s student population are still commuters and nontraditional demographics. Reducing the volatile organic compounds that their daily travel produces on I35E was, and continues to be, a priority for us.” The original DCTA service plan has been impacted by a number of key factors, including less-than-estimated sales tax revenue trends, higher costs for the lease of the 21-mile right of way connecting to DART, and unfunded federal mandates for controlling safety procedures. Requirements for late-night freight hauling on the southern portion of the DCTA line also limit aroundthe-clock trips. We reiterated that the Denton chamber will remain interested and willing to provide whatever assistance, within our collective capabilities, to help realize the original commitments for the Atrain service plan. The DCTA board will review and consider comments received on the service plan proposals during its meeting Sept. 23. CHUCK CARPENTER is president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at 940-362-9693 or dcoc@denton-chamber.org.

Classifieds work for you. Call 1-800-275-1722

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Denton Business Chronicle

Cover Story

Aug. 10

Is the future Golden?

University of North Texas senior Joey Quezada looks over a wall of baseball caps at Hat World in Golden Triangle Mall on July 30.

By Candace Carlisle | Photography by David Minton

The “m” in the word “Frames” on a sign at the Frames and More shop sits slightly askew, dipping below the other letters. It’s a detail that had, until recently, escaped employee David Kuegele, who has been working at the business since it opened inside Golden Triangle Mall about two months ago. The sign will soon be fixed, but Kuegele and owner Richard Pate

say they are busy concentrating on finding ways to make a sale. That’s all they can worry about, Pate said. With the lender recently foreclosing on the mall, the future of Frames and More seems as precarious as the “m” on the sign,

but those thoughts don’t cloud Pate’s mind, he said. “I can’t worry about it [the recent foreclosure sale],” Pate said. “I have to worry about everything else. Right now, it’s all about Christmas.” Mall management recently

sent a letter to shopkeepers, assuring them that the mall will continue to operate under a new owner, Arizona-based En Pertignus Holding Corp. The corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co., the bank holding a $24.6 million lien against the Denton mall, officials said. In corporate documents filed in Arizona, En Pertignus said the company was formed to take the title of a foreclosed property

and sell it. The bank opted to foreclose on the 765,000-square-foot mall following a year of turmoil and hopes that former owner Feldman Mall Properties Inc. would scrap together new capital and improve the mall’s income, said Greg Hassell, vice president of communication for JPMorgan Chase. Hassell has said that the bank was unable to avoid foreclosing on the property.

The mall was sold to the holding corporation at the July 6 foreclosure auction for $19.4 million, said Bonnie Brown, a spokeswoman for Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Services Inc. Along with the $24.6 million mortgage, JPMorgan Chase will forgive New York-based Feldman of a $1.3 million guarantee on the loan, according to information released by Feldman. Golden Triangle was the first mall in the region in two years to be foreclosed upon and is reflective of the lasting effects of the global economic downturn, Brown said. “These are tough times for malls, or any type of retail,” she said. “The cycle started with the residential housing market, … and while we’ve seen some smidgen of easing, it’s natural that the commercial side of the industry would experience higher foreclosure postings.” Foreclosures on mall properties are a rarity, as banks often try to make every effort possible to keep large properties out of a foreclosure sale, she said. The mall was the highest-dollar posting in Denton County since November 2008, Brown said. Earlier this year, the mall property was given an assessed value of $14.3 million — a value that has plummeted by more than $10 million in the last five years, according to data released by the Denton Central Appraisal District. The last time Golden Triangle was valued at $14 million was in 1994, according to the data. Feldman purchased the property in 2006 for an estimated $40 million. Compared with the original loan of $24.6 million, it appeared that the investors were “upside-down” in the property,

Brown said. Feldman purchased Golden Triangle and a few other older malls in hopes of renovating the properties and making them profitable. With the sale of the mall to the bank, the mall may become profitable, said Matt Ludemann, mall manager. “Now that the bank owns the asset, they will want to increase the value,” Ludemann said, adding that a formal plan was taking shape with the holding corporation. The mall, which has an estimated annual economic impact on Denton of roughly $80 million to $100 million, is mostly filled with paying tenants, he said. With retail businesses having a difficult time with the recession, keeping the mall about 90 percent occupied is a cause for celebration, Ludemann said. What’s the biggest challenge in operating a mall recently sold at a foreclosure auction? Ludemann said it’s educating the public that a foreclosure sale doesn’t mean the mall will close anytime soon. “People hear the word ‘foreclosure’ and they assume the mall’s closing,” he said. “That’s not the case. It’s not frequent a mall closes and is torn down. Our biggest challenge is letting the public know … the plan is moving forward.” A RETAIL SHIFT Golden Triangle was built in 1980, during perhaps the golden era of air-conditioned, enclosed malls. But as the years rolled on, consumers began to prefer open-air shopping centers, officials say. The competition for tenants for enclosed malls is simply too tough for some malls to handle, 2010: $14,300,000

$30m $25m

This chart shows the assessed value since 1994 of Golden Triangle Mall, according to data from the Denton Central Appraisal District.

1994: $14,100,000 $20m $15m $10m ’94 ’96 ’98 ’00 ’02 ’04 ’06 ’08 ’10 Staff graphic

option for the area, he said. Denton If the holding corporation Business funnels money into the mall and Chronicle makes needed updates, Golden Triangle could have a bright future, he said. Linda Ratliff, the city’s economic development director, said the mall and its department stores generate significant sales tax revenue for Denton. “The site is one of the best sites [for retail] in Denton,” Ratliff said. “It’s right there on the interstate. It’s a perfect location for retail and will probably remain retail, no matter who buys it.” Compared with other North Texas malls, Golden Triangle has a high occupancy rate and continues to draw in local businesses, she said. With retailers such as Circuit City going out of business during the downturn, the high occupancy rate is impressive, she said. “There are a lot of empty stores in other North Texas malls,” Ratliff said. “It could just be the economy, but sales tax revenues are down all over. There’s a lot of competition and a lot of choices of where to go.” Chuck Carpenter, president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, said people in Denton have shared numerous concerns about the future of the mall. “A city this size has a significant amount of retail needs,” Carpenter said. “It’s a shame to not know anything about it.” Carpenter said he estimates that roughly a third of the city’s municipal services rely on sales tax revenue attributed to the mall. It’s why Denton residents should care whether that mall succeeds or not, he said. “We’re not going to help whoever ends up with ownership of the facility if we take our business elsewhere,” Carpenter said. “The owners must see profitability before they make improvements to the facility. “I have no doubt that the Golden Triangle Mall … won’t go away; it’s too valuable,” he said. “Although, I’m not sure it will be called the Golden Triangle Mall in 18 months.”

Aug. 10

Shoppers peruse a clearance rack outside a clothing store at Golden Triangle Mall on July 30. said Harold Hunt, a research economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The market for enclosed malls is bifurcated — with some malls that have been maintained and built in good locations doing well, and the others, which haven’t been updated or suffer from poor locations, left suffering, Hunt said. “Consumers have changed their preferences and moved on,” Hunt said. “People want the outdoor look. They want to drive up close to the store and park.” The owners of malls needing refurbishment, such as Golden Triangle, have several choices, including spending money to upgrade them, changing the building for a different use or tearing down the structure, Hunt said. “It’s a balance in what you do, whether you spend the money to upgrade and bring in better tenants or transform it into part office space and tenants and part shopping,” he said. Golden Triangle has four spaces occupied by or planned for non-retail use, including Monarch Dental, Car-Lene Research, Journey Church and Exquisite Teeth Whitening. There also were three visibly empty retail spaces in the mall recently. Ludemann, the mall’s manager, wouldn’t offer details about possible plans for the building. However, he said national retailer Toys “R” Us will open a “popup” store inside the mall in September for the Christmas shopping season. While Ludemann said he is hopeful that the bank’s holding

corporation will put needed money into the mall for updates, Hunt said the odds of En Pertignus spending more money on the property are slim. “I would assume that the bank would not want to spend any money on it,” Hunt said. “They probably wouldn’t want to put any more money in it and are looking for a buyer.” Regardless, the success of open-air shopping centers was once thought unlikely, especially with 100-degree summer temperatures in Texas, Hunt said. So how long the trend toward open-air shopping centers will last remains to be seen, he said. “It’s something new, and who knows if it will last,” Hunt said. “That’s the model of what’s hot right now, and it’s what’s working.” AN ECONOMIC ENGINE Despite newer retail projects popping up in Denton, such as Rayzor Ranch and the expansion of shopping on Loop 288, Golden Triangle Mall remains an important retail center for the city, local officials said. Golden Triangle’s average sales volume per year is roughly $80 million to $100 million, according to mall management. That economic impact is significant and the mall is important to economic development in the area, said Terry Clower, an economist with the University of North Texas’ Institute of Applied Economics. “Regionally speaking, indoor malls are important,” Clower said. With the sweltering Texas heat and an aging population, indoor malls are a marketable

CANDACE CARLISLE can be reached at 940-5666889. Her email address is ccarlisle@dentonrc.com.

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Vital Statistics SALES TAX The following sales permits were issued by the State Comptroller’s Office for July. 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 Crossroads Winery LLC, Crossroads Winery LLC, 15222 King Road, Suite 301, Little Elm England Communications Inc., England Communications Inc., 1647 Witt Road, Suite 101, Little Elm 75065 GTF Investments Ltd., Fossil Creek Liquors, 304 Swisher Road, Lake Dallas Marcelo Claudio Rivarola, Bairesfood, 528 Briaroaks Drive, Lake Dallas Maria C. Elizarraraz, La Morena Taqueria, 305 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas Rorick Gene Davis, R Davis Blades & More, 604 Lake Drive, Lake Dallas T.W. Hicks Inc., T.W. Hick Inc., 110 Gotcher Ave., Apt A, Lake Dallas Yalcin Turkdil & Kadir Guner, Kgloves 2, 102 Lakehill Drive, Hickory Creek 75068 Anthony Keys, Kindling Elements Yielding Style Auto Group, 2469 Bridgeport Drive, Little Elm Austin Grant Knight, Southwest Closing Services, 1029 Broken Spoke Drive, Little Elm Christie Shelton Moreira, Lice Lady, 1664 Wynfield Drive, Little Elm Dynamic Integrated Services Inc., Dynamic Integrated Services Inc., 2614 Calmwater Drive, Little Elm Dynamic Integrated Services Inc., Dynamic Integrated Services Inc., 2614 Calmwater Drive, Little Elm Energy Solutions of North Texas LLC, Energy Solutions of North Texas, 2468 Dawn Mist Drive, Little Elm Juliana Cutrer, Fleur De Lis, 829 Lone Pine Drive, Little Elm Larinda Denell Grobe, Mums The Word, 2660 Annalea Lane, Little Elm Little Fish Consultants Inc., Little Fish Consultants Inc., 1705 Beau Lane, Little Elm Michael Harrison Walls, Awire Communications, 229 Hardwicke Lane, Little Elm Pascal Renee Waite, Tea D Off Tee Shirts-N-More, 108 Hardwicke Lane, Little Elm Sic Vehicles LLC, Sic Vehicles LLC, 349 Hardwicke Lane, Little Elm Teniison Services Group Inc., Teniison Services Group Inc., 2765 E. Eldorado Parkway, No. 215-103, Little Elm Vann Concession Group LLC, Vann Concession Group, 2512 Oak Crest Drive, Little Elm

76201 Alliance OB/GYN Specialists PLLC, Alliance OB/GYN Specialists PLLC, 323 N. Bonnie Brae St., Denton Bodyscaping LLC, Bodyscaping, 207 N. Elm St., Apt. 102, Denton Britt Burns, Indie Classical Publications, 825 W. Sycamore St., Apt. 105, Denton Charles R. Axtell, Art Alley, 1100 N. Locust St., Denton D.H.S. Investments Ltd., Supercuts 80752, 2710 W. University Drive, Suite 1016, Denton Dolores W. Peterson, On Broadway Antiques, 108 N. Locust St., Denton Dominic Cosme Hernandez-Shipp, Shipp Photographs, 108 N. Locust St., Denton Gustavo Rodas, GR Auto Sales, 525 S. Elm St., Suite 2, Denton Heather Lafountaine and William Dodd, More Fun Computers, 710 Cordell St., Denton Isupport4u Inc., Isupport4u Inc., 1200 N. Locust St., Denton Joy Carrico, JC Designs, 1808 Carlton St., Denton Leta S. Brown, Leta B's Discount, 2226 Denison St., Denton Love Bs #3 LLC, Love Shack, 113 E. Hickory St., Denton Matthew Carroll and Abbey Autry, Vegan Freak, 301 S. Elm St., Denton Noe A. Barilla and David Lopez, David's Remodeling, 425 Fulton St., Apt. 103, Denton Pierre Moya, Ojos Rojos, 508 S. Elm St., Denton Quality Licensing Corp., Quality Licensing Corp., No. 4627, 2750 W. University Drive, Denton Quality Licensing Corp., Quality Licensing Corp., No. 4905, 2850 W. University Drive, Denton Sam's East Inc., Sams Club, No. 4905, 2850 W. University Drive, Denton Stephanie C. Pitts, The Ivory Club, 207 N. Elm St., Suite 101, Denton Tavistock Freebirds LLC, Freebirds World Burrito, 2700 W. University Drive, Denton Valentin G. Carmona, La Mexicana Tienda Y Taqueria, 619 S. Locust St., Denton Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC, Wal-Mart Supercenter, No. 4627, 2750 W. University Drive, Denton 76205 Bennett Automotive Inc., All Tune and Lube, 2315 S. I35E, Denton Brandon Neal Reed, B&B Services, 1800 Jason Drive, Apt. 222, Denton

Carol Nadene Solberg, Ten Fingers Art, 2244 Stonegate Drive, Denton It All Adds Up Inc., It All Adds Up Inc., 1200 Fort Worth Drive, Denton J Sloane Ventures LLC, J Sloane Ventures LLC, 1408 Teasley Lane, Apt. 1524, Denton Lowell D. Stacy III, Sassy Cats Entertainment, 201 Inman St., Apt. 1306, Denton Mark A. Portolano, Blue Sky Glass Design, 122 Daugherty St., Suite 5, Denton Mark-Shahir A. Merchant, MM Quick Mart, 1103 N. I35E, Denton Patricia Gaskamp & Allan Gaskamp, ID Tags, 2436 S. I35E, No. 376103, Denton Pierce Dynamics Inc., Pierce Dynamics Inc., 1104 Dallas Drive, Suite 190, Denton Rockin' Belles LLC, Jujubelles, 1200 Fort Worth Drive, Denton TJM Associates Inc., Stratus of North Texas, 1108 Dallas Drive, Suite 300, Denton TNTL Enterprise LLC, TNTL Enterprise LLC, 619 E. Prairie St., Denton Waliani Global Trade Inc., Elite Jewelers, 2201 S. I-35E, Suite M6, Denton William A. Anderson, Call To Arms, 600 Dallas Drive, Denton 76208 Arturo H. Bocanegra, Centerpoint Custom Upholstery, 3500 E. University Drive, Denton Chrysta Ealey, Chrysta Ealey, 6513 Shiloh Lane, Denton David Ross Brackeen, Standard Electrical Service, 5218 Edwards Road, Denton Empower Kids to Achieve LLC, Empower Kids to Achieve LLC, 1800 Brinker Road, Suite 100, Denton Gary A. Mowers, Riskologic, 3704 Springfield St., Denton Infinite Coatings Inc., Infinite Coatings, 3923 Morse St., Suite 112, Denton Jumping J-Jays Branch Hires USA LLC, Jumping J-Jays Branch Hires USA LLC, 4728 E. University Drive, Denton Russell D. Linton, Russell Linton, 4710 Indian Paint Way, Denton Sorensen Industries Inc., Pro Titan Steel, 3603 E. University Drive, Denton 76209 Corrina Kathleen Porter, Luv Stinks, 2832 N. Locust St., Denton James M. Engle, Absolute Carpet Care, 708 Driftwood Trail, Denton Vintage Designs USA LLC, Vintage Designs USA, 106 Gable Court, Denton Wiley Carl Bolen, Wiley C. Bolen, 3020 Montclair Place, Denton Zach Walker Rainey, North Texas Shaved Ice, 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 90, Denton

76210 4J Manufacturing LLC, 4J Manufacturing LLC, 2608 Breezehollow Way, Corinth Antonio Jimenez and Corrina Jimenez, MVA Sport, 6208 St. James Place, Denton Bella Pizzeria LLC, Bella Pizzeria, 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 142, Denton Bradley Owen Shelton, SCS Global Services, 2701 Wind River Lane, Denton Hobby-Q Inc., Hobby-Q Inc., 9062 Teasley Lane, Denton It's All About the Kids LLC, It's All About the Kids, 2714 Meadowview Drive, Corinth Jane C. Gonzales, Casa Bonita Home Services, 8205 Seven Oaks Lane, Denton Karen M. McCown, Captiva Salon and Spa, 2556 Lillian Miller Parkway, Suite 100, Denton KRF Holdings LLC, KRF Holdings LLC, 2611 Crockett Drive, Corinth Kristina D. Durham, Your Personal Stager, 3909 Overlake Drive, Denton Mark A. Pullam, Intense Music and Multi Media, 316 Vickery Way, Denton Natasha A. Benson, Natasha Benson Photography, 1205 Buena Vista Drive, Denton Neal E. Brand, The Natural Log, 3816 Ridgemont Lane, Denton Philip A. Yeatts, Hooks Pool Service and Supply, 2209 Belmont Park Drive, Denton Ronald G. Bergquist, DWG Clean Without Water, 7100 S. I-35E, Corinth Sarus Design Art Inc., Sarus Design Art, 6813 Riverchase Trail, Denton Sheila Poland, The Store For Décor, 7650 S. I-35E, Suite 140, Corinth TC Salon & Spa LLC, TC Salon & Spa LLC, 3961 FM2181, Suite B, Corinth Toni Hooks, Toni Fay's Gifts, 3495 Riverview Drive, Corinth Troy Lee Smith, Superior Cleaning Services, 3939 Teasley Lane, Lot 315, Denton Wendy L. Morales and Gorden L. Morales, Native Supply, 308 Sanders Road, Denton Wendy Jean Hill, Light Artistry, 1420 Mosscreek Drive, Denton 76226 Cynthia F.S. Matzke, Farra Stile Designs, 808 Johns Well Court, Argyle Eagle Screening Services LLC, Eagle Screening Services LLC, 1448 Rolling Acres Drive, Argyle Jason L. Buchanan, Buchanan Business Solutions, 158 Courtney Bay Lane, Argyle Maharani Imports Inc., Maharani Imports Inc., 1720 E. Jeter Road, Bartonville 76227 Denton ISD - Accounts Payable, Cross Oaks Elementary School, 600 Liberty Road, Aubrey

Geri Newton and Heidi Cox, The Spotted Leopard, 10400 U.S. Highway 380, Aubrey Nicole Cody, Beau and Pearl's, 603 Hill St., Aubrey Sandra L. Martens, Simply Precious Baby, 1045 Albatross Lane, Aubrey Sylvia M. Phillips, Sylvia Phillips, 2801 S. Highway 377, Aubrey Yogurtropolis LLC, Yogurtropolis, 26615 Highway 380, Suite 170, Aubrey 76234 Carolyn Shaw, Carolyn's Home Furnishings & Sleep Center, 401 S. Washburn St., Decatur Cathy C. Day, Villa Capelli Salon 121, 121 N. State St., Decatur Decatur Heat & Air Inc., Decatur Heat & Air Inc., 2477 County Road 2224, Decatur Jaren Jay Wilkerson, Jay W. Services, 661 County Road 2535, Decatur Sam Lee, The Corner Place DBA The Bling, 202 W. Walnut St., Decatur Tim Jessup, Bug R Us, 108 Riverside Drive, Decatur 76249 Elizabeth Jones, Outlaw's Diner, 206 W. McCart St., Krum Jeannette Moore, Crescent Spa and Massage Center, 1541 W. McCart St., Suite E, Krum Larry Michael Prater, Prater Snow Cones, 1115 E. McCart St., Krum Tammy Darlene Bailey, Tammys Grooming Services, 4891 Masch Branch Road, Krum 76258 Connected Infrastructure LLC, Connected Infrastructure LLC, 20185 Willow Glade Circle, Pilot Point Kdahlgren Investments LLC, Chillin’ Sno Shack, 444 S. Highway 377, A, Pilot Point Pineywoods BBQ LLC, Pineywoods BBQ LLC, 8080 Highway 377, Pilot Point 76259 James Daniel Bellamy, The Bar-Ode-Muny Ranch, 408 Stoney Acres, Ponder Terri Elizabeth Cage, Terri Cage Photography, 12392 FM2449, Ponder 76266 Cali Lawson, Blinging 'C' Creations, 9781 Chisum Road, Sanger Deatra P. Graham, Western Obsession, 10340 Dyer Road, Sanger Everett L. Armstrong, Everett Armstrong Company, 2321 Harvest Moon Lane, Sanger Karen Gerst and Jennifer Corbitt, Texas Tilers, 8676 Travis Road, Sanger Mandy Lynn Ganzer, Trendy Tots, 103 David Drive, Sanger Wayne Jerman, Wayne Jerman, 7466 Lois Road W., Sanger

940-383-1785

Vital Statistics MIXED BEVERAGE TAX The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the State Comptroller’s office for July. The list includes the name of the business, address, and reported tax. 119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,665.84 American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $819.42 American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $990.50 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $4,125.10 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $1,246 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $1,037.54 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton, $9,041.90 Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St Hubbard, Denton, $0 B.P.O.E. Denton, No. 2446, 228 E. Oak St., Denton, $1,443.12 Best Western Atrea Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, $507.92 Best Western Atrea Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, $380.94 Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $210.14 Bono's Chop House & Saloon, 2025 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $5,222.42 Bono's Chop House & Saloon, 2025 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $4,857.16 Brunswick Zone – Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton, $2,268 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite

110, Denton, $7,276.22 Bully's Bar and Grill LLC, 400 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $665.70 Cabana Beverages, 1300 N. I-35E, Denton, $298.20 Carito's Club, 274 Main St., Lake Dallas, $199.22 Carito's Club, 274 Main St., Lake Dallas, $183.96 Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $6,621.58 Chili's Grill & Bar, 8394 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $4,454.80 Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 N. I-35S, Denton, $4,335.10 Chilito’s Private Club Inc., 619-623 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, $246.40 Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,022.54 Courtyard By Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $358.82 Cow Camp Steakhouse, 3142 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $254.24 Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance Hall, 508 S. Elm St., Suite A, Denton, $2,195.90 Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance Hall, 508 S. Elm St., Suite A, Denton, $3,500 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $4,680.48 Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road, Decatur, $286.58 Denton Side Bar, 109 Avenue A, Denton, $2,130.80 Don Jose Mexican Food & Cantina, 301 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $965.16 Don Jose Mexican Food & Cantina, 301 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $876.26

El Chico, No. 106, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton, $700.14 El Fenix-Denton Texas, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,041.08 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $3,791.76 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $2,868.04 Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1, Pilot Point, $3,088.68 Fat Daddy's Sports & Sprits, 1510 S. FM51, Decatur, $0 Fat Daddy's Sports & Sprits, 1510 S. FM51, Decatur, $0 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $5,268.34 Fry Street Public House, 125 Avenue A, Denton, $7,240.80 Fry Street Public House, 125 Avenue A, Denton, $8,206.66 Fry Street Public House, 125 Avenue A, Denton, $8,547.84 Fry Street Public House, 125 Avenue A, Denton, $6,178.90 Good Eats, No. 729, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $644.98 Hailey's, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $0 Hailey's, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $1,400 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $4,257.96 Hilton Garden Inn – Denton, 3110 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $306.74 Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $7,130.34 Hooters, 985 S. I-35, Denton, $5,848.78 II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $8,519.42 Jackie's, 201 Main St., Lake Dallas, $3,531.92 Jag Private Club Inc., 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $4,971.40 Joey's Ristorante Italiano, 26735 U.S. Highway 380E, Little Elm, $763.42 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $2,637.74 Johnny G's, 130 Canyon Oaks Drive, Argyle, $967.82 Keiichi, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $612.08

Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 208, Little Elm, $270.76 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Inn, 820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $574.28 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Inn, 820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $592.62 Lake Cities Post No 88 America, 105 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas, $2,552.90 Lake Dallas Flying Pig Roadhouse, 5008 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas, $3,324.58 Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No. 100, Lake Dallas, $3,417.68 Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks Lodge, 910 W. Chapman Drive, Suite 100, Sanger, $313.18 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $3,390.80 Lone Oak Bar & Grill, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $508.48 Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, Little Elm, $1,139.60 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $235.90 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $199.78 Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden, 200 W. Washington St., Pilot Point, $444.08 Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $20,009.78 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $2,765.56 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $2,447.20 Meritt Ranch Beverage LLC, 2946 Ganzar Road W., Denton, $644.42 Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $1,942.64 Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $1,451.94

Miguelito's, 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 100, Denton, $2,100 Miguelito's, 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 100, Denton, $2,100 Miguelitos, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger, $1,768.34 Miquelito's, 241 E. McCart St., Krum, $448.28 Norman Heitz Memorial Post 104, 501 Thompson, Lake Dallas, $2,666.58 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $4,146.10 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend, Suite 103, Corinth, $767.90 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend, Suite 103, Corinth, $639.80 On The Border Mexican Grill, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $8,710.94 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,363.24 Papi's Cantina Private Club, 421 Highway 377 S., Argyle, $1,328.32 Papi's Cantina Private Club, 421 Highway 377 S., Argyle, $981.26 Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130, Denton, $187.60 Phil Miller Post No. 2205 VFW, 909 Sunset St., Denton, $2,414.72 Phil Miller Post No. 2205 VFW, 909 Sunset St., Denton, $2,429.70 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $6,516.30 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $6,270.74 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,939 R Bar, 827 Eagle Drive, Denton, $1,944.32

| CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

Do you DATCU? DATCU now offers special cash rewards for new services with a combined payout of up to $250*! Call toll-free 866-387-8585 or go online to www.DATCU.org.

8 locations to serve you, including Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, The Colony,Aubrey and Decatur.

The New Way to Bank.

*Some restrictions may apply - call for details. GH

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

16 Vital Statistics

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in July. 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 420 Tattoo, 420 S. Carroll, 107 BBVA Compass Bank, 1444 W. University Drive Bowie-Sims-Prange Inc., 2400 Worthington Drive Bowie-Sims-Prange Inc., 3412 Schuyler St. Central Bail Bond, 103 S. Woodrow Lane, 7 Crunchtime Information, 301 Dallas Drive, 128 D&S Residential, 2281 N. Masch Branch Road, 11-200 Denton Conferette LLC, 211 Cedar St. Denton Massage, 903 N. Elm St., 103-1 Ebby Halliday Realtors, 3201 Teasley Lane, 600 Francos Body Shop, 1105 Shady Oaks Hickory Professional, 207 W. Hickory Independent Bank, 3101 Wind River Lane Jaspaul S. Bhangoo MD, 3323 Colorado Blvd., 105 Lucky Dave’s Barber Shop, 316 E. Oak, 101 Mr. Gold, 1776 Teasley Lane, 112 My Infinite Possibilities, 531 Londonderry Lane, 100, 104,110 Sky Guitars, 521 N. Elm Solaris Healthcare, 100 N. I-35E, Suite 201 Ultra Care Ambulance, 531 Londonderry Lane, 120 World Finance Corp., 711 Sunset St. COMMERCIAL Del Taco, 1715 S. Loop 288 100-110 RR Marketplace LP, 2420 W. University Drive COMMERCIAL ALTERATION Agus Arfah, 5017 Teasley, 129 Allegiance Hill View LP, 2700 W. University Drive, 1070 Bill Pantuso, 3313 Unicorn Lake Blvd., 152 Bolivar Diaz, 714 E. Hickory Cleveland Street Equity Group, 918 Cleveland St., 2 Denton Regional Medical Center, 3535 S. I-35E Granite Properties, 2300 I-35W, 104 HBC Broadcasting TX LP, 7969 FM2153 Hodges Development Services, 2700 W. University Drive, 1090 Hodges Development Services, 2710 W. University Drive, 1040 Larson Management, 2430 S. I-35E, 164 Michael Roehrs, 4845 Lockheed, 101 Monument Restaurants, 1715 S. Loop 288, 110 Quest Diagnostics Inc., 2817 S. Mayhill Road, 130 Richard Denham, 3745 Mingo Road Robert Lim, 2317 W. University Drive, 125 Shady Oaks Partnership, 1302 Teasley Lane Taco Cabana, 1300 N. I-35E The Education Center, 4420 Country Club Road Ulta, 1800 S. Loop 288, 300

RESIDENTAL Beazer Homes 3201 Capetown Drive, $200,454.04 7300 Desert Willow Drive, $337,820.46 7205 Edwards Road, $237,071.50 7313 Edwards Road, $200,688.55 DR Horton 3405 Buckthorn, $288,922.77 1200 Central Village Drive, $200,955.40 4508 Lacewood Drive, $307,086.74 4512 Lacewood, $175,566.16 4525 Lacewood Drive, $202,941.37 4505 Shagbark, $315,375.28 3201 Stonecrop Trail, $202,897.41 JB Sandlin Real Estate 5732 Brookside Drive, $315,635.16 5901 Eagle Mountain Drive, $233,266.03 Jeff and Kelly Fincher 1902 Maid Marion Place, $278,719.04 Kelly Reynolds 3819 La Mancha Lane, $349,184.48 Lumbermen’s Investments 3220 Capetown Drive, $270,449.04 Marilyn Bruce 8416 Stallion St., $395,025.55 Meritage Homes-Irving 2420 Alta Vista Drive, $277,418.81 Onyx Homes LP 9409 Athens Drive, $215,824.01 Robson Ranch 9209 Bradford St., $213,208.60 9500 Edmondson Drive, $282,904.53 8913 Perimeter St., $189,491.59 9508 Ravenwood Drive, $157,379.42 9512 Ravenwood Drive, $243,344 9517 Ravenwood Drive, $187,288.78 9617 Rivercrest Drive, $154,017.22 Standard Pacific Homes 7621 Hinkley Oak, $306,543.11 7508 Jackpine Drive, $304,381.04 Standard Pacific of Texas 7301 Edwards Road, $330,558.40

MIXED BEVERAGE TAX | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Raphael's Restaurante Mexicano, 26615 U.S. Highway 380E, Suite 1, Aubrey, $2,239.72 Red Lobster, No. 6349, 2801 I-35E, Denton, $2,778.72 Red Pepper's Restaurant & Club, 2412 S. I-35E, Denton, $85.82 Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $2,340.38 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $13,903.54 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $10,506.16 Rockin' Rodeo, 1009 Avenue C, Denton, $8,764.56 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University, Denton, $3,689.56 Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, $3,126.20 RT's Social Club Inc., 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124, Denton, $11,201.68 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $1,956.22 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $3,136.28 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $742.70 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $742.70 Schmitty's, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 1, Little Elm, $632.94 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, $63 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $554.12 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $8,894.76 Texas Eight Ball Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $7,000 Texas Eight Ball Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $7,000 Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $1,949.36

Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $5,667.76 The Abbey Inn, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $6,630.26 The Abbey Inn, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $6,941.06 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,622.76 The Fry Street Tavern Inc., 121 Avenue A, Denton, $5,870.20 The Garage, 113 Avenue A, Denton, $6,707.12 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $4,209.94 The Lion's Den, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250, Little Elm, $3,569.72 The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2809 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,431.68 Three Fins Seafood Grill, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,441.30 Tula's Lighthouse Private Club, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $2,070.88 Tula's Lighthouse Private Club, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $2,240 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $1,506.54 University Lanes, 1212 E. University, Denton, $1,246.98 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 81/287N, Decatur, $134.40 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 U.S. Highway 380, Suite 100, Cross Roads, $2,691.08 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 U.S. Highway 380, Suite 100, Cross Roads, $2,372.58 Vitty's Club Inc., 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $4,468.10 Wingstar, 4271 FM2181, No. C316, Corinth, $25.48

Vital Statistics OIL AND GAS LISTINGS The following oil and gas reports for the month of July were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com. DENTON COUNTY Lease: Alliance-Lau (SA) Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 2785.54-acre lease, G. Overton Survey, A-972; 1.7 miles NE of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Canyon-Oak Unit Operator: Red Oak Gas Operating Company LP Location: 320-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co./W.M. Guthrie Survey, No. 50, A-509; Within Copper Canyon Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8390' Lease: Clara Lyles Dunn Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 908.66-acre lease, A.J. Hitchcock Survey, A610; 4.6 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Clara Lyles Dunn Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 908.66-acre lease, A.J. Hitchcock Survey, A610; 3.4 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Clara Lyles Dunn Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 908.66-acre lease, A.J. Hitchcock Survey, A610; 3.4 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Clara Lyles Dunn Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 908.66-acre lease, A.J. Hitchcock Survey, A610; 4.6 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Clara Lyles Dunn Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 908.66-acre lease, A.J. Hitchcock Survey, A610; 3.3 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Clara Lyles Dunn Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 908.66-acre lease, A.J. Hitchcock Survey, A610; 3.3 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Copper Bluff Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 540.105-acre unit, L. Cahen Survey, A-246; 1 mile NW of Copper Canyon Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8575' Lease: DCCO "2"- DCCO "4" (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co, LP Location: 6221.47-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co. Survey, No. 111, A-914; 6.8 miles SW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7901' Lease: DCCO "2" - Shoop "E" - Sho Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 4003.93-acre lease, MEP&P RR Co. Survey, No. 111, A-914; 6.1 miles NW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: DCCO "2" - Shoop "G" - Dcc Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3683.93-acre lease, T. Samuel Survey, A-757; 8 miles NE of Rhome Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: DCCO "2" - Smith "B" (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 4015.21-acre lease, W. Pafford Survey, A1679; 5.6 miles SW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

Lease: DCCO "2" - Smith "B" (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 4015.21-acre lease, W. Pafford Survey, A1679; 5.6 miles SW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Denton Salmon Unit Operator: Hillwood O&G Operating Co. LP Location: 700.22-acre unit, P. Rock Survey, A-1063; 2 miles W of Argyle Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 12,000'

Denton Business Chronicle

ADJUSTMENTS ONLY $20 - No Appointment Necessary - No Start-Up Costs - No Gimmicks

Aug. 10

NOW OPEN • NOW OPEN • NOW OPEN 2430 S. I35E, STE 128, DENTON, TX

940.435.0505

Lease: Denton Salmon Unit Operator: Hillwood O&G Operating Co. LP Location: 700.22-acre unit, P. Rock Survey, A-1063; 2 miles W of Argyle Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 12,000' Lease: Dr. Bob Smith "E" East Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 207.52-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co./L.K. Heath Survey, No. 60, A-1597; 3 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8425' Lease: Dr. Bob Smith "C" West Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 221.43-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co./L.K. Heath Survey, No. 60, A-1597; 3.7 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8425' Lease: Dr. Bob Smith "C" West Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 221.43-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co./L.K. Heath Survey, No. 60, A-1597; 3.7 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8425' Lease: Dr. Bob Smith "C" West Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 221.43-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co./L.K. Heath Survey, No. 60, A-1597; 3.7 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8425' Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit "A" Operator: Burlington Resources O & G Co. LP Location: 391-acre lease, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239; 11.54 miles NW of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit "B" Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Co. LP Location: 440-acre lease, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239; 11.54 miles NW of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit "B" Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Co. LP Location: 440-acre lease, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239; 11.54 miles NW of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Texas Motor Speedway Operator: Devon Energy Operating Company L.P. Location: 290.05-acre unit, E.F. Springer Survey, A1165; 1.25 miles W of Roanoke Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7671' Lease: Tullio Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 178.61-acre lease, BBB&C RR Co. Survey, A150; 5.8 miles NW of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: Tullio Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 178.61-acre lease, BBB&C RR Co. Survey, A150; 5.8 miles NW of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

| CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

PLEASE RECYCLE

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

FEDERAL TAX LIENS TYPE 1120 1040 1040 941 941 1040 1040,6702A 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1065, 940, 941 940,941 CIVP 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040, 6702A 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 940 941 940,941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 940,941 1040 941 1040 941 941 940,941

AMOUNT $25,602.37 $11,007.80 $8,687.40 $1,872.07 $64,706.28 $27,306.73 $9,894.01 $16,808.74 $40,360.51 $18,879.46 $4,020.72 $16,001.45 $31,516.89 $1,177,532.75 $5,115.62 $585.00 $1,175.43 $11,924.63 $234,535.74 $11,186.78 $24,841.30 $14,945.57 $35,720.61 $43,896.83 $12,922.20 $13,112.53 $137,041.88 $9,609.32 $11,623.31 $287,145.82 $7,152.43 $91,611.10 $10,581.22 $9,580.38 $15,242.16 $49.04 $48,079.79 $39,267.38 $871,222.47 $60.09 $53,260.63 $12,904.39 $232,271.63 $16,042.89 $28,246.16 $68,913.58 $1,124,744.84 $61,325.51 $9,593.98 $6,852.87 $302,198.87 $89,229.49 $662.84 $13,212.92 $47,312.99 $28,575.33 $11,578.31 $4,167.74

REC. DATE 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 07/27/2010 07/23/2010 06/29/2010 07/23/2010 07/26/2010 06/29/2010 07/13/2010 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 06/30/2010 07/23/2010 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 07/07/2010 07/07/2010 06/29/2010 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 07/26/2010 07/27/2010 07/26/2010 07/20/2010 06/29/2010 07/13/2010 07/07/2010 07/13/2010 06/29/2010 07/23/2010 07/26/2010 07/07/2010 07/07/2010 07/13/2010 06/30/2010 07/13/2010 07/13/2010 07/23/2010 07/07/2010 07/26/2010 07/14/2010 07/26/2010 07/07/2010 06/29/2010 06/29/2010 06/29/2010 06/30/2010 06/29/2010 06/29/2010 07/07/2010 07/26/2010 07/14/2010 07/26/2010 07/07/2010 07/26/2010 06/29/2010

TYPE Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other charges Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other charges Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other charges Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other charges Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other charges Unemployment Taxes, Interest Taxes and other charges

AMOUNT $1,443.40 $706.06 $2,220.95 $550.18 $1,680.00 $1,652.43 $8,148.71 $1,854.10 $33,913.01 $2,096.33 $1,214.51 $1,211.41 $3,083.99 $1,406.44

REC. DATE 7/16/2010 7/16/2010 7/14/2010 7/23/2010 7/1/2010 7/1/2010 7/20/2010 7/16/2010 7/20/2010 7/16/2010 7/20/2010 7/6/2010 7/16/2010 7/16/2010

LUTTRULL - MCNATT CHEVROLET 1405 N. Stemmons St. • Sanger, TX 76266 SALES (866) 514-4640 • SERVICE (866) 519-5499 www.lmchevy.com HR

Fast Turn A round A udio Files - A ffordable Rates Linda N aylor - D enton, TX 940-898-8506 www.voiceoversbylindasue.com

See Video of Linda at: www.dentonrc.com/video HR

Let Your Neighbor Cut Your Hair.

STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Amy W. Worthey and Legendary Custom Woodworks, 12715 Cashs Mill, Sanger Bear Custom Moulding Inc., P.O. Box 1241, Pilot Point Brett Howard, 820 Bluebonnet Place, Denton Brett T. Manning, 278 Main St., Lake Dallas Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton David Lohoefer and Baldemar Rivera, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 307, Denton Intergalactic Sports Entertainment LLC, 256 N. Highway 377, Pilot Point Iricks Counter Tops Inc., P.O. Box 445, Aubrey Jack S. Speer Investments LLC, 644 Lloyds Road, Little Elm Jerry Cobb Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1399, Denton Juan R. Chavez, 2524 Liberty Lane, Denton MW2 Innovations LLC, 2751 Mitchell Road, Krum ORYN T. Sheffield Jr. and Sheffields Publications Services, P.O. Box 1287, Argyle Rill Time Imaging LLC and RTI LLC, P.O. Box 1103, Argyle

TYPE Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Texas State Tax Lien Release Filed in Error Filed in Error Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax

AMOUNT $3,024.43 $1,224.41 $1,217.95 $184.56 $1,652.43 $1,986.76 $154.21 $1,861.55

REC. DATEType 07/14/2010 07/14/2010 07/28/2010 07/02/2010 07/14/2010 07/14/2010 07/14/2010 07/01/2010

Pro-Cut Adult Haircut $12.95 Kid-Cut Reg $11.95 Not valid with other offer.

2215 S.Loop 288 (940)891-2793 Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results. Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results

Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results. Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results

$ Off

832 W .University (940)383-4356

$ Off

Pro-Plus Shampoo & Haircut Reg. $15.95 Not valid with other offer.

Pro stylists. Pro techniques.

NAME/ADDRESS A.H. Electrical Service Inc., 2007 Marshall Road, Denton ABC Liquidators LLC, 624 W. University Drive, Suite 352, Denton Dana Binnion and Michelle Kuzov, 5190 Shaw Lane, Denton David C. Hendrix, P.O. Box 343, Ponder David Lohoefer and Baldemar Rivera, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 307, Denton Flight Zone Inc., 110 Cielo Lane, Shady Shores Henry H. Stewart, 3150 Garrison Road, Apt. 1416, Denton Valentin G. Carmona, 213 Mounts Ave., Apt. 3, Denton

NOW O PEN SUNDAYS! Pro stylists. Pro techniques.

RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENS

717 I-35 E.South (940)565-6487

Pro stylists. Pro techniques.

NAME/ADDRESS Argyle Resources Inc., P.O. Box 367, Argyle Benjamin J. McGregor, 3150 Garrison Road, Apt. 316, Corinth Brian M. and Rhonda L. Fruendt, 3213 Juneau Drive, Corinth Cami Hobbs, 3845 Grant Parkway, Denton Case-Matt Enterprises Inc. and Twin Oaks Custom Cabinetry, 2141 Collins Road, Suite 201, Denton Charles J. and Susan Vroom, 109 Lakeside Drive, Shady Shores Darrell G. Cunningham, 1525 Canvasback, Apt. 223B, Aubrey David L. Cannon, 1082 Post Oak Road, Argyle Douglas M. Hall, 2300 Brazos Drive, Corinth Doyt R. and Mary L. Eckhoff, 212 Pembrook St., Lake Dallas Gary C. and Judy G. Denton, 1611 Bolivar St., Denton Gary C. Denton, 1611 Bolivar St., Denton Gary D. and Sherri D. Clinton, 5298 Edwards Road, Denton J&K Construction and Michael Paulson, 2811 Goodnight Trail, Corinth Jac Designs Inc., 109 Deerpath Road, Hickory Creek Jacobo Valverde, 1901 Bradford Pear Square, Little Elm Jacovo A. and Graciela G. Valverde, 1901 Bradford Pear Square, Little Elm Jaime M. and Richard M. Dolgener, P.O. Box 457, Denton Janice Jennings, 335 Orchid Hill Lane, Argyle Jean and Sandra Gaudet, 1409 N. St. Charles Ave., Pilot Point Jeffrey Staples and M. Leon-Staples, 305 Brumbley Raod, Aubrey John T. Watts III, 2411 S. I-35E, Apt. 425, Denton Jon C. and Bobbie J. Trimble, P.O. Box 943, Lake Dallas Jorge A. Palacios, 3750 Pockrus Paige Road, Trailer 75, Denton Jose C. Hernandez, 327 Withers St., Apt. 15, Denton Joseph Brown, 2418 Walnut Lane, Apt. 214, Denton Juan M. Ruiz, P.O. Box 173, Little Elm Kevin A. Thompson, 2713 N. Locust St., Denton Kevin Hagemann, 2100 Spencer Road, Apt. 5220, Denton Lance W. Ryan, 3614 W. Shady Shores Road, Corinth Larry R. Hoffman and Lavonne Hoffman, 909 S. Washington, Apt. 202, Pilot Point Larry S. Thurman, P.O. Box 597, Denton Mamie R. Patrick DECD, 3030 N. Trinity Road, Denton Manuel Perez, 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102, Denton Michael D. Mitzner, 6733 Applewood Trail, Denton Noel Conley, 1408 Teasley Lane, Apt. 423, Denton Norman M. and Sheri P. Miller, 133 Las Colinas Trail, Cross Roads Norman M. Miller and Sheri P. Miller, 133 Las Colinas Trail, Cross Roads Norman M. Miller, 133 Las Colinas Trail, Cross Roads Pardee Enterprises Inc. and Postnet, 2436 S. I-35E, Suite 376, Denton Party Animals Carriage Service Inc., 4774 Jackson Road, Krum Party Animals Carriage Service Inc., 4774 Jackson Road, Krum Paul E. Walker, 1517 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Randy G. and Katie N. Martin, 1149 Serendipity Circle, Sanger Randy L. Ketcherside, 3904 Camelot St., Apt. B, Denton Rayburn K. Pierce, 2609 Buckingham Drive, Denton Ricky D. and Darla Powell, 3401 Carmel St., Denton Ricky D. Powell, 3401 Carmel St., Denton Sam Neathery, 3313 Lighthouse Drive, Denton Seth Harrison and Licia Szydlowski, 3201 Pearview Drive, Corinth Shyril D. Small, 1009 Hay Stack Court, Little Elm SRSJJ Inc. and Raphael's Restaurant, 26441 Highway 380 E., Aubrey Steven S. King, 816 Sandpiper Drive, Denton Strutworks Inc., P.O. Box 526, Argyle Timothy Seymour, 708 Massey St., Denton Tortilleria La Sabrocita and Hugo Mejia, 201 Dallas Drive, Denton Tortilleria La Sabrocita and Hugo Mejia, 201 Dallas Drive, Denton Valentin G. Carmona and La Mexicana, 213 Mounts Ave., Apt. 3, Denton

Pro stylists. Pro techniques.

Aug. 10

Vital Statistics

Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results. Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results

Denton Business Chronicle

Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results. Pro stylists. Pro techniques. Pro results

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

20 Vital Statistics

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

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

RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Bryan Anderson, 9851 Old Stoney Road, Ponder Don G. Mickey, 1910 Leatherwood Lane, Denton Douglas A. Hall, 8201 Swan Park Drive, Denton Eric T. Johnson, 717 Hettie St., Denton Fitness Evolution Denton LP and Sam Mulroy, 2231 S. Loop 288, Denton John C. Blythe, 1040 Port Sullivan Drive, Little Elm Kelly T. Hilla, 2077 Riverside Drive, Denton Lana G. Bode, 1333 Saddlebrook Court, Argyle Larry L. Reed Jr., 487 Castleridge Drive, Little Elm Michael J. Whitten, 2145 Woodbrook St. Denton Milton R. and Rebecca M. Fette, 3507 Riverview, Corinth Sergio J. and Martha V. Puga, P.O. Box 50583, Denton Sylvester and Margaret Barron, 1921 Willowcrest Loop, Denton Tyler and Nancy Adkins, 2416 Spruce Court, Little Elm Van C. Freeman, 1145 Highline Lane, Little Elm William A. Hawk and Portia Hawk, 6605 Ridgecrest, Argyle

TYPE 941 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040

AMOUNT $1,234.28 $7,561.59 $7,055.90 $11,810.52 $1,288.83 $39,492.98 $6,172.56 $120,935.09 $113,922.34 $759.78 $7,452.61 $5,596.57 $38,473.22 $5,885.38 $10,640.96 $2,144.77

REC. DATE 07/26/2010 06/29/2010 07/26/2010 07/07/2010 07/07/2010 07/14/2010 07/13/2010 07/07/2010 07/20/2010 07/20/2010 06/29/2010 07/20/2010 06/29/2010 07/20/2010 07/13/2010 07/27/2010

CONTRACTOR Mark R. Squier Design Classic Custom Homes Mitchell Martin Construction Inc. MLG M.S. Hamilton and Associates LLC BMR Pool and Patio Hobert Pools and Spas Sanger Air and Electric Don Hall Gohlke Custom Pools Inc.

AMOUNT $205,108.24 $519,933.00 $353,931.00 $12,694.73 $200,919.00 $24,898.64 $26,000.00 $6,020.00 $385,835.00 $39,810.00

REC. DATE 06/28/2010 07/01/2010 07/23/2010 07/07/2010 07/08/2010 07/06/2010 07/13/2010 07/07/2010 06/28/2010 07/26/2010

MECHANICS LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Cindy Bauman and James Bauman, 502 Howard Drive, Lake Dallas Darcy E. Rentz and John C. Rentz, 9191 Chisum Road, Sanger Deborah A. Henkes and Scott Henkes, 409 Lakeview Blvd., Denton Debra Derusha and Will Derusha, 807 W. Sycamore St., Denton Diana L. Cope and Thomas E. Cope, 120 Petes Lane, Ponder Gary D. Feldpausch and Kimberly L. Feldpausch, 2703 Tori Oak Trail, Corinth Harold Rogers and Kimberly Rogers, 3161 Creekside Drive, Ponder Iva J. Hodges, Lesa A. Walker and Ray A. Walker, 2368 FM455W, Sanger Patrick J. Parks and Nancy J. Parks, 7847 FM2153, Aubrey Susan M. Moore and Timothy Moore, 1909 Maggies Meadow, Denton

Check out the Denton Business Chronicle online at www.dentonrc.com/businesschronicle

Please recycle this paper.

| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17

Total Depth: 7071'

Lease: Tullio Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 178.61-acre lease, BBB&C RR Co. Survey, A150; 5.8 miles NW of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

Lease: Lumbermen "B" Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 501.672-acre unit, J.J. Albirado Survey, A-4; 3 miles NW of Crowley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6991'

TARRANT COUNTY Lease: Alliance Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 1692.38-acre unit, G. Overton Survey, A-1185; 1 mile NE of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7365'

Lease: Morrow Stevens Unit "B" Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 291.47-acre unit, S. Richardson Survey, A1266; Within North Richland Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7636'

Lease: Armet Dale Street South Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 168.513-acre unit, I&GN RR Co. Survey, A831; 1.9 miles SE of Crowley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7154' Lease: Barton Hall Cecil Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 212.927-acre unit, J. B. Renfro Survey, A1260; Within Kennendale Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7782' Lease: Bright Star Unit "1" Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 146.31-acre unit, W.J. Ferrell Survey, A-515; Within Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8260' Lease: Campuzano Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 305.61-acre unit, D. Smith Survey, A-1442; 3.4 miles NW of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7638' Lease: CWS Communities Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 90.73-acre lease, W.R. Loving Survey, A-944; 12.16 miles E of Ft. Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7627' Lease: DFW BJ Operator: Chesapeake Energy Location: 147-acre unit, W. Bradford Survey, A-131; Within Grapevine City Limits Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8251' Lease: Ford Unit Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 265.89-acre unit, S. Woody Survey, A-1638; Within Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7316' Lease: Greenbriar Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 189.57-acre unit, J. Thornhill Survey, A-1519; Within Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7112' Lease: Knapp Sisters Operator: Hollis R. Sullivan Inc. Location: 55.85-acre unit, M.E. Kizziar Survey, A-1971; 0.1 miles W of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7811' Lease: Lester Levy Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 680.507-acre unit, W. Childress Survey, A1949; Within Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8674' Lease: Lumbermen "B" Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 501.672-acre unit, J.J. Albirado Survey, A-4; 3 miles NW of Crowley Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale)

Lease: Morrow Stevens Unit "B" Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 291.47-acre unit, S. Richardson Survey, A1266; Within North Richland Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7636' Lease: Mouser Unit Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Location: 638.82502-acre unit, W. Davidson Survey, A393; 5.3 miles NW of Mansfield Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7777' Lease: Oak Grove Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 148.897-acre unit, H. Little Survey, A-930; 4.2 miles NW of Tarrant Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7382' Lease: Parr "B" Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 477.53-acre unit, M. Gilbert Survey, A-565; 2.4 miles NE of Saginaw Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7393' Lease: Porter Et Al Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 299.99-acre unit, J. Righly Survey, A-1268; 3 miles SW of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7172' Lease: UTA "B" Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 296.032-acre unit, J. Huitt Survey, A-703; Within Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8357.86' Lease: UTA "C" Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 404.339-acre unit, J. Huitt Survey, A-703; Within Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8396' Lease: UTA "C" Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 404.339-acre unit, J. Huitt Survey, A-703; Within Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8377' Lease: UTA "C" Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 404.339-acre unit, J. Huitt Survey, A-703; Within Arlington Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8398' Lease: White Lake Hills Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 330.24-acre unit, J. Blackwell Survey, A-148; Within Fort Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 649845 Lease: Winscott West Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Location: 1062.83-acre unit, J. Wilson Survey, A-1681; 15.9 miles SW of Ft. Worth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 6738'

DentonRC.com DentonRC.com DentonRC.com

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

22 Vital Statistics

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

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

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Aaron S. Poynor, Principle Process, 2906 N. Locust St., Denton Aaron W. Bunch and Justin D. Scremin, ATS Sales, 2120 James St., Denton Adam Aberbach, Blinds Shutters and Shades, 820 Lake Forest Trail, Little Elm Adam S. Vishinsky, Avane Realty, 1512 Highland Circle, Little Elm Adrienne M. Hopgood, BST Sports, 208 Willowlake Drive, Little Elm Alejandro Sanchez, West Texas Excuvation, 3180 Crestwood Place, Little Elm Amalio R. Martinez, Amalio Martinez Landscaping Services, 2601 S. Mayhill Road, No. 139, Denton Amanda B. Espinoza, Susan E. Ward and Virgil A. Ward, The Cellar 22, 219 E. Hickory St., Denton Andrea F. Adamo and Marcelo C. Rivarola, Bairesfood, 528 Briar Oaks Drive, Lake Dallas Andrea F. Bustos, J and C Marble and Granite, 2416 Green Oaks, Denton Andrew J. Newman and Ginger M. Newman, Newman Consulting, 2408 Hampton Drive, Little Elm Andrew J. Rozell, Rozell Photography, 1019 Egan St., Denton Ann Chastain-Homick, ACH Counseling, 723 I-35, Suite 108, Denton Anne Bryant, Simply Arranged, 1504 Landfall Circle, Bartonville Anthony J. Spiro, Spyrock Entertainment, 1407 Bernard St., Apt. 117, Denton Antonio A. Jimenez and Corrina C. Jimenez, MVA Sport, 6208 St. James Place, Denton Arturo F. Delamora, Fast Sticker Inspection, 1023 Dallas Drive, Denton Aubrey N. Hyland and Jennifer F. Riehm, Los Milongueros, 1310 Scripture St., Apt. 3106B, Denton Bella Pizzeria LLC, Bella Pizzeria, 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 142, Denton Betty M. Wilson, Betty's Café, 921 Highway 377, Aubrey

Blake W. Shamrock and Lisa M. Shamrock, Vivid Lash Salon and Boutique, 14516 Richmond Circle, Little Elm Brandon A. Remley, All Star Liquidators LLC, 414 Fry St., Suite A, Denton Brandon A. Remley, Prestige Hotel Furnishings LLC, 414 Fry St., Suite A, Denton Brandon N. Reed, B&B Services, 1800 Jason Drive, Apt. 222, Denton Brent L. Trice, 1st Quality Medical Equipment, 1309 N. Corinth, Corinth Brian D. Stephenson, Stephenson and Associates, 1030 Dallas Drive, No. 1225, Denton Britni M. Olsen, Five O Farm, 2002 W. Jeter Road, Argyle Britt A. Burns, Indie Classical Publications, 825 W. Sycamore St., Apt. 105, Denton Brock B. Batson and Mark E. Walker, Booze Appliance, 3511 E. University Drive, Denton Bruce W. Hyde, Command A/C Heating and Air Conditioning, 2205 Prescott Downs Drive, Denton Bryan K. Mason and Zanita R. Mason, Zanita Raquel Music, 833 Lake Worth Trail, Little Elm Bryan K. Mason and Zanita R. Mason, Zanita Raquel Music, 833 Lake Worth Trail, Little Elm C&R Services Inc., C&R Distributors, 2035 Fair Oaks Circle, Corinth C&R Services Inc., Copy Technologies, 2035 Fair Oaks Circle, Corinth C&R Services Inc., Dallas Imaging Production, 2035 Fair Oaks Circle, Corinth Can Doers Services Unlimited Inc., Sight and Soud Specialists, 3209 Palos Verdes Drive, Corinth Carrie Palmer, Equine Rehabilitation Solutions, 6635 Burger Road, Aubrey Catherine C. Banks and James A. Banks, The Oak View, 2942 Trails End, Aubrey Catherine L. Cothes, Caroline Drozd and Connie Greeley, Hairwaves, 1004 Dallas Drive, Suite 102, Denton Charles T. Atina, Catinacar Max, 309 Longshore Drive, Little Elm

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Charlie B. Billow, Brittany Pillow Show Horses, 409 N. Church St., Pilot Point Charlotte Boliver, Mike Boliver and Ronnie Boliver, Boliver's Lawn Service, 520 N. Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dallas Cheri A. Garner and Marian H. Moskalik, Antebellum Design, 3210 Carmel St., Denton Cherye S. Moore, Embroidery Essentials, 2608 Skyview Drive, Corinth Chimney Fish LLC and Bret A. Royster, Let's Jett Watersports, 937 Lake Worth Trail, Little Elm Chol W. Lee, Sun A. Philbrick and Lee & S Company, Shogun Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100, Denton Christie Harris, Tammy Harris and Jennifer McClellan, Glitz and Grit, 2285 FM156N, Krum Christie Moreira, Lice Lady, P.O. Box 452, Little Elm Christopher J. Garcia, CG Outdoor Services, 2012 N. Lake Trail, Denton CKT Partnership LTD, Kim McCormick, Tina Simmons and Cheryl A. Simpson, Simpson Wrecker Service, 5075 Barthold Road, Denton Claudia A. Fernandez and Maria A. Rivero, CM Party Services, 516 Port Arthur Drive, Little Elm Clayton R. Carter, Rocking Double C Cattle Company, 14901 Stice Road, Krum Crispin Buchanan and Jason Buchanan, Buchanan Business Solutions, 158 Courtney Bay Lane, Argyle Dahlon W. Pruett, Dahlon Pruett Plumbing, 608 Caddell St., Aubrey Daniel T. Patton, Patton Consulting Inc., 1820 Melinda Myrl Drive, Sanger Daniel V. Moses, Cabins Company, 508 Billy Lane, Little Elm David A. Ford, Ford Window Cleaning, 707 Gober St., Denton Dayna A. Grunor, We Push Together, 904 Circle View Lane, Denton Deatra P. Graham, Western Obsession, 10340 Dyer Road, Sanger Dennis A. Stagliano, American Association of Documented Sports Handicappers (AADSH), 6004 English Manor Road, Denton

Derrick M. Malone and Kelly F. Malone, Border Express, 1912 Michelle Creek Drive, Little Elm Eagle Press Inc., Eagle & Wheeler, 733 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Earnest T. Bowens, Continental Freight Solutions, 1955 New Hope Road, Cross Roads Eghosa J. Obaseki, Fishfield Financial and Business Services, 257 Brookdale Drive, Little Elm Elizabeth Cabrera, LizzaBella's Cheesecake's, 1625 Angel Lane, Aubrey Elizabeth M. Jones, Outlaw's Diner, 206 W. McCart St., Krum Elva Moore and Gerald E. Moore III, It's All About the Kids, 2714 Meadowview Drive, Corinth Eric P. Khozindar, Bond Information 1512 E. McKinney, Suite 224, Denton Francisca N. Ryan, Ryan Employment Services, 3701 Sagewood St., Denton Fred D. Duhon, Red Write and Blue, 2008 Crestwood Place, Denton Gary A. Mowers, RiskLogic, 3704 Springfield St., Denton Glenda S. Ryals and Roger G. Ryals, Sanger Plumbing, 7570 Chisum Road, Sanger Gordon L. Morales and Wendy L. Morales, Native Supply, 308 Sanders Road, Denton Grant B. Darden, GB Darden Enterprise, 2441 Texoma Drive, Little Elm Heidi H. Cox and Geraldine B. Newton, The Spotted Leopard, 10000 Highway 360, Suite 400, Cross Roads Heidi H. Cox and Geraldine B. Newton, The Spotted Leopard, 10400 Highway 360, Suite A, Cross Roads Jackie Burris, Sherry S. Givens, Jan D. Hunt and Natasha Mack, Glo Dermaceuticals, 505 Port Arthur Drive, Little Elm Jaime M. Romero, Mero Mero Enterprises, 705 Paisley St., Denton Jaime M. Romero, Mero Mero Entertainment, 705 Paisley St., Denton James D. Bellamy and Laura L. Bellamy, The Bar-OdeMuny Ranch, 408 Stoney Acres Road, Ponder James D. Shuman, Nightmare Games and Supplies, 1704 N. Elm St., Denton James M. Bonnell, B&B Air Conditioning and Heating,

204 W. Park St., Little Elm James S. Nielsen, James S. Nielsen DDS, 1246 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point Jana L. Bennett and Timothy D. Bennett, All Tune and Lube, 2315 I-35E, Denton Janet S. Vann, Landes Ltd., 2308 Stonegate Circle, Denton Jason W. Dyer and Jerry D. Dyer, J & J Construction, 1608 Swan Courts, Aubrey Jennifer L. Hitchcock, Gold Standard Pest Control, 3808 Drexel Drive, Denton Jeremy W. Hassell, Select Roofing Solutions, 2436 S. I35E, Suite 376-121, Denton Jeromy S. Vossler, All Pro Plumbing, 4375 Meadowview Drive, Argyle Jerry L. Young, Jam Lawn and Pest Control, 1216 Oak St., Little Elm Jessica R. Moon, Jessica Moon Interior Design, 3904 San Lucas Lane, Denton Jim G. Coffman and Shaneece R. Pieprzyca, S Bar J Transport LLC, 7138 Rector Road, Sanger Joel T. Malloy, Digital Performance Entertainment, 1623 Mallard Drive, Corinth Joel T. Malloy, Malloy Enterprises, 1623 Mallard Drive, Corinth John A. Fitzgerald and Fred A. Toothman III, ProBilt Services Inc., 2401 Worthington Drive, Suite 136, Denton John A. Van Wagoner M.D., P.A., Southwest Allergy and Asthma Center, 3105 Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Denton John C. Blythe, Core Advantage, 1040 Port Sullivan Drive, Little Elm John C. Blythe, On Hand Lawn Care Inc., 1040 Port Sullivan Drive, Little Elm John C. Blythe, The Yard Guys, 1040 Port Sullivan Drive, Little Elm John W. Lillard and Stephanie H. Lillard, 380 Enterprises, 4200 E. University Drive, Denton Johnnie D. Taylor II, Elite Armor Systems Joint Venture, 121 W. Hickory, Denton Jose L. Gonzalez, Los Wedos, 1817 Emery St., Denton Julie A. Fangman and Zuzana Long, Top of the Barrel Imports, 1532 Valley Creek Road, Denton

| CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

INSTANT GRATIFICATION SAVE UP TO 40% ON CAR INSURANCE RIGHT NOW

Why wait to save mone y? Call me any time day or nig ht for a free quote or to purchase car insur ance.

Call my office 24/7.

Ti m Shoopman, Shoopm an Agency Tim Agent 1004 North Locust Street Denton, TX 76201-2956 Bus: 940-383-2614 www.timshoopman.com

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company PO60142 04/06 Bloomington, IL • Insurance and discounts subject to qualifications. HR

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

| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22

Aubrey Leann D. Robinson, Hollow Frog, 2804 Coyote Trail, Little Elm Leon H. McClure III, SaveAmericaImpeachObama.org, 1029 Kings Manor Drive, Lake Dallas Linda A. Figart, Premier Door Group, 8700 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek Lorna D. Mikelonis, 3M Wise County Trust, 2112 Fairfax, Denton Lowell D. Stacy III, Sassy Cats Entertainment, 201 Inman St., Apt. 1306, Denton Luis U. Bencomo, Mi Taza Latin Tex-Mex Café Restaurant, 3810 Desert Willow Drive, Denton Mandy L. Ganzer, Trendy Tots, 103 David, Sanger Maria Elizarraraz, La Morena Taqueria, 305A Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas Maria I. Ferrusquia, Ferrus Cervises, 1609 Castle Creek Drive, Little Elm Maria Lerma, Maria's Beauty Salon, 1207 E. University, Denton Mariana F. Baxter, Healthinspection.org, 2310 W. Hickory, Denton Marilyn M. Davis, Mystery Designer, 2305 Bradford Pear Drive, Little Elm Mark A. Merchant, MM Quick Mart, 1103 N. I-35E, Denton Mark T. Michalica and Karin A. Ricketts, Denton Holistic Health Network, 624 W. University, No. 270, Denton Martin L. Ramirez, Denton Audio, 4250 E. University, Denton Marvin L. Williams, Special Innovation Systems, 209 Woody Trail, Lake Dallas Mary C. Trevino, YogurTropolis LLC, 26615 U.S. Highway 380, Suite 170, Aubrey Matthew S. Child, Matthew Child, 2321 Lookout Lane, Denton

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS Julie M. Neill, Wayne Neill Custom Homes and Remodeling, 330 Porter Road, Bartonville Karen B. McCown, Skincare by Karen, 2556 Lillian Miller Parkway, Suite 100, Denton Kathryn A. Locke and Leneal E. Locke, Cachet Thoroughbreds, 501 E. Jeter Road, Bartonville Kathryn L. Taylor and Mark W. Taylor, Guidance Preparatory Academy, 64 McMakin Road, Bartonville Kelly D. Peace, Lone Star Realty Group, 3111 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton Kelly E. Baldwin and Kevin A. Baldwin, EPIC Paintball, 2724 Stallion Drive, Little Elm Kelly Wilson, Mobile Notary Services of Denton County, 416 Stroud St., Denton Kelly Wilson, Mobile Notary Services, 416 Stroud St., Denton Kenneth M. Marko, Beacon Bay Life Settlement Investments, 2814 Clark Drive, Corinth Kent J. Grave, IMS Building LLC, 6724 Hayling Way, Denton Kevin L. McIntyre, K&C Electric, 3620 Riesling Drive, Argyle Kien P. Tee, Kenny Tee, 2206 W. Hickory St., Apt. 6, Denton Kimberly D. Ames, KSA Construction Group LLC, 1301 Bridle Ridge Ranch, Cross Roads Kory B. Bosley, Tex's Tubs Drum Company, 7514 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Kristopher W. Crawford, KC Windows, 2001 Oak Tree Drive, Denton Kyle R. Lortz, KL Auto Unlimited, 305 E. FM1830, Argyle Lane B. McShannon, New Day Plumbing Services, P.O. Box 51588, Denton Lantana Golf Group LP, Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle Laura J. Smith, Buddy Breaks, 4291 Indian Paint Trail,

Denton Business Chronicle

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Melvin L. Langston, 4M Trust, 4700 H. Lively Road, Ponder Michael P. Duffy, Mduffy Consulting, 2868 Cascade Cove Drive, Little Elm Michel R. Hilton Sr., Irrigation Medic, 624 W. University Drive, No. 328, Denton Michelle L. Droz, Mother Hubbard's Home Services, 205 Lighthouse Way, Little Elm Michelle M. Lynch, My Infinite Possibilities LLC, 531 Londonderry Lane, Suite 110,104,110,132, Denton Michelle P. Gardner, MG Editing, 1728 Nighthawk Drive, Little Elm Misti D. Shepard, Lake Cities Fitness To Go Bootcamp, 2214 Evergreen Cove, Corinth Monica L. Langston, Chesley's Trust, 4700 H. Lively Road, Ponder Nagaris T. Johnson and Jason E. Rochester, Grey Tone Productions, 1224 N. Bonnie Brae St., Denton Nancy Rix, Best Boarding Kennel, 3814 E. Lois, Sanger Naressa N. McCray, Desbytree Creative, 456 Two Pines, Little Elm Nassi C. Agninde and Kwami H. Koto, Tropikfood International, 200 Tripp Trail, Denton Nellia Showecker and Wendell S. Showecker, Angels of Mercy Residential Care Home, 6301 Saddleback Drive, Denton Nellia Showecker and Wendell S. Showecker, Angels of Mercy Street Kids Orphanage International, 6301 Saddleback Drive, Denton Nickolas J. Diomedes, Nick Diomedes Music, 716 W. Mulberry St., No. 23, Denton Patricia Dillon, The Gilded Rose, 3500 E. McKinney, Suite 9107, Denton Paul R. Giller, Robson Ranch Pickleball Club, 9616 Cobert Cover, Denton Philip A. Yeatts, Hook's Pool Service and Supply, 2209 Belmont Park Drive, Denton Philip J. Peters, Phil Peters Carpentry and Home Remodeling, 4406 Tree House Lane, Corinth Phillip L. Curran, 360 Construction, 5101 E. University, Denton Pierre Moya, Ojos Rojos, 508 S. Elm, Suite 109, Denton

Produce Results LLC, Produce Marketing, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 345, Denton Produce Results LLC, Simon Trask Art, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 345, Denton Produce Results LLC, Simon Trask, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 345, Denton Randall S. Mundee, Dallas Technology Solutions, 3036 Lakefield Drive, Little Elm Rebecca J. McLennan, Amos and Jo, 907 Cotton Exchange Drive, Aubrey Renea L. Lovejoy, Top Quality Cleaning Service, 207 Coronado, No. 205, Denton Ricky D. Gracy and Collin G. Long, Structured Cabling Solutions, 1205 Golden Sand Drive, Denton Rino Brigliadori Sr., Bella Pizzeria, 2900 Wind Rive, No. 142, Denton Robert J. Hooper Jr., H&H Builders and Remodelers, 12160 Hill Country Circle, Ponder Ryndi B. Hodge, Beauty on a Budget, 1202 Sand Jack Drive, Corinth S.L. Jones and Dyrl T. Washington, J.A.C.K.-Jesus Almighty Commandment Keepers, 3825 Titan Trail, Denton Savvy Chic Management Inc., Jett Fence, 6716 FM455E, Pilot Point Savvy Chic Management Inc., The Hair Concierge, 6716 FM455E, Pilot Point Scott F. Poliseno, Simon Trask, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 345, Denton Sean Jones, Off the Square Studios, 1007 Aileen St., Denton Sheila M. Poland, The Store for Décor, 7850 S. I-35E, Suite 140, Corinth Shellie K. Smith, Dazzling White Smiles, 6996 Ganzer Road, Denton Shelton B. Lewis, EZ Street Errands, 1013 Beechwood Drive, Denton Shelton B. Lewis, Mr. K-9 Scooper, 1013 Beechwood Drive, Denton Stacey E. Duncan, Goldapple Photography, P.O. Box 290, Aubrey Starr E. Campbell, Star's House, 1328 Wellington, Denton

Stephanie C. Pitts, The Ivory Club, 207 Elm St., Denton Stephen P. Lavezo, Ponderosa Sound Systems, 709 Bolivar St., Denton Stephen R. Inmon, LIL Corporation, 2708 Stone Creek Lane, Corinth Steven C. Ryan, TechSmart, 1700 High Point, Pilot Point Steven G. Eagle, Remember Simple Pleasures, 40 Rolling Hills Circle, Denton Steven M. Dowling, Denton Tees, 5009 Golden Circle, Denton Terrence C. Purnell, Barpo Construction, 407 N. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 140, Little Elm Thomas A. Renick and Tracy L. Renick, Murals by Renick, 4606 Baytree Ave., Denton Timothy D. Cook and Amy E. Farrell, Quench Communications, 3710 Misty Cove, Little Elm Tom D. Jester, Brandon A. Martino and Lee R. Ramsey, Title Resources LLC, 1112 Dallas Drive, Suite 402, Denton Tonya Spence, Bugs Benny Pest Control, 7212 Desert Willow Drive, Denton Tracy M. Mills, Raven's Wicked Things, 3939 Teasley Lane, No. 242, Denton Tressa J. Walding, A Cut Above, 1541 E. McCart, Suite D, Krum Trey N. Talley, Alpha and Omega Landscaping, 2100 Quail Run Drive, Corinth Troy L. Smith, Superior Cleaning Services, 3939 Teasley Lane, No. 315, Denton Van A. Eisenmann III, Retail Store Design Consultancy, 2704 Pottery Trail, Corinth Van A. Eisenmann III, Retail Store Design Consulting, 2704 Pottery Trail, Corinth Vincent J. Olvera, Denton Executive Car Service, 8225 Montecito Drive, Denton William A. Anderson, Call to Arms, 600 Dallas Dr., Denton William C. Couch, DaisyDog Publishing Company, 4251 FM2181, Suite 230/525, Corinth William M. Dodd and Heather N. Lafountaine, More Fun Computers, 710 Cordell St., Denton WM M. Coleman & Associates Inc., Coleman & Associates Land Surveying, 300 N. Elm St., Suite 200, Denton

“FIVE 2011 CTS COUPES IN STOCK”

All 2010 Cadillacs

ZERO APR 25 CTSs 25 SRXs*

May The Best Car Win ™

ALWAYS

TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE-IN

JAMES

WOOD

BEATS ANY DEAL Exit 462 off I-35E South, DENTON

*Zero APR: Length of term may vary. Down payment may be required.

ENDS SEPTEMBER 7

jameswood.com • 1-888-209-0320

Aug. 10

Denton Business Chronicle

Aug. 10

Executive Team

D E N TO N A RG Y L E

C O L L EY V I L L

C O R I N T H Y G R A PEV I N E K RU M

L A K E D A L L A S L EW I S V I L L E PI LO TONY CLARK President / Chief Executive Oﬃcer

BOB DICKSON EVP / Chief Lending Oﬃcer

JUDY LEVERIDGE EVP / Chief Risk Oﬃcer

RANDAL SAHM

EVP / Chief Financial Oﬃcer

P O I N T S O U T H D E N TO N A RG Y L

O L L EY V I L L E C O R I N T H G R A PEV GREG STUDER

LOUIS WILLIAMSON

TED LEVERIDGE

K RU M L A K E D A L L A S L EW I S V I L L EVP / Chief Operating Oﬃcer

EVP / Chief Credit Oﬃcer

Executive Vice President

Bank with Denton’s Best!

PI LOT P O I N T SExperienced O U TProfessionals H D E N TO N Local Ownership Quick Decisions Personalized Service

A RG Y L E C O L L EY V I L L E C O R I N T

Come G R A PEV I N E K RU MExperience L Awhat KE DALLA NORTHSTAR BANK is all about!

L EW I S V I L L E PI LOT P O I N T S O U T DENTON - CORPORATE 400 N. Carroll Blvd. 940.591.1200

DENTON - SOUTH 3301 Teasley Lane 940.383.6234

D E N TO N A RG Y L E C O L L EY V I L L E HR