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INSPIRING PARENTS • MOTIVATING KIDS • CELEBRATING LIFEJUNE 2010
BETTER STuDENT –BETTER FuTuRE
By Amanda Harvey
@ YOuR LIBRARYBy Cecilia Hurt Barham
WISE COuNTY 4-H News
By Remi Swensson
HISTORY WISEBy Rosalie Gregg
LAYING DOWN THE LAWBy James Stainton
HeARTsTRINGsBy Glenn Walker
DAVE SAYSBy Dave Ramsey
WISE WOMANPages 20 to 23
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JUNE 2010In our 7th year of ‘Making A Difference’
P.O. Box 521 • Boyd, Texas 76023940-210-1769 or toll free 888-878-8465
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In Each Issue:Better Student - Better Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5At Your Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Wise Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Wise County 4-H News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9History Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Laying Down The Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Dave Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Heartstrings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Wise Woman Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-23
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The wheel of life goes round and round. Grace Hiler, Maggie Dunn, Cole Shawn, Dylann Hiler, Jake Dunn and Wyatt Dunn.Photo sent in by Scott Hiler
Emma Hogue chases butterflies around a Lilac Bush in Newark.
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Keylan Chambers and Jayci Malone have fun at the kindergarten rodeo at
Alvord Elementary.
Khloe loves playing at the park.
Bristol Goines on her 1st Easter trying to remove her
big hair bow.
Jayci Malone riding a horse at Brice Ticers
birthday party!!
A new father quickly learns that his child invariably comes to the bathroom at precisely the times when he’s in there, as if he needed company. The only way for this father to be certain of bathroom
privacy is to shave at the gas station.Bill Cosby
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Victoria (almost) 5 and Scarlett 3 have been growing with PPS since they were babies. They have bonded with many of the teachers and other kids, and they both enjoy the fun and educational activities that are planned each month. I appreciate all of the hard work and passion that Traci, Jon and the teachers put into making the school consistently enriching and fun. I also find a lot of comfort in all the smiles around the place. Congratulations to Traci and Jon, who are about to welcome their first child, a baby boy, into the world! Thank you all so much for taking care of our girls. — Laureen Langto
“Helping you lay the strong foundation upon which the rest of your child’s life will be built!” (Matthew 7:24-25)
A PArent’s PersPective:
Please buy local.
When you have a choice – buy local!
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Wise County Girl Scouts at their retreat to Lake Murray. If you would like to get more information about being a girl scout volunteer please contact Lora Landers at 817-938-0450 Their website is www.wisecountygirlscouts.webs.com
Story Time at the Bridgeport Public Library. Mrs. Pat and Mrs. Peggy awarded everyone with their Certificates of completion.
Now THIS is Texas. Joseph McNabb, Paulo Santos, Cody Lowe, John Crimber, Manuela Marchi, and Natalie Caminhas getting
together for a Mother’s Day barbeque.I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection.
Sigmund Freud
Blase Gaona is the 6-year-oldson of Johnny Gaona
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BETTER STUDENT – BETTER FUTURE By Amanda Harvey, Center Director, Decatur Sylvan Learning Center
Summer is a Child’s Opportunity to Learn
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For most children, summer is a time to leave classes and
homework behind. However, when they return to school in the fall after the long summer break, students can find themselves struggling to catch up. Skills and knowledge gained throughout the school year fade dur ing the summer months. According to Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels, loss of content retention begins within 24 to 48 hours of learning unless the new information is reinforced or applied immediately. After a month without reinforcement, approximately 80 percent of what a student has recently learned can be lost. According to Sylvan, a break from school is great for recharging your children’s batteries, but if they aren’t using the skills and knowledge that was learned in the classroom, they
could find themselves lagging behind when school starts up again. For children who have been struggling at school, summer can be their opportunity to catch-up on key skills and feel more confident when they head back to class. For students who do well, it’s an opportunity to keep their enthusiasm for learning high. Parents can play a key role in reinforcing learning on an ongoing basis. The education experts at Sylvan Learning have prepared practical tips for integrating continuous learning into fun, family activities all summer long:Checklist: Summer Fun That’s Educational, Too• Read with your child. You can’t start too early. You
can’t read too much. Reading to young children nurtures an interest in language, words and communication. For older kids, reading together can be fun and
interesting. Parents can even turn Harry Potter or Twilight mania into a learning opportunity. Read the books together with your children and ask questions about the plot and characters.
• Search for reading activities on the Internet and create a reading list. There are an abundance of sites that provide summer reading lists for children. At www.BookAdventure.com, children (grades K-8) create personalized books lists from more than 7,500 recommended titles, take quizzes on the books they’ve read at school or at home, and earn points towards small prizes for understanding the books they’ve read. The program is designed to motivate students to read more often, for longer periods of time and with greater understanding.
• Visit the library. Libraries can recommend books appropriate for your child’s reading level and interests, and many libraries offer
free children’s programs.• Keep a journal. Give your child an
empty notebook to keep a summer journal. Regular entries will keep writing skil ls active. Summer enrichment programs and camps. There are a variety of enrichment programs available for children. Sylvan Learning offers engaging programs and camps that keep the interest and fun in learning alive through the summer and into the school year. ■
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@ YOUR liBRaRYBy Cecilia Hurt Barham
Summer Reading @ Your Library
Born to be a librarian, Cecilia Barham began reading when she was three and was a library aide in elementary school. After earning a Master’s degree in English, she finally realized her true calling and continued her education to become a librarian. She has worked in both academic and public libraries and has found her home at the Decatur Library, where she serves as Library Director. She is professionally active and currently serves as the president of the North Texas Library Consortium and chair-elect of the Public Libraries Division of the Texas Library Association. She may be contacted at [email protected].
As summer draws near your local libraries are busy planning
their summer reading programs. Many of the libraries in Wise County will be offering summer reading programs this summer. The Texas Reading Club provides libraries with a statewide theme each year. The theme for 2010 is Catch the Reading Express! This theme is based upon transportation, such as trains, planes and even fire trucks – sure to keep the attention of boys and girls alike! Nationa l ly, the American Library Association reports that 95% of libraries offer summer reading programs. Such a high percentage of libraries offer these programs because encouraging literacy is one of the primary missions of libraries, and summer reading programs are one of the best ways for us to support our communities in developing life-long literacy skills. According to
the 2001 study, The Role of Public Libraries in Children’s Literacy Development, “without a doubt, children who participate in summer reading programs reap the benefits of greater literacy exposure.” The U.S. Department of Education has reported that summer reading programs can help to prevent summer learning loss. Summer reading programs do this by providing a structured process to encourage reading, exciting programs that emphasize reading and access to a variety of materials from which children may self select their books. Studies have shown that programs that encourage self selection of reading materials allow students the greatest gains in reading achievement and other aspects of literacy. The local summer reading programs are completely based upon the principle of self-selection. The Decatur Public Library,
with ful l funding from the Decatur Library Foundation, will be offering eight weeks of summer reading club programs every Tuesday beginning on June 15th. The article Bridging the Summer Reading Gap, cites research that suggests, “that children who read as few as six books over the summer break can maintain their reading skills at a level achieved in the preceding school year.” If your child participates in Decatur’s summer reading program, reading just one book a week, they will read a 33% greater number of books than the minimum required to sustain their reading skills, all while having fun and earning prizes. Speaking of prizes, this year’s grand prize is a ride to school on a fire truck, compliments of the Decatur Fire Department. In addition to our summer reading program for children, we will also be offering an Online
Teen Summer Reading program, with the theme Around the World with Books. The Decatur Library will continue to offer its regular story time programs throughout the summer, relating them to the summer reading theme. All these programs are free to the public, so with something for children of all ages, there is no reason not to join us on The Reading Express! ■
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Going Global with Local
Most of our regular readers are aware that the Month of May marked the beginning of the 7th year of Wise Family Today Magazine. Although we have seen a lot of things change in
that span of time, we have always been about family and hope and community.
The message that I am so strongly speaking about now (to anyone who will listen) is all about supporting our local merchants. The business owners who risk everything and sacrifice
so much to make their dreams come true and to give back to the community they call home.
Do you support your local merchants? Do you buy local when you are given a choice even if it is a few dollars more? Do you find yourself making the trek
into the metroplex to spend your money in locations that will never make a difference to our local community and quite frankly could care less? There is a reason why Denton, Grapevine and Southlake are doing so well. Many of us are funding their success. We have to stop that right now. In a challenging economy, what we do with the money we do spend
will make a huge difference.
Let’s all strive to spend our money locally. Businesses located outside of the county are funding projects in other counties. Let’s start looking for ways to spend our hard earned money in areas where we will be able to see the difference; in our own backyards.
If you have a choice – shop local. Reinvest in the community you call home. You’ll be glad you did. ■
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WiSE WORDSBy Kim Tinkham, Editor
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WiSE cOUNTY 4-H NEWS From Remi Swensson
Remi Swensson is a Wise County 4-H’er and serves as the Public Relations Officer for the Wise County 4-H Council. She is the 4th generation in her family to participate in 4-H.
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Summer is a great time for 4-H members to work on their
projects. Some 4-H members select livestock, some work on new recipes or clothing patterns, others go to leadership and learning camps and this summer I am planning to give back to others through visiting people with my newly certified therapy dog. Our county dog project drill team leader was terribly injured in a horse accident last year. Over the last year she has been mostly in and then out of hospitals and therapy centers. Late last year she encouraged those in our dog project group to consider having our dogs tested and those who passed to make visits with our dogs to hospitals and other health care facilities. Many people, not just those of us who have trained our
dogs with 4-H, have their dogs tested and certified to be able to go and visit folks in health care facilities. To be certified, dogs need basic obedience and to pass eleven tests making sure they are safe to take new and sometimes challenging places. One test I was worried my dog might not pass was being able to ignore a bowl of food as we walked past, but we passed without a problem. Certif ied dogs need to accept a friendly stranger and be able to accept people using common medical equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, canes or crutches. Because of all we learned in our dog project meetings, practices, and competitions we passed all the tests. Taking skills we have learned and using them outside 4-H is important. 4-H encourages us to share our
knowledge and skills with others and to be leaders in guiding more people to do the same. We usually find a way to have fun all along the way, too. I am really looking forward to taking my dog and visiting new people and sharing some fun and smiles with them. There a re plent y more opportunities throughout the summer to be involved in fun 4-H activities and projects. Please contact our County Extension Office if you have any questions. ■
MerchantsLunch and LearnThursday, June 24th • Decatur Public Library • 11:30am-1pmC.C. “Buster” Chandler, Jr., Area Specialist, Rural Development, U.S. Department of AgricultureWill present the many opportunities that are available for our rural merchants in grants and subsidies. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. Open to all Wise County Merchants.
www.wisemerchants.org
Please buy local.
When you have a choice – buy local!
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HiSTORY WiSE By Rosalie Gregg
Rosalie Gregg was born near Hayden, New Mexico. Ms. Gregg graduated from Paradise High School and from Decatur Baptist College. She married Robert Nolen Gregg, Jr., who had been a Prisoner of War for 3-1/2 year during which time he helped build the railroad that led to the Bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. Ms. Gregg has been involved with the Wise County Heritage Museum since its inception in 1967.www.wisehistory.com
Deep Creek Cemetery
Wise CountyHeritage Museum1602 South Trinity
Open 9am to 4pm • Monday-Saturday1:30pm to 5pm • Sunday
Admission: $1.00 Adults
50¢ for children under 12
HOT SUMMER NIGHTSHosted by Wise County Antique Auto Club
Upcoming Dates:June 26, July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 254:00 - 8:00 PMAwards for 1st and 2nd Place32 Classes and 2 Best of Show
Boyd Community Center420 E. Morton Avenue, BoydContact: 940-627-6555www.wcaac.com
This cemetery is located about a mile south of the Deep
Creek Bridge. There is now an iron fence at the front of the plot, and it is locked. The Wise County Heritage Museum has a key, that may be borrowed to get in. This is one of the first cemeteries in the county, and since it is somewhat remote, there have been problems with vandals in the past. Many of Wise Counties early settlers are buried here: Woody, Mann, Ward, Bowman, Prunty, Read, Workman, to name a few. The most famous is the grave of a young lady by the name of SALLIE BOWMAN, who was killed by the Indians. To quote Cliff Cate in the “Pioneer History of Wise County”: “At the close of the war, there lived a family by the name of Bowman in a picturesque valley on Deep Creek. Besides being a farmer the head of the household
was a physician by profession. He also owned a large bunch of fine horses which miraculously enough, he had brought safely through the trying period of war. These latter had been consigned to the careful judgment and expert horsemanship of Miss Sallie Bowman, a courageous young daughter about eighteen years of age. The young lady ranged her herd about the valley, and sometimes, when it was considered safe to do so, ventured onto higher prairies for the better grass. She usually rode a fleet animal being at all times apprehensive of being chased by the Indians. On the day of the occurrence about to be described, March 7, 1868, Miss Bowman was mounted on a horse of high speed qualities, and she felt, no doubt, perfectly conf ident that she could outdistance any pursuing savages. On this day she had ventured with her herd a mile and a quarter from her home, and fresh tracks later discovered on both sides of a creek made by her own horse and those of the Indians indicated that the creek had been the starting point of her pursuit by the Indians. Presumably the latter had come upon her from the opposite side of the creek, while she was watering hr horse. Down the bank towards her dashed the redskins, and she, wild with fright , wheeled and turned her fleet horse’s head on
the direction of home. Over the prairies sped the frenzied girl turning now and then to gaze on the rapidly gaining demons whom she knew would give no quarter. A fallen treetop athwart the way, a clear leap of twenty feet would be required bound it; yet over it without disturbing a leaf went the animal on and on went the mad dash for life, wide chasms were spanned without a pause, hills were climbed and valleys were skimmed over, but all in vain. “The deplorable climax came within view of the home of a neighbor named Jones. Mrs. Jones stepped into the yard, and viewed a scene which froze her to the spot. Three giant, red demons were bearing down upon a defenseless girl fleeing for her life. Two treacherous arms were thrust forward, two gun reports rent the air, Sallie Bowman reeled in her saddle and rolled to the ground, dead. Two bullets were in her back, fired at such close range as to set fire to her clothing. Two of the Indians kept after the horse, which within a few yards would have reached home. The fine bunch of horses which had been so faithfully guarded by the young girl was taken into captivity. Sallie Bowman lies buried here in the Deep Creek Cemetery, her grave marked by a monument contributed by citizens of Deep Creek.” ■
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laYiNg DOWN THE laW By James Stainton
“Who am I?”
After seven years in private practice, James Stainton took office as the Wise County Attorney in January 2009. James works with the Wise County Teen Court and Wise County Domestic Violence Task Force and believes that only through involvement and action can we make a difference in our community.
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I wait in the shadows for you. I single you out from the many. I live in all parts of your life,
in your home, at your school, and in all the places where you feel safe. I can find you when you hide and I will stalk you when you are weak. I feed off your fear, your hate, and your anger. I never grow tired, nor do I show remorse or mercy. I laugh when you beg. I am the dark cloud that passes over your dreams and desires. I am the weight of the world. You continue to ask, who are you and why do you haunt me? Let me introduce myself … am adversity and I will be with you throughout your life. I dare you to challenge me. So how can you f ight and win against such a formidable foe? How can you get through? Adversity has many forms. Divorce, death, loss of friend, loss of girlfriend, poor performance in school, and your own poor decisions are just a few
of the ways that adversity shows up in your life. No matter what happens you can always stand firm against all odds if you have the right attitude. Your attitude will dictate whether you or adversity is running the show. Beating adversity doesn’t mean that you put your feelings in your pocket. It doesn’t mean that you don’t feel pain, sadness, or anger. Pain, sadness, and anger are some of the ways we cope with things and their healing value should not be underestimated. However, it is your mental attitude and mental strength that gets you through the worst adversity. If you believe that you can continue to move forward (even if it is slow going) and believe in your mind that your base (faith and family) is strong then the black cloud of adversity will never follow you for very long. Adversity will one day ask you to fight. Will you be up to the challenge? ■
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DaVE SaYS By Dave Ramsey
Wise PediatricsA Specialistfor your children as they grow!
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Dear Dave, My husband is in the middle of serving a five-year prison sentence. We have a nine-year-old son, and we’ve sold our home and everything else of value just to get by and pay off debts. I’ve managed to pay off almost everything, but we still have about $20,000 in debt from credit cards and a car note. Our rent is $375 a month, and the car payment is $400. He was making about $100,000 a year before he was incarcerated, and the only income we have now is my monthly disability check of $1,478. Should I file Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Samantha
Dear Samantha, I’m really sorry you and your family have been put through all this. You’ve endured a real mess the last few years, and I know you’ve fought like crazy to keep things afloat the entire time. First, there’s no reason for you to file bankruptcy. Chapter 13 is a payment plan, and right now you can’t make payments, keep your lights on, and feed your child. The credit card companies can wait. I’m not going to beat you up over those last two debts, especially after all the stuff you’ve been through and done, but there’s no way a car payment fits into your life, kiddo. You need a little $1,000, paid-for car, not a car payment. You can’t raise a nine-year-old on $1,478 a month when more than half of that goes out the door for rent and a car payment. I want to get you back on solid ground so you can start growing again. I don’t have a magic wand that will turn $1,400 into $14,000,
but I do want to pierce through your pain and love you enough to help you realize that you need to look at the figures and do some math. You’re not stupid, Samantha. You’re an amazingly courageous person. But you do need to sell that stupid car! Dave Dear Dave, Do you ever recommend someone selling their house to get out of debt?AndreaDear Andrea, The only time you’ll ever hear me tell someone to sell their house to get out of debt is as an absolute last resort. If there’s just no other way to turn a corner, then it might be an option. Another would be if you don’t really like the house, and you’ve considered selling it anyway. The third situation would be if the house is just too darn expensive. If you’re sending half of your monthly income to the bank to make house
payments, then you’ve got way too much house! But most of the time the house is not the problem in these kinds of situations. There’s usually lots of other stuff, like credit card debt and $700 car payments. I’d sell a car in a heartbeat before I’d ever consider giving up my home. Think about it, Andrea. Being forced to sell your home in a case like that would be an emotionally devastating experience. I mean, it’s your home. And the truth is that in some places it would be a pretty good idea to hang on to a house. A lot of markets are already recovering at a rapid pace, and the real estate market in America—with the exception of a few trouble spots—is a lot more alive, dynamic and fluid than many people in the news media would have you believe. There are some seriously good real estate situations out there right now! Dave
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The Scalpel’s EdgeBy Dr. Daniel Morris, D.O., FACOS Dear Dr. Morris,I have recently quit smoking after 10 years. Is there any way to get rid of the smoker’s wrinkles around my mouth? — Healthier But WrinkledDear ‘Healthier’, The carbon monoxide from cigarettes causes the tissue to shrink and this leads to deflation of the tissue. The shrinking causes contraction of the skin and the tissue which leads to wrinkles and fine lines. Also, as we age we lose the fullness and plumpness we had when we were younger. The solution is a two pronged approach. Restoring the volume with facial fillers is one approach and the other approach is to smooth out the wrinkles with laser or Intense Pulsed Light treatments. There are added benefits in a variety of facial fillers depending on the area of the face you are treating. These fillers come in an injectable form. The procedures are all performed in an office setting with minimal downtime and minimal discomfort. It has been termed, “ The Liquid Facelift” because we are restoring fullness and youthfulness via the injection without surgery. Call today for a free consultation. Start Today Restoring Your Beauty… Defying AgeAdditional Cosmetic Enhancements including: Spider Vein/Varicose Vein Treatment (TexasVeinDoc.com)Liposuction (TexasLipoDoc.com)To learn more, please visit my website at www.Aesthetic Concepts.info. Arrange a free consultation with a registered nurse at 866.4newyou (866-463-9968). We have offices in Decatur and Gainesville for your convenience.
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Beginning at the tender age of four Glenn entered the music business with a weekly radio show. He moved on to television, recording and performing in live venues ranging from Sunday morning church service to opening for Grand Ole Opry stars. Glenn and his wife Leesa moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Decatur, Texas in July of 2000. He began teaching in 2005 and recently opened Decatur Music.
HEaRTSTRiNgS by Glenn Walker
“In the summertime when the weather is high”
Ah yes, Mungo Jerry! Just the mention of summertime and “In The Summertime”
promptly starts playing in my head. I can picture the inside of the old ’57 Chevy, windows down, (no air conditioning!), AM radio blaring and me cheerfully singing the words I could understand. If you’re familiar with the song then you understand; some of it has a lot of syllables packed into a small amount of time. Anyway, the point here is FUN! After the cold winter we have just been through, I feel the need to take a little time for a little fun. Instead of spending every waking moment working which is the usual pattern for me, I am changing my schedule to devote some time to just having fun. And guess what! YOU’RE INVITED! If you’ve been in the store lately, (Decatur Music), you know that we have grown rather quickly and have had to remodel. Part of that process was due to the explosion of popularity in the ukulele market. I have discovered that this little instrument is packed with potential for, you guessed it, FUN! It is easy to learn to play, it gets noticed everywhere you take it and it’s a perfect gateway for anyone
interested in playing guitar. In fact a lot of my guitar playing friends are now finding out for themselves the joys of playing ukulele. Several guitarists have told me that they enjoy it so much that they play more on the ukulele than their guitars. We will be posting dates and locations for our “Ukulele In The Park” summer schedule on our website soon. These events are intended to be family friendly social gatherings of people who play, or want to learn to play and are free to attend. Those who play should be prepared to share their knowledge with novice players and aid in the development of others. So get your blankets and lawn chairs ready. Brush up on your playing. Pack up and let’s get ready to have some FUN! The website is www.DecaturMusic.com.■
Merchants
BuSINESS BEFORE BREAKFAST NETWORKINGTuesday, June 8th • 8am-9:30am Hampton Inn in DecaturThis meeting will be open discussion and networking. Open to all Wise County Merchants. Bring your business challenges for brainstorming with other merchants, and enjoy breakfast with networking opportunities before business. Breakfast compliments of the Hampton Inn.www.wisemerchants.org
We value the families of Wise Countyand their efforts to build a good life for their children.
Happy Father’s Day to all Wise County Dads!
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Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Shining Star Awards given by the Star Council to recognize Wise County Middle School Students for outstanding leadership. Left to Right: Morgan Barnes – Slidell, Shane McKinney – Alvord, Katie Isham – Decatur, Stormi Lamb – Paradise, Lacey Erwin – Bridgeport, Gabriella Saldivar – Boyd
The 4th grade classes of Rann Elem teachers Davis, Renfro and Ramsey organized a Car Wash with the Help of North Texas Bank to benefit long time Decatur teacher Mrs. Katie Stevens and her battle against cancer. The car wash was a huge success raising over $5000! This is a great class with AWESOME teachers! What a great lesson for these 4th graders on the spirit of giving.
Trey Chambers with his sons Keylan, Connor and Treyson at the Texas Rangers game.
Happy Father’s Day, PaPa Stanfield. We love you, Blane & Brock Worley
Sharing the roads and supporting the families and youth of Wise County since 1985.
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Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails … and mud. Trey and Travis Horne.
Harrison and Henry Oberg hanging out in the bluebonnets.
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All-American Fishing DerbyOpen to all Wise County YouthFacilitated by The Decatur Rotary Club and the USDA Forrest ServiceWhen: June 12th, 2010Where: Black Creek Lake Recreation Area (About 12 miles north east of Decatur-instructions on Registration form)Time: Registration begins at 7:30am Fishing starts at 8:00 am and ends at 11:00 am. Prizes awarded 11:30 to 12:00
You can pick up registration forms at Noah’s Ark Pet Store, Cary Bohn’s State Farm Insurance, Warner Radio and Communications, Chili’s Grill and Bar, as well as several other sponsoring businesses around town.
On Site Registration is 7:30 am @ Black Creek Lake on the 12th.
There will be free Hot Dogs and Drinks for participants and family. Bring your own fishing pole if you have one. If not, the Forestry Service will provide you with one. They will also handle supply of worms and bait.
All Prizes are paid for from donations from the local community. If you’d like to donate or for more information:1-877-627-2764
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Tyler Tolbert and daughter Kalli. Happy Father’s Day!
Greetings Earthlings! Lane Hesteande, age 3 wearing
his Dad’s helmet.
Connor Chambers takes a time out with
Ronald.
Treyson Chambers
and Jayton Malone
are best buds and baseball
studs!
The Boys of Summer. Ransom Klein, Jayton Malone and Treyson Chambers of the Black Alvord Bulldog baseball team wait to take on the Bridgeport Bulls.
Anna Winn, Pake Winn and Kegan Winn enjoying Butterfield Stage
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Brock Worley celebrating his 3rd Birthday with friends.
Brooklyn (center) and her teammates, Holly Birdsong (left) and Landry Reynolds (right).
Connor Chambers is ready for the pitch.
Dylan and Robby (Daddy) McLaughlin taking in the sites at the zoo!
Brison Jaid Hesteande about to hit a homerun in her last ball game of the season and game is with Paradise. Brison plays for the Dirt Diamonds of Decatur. Brison is 7 years old.
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Reagan Harvey and her Daddy dressed for the
Daddy Daughter Dance in honor of Father’s Day.
The Boyd elementary Daddy/Daughter Dance was held as a fundraiser for the Sophomore class of BHS in the elementary cafeteria on May 7th, 2010. Sophomores and their parents hosted the party.
Daddies, Grandpas and even one big brother showed up to dance with their little Cinderellas. There was a live D.J., food, drinks, raffles, face painting, picture taking, princess crowns and wands and of course red roses for all the daddy’s darlings. Couples could also take a scenic carriage ride. Mothers and sons were welcome as well.
Ben Cozby and (twins 3rd grade) Jacklon & Jackson riding in the carriage outside the dance.
Abby Hays, Hannah Radke, Maile Hopkins, Jazmine Hammett having fun at the Daddy/
Daughter Dance.
Amaya Hopkins and Reagan Shepherd
dancing the night away.
Daddies and Daughters taking a carriage ride just before the dance.
Brandon and Maile Hopkins getting ready for
the dance.
Mike and Abby Hays going to the dance.
Carey and Makenzie Price ready for the Daddy Daughter dance.
Travis & his daughter Jasmine Hammett all ready for the Daddy
Daughter Dance.
There are no adequate substitutes
for father, mother, and children bound together in a loving
commitment to nurture and protect.
No government, no matter how
well-intentioned, can take the place
of the family in the scheme of things.
Gerald R. Ford
Pictures from the Boyd Daddy/Daughter Dance as well as other Daddy/Daughter Dances that were held in the county.
Ben & Mariah Begley showing their moves on the dance floor.
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Meet & Greet June 1 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmThe City of Bridgeport will hold a Meet and Greet in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of this event is to allow citizens to meet Mayor Keith McComis, Council Member Matt Van Hoose and City Administrator Brandon Emmons. Other members of the Council will also be present.
MORCA Meet & Greet Car ShowJune 4 • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Car show, followed by the Jeff Moore Blues Band starting at 7:00 pm. Rock City Burger Co., 1403 Chico Highway, Bridgeport. Contact: 940-683-2800
19th Annual “Adopt A Fisherman Day” June 5 • 8:00 am - NoonEvent is for ages 1-16 in 4 age divisions. Contact the Bridgeport Chamber for entry forms. Wise County Park, CR 1638 off FM 2952, Bridgeport. Contact: 940-683-2076
Moroc Extreme Off Road Racing June 5-6 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm SundayExtreme off road racing, rock racing, full concessions, and open for trail riding during the event. Tickets are $15.00 and children 12 and under are free. Event happens rain or shine! Northwest OHV Park, 2901 Highway 101, Bridgeport, Contact: 940-683-3480. www.cityofbridgeport.ne
Loteria June 5 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmThe Amigos de Wise County Host Loteria (Mexican Bingo). Cost is $20.00 for three cards, a one time fee and you can play all sessions. Come have fun, win prizes and have food and drinks with the Amigos and help raise money for Bridgeport High School Scholarships! Harwood Park, 707 Hovey Street, Bridgeport. Contact: 940-683-3690
Cruise Nights June 5 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmThis event includes a car show with awards in 20 classes, including Classics, Antiques, and Hot Rods. Registration fee is $10, with judging at 7:00 pm and awards at 8:00 pm. Downtown Decatur Square. Contact: 940-627-6158
Wise Merchants Association Meeting June 8 • 8:00 am-9:30 amWise County merchants enjoy breakfast and networking opportunities. No cost to attend. Hampton Inn & Suites, 110 S Highway 287, Decatur. Contact: 817-501-6019 www.wisemerchants.org.
Thursday Night Flicks June 10 • 7:30 pmHeld on Main Street in downtown Decatur. Live entertainment from 7:30 pm to dark, movie starts at approximately 9:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, food and drinks will be available. Downtown Decatur Square. Contact: 940-627-6158
Caveman Crawl June 12 • 8:00 amCaveman crawl, Adult 5K off-road obstacle course, 50 yard and 1 mile off-road obstacle course for kids. Event includes food, entertainment, 28 foot water slide, and bounce house. Awards and costume contest. Northwest OHV Park, 2914 Highway 101, Bridgeport. Contact: www.cavemancrawl.com.
Annual Fishing Derby June 12 • 9:00 amThe Decatur Rotary Club is hosting their annual Fishing Derby. North Shore of Black Creek Lake, LBJ Grasslands. Contact: 940-627-6070
Bridgeport Box Office June 12 Presents “Free Willy” at the Bridgeport city pool. Pool opens at 7:00 pm, movie starts at dusk. Cost is pool admission. Bridgeport City Pool, 1106 8th Street, Bridgeport. Contact: 940-683-3480
Wise Merchant Forum 2010 June 15 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmWise County Attorney James Stainton and Sheriff David Walker host this event. Topics include hot checks (prosecution, collection, prevention) and theft prevention/reduction. All merchants in Wise County are invited, no cost to attend. Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W US Highway 380, Decatur. Contact: 940-627-3321
Chisholm Trail Days Western HeritageJune 19 • 2:00 pm - 11:00 pmThis event in downtown Decatur features a petting zoo, hay rides, gunfights, food and vendor booths, exhibits, and entertainment! Jake Hooker and the Outsiders perform at 7 PM. Downtown Decatur Square. Contact: 940-627-6158
Wise Merchants Association MeetingJune 24 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pmCC Chandler, Jr. with the Rural Development of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be presenting about grants, etc. that are available for rural businesses. No cost to attend. Decatur Public Library, 1700 Highway 51 South, Decatur. Contact: 817-501-6019. www.wisemerchants.org.
Hot Summer Nights Classic Car Show June 26 84:00 pm-8:00 pmHosted by the Wise County Antique Auto Club, 32 Classes, 2 Best of Show, awards for 1st and 2nd place. Come out to see hot rods, street rods, rat rods, trucks, classics, and motorcycles! Boyd Community Center, 420 E Morton Avenue, Boyd. Contact: 940-627-6555. www.wcaac.com.
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Civility Awareness Survey ResultsWe recently made available online our Civility Awareness Survey. We have been tracking the results for the past two months. Here are our findings. How did you rate?1. You return your shopping cart to the designated area.
62.9% Always, 36.6% Sometimes, less than 1% never2. You avoid using your cell phone to talk or text when you are
with others. 39.4% Always, 57.7% Sometimes, 2.8% Never3. You RSVP promptly when invited to an event.
36.1% Always, 60% Sometimes, 3.7% Never4. You arrive on time for events.
60.5% Always, 38% Sometimes, 1.4% Never5. You look for ways to make others feel included.
81.2% Always, 18.7% Sometimes6. You carefully open your car door in parking lots to avoid
bumping another vehicle. 96.2% Always, 3.7% Sometimes7. You express your gratitude towards others by saying thank you.
92.9% Always, 7.0% Sometimes8. You monitor your tone and word choice in all communications.
38% Always, 61.9 % Sometimes9. You place trash in an appropriate place.
91.6% Always, 8.4% Sometimes10. You value the opinion of others.
47.8% Always, 52.1% SometimesWhat did we learn? Civility is not dead and un-civil people don’t take surveys.
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MaRKETiNg THE iNViSiBlEBy Kim Tinkham
To Inspire and Inform:Marketing the Invisible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Life Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Women’s Occupational Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Virtually Yours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Corina’s Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wise Woman Magazine believes that texting and non-hands free cell use are dangerous to everyone involved. Use your head not your hands!
Why Is It?A man wakes in the morning after sleeping on an ADVERTISED mattress,
under ADVERTISED sheets, and in ADVERTISED pajamas.He washes his hair with an ADVERTISED shampoo,
cleans with an ADVERTISED soap, shaves with an ADVERTISED razor,using ADVERTISED shaving cream, and puts on ADVERTISED deodorant.
He pulls on ADVERTISED blue jeans, an ADVERTISED shirt and ADVERTISED sneakers.He’ll drink ADVERTISED coffee after his ADVERTISED orange juice, cereal and
toast (from his ADVERTISED toaster).He will drive to work in an ADVERTISED car, sit at an ADVERTISED computer,
in an ADVERTISED office chair, and write with an ADVERTISED pen.Yet this man hesitates to ADVERTISE, saying that advertising does not PAY.
Finally, when his UNADVERTISED business goes under,he then ADVERTISES that it is FOR SALE.
Why Is It?
Marketing strategist, coach, connector, publishing entrepreneur, informational speaker and lover of people, animals and great ideas. For more information please visit www.KimTinkham.com.
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liFE SKillS By Deborah King, AICI CIP
Business Behavior
Deborah King is President of Final Touch Finishing School, Inc. which she founded in 1989 in Seattle. As a certified image professional, with over 30 years of experience, she presents her programs nationally and internationally for youth and corporate clients. She is co-author of “Image Power” and “Executive Etiquette Power” and developer of several education tools. www.finaltouchschool.com.www.facebook.com/deborah.king1www.linkedin.com/in/finaltouchfinishingschool
Your business behavior is a key component of your
personal brand. Your personal brand establishes who you are and what you offer others. Every successful brand considers the ABC’s – appearance, behavior and communication. Successful brands are consistent. Every time you shop at Nordstrom you will experience the same behavior following your purchase. The sales person will walk out from behind the counter, hand you your package, smile and thank you for your purchase. This small consistent action has become part of the Nordstrom brand. Does your behavior match your personal brand? Consider how you interact with your supervisors, col leagues, subordinates and cl ients. Do you consistently present yourself as a professional that is promotable? Maintaining
a polished, professional business image is vital no matter what your current position may be in the workplace. Professional business behavior embraces civi l ity. Civil ity is demonstrated when all people are treated with respect, no matter what their position may be. True civility recognizes that every action made by one, somehow impacts others. Professional business behavior requires that you possess, and apply, the appropriate guidelines, or etiquette, for various social settings. Knowing how to meet and greet others, effectively network, handle technology, dine without distractions, respect off ice protocol, handle host or guest responsibilities with ease in a variety of cultural settings, are necessary skills that every polished professional must possess.
A positive attitude is essential! Have you ever tried to be polite when you were in a bad mood? It is nearly impossible. We all are faced with challenging situations in our personal and professional life from time-to-time, but you cannot allow your attitude to become negative and impact others. One of the most important choices you make when you wake up each day is choosing to have a positive attitude. Establishing and maintaining a professional brand includes polishing your behavior. The truth is, no matter where you are, or what you are doing, others are watching and forming opinions about you. Your behavior is part of your personal brand and leaves a lasting mark! Positive business behavior:
Smile and greet others • Return phone calls and emails • promptly
Arrive on time and prepared for • meetingsKeep your work area neat• Value the opinion of others• Say please, thank you, excuse • me, you are welcome
“Civility – Always in style - Wardrobe basic – Perfect accessory – Fits every ‘body’!” D. King ■
WOMEN’S OccUpaTiONal WORKSHOpBy Keitha Story-Stephenson D.S.
Things I Learned That Improve My BusinessWhile Playing Games on My BlackBerry…
Keitha Story-Stephenson, DS, owner of BlueSky Wellness Center, provides private consultation in Nutritional Wellness, Weight Management, ADD/ADHD Nutritional Management, and other Alternative Health Care, including private, alternative individual behavior counseling. Services are available by appointment in Decatur at 506 West Walnut. Call 817-239-9525 or 940-626-9898 for appointment or visit us at www.blueskywellnesscenter.com for more information. Follow us on Twitter @ BlueSkyKeitha and our blog www.DrKeitha.com.
I have an odd quirk. I look for lessons in everything I see or
experience. My schedule, l ike many self-employed folks, seems a little crowded for formal classroom instruction on a daily basis. So, I turn to the events of my day for training. Do not get me wrong. I seek out all the training I can to
increase my business acumen. But, oh the lessons life can teach, if you are only looking. I have found that while waiting in line at the bank, enduring (patiently) at the checkout, or while sitting in the lobby at the dentist, etc., there are times I turn to the games file on my BlackBerry. Lately, I am astonished at the lessons I am learning on growing my business. I knew you would want me to share! Here goes, remember to take notes! First lesson worth mentioning is, take time to relax. Recharging your batteries will make you more effective for the rest of the day. Falling into negative energy because others are moving slower than you like, can often sabotage your effectiveness for the rest of the day. Stopping to play for a minute or two is a great way to redeem the time. I also learned that planning strategy will help me avoid similar mistakes in the future. Nothing is as
painful as being knocked out of the game before you win. Planning also makes tomorrow’s successes more commonplace. This would be a good time to mention, my game playing has helped me learn from my mistakes. Recognizing what works and what does not makes the path to success smoother and the trip to the top quicker. I have also gained higher success by learning to choose my battles. In the world of games, like business, there are times when cutting your losses and moving on makes more sense than wasting time trying to “fix” something broken beyond your control. That might mean programs, ideas, directions or employees. And, yes, it is sometimes hard to be the boss. I have learned that I get better scores (results) when I work daily to improve my techniques and skills. Do not think I am wasting hours
on gaming, but I do get better even with a few minutes of focus daily on the task at hand. Your business improves if you take a few minutes of your schedule to really look at your business with fresh eyes. We can always improve. That improvement will result in forward progress for your business. Gaming has also taught me to celebrate my successes and focus on my results. I get a kick out of beating my personal best. I enjoy seeing improvement in myself. As for your business, it is often too easy to get caught up in the daily operations to celebrate when things are going well. Learn to stop and celebrate or you risk burn-out. My challenge to you, fel low business leaders, is to look for lessons that can and do improve your work and your results. Do not forget, lessons learned and applied do build success. ■
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ViRTUallY YOURSBy Deborah Reynolds
The Power of Press Releases
Deborah Reynolds, Owner of DediKated Resource Virtual Administrative Solutions, virtually assists solo and small business owners in growing their businesses and educating them on Web 2.0 technologies. She is a Certified Social Media Specialist and Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant, and specializes in establishing a local online presence. For more information on her services, please visit www.dedikatedresource.com, and follow her on Twitter @DedikatedVA.
Press releases are often considered an old style of public relations, but are actually a
very powerful option for online promotion. I was recently reminded of this while submitting several press releases for a client. A press release is usually not the first thing that comes to mind for announcing or promoting something for your business, especially with the explosion of social media. However, adding press releases to your online promotion activities can provide incredible exposure. When a press release is submitted online it is distributed to hundreds of news outlets and search engines, and they are very search engine friendly. What’s powerful about submitting them online is that they appear in search results, and you can submit to unlimited press release sites for more result listings. Additionally, people search the press release sites for news and articles and re-promote them through social media. A press release can be submitted for winning an award, announcing a new product or service, launching a new website, or even a new location. Most press release distribution sites are free, although they do offer upgrade options for more
visibility. Some of the more popular sites are 1888pressrelease.com, freeprnow.com, usprwire.com, and pr.com. These sites have a template that you can simply paste your press release information into. A couple of tips for the best online exposure, 1) include keywords (your name, your business name) in your headline 2) select the appropriate category to ensure it is distributed to the right audience. Once your press release has been submitted, show it off! You’ll be able to choose a graphic with a link to your press release that can be added to your website or blog.
Virtually Yours Tip of the Month:Set up Google Alerts to monitor your name and your business name at www.google.com/alerts. Google will send you an email whenever your name or business name is mentioned online, whether it’s through a press release, a blog post, or a social media update. Be sure to put your alert criteria in quotes (“DediKated Resource”) and select “as it happens” when you set them up. You can also set up alerts for a specific product, service or competitor. ■
cORiNa’S clOSETBy Corina Rodriquez
5 Pieces to Update Your Spring Wardrobe
Corina Rodriguez has over 20 years experience in the Fashion Industry. She modeled with Kim Dawson Agency, styled wardrobe for various Fashion shoots and TV sets, worked for major High end retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue and is the founder and Operator of Corina’s Boutique.
1. Platform Wedges can be worn with a variety of items, from a great pair of jeggings, tailored shorts, sundresses, cute flirty skirts and more. 2. Soft Pants are stylish, and comfortable. A soft, flowing pant can be worn very casual with a T-shirt or dressed up with a cute pair of must have wedges and a feminine top. 3. A Striped T goes back to the legendary Coco Chanel when she was inspired by the sailors “undergarments” (only Coco Chanel could find couture in men’s underwear!) You can opt for a classic striped T for that original sailor look or update with a fun tie-dye stripe and soft pant. 4. Print Skirts can be paired with a fun pocket T and vest for a casual but put together look or with a crisp white blouse for the office. 5. A little gray dress is a much trendier, updated option for that little black dress this season. Anything gray is a winner this season, as it gives a softer, yet oh so chic option over basic black. Although, never ditch your black, it’s a classic and will never go out of style. Remember ladies, we are talking updated trends here! As always, have fun and wear confidence as your best accessory!
MONSTER TRUCK RACESSee Monster Trucks competing in fierce Side-by-Side racing action as they fly over jumps. MONKEY ’N AROUND takes on • HOLMAN’S BEAST • IRONMAN • OUTTACONTROL • CYLDESDALE • MARTIAL LAW • HEARTBREAKER• SUDDEN IMPACT GROUNDPOUNDER • CULT ENERGY ACTIVATOR • BOUNTY HUNTER and in a high- powered car-crushin’ wheelie-poppin’ Freestyle Contest.
ATV & MX FREESTYLE You have seen them on TV, in Videos and now SEE them LIVE. The Moore brothers from KRUM, TEXAS with THE BOMB SQUAD keeping you on the edge of your seats with ATV FREESTYLE.
TUFF TRUCKSSee the Tuff Truck Pros compete against the clock on the obstacle course. Come see the carnage of the Tuff Trucks!
TICKETS AVAILABLE @ TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAYand www.ticketmaster.com
FRIDAYAdvance Adult - $16 • Adult @ Gate - $18
Advance Youth (4-12) - $10 • Youth (4-12) @ Gate - $12SATURDAY
Advance Adult - $16 • Adult @ Gate - $18Advance Youth (4-12) - $10 • Youth (4-12) @ Gate - $12
3 Years and Under are FREE!!!!!
FREE Pit Party to all ticket holders 6:00-7:00 both nights!Venue charges $5.00 for parking
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