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Kickoff a Stress-Free School Year For many children, the first day of school doesn’t only mean new

teachers and new friends – it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Starting the school year off on the right foot can help minimize a child’s stress level throughout the year. The experts at Sylvan Learning Center, the leading provider of in-center tutoring suggest parents help their children prepare for the transition to the next grade level and the return to school by encouraging a structured routine from day-one and staying actively involved in their child’s education. To help children get ready for the new school year and to minimize academic stress, Sylvan Learning Center offers these tips and ideas to make the transition from summer to school easier. Back-to-School Tips:• Get back in the routine. Ease transition from lazy summer days to

the structure of the school year by re-establishing bedtime, mealtime, reading and homework routines. Talk with your child about the importance of these routines and how they help ensure that he is not overtired or overly anxious about schoolwork or the next day of school.

• Set education goals. Help your child set goals at the very beginning of the year. Whether it is striving for an A in reading, handing in all homework on time or preparing for tests well in advance, setting goals can help set the routine for the new year.

• Develop a relationship with your child’s teacher. Take the time to meet your child’s teachers at the beginning of the school year. Teachers can be the best source for information about your child’s scholastic performance and they can recommend ways to help your child or resolve any difficulties he or she is having.

• Homework routine and place. Designate a specific time and place for homework time and help your child discover a regular, quiet place where he can study. Make sure that the area is free from potential distractions and that study tools are at your child’s fingertips to keep him focused on homework and studying.

• Stay on schedule. Your child should keep a schedule of all classes, assignments and key dates, such as project deadlines and test dates. As part of that schedule, she should include specific times for studying, projects and extracurricular activities. The more thorough the schedule, the more efficient your child will be..

• Emphasize organization. For some students, having color-coded binders for each subject helps them stay on track throughout the school year. Keeping notes organized helps test preparation later in the year, so work with your child to determine the best method for him. ■

AUGUST 2010 Volume 7, Issue 8

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In This Issue:Better Student - Better Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Wise Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 At Your Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Wise County 4-H News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Laying Down The Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Dave Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Heartstrings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Discover Wise County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Virtually Yours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Life Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Corina’s Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chef a gogo! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Women’s Occupational Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Inside The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Energy Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 With Love, Naturally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wise County Wonderings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Life is short. The older I get, the shorter life seems to be. I remember back when I was in my teens how

each day seemed to take forever and that the onset of an important event would seem to stretch forever into the future. Life seemed to be never ending back when I was a teenager. Or so I thought. But in reality, life is short. It is fleeting and it passes by within a blink of an eye and then everything you looked so forward to is now a distant and not too distinct memory. What is so important about knowing that life is short? Well, I have come to the realization that if life is short then I need to make the most of the time I have here on this earth. I don’t want to squander my time away performing mindless activities, or with narrow minded people or negative thinking. If my life is as short as I believe it to be I want to squeeze every last ounce of life out of it. I want to take advantage of my time here, of the people here and of the opportunity here. But how? How do I go about making the most of my God given life? Well, I have started a list. It’s not a bucket list. It’s a list of little things that I need to remember so that I am able to make the most of my life while I am living it. Perhaps you can use this list or start your own ‘Life is Short’ list.1) Spend your time and words wisely by not arguing

a point. Agree to disagree. 2) Realize that everyone has their own walk to walk.

It will not always be down the same path as me. I can always wave to them in encouragement.

3) When I speak to someone I need to see them, feel what they are feeling and not get sidetracked by time and intention.

4) Spend at least 30 minutes a day sitting on my front porch and listening to nature as she speaks to me.

5) Make and take the time to breathe deeply.6) Have respect for the body that houses your soul.

What you do with it depends on just how much you respect it.

7) Spend your time on things making wonderful memories not sorrow filled regrets.

8) Speak up for yourself but always speak the truth in love. It is better to be kind than right.

9) Be thankful and know that there is a reason for everything. Often, we don’t understand those reasons until later on in life.

10) Smile at yourself and everyone around you. Life is short but it is so worth living. Starting at this very moment, promise yourself that you will live it rather than trying to fill it with as much ‘stuff ’ as possible. ■

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 cbarham@decaturtx.org.

Area LibrariesAlvord Public Library940-427-2842• W,TH, F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • SA 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

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Books for Children at the Library, about the Library!Here is a selection picture books to read aloud to kids both in and out

of your library! These familiar friends and surprising newcomers are guaranteed to delight boys and girls in grades K – 8. Picture books can be used to help younger kids feel comfortable with library routines and terminology when they visit. Brown, Marc. D.W.’s Library Card. (Call number E BRO and in Spanish S E BRO) After finally getting her first library card, Arthur’s little sister D.W. tries to check out her favorite book, with humorous results.Bruss, Deborah. Book! Book! Book! (Call number E BRU) When the children go back to school, the animals on the farm are bored, so they go into the library in town trying to find something to do.Deedy, Carmen Agra. The Library Dragon. (Call number E DEE) Miss Lotta Scales is a dragon who believes her job is to protect the school’s library books from the children, but when she finally realizes that books are meant to be read, the dragon turns into Miss Lotty, librarian and storyteller.Freeman, Don. Quiet! There’s a Canary in the Library. (Call number E FRE) Cary imagines a day at the library when she invites only animals and birds to browse. Originally published in 1969 by Golden Gate Junior Books, Freeman’s classic library adventure has been reissued. McKissack, Patricia. Goin’ Someplace Special. (Call number E MCK In segregated 1950s Nashville, a young African American girl braves a series of indignities and obstacles to get to one of the few integrated places in town: the public library.Mora, Pat. Tomás and the Library Lady. (Call number in Spanish S E MOR) While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomás finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.Morris, Carla. The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians. (Call number E MOR) Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just about anything--including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.Rey, H.A. and Margret Rey. Curious George Visits the Library. (Call number E REY) George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s day at the library makes reading fun.Williams, Suzanne. Library Lil. (Call number E WIL) A formidable librarian makes readers not only out of the once resistant residents of her small town, but out of a tough-talking, television-watching motorcycle gang as well. ■Did you know?

A ten-gallon hat only holds about three-quarters of a gallon of liquid. It got its name from the Spanish world gallon, which means ‘braid.’ Some Mexican cowboys, or vaqueros, wore as many as ten braided bands on their sombreros.

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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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August and 4-HThis August our plans for 4-H both conclude

with awards for last year’s accomplishments and begin a whole new year of activities. Our new 4-H County Council officers will be elected at our first county council meeting of the year. We celebrate member’s accomplishments with our Annual Banquet. This year’s theme is “A Night of Stars- 4-H in the Spotlight.” Each age group also has a special award. The Bronze Star is awarder to Junior members with exceptional activity and participation in 4-H. Intermediate members are awarded a Silver Star and Senior members are awarded a Gold Star. Other awards included the Danforth I Dare You award and recognition for scholarships. Leaders and clubs are recognized for all their hard work in the 4-H program too. All 4-H members and families are invited. This year’s banquet is scheduled for August 21 at 7pm. For more information please contact the Extension Office at 627-3341. We have several other activities coming up in August. Former and new members need to enroll with 4-H Connect. We also have an opportunity to “Green-Out” Ranger Ballpark in Arlington. This special game day will have a concert prior to the game and good prices for tickets with part of the proceeds benefiting the Texas 4-H program. If you are in a club and want to go Green Out, Ranger Ballpark contact your club manager about getting tickets. It’s time to start fresh in your projects as well as starting a new school year. Let’s make this 4-H year a great one! Please call our County Extension off ice if you have questions about joining or supporting 4-H in Wise County. ■

Need a reasonto smile?Q. What did the summer say to the spring?A. Help! I’m going to fall.

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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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My wife really likes chocolate and this month’s article comes to you courtesy of her chocolate.

You just never know where wisdom will find you. A few weeks ago my wife handed me this chocolate wrapper and told me that this “fit” me really well. I read the saying and visualized what they meant. We learned in history class that people once strongly believed the world to be flat. After all, from their vantage standing on the coast, it did appear to be one flat sheet. It took the courage of several brave sailors to sail out to the end of what appeared to be a flat sheet and see for themselves. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s there was a large number of people who strongly believed that traveling outside of our earth’s atmosphere was not possible and certainly there was no way that standing on our moon was going to happen. They were wrong. Despite the fact that several hundred years separate each situation, the same group of negative people was still standing there saying “you can’t do that.” Fortunately, there is an opposite force at work and it is manned by folks who say “oh yeah, just watch me.” The latter group subscribes to the saying on the chocolate wrapper. Whether it was sailing to the edge of the earth or sailing out past our atmosphere to the moon, each situation required that someone be willing to walk away from their safety net and see what else was out there. Jump forward to the year 2010 and you r l i fe . I believe that you cannot be stationary in life. You are either moving forward or backward and, if you are not doing one, you are doing the other. It is a challenge to step away from where we feel safe, but how can you ever move forward without picking up one foot and moving away from where you are now? Ask yourself…Are you with the clan whose motto is “you can’t do that” or with the leaders who consistently say “ just watch me?” Your answer will determine whether you climb up the ladder or remain firmly planted on the floor. ■

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$Dear Dave, I have an idea for a small business I think is needed in my area. How do you feel about me keeping my current, high-paying job, and hiring a full-time manager to handle the day-to-day operations while I oversee things and handle accounting? If it doesn’t break even or better, I’ll just close it down. I look at it as being like buying or selling real estate while keeping a full-time job. — Ken

Dear Ken, Really, this idea isn’t a lot like real estate. Real estate will run itself, for the most part, once you find a tenant. Also, the number of hours you’d have to put into selling real estate on the side is nothing like the time you’d expend getting a new small business off the ground. To be honest, I don’t think there’s a high likelihood of success using this model. Unless, of course, you’re willing to devote 40 to 50 hours a week to this new business, in addition to the time you spend at your current job. You’d have a better chance of making it work if you bought an existing business with a manager already in place. That way, at least you wouldn’t have to be so entrepreneurial and constantly involved in things like adjusting the business model, checking prices, and dealing with customers. The secret ingredient to small business success is you. And the problem with your plan is that you’re only a small part of the equation. You are the energy, the ideas and the passion. You are the enthusiasm and the smile that greets the customers. Chains and franchises try to train this kind of stuff into people, but when something’s your baby, it’s really your baby. You’re going to worry over it, do your best to grow it properly, and treat it almost like it’s your very own child. I’m sorry, Ken. I just don’t like this plan. If your idea is to swing by once in a while, eyeball things, and crunch a few numbers, then you’d probably do more good just giving the money you’d invest to charity!— Dave Dear Dave,I’m 54, my husband is 56, and we still have three teenagers at home. Recently, we were told that it’s the perfect time for us to buy long-term care insurance. What do you think about this idea? — Terri

Dear Terri, My guess is that you were advised to buy this by someone who sells insurance. I’d also call this a conflict of interest! If you’ll do a little bit of research, you will find that there’s about a one percent chance of folks your age needing long-term care insurance. So no, it’s not the perfect time for you guys to do this. I don’t insure things that have such a miniscule chance of happening. Once you turn 60, the chances of something unfortunate happening rise practically every day. That’s why I advise people to start shopping for long-term care insurance on their 60th birthday, regardless of their income or assets. Think of it as a gift to yourself and your family. Nursing home care can run anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 a year. That will crack and scramble most people’s nest eggs in a hurry! Do you want long-term care insurance? Absolutely. But my advice is to wait until you’re 60 years old. — Dave

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 owns Decatur Music.

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Back to schoolSummer is ending; time to begin a new school

year. With football practice, cheerleading, band rehearsal, extra-curricular activities, there is so much to do in so little time. Every year I see a lot of parents who want to find activities that will help their children to grow into well rounded, productive adults. They know that music is important but may not know exactly how it is helpful in their child’s development. I’ll try to explain. First, it is important for a person to listen to the music that they are going to learn to play. This listening is different from the casual listening that we do for entertainment. This process involves critical and analytical processes, listening for chord and rhythm changes, becoming familiar with the part your instrument plays. The more detailed the mental imprint the easier it is to learn a song. Next, we have skills training. This step involves the physical training that is required. Muscle memory is employed in learning to play the part. Practicing short bits of a song until every note can be played using the correct notes in perfect time, using the exact same fingering each time is key to flawless performance. These require a great deal of discipline and develop strength of character; most people aren’t used to this type of individual effort. Goal setting is another important aspect of becoming a good musician. I don’t accept students who don’t have a goal. If they can’t explain why they want to play, don’t know what kind of music they like, or don’t have a favorite song I find that their dedication will be weak at best. I always look for students who have a burning desire to learn a particular song or want to play every song a particular artist puts out. That student is motivated! If they have the footlights shining in their eyes, they are driven to success by their desire, and that’s the easiest way to get there. Hopefully you will see the outline I’ve tried to put forward. Listening, observing, developing the skills necessary, combined with a good amount of desire in many cases will be the foundation that a lifetime of musical accomplishment can be built on. As a bonus, many people who have careers outside of music credit their success to the same processes that helped them become musicians. ■

RESOURCES FOR OUR FAMILYFamily Friendly Associations

CLUBSBoys & Girls Club of Wise CountyJanetta Killen 940.399.9747Wise County 4H940.627.3341Wise Merchants AssociationKim Tinkham 940.210.1769www.wisemerchants.org

EDUCATIONDecatur Academy for Children940.626.4444Pettit Private SchoolAurora 817.489.2318Decatur 940.627.8393Sylvan Learning CenterDecatur 940.627.0226Weatherford College at Wise Decatur 940.627.1846

HOTLINESTexas Runaway Hotline1.888.580.HELP (4357)Texas Youth Hotline1.800.210.2278Wise County Domestic Violence TaskforceHot Line - 940.626.4855Abuse Hotline1.800.252.5400Nat’l Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1.800.843.5678National Response & Terrorist Hotline 1.800.424.8802

PERFORMING ARTSDecatur Music940.626.2120Off 380 Players CommunityTheatre 940.575.2538

ATTENTION ASSOCIATIONS!Please contact immediately at info@wisefamilymagazine.com if your association requires an update. If you would like your non-profit association listed for free please contact us at info@wisefamilymagazine.com. For Profits, please contact us for ad rates within the magazine. Thank you!

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SCOUTINGWise County Scoutingwww.mustang-district.orgRyan Newcomb 817-905-7372BSAMustang36@aol.comGirl Scouts Barbara Reynolds 940.727.1813Girl Scouts Darlena Hoyl 940.627.1116

SPORTSAlvord Sports AssociationCharlotte Fitzgerald 940.389.5441Boyd Youth AssociationJeff Clark 940.799.5441Bridgeport Youth BaseballBill Cline 940.683.4299Chico BaseballBrad North 940.644.5624Paradise Baseball Michael Heathington 940.433.8603Slidell BaseballWise County Little LeagueChris Shields 940.627.4930Aurora Baseball AssociationMark Davis 817.296.6216

Wise Co. Co.ed Softball LeagueClifton North 940.393.2752Decatur Girls Softball AssociationTerri Ivie 817.360.2433Wise County Youth VolleyballNancy Eoff 940.627.3430wisecountyyouthvolleyball.comDecatur Little Dribblers -Paige Ochoa 817.996.7420www.WiseSoccer.comDecatur Paula Little 940.399.6541ParadiseWayne Tipton 817.789.3518BridgeportCesar Pinon 940.577.2363Carrie Tremaine 940.393.5089

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The Decatur High School Rodeo team has open enrollment for Decatur students in 9th-12th grade until Sept. 1. The meetings are held in the Rabbit Building at the Wise County Sheriff ’s Posse Grounds. Contact team coach Rick Wilson at decaturrodeoteam@hotmail.com or (817) 733-0930.

AIDS Resources of Rural Texas, in collaboration with several other agencies, is offering testing for HIV and hepatitis C. For more information call (817) 569-5760 or (800) 700-2037.

Breakfast Before BusinessAugust 10 • 8:00 am - 9:30 amJoin the Wise Merchants Association for breakfast and networking opportunities at their “Breakfast Before Business” meeting. There is no cost to attend and breakfast is provided!Hampton Inn & Suites110 S US Hwy 287, DecaturContact: www.wisemerchants.org

Thursday Night FlicksAugust 12 • 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 SquareContact: 940-627-6158

Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts FundraiserAugust 14 • 10:00 amAnnual Friends of Scouting Fundraiser, supporting more than 34,000 Scouts and celebrating Scouting’s 100th Anniversary.Decatur Civic Center2010 W US Highway 380, DecaturContact:terrijohnson52@yahoo.com

Ukulele In the ParkAugust 14 and August 2810:00 am - NoonDecatur Music is sponsoring Ukulele in the Park! Come out to the Pavilion at Harwood Park in Bridgeport for some family fun. Listen to amazing ukulele music and learn to play! Harwood Park910 Cates Street, Bridgepor t Contact: 940-626-2120www.decaturmusic.com

Business Etiquette-Communicate with ClassAugust 24 • 11:30 am - 1:30 pmDeborah King, AICI CIP and President of Final Touch Finishing School presents “Business Etiquet te -Communicate with Class” to the Wise Merchants Association. There is no cost to attend, lunch will not be provided but all are welcome to bring their own.Decatur Public Library1700 Hwy 51 South, DecaturContact: www.wisemerchants.org

Clay Shoot 2010 August 27 • 8:00 amT h e W i s e R e g i o n a l H e a l t h Foundation’s Clay Shoot benefits cancer screenings for women in Wise County. $100.00 per person or $500.00 per team, lunch is provided.Fossil Point Sporting Grounds 7282 N FM 51, Slidell Contact: 940-626-1384

Bridgeport Box OfficeAugust 28 • DuskPresents “The Princess and The Frog.” Free admission, movie starts at dusk.Harwood Park910 Cates Street, Bridgeport Contact: 940-683-3480

Hot Summer Nights Classic Car ShowAugust 28 • 4:00 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 Center420 E Morton Avenue, BoydContact: 940-627-6555www.wcaac.com

50’s & 60’s Sock HopAugust 28 • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmA nostalgic flashback to the 1950’s and the roots of Rock n Roll, and it’s artist’s contribution to the history of American music! The twist and hula hoop contests, etc. Admission is $5.00, kids 12 & under are free.Wise County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds - Women’s Building3101 S FM 51, DecaturContact: 940-577-0003

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Marshall is kissing his favorite alpaca, Kane.

Jess may want to be a fireman when he grows up.

Happy Birthday, Dad. Love, Your Girls.

Did you know? 25% of all the vegetables consumed in the United States are French fries.

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The folks at the Decatur Public Library hosted a very exciting show of Critterman.

There is nothing that will capture your attention more than a huge snake!

Need a reason to smile?Q. Why did the nurse go to art school?A. Because she wanted to learn how to draw blood.

Q. What goes up and never comes down?A. Your age.

Critterman And Friend

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Jacob and Mercedes at the Fire Truck.

Captain Mara of the Decatur Fire Department with future firefighter, Jordan.

Chris Heasley addresses his Bridgeport Bullfrogs swim team wearing his ‘speedo’ as promised! Gives a new meaning to

“pants on the ground.”

Want to see your loved ones in print? Send us their digital photos to pics@wisefamilymagazine.com.

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Josi Sue says she is ready for school.

Presley is 1-1/2 and all smiles.

Annabel is doing her own version of a rain dance. We could use the rain! Kaylee, Kristina, Kelsey and Kathryn enjoying watermelon on a hot summer day.

Joe is one cool dog.

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Are you a business owner that has a business in Wise County?

Do you need help with how to grow your business, keep in touch with advancing trends and resources available to you and make friends with other business owners?Join the Wise Merchants! A group put together solely to support the growth and success of Wise County, Texas business owners. Find out more about our association and upcoming events! www.WiseMerchants.orgYou MUST have a business located in Wise County to become a member! SHOP LOCAL!!

Timeless Treasures Photography & GraphicsEstablished September 2008 • Kayla Proctor, owner

Q: Who would benefit most from doing business with you? A: Everyone, I am a designer, photographer and a local merchant who knows the value of advertising and networking in the work world today. My customers are new businesses looking to spread the word of their accomplishments or an existing business looking to attract more customers.

Q: What other business in the county do or could you work with who have the same customers? A: I work with many small companies in Wise County that do the same stuff I do or more. I look at it as a trade, when they need something I help them out, if I am overloaded they can ease the pressure. It works both ways and there are enough customers for all of us to survive right now. Q: What is the one thing that you would like most for our Wise Family readers to know about doing business with you? A: We bring the big city creativity to the small family businesses in Wise County and beyond.Timeless Treasures Photography & Graphics is located at 605 N. Bus. 287, Suite #104, Decatur, Texas 76234. They can be reached at 940-627-1523 and their hours of Operation: M-F 9-6 and Sat 10-5.

Significant wild land fires within Wise County are not uncommon; citizens must take responsibility for preparing

themselves and their property for wildfires. To do this, maintain at least 30 feet of survivable space between your home and the surrounding wildland. Within this area:

Keep lawns mowed to a height of two inches or less.•Store firewood and other combustibles (boat, RV, etc) at least •30 feet upslope and away from the home.Select plants that are drought tolerant, that have a •high moisture content, and that are easily pruned and maintainedSelect trees such as Oak and Maples which can help retard •fire spread.Avoid planting vegetation with high oil and resin content •such as pines, cedars and junipers. These types of plants burn quickly and can greatly increase the rate of spread of the fire.

Plant small trees and shrubs away from larger trees to avoid •creating a ladder of vegetation that could lead a ground fire up into trees.Restrict the use of flowerbeds and shrubbery against your •house. Nonflammable mulches such as rock or crushed brick are preferred.Do not allow vegetation to grow under decks.•Prevent firebrands from entering the home by enclosing •decks, foundation, and roof/attic openings with screen or hardware cloth.Early evacuation is the safest way to avoid injury or death. •Have at least two escape routes, and a safe area where family members can meet to wait out the fire.

Firefighters are doing their part to prepare for wildfire, are you? For additional information go to www.firewise.org. ■

Protecting your home from wildfireBy Marc Dodd, Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator

Did you know? Men who kiss their wives goodbye in the morning earn higher salaries than men who don’t.

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 Internet Marketing & Social Media Marketing Specialist, and specializes in establishing a local online presence for businesses. For more information on her services, please visit www.dedikatedresource.com, and follow her on Twitter @DediKatedVA.

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Sometimes we presume that our customers or fellow merchants know what we know. We forget that we

have specialized knowledge and expertise about our business because we are in it on a daily basis. We all have information to share that will benefit someone, and a great way to do this is to blog. Most websites have the option to add a blog, or you can create a free blog with Google at www.blogger.com, which is very easy to maintain. There are currently over 2,000,000 blogs online providing information on just about you can think of. A blog provides an excellent medium t o c o m m u n i c a t e with your audience. Blogs are engaging and allow people to leave comments and questions, and engaging with people is what Web 2.0 is all about! What do you blog about? Before you start blogging, create a document with some topics of interest to your customers; think about some questions you’ve received from them. How-to’s, Tips, and Q&A’s are always popular blog posts. Keep adding to this document whenever you have an idea so you will always have topics ready. You can also include personal topics or experiences, people always relate to humanness. How often should you blog? The recommended minimum to publish a blog post is weekly, although you could publish bi-weekly. Consistency is more important than frequency, so schedule a recurring 30 minutes to an hour on your calendar to help you stay consistent. In addition to the benefits of interacting with your audience, a blog is one of the best ways to get more visitors to your website and increase your online presence. Search engines LOVE blogs because they are updated frequently with content. Blog posts also appear in search engine results, so be sure to include your keywords in your blog post titles!Virtually Yours Tip of the Month:Subscribe to blogs in your industry and/or areas of interest to get some ideas on how to blog and what to blog about. Set-up an RSS Reader to help categorize and quickly see their latest blog posts. I use Google Reader, which is free at www.google.com/reader. ■

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

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Life Skills

Deborah King, AICI CIP

Communicate with Class People have been communicating since the beginning of time, but never

has such a common practice been so challenging. Communication today embodies more than the written word or the familiar face-to-face interaction. We also communicate through cell phones, email and text messaging. Knowing which medium to use, and with class, is no small feat. Polishing your image requires you to give attention to your appearance, your behavior, and your communication skills. We all have encountered someone who looks fabulous, but behaves in an unruly manner or has irritating speech habits, negatively impacting their credibility. It simply is not enough to select clothing appropriate for the situation that enhances your best features, and to execute your etiquette skills like a pro; you must also master your vocal delivery and refine your language so there is continuity in your overall message. This total package will provide a consistent message, empowering your image and announcing to all that you are a leader in your field. Preparation is the key to successful communication. Many believe that you are either born with the art of conversation, or you were not. This simply is not true. Good conversation does not just happen. You can master the needed skills to maneuver successfully through any social situation with ease. So, how do you resist falling victim to the many communication blunders that can destroy your image and your relationships in today’s fast-paced world? This rapidly changing landscape requires each of us to refine our verbal, nonverbal, and technological skills in order to communicate with class.Vocal Tips:• Vocaltonethatisinthemidtolowerrangeconveysmoreauthority• Enunciatewordsfully• Avoidslangandvocalfillers….like,um,youknowEye Contact:• Maintaineyecontact• Limitblinking• StayfocusedBody Language:• Sitorstandfacingtheotherperson• Maintainanopenbodyposture• AvoidfidgetingListening Skills:• Keepanopenmind• Avoidinterrupting• Repeattoclarify Communication would not be complete without including technology. The benefit of using technology is speed. We are able to quickly communicate a thought or message without requiring much effort. The challenge is to properly identify the best method to convey your message and then do so appropriately. Technology Tips:• Avoidusingyourcellphonetotalkortextwhenwithothers• Readyouremailortextoutloudpriortosendingtocheckfortone• Neveremailorpostanythingyouwouldnotwanttoseeontheevening news ■

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school care beginning August 23, 2010. Your child

will play games, have snacks, as well as homework time in a safe environment Monday through Friday immediately following school release to 6:00 p.m. Cost is only $40.00 per child, second child is $35.00. Reduced fee for children in the free or reduced lunch program at school. Contact Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940.683.3480.

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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.

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With temperatures soaring into the triple digits it’s hard to believe it’s time to think about fall

fashion. I know the humidity is at 60% and the last thing you want to think about is sweaters and boots! Well with that in mind I will simply give a “sneak peak” at what is in store for fall 2010. The New York Fashion Week runways were graced with fashions from “Urban Chic” to “Eccentric Color Combos” (within chic reason). Designers encouraged us to “Go wild with Hot Leopard Spots” and to “Set free the inner (Greek) Goddess in us all” with draping fabrics. Leopard is huge this season and meant to be worn as a “neutral.” You do not have to wear black, brown or tan to wear your Leopard handbag or shoes. Do keep in mind Leopard is a neutral “accent” (not meant to be worn from head to toe). Draping fabrics should flatter not overwhelm. A draping top should be worn with a “skinny” or slim fitting pant. A draping skirt or pant should be worn with a slim top and perhaps a vest with long layered chains or beads for balance. For an Urban Chic look pair solids with tall boots and a fabulous statement bag in a neutral color. As always have fun and remember confidence is your best accessory! ■

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Sign up for the Bridgeport Fall Co-Ed Softball League by September 10, 2010. Games will be played on Monday nights. Contact Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940.683.3480.

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‘Supporting’ the future bysupporting our youth.

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The Wise County Animal Shelter Needs the Following Items

Please do what you can to help them out!• Bleach • Rubber Chew toys for dogs • Bath mats without rubber backing

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Located at 119 PR 4195Decatur, Texas 76234940-627-5971

Chef a gogo!

Chef a gogo!

Wise Family Magazine is pleased to announce that nationally known Chef and Gumbo

Maven, Kraig Thome will be writing a regular column for the magazine. Each month he will cover topics of interest to those people out there who love great food. You will have an opportunity to send in your questions to the Chef at chef@wisefamilymagazine.com.

FYI for Our Readers Cooking classes at gogo! have become THE place to be on select Monday nights. Kraig takes the show on the road in August and will be teaching items from the gogo! menu at Central Market in Southlake, Texas on August 9th and 23rd. See Central Market’s website for details at www.centralmarket.com.

Kraig Thome is a thirty-year veteran of restaurant and private club kitchens, spending most of those years in Houston as an Executive Chef. Thome and his wife Letty are the owner operators of gogo gumbo! in Boyd, Texas where their mission is to provide well executed, reasonably priced fare in a casual environment.

Coming Next Month…

MAGAZINEwould like to wish all the students, parents and school employees a great new school year! Be sure to send us your pictures of your first day of school to pics@wisefamilymagazine.com.

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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.

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“When you stop learning, you start to die.” Cheyenne

It is time for “Back to School” – return to studies. Businesswomen, why not use this time to recharge and seek new challenges and training for

you and your company. Often, the daily routine of “doing” business blinds us to the need to grow, improve and seek new challenges for our company and ourselves. Self-improvement will add new dimensions to our business. Learning a new language will result in growing our customer base. Adding enhanced computer abilities deepens our management skills and increases our accountability. We can gain new insight into the movement of money in our business and how to best invest for gain. Lincoln said it best when he stated, “the best place to invest your money is in yourself.” Adding training in your field of expertise and investing in your staff, if you have employees, improves your presentation and information pool to better serve your customers. Training also opens new ways of seeing old problems and presents new avenues of problem solving. There is truth in the fact that a mind stretched by education and experience rarely returns to its original size. Training also serves to jump start ideas that often result in new income streams, increased revenues and services. Remember, “The stone age did not end because they ran out of stones.” Man simply began to look for new directions, improved efficiency and new methods of problem solving. In this quest for growth and change, they entered a new age of development. Perhaps your business has a few too many stones underfoot that are slowing down your growth and progress. Just because your old methods worked years ago does not mean they are efficient today. Learning new ways to accomplish old tasks also can act as a self-confidence builder for both you and your employees. Knowing “what” you are doing, makes everyday tasks feel doable and cumulatively make us feel stronger. Offering training to employees increases loyalty and encourages confidence in them. Remember, they are “YOU” (at the very least, your representative) when you are out of the shop. However, beware, most humans resist change. Encourage others by your example. Step out of your own comfort zone and seek out new training on your path to improved efficiency. Learning strengthens our abilities to complete old tasks with speed and effectiveness while making new opportunity issues resolve themselves in a more productive manner. “Back to School” is not just for children. Rather, it is a challenge to each of us in business. Growing and challenging ourselves is living everyday to its fullest. ■

Wise CountyHeritage Museum1602 South TrinityOpen 9 am to 4 pmMonday-Saturday1:30 pm to 5 pm

SundayAdmission:

$1.00 Adults 50¢ for children under 12

Longhorn Council of the Boy ScoutsAnnual Fundraiser

Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts will be hosting

their annual Friends of Scouting Fundraiser for 2010

on August 14 at the

Decatur Civic Center.

We are looking for live and silent auction items for the wonderful WOMEN that attend our event! If you would like to donate, please contact Terri Johnson at terrijohnson52@yahoo .com .

You will be listed and recognized for your help . We just need an email letting us know you would like to participate and what your donation might entail . We appreciate your support of more than 34,000 Scouts and celebrating Scouting’s 100th Anniversary!

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Michael Dunham has been building and repairing computer systems for friends, family and customers in his spare time for 25 years ago. After receiving so many requests for in-home/in-office computer repair, he decided to open COMPUTER RHINO with the vision of protecting and supporting North Texas computer users and has done so for the last five years. www.computerrhino.com

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coming. Microsoft has ceased support for certain service packs of your operating system. This doesn’t necessarily mean your computer will stop working, but that they will no longer support your product with updates, including some security updates. This is not meant to alarm, but its definitely need-to-know information. You need to know that Vista has come and gone and now there is Windows 7. In my humble opinion, if you have a computer that can handle 7, I suggest going to it, and skip Vista entirely. I normally do not recommend an immediate jump to a new operating system, however 7 has been out for some time, and has already got updates to fix a few last minute problems. Additionally, it uses fewer resources than Vista, so some older computers can actually run 7 better. Well, how do I know if my computer will run the new operating system? Good question! You can actually go to www.microsoft.com, find a link to Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. You can run it and it will tell you if your system can handle it. You may also wish to contact a computer service professional if you need advise about the results. Why is this important? In our current economy, or any for that matter, keeping your overhead low is most important in a household or a small business. The more information and options to choose, the better you can make the choices you need to succeed. If you can upgrade your operating system with little or no cost to upgrade your existing system, it keeps your files intact, helps your bottom line and will save you large cash. ■

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Le and her husband Curt live in Chico, Texas where they own Eagle Efficiency, a weatherization company. They specialize in insulation and windows. More information can be found at ww.EagleEfficiency.com

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This time of year, it may seem like your air conditioner never turns off and your electric bills

are probably reflecting that. Heating and cooling cost take a whopping 43% of the average person’s utility bills. The biggest energy (and cost) savings are usually the result of an investment in a more efficient A/C unit or additional attic insulation. There are some smaller changes you can make though that will still bring down cost substantially. Of course, one of the most important factors in how hard your A/C runs is the temperature that it’s set on. Even setting your thermostat one degree higher when it’s warm outside can result in up to 1% reduction in what you pay to cool your home. Here are a few more things to keep in mind:1. Basic maintenance is key. Dirty filters make

your unit work harder and longer than it needs. Change or clean them at least once a month. Talk to a professional about servicing your air conditioner, even if it is working fine. Having them clean the condenser / evaporator coils of your unit can lower energy cost, provide you with cleaner air and help your system last longer.

2. Don’t close vents to unused rooms if you have central air conditioning. This can cause leaks in your ducts due to an increase in pressure. If you are using window units though, always close off unused rooms to help stay more comfortable and use less energy.

3. Plant trees near your outdoor unit but be sure not to block its airflow. It could use as much as 10% less energy when it is shaded than if it is working in full sun. Always remember to keep grass and weeds low to lighten the load on your condenser.

Sources: www.energysavers.gov www.austinenergy.com

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In our hi-tech world, family is more important than ever. No gadget or gizmo can replace family. I have been passionate about families

and relationships since my childhood days. In the last decade or so, I’ve worked as a breastfeeding counselor and helped found Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Center. I absolutely love working with families! Now I am shifting into a new form of helping families as I work with parents as they prepare for childbirth. I work as a doula, or childbirth assistant in the Wise county area and beyond. Pregnancy is such an amazing time and the birth of a child is a sacred time that a mother will never forget. A doula educates a mom and her partner in pregnancy and birth topics and then supports them with information and physical comfort during labor. She makes sure the family is settled in and breastfeeding is off to a good start before she leaves. In the first weeks with a newborn, the doula answers any non-medical questions that might arise and also helps her clients “process” the birth experience. A doula is a modern equivalent of the sisters, mothers, and neighbors who stayed at a mom’s side during birth in years past. Another job of the women of old was to help the new mom get started on the right foot in her motherhood journey. I have partnered with Traci Wann, a lactation educator, so that together we can provide breastfeeding support to the moms of Wise County. Breastfeeding may be simple and natural but that doesn’t mean moms and babies don’t need support and advice getting started. Traci has three children she’s nourished with her own milk. She has faced challenging nursing situations in her own life and is very knowledgeable in current breastfeeding information. I love hearing her advice as she works with moms. No sugar coating or mommy guilt with Traci. She’s real in every way. She knows that parenting a newborn can be both the best time in a family’s life and the hardest. She is especially good at listening to moms, getting to the heart of the issue, and offering practical help. Any family working with Traci will be better for it! Each month here in Wise Family Magazine, you’ll see articles related to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting. Traci and I are excited to share the newest evidence based information with you to help your young family thrive. ■

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Wendy Fowler & Traci Wann

Wendy Fowler is a local doula (professional childbirth assistant) with a passion for helping young families thrive. She is a Texas Woman’s University graduate with a degree in Family Studies, but she gets most of her experience in the trenches raising five daughters out in the country with her husband Shane. For more information on the services she offers, visit her website at www.wisecountydoula.com.

Traci Wann is a lactation educator and mom of three breastfed babies. She has a Masters of Christian Education degree and has taught English in Wise Countyy. She spends her time rocking her babies; serving her church family and helping moms nurture their babies by breastfeeding. She can be reached through breastfeed101@yahoo.com.

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSE CATBy Lindsey Sharp

Fifty-three rescued lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars call Bridgeport, Texas, home. Located outside Dallas Ft. Worth,

Big Cat CARE (Center for Animal Research and Education) is a non-profit sanctuary founded in 2003. “Exotic cats do not make good pets,” explains CARE founder and director, Heidi Berry. “Some of our cats are former pets or entertainers, and others were seized by law enforcement from illegal or abusive situations. They would have nowhere to go without CARE.” CARE is run by volunteers, interns, donations, and love. All that’s missing now is water. Yes, water. CARE’s 50-foot well is not deep enough to provide a steady water source for the sanctuary’s needs. Especially in the Texas summer heat. “The

cats’ drinking water gets too hot,” says intern Lindsey Sharp, “and we spend all day changing water buckets, because the water comes out in just a trickle. It’s hard on everyone.” The sanctuary needs a new 300-500 foot well to get a steady water stream, estimated to cost $20,000. Five thousand has already been acquired through donations but the second half of the money has been elusive. “This is a tough economy to be asking for donations,” says Berry, “We are all suffering, including the cats. But we won’t give up.” A new well would also mean CARE could plant shade trees and ivy in cat enclosures to cool things off even more. And more cat baths. “Tigers enjoy lounging in water tubs on hot days,” laughs intern Lindsey, “Visitors can’t believe it. I think people get a new appreciation for the cats when they see them in person. They’re amazing and you fall in love with each of them.” CARE is open to the public for individual or group tours. Visit www.bigcatcare.org or call 940-683-8115 for more information. ■

Did you know?Tigers have striped skin under their hair but zebras don’t. Bridgeport Middle School “Back to School”

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We have an official Wise County Flag. It was selected and made official during the celebration of the

Courthouse 100th birthday. In the early days we had two doctors, last names Stewart and Stuart, to tell them apart they were called "Sorrel Doc" and "Black Doc". Wise County has 87 historical markers. Three of those are on the National Register of Historic Sites. Dr. Ingram, who lived in Decatur, had a parrot that sometimes followed his car to his office on the square. To the delight of the children walking by the house they could hear the bird saying "Polly wants a cracker". The Wise County Messenger got its start at Paradise in 1880, From there it went to Alvord, then eventually to Decatur. The Wise County Heritage Museum has the paper on microfilm, a valuable research tool. There was once an ancient city west of Cottondale. This was in a book written before 1900. We have two famous outlaws buried in Wise County. One west of Cottondale and the other buried in the Cottondale Cemetery. There was a Mr. B. C. Algood, who lived near Wilson Prairie who had an arithmetic book published. He was an early day teacher in Wise County. There was once a small store located between Cottondale and Springtown called "Who'd-A-Thought-It?” Believed to be owned by a family named Patterson. Bridgeport once had a toll bridge. There was a big celebration when it was completed, with people from all over the county were there, as well as a group of soldiers from Fort Richardson. We have had four courthouses. Two of which burned under suspicious circumstances. The last one was built at a cost of $110,000. The members of the commissioner’s court were not re-elected the next election year because it was thought they spent too much for the beautiful courthouse we now have!

Wise County had a movie star born in Decatur. He was Guinn "Big Boy" Williams. His father served as a senator from Wise County. There are four histories of Wise County available, as well as a new one titled "A Walk Through Time, the Decatur Square" The Wise County Heritage Museum is open every day 10:00 am to 3:00 pm except Sunday. There is an archive where much genealogical information is available and there is a room dedicated to the famed "Lost Battalion".

One of Wise County's oldest log cabins has been restored in front of the Wise County Heritage Museum? It belonged to the Sam Woody family who came to Wise County in 1853.

A man by the name of Grant Carter was hung in Decatur, the 18th day of February 1898, but the trial and every document refers to him as George Henry. The hanging, which took place northwest of the Wise County Heritage Museum site, brought out the whole county. Col. Absolam Bishop, known as the "father of Decatur" helped to patent a fountain pen. He and his partner, a Mr. Codding, were awarded a beautiful silver medal by the New York State Agriculture Society for exhibiting a case of superior new fountain pens. He is the reason Decatur is situated where it is today, and the plan for it is a copy of the town of McKinney. Lots sold for $100.00 around the square. The first white child born in Decatur was Benjamin Franklin Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Allen, on October 28, 1859. He became a banker. The Wise County Reunion is one of the oldest continuing events in the county? The earliest of which we have record is in the early 1880's, when it was begun by the Confederate Veterans. They met in various parts of the county until 1900 when they made a contract with the county, paying $l.00 for a hundred year lease for a part of the "Poor Farm," where it still held today. At first it was held the first full moon in August, now it is the last full week in July. Wise County was organized in 1856 at a store which was located about a mile south of what is now the Courthouse, probably near what is now the Wise County Heritage Museum. ■

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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

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Do You Know A Family Who Could Benefit From Early Head Start?Rebecca Clark, Center Director- Early Head Start Decatur

Texas Neighborhood Services has been serving the low income in North Central Texas for over fourty years. Our program

is a 100% federally funded program and has grown from a summer program for 65 preschoolers in Palo Pinto County in 1967 to hundreds of children each year in eight North Central Texas counties; Erath, Hood, Johnson, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell and Wise. Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. Its mission is simple:• topromotehealthyprenataloutcomesforpregnantwomen,• toenhancethedevelopmentofveryyoungchildren,and• topromotehealthyfamilyfunctioning. Texas Neighborhood Services will provide Early Head Start services for pregrant woman and children 6 weeks to three years of age who live in Wise County. The new facility will be located at will be located at 503 North US 81/287 in Decatur. Early Head Start is a child development program for low-income families. The federal poverty guidelines are used to evaluate family income and both parent(s) must be working a minimum of 30 hours per week or attending school full time or a combination of both. Families with children with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact us at 940-627-6418 for specific information about how to enroll in your local Early Head Start. ■

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The House That I Live InBy: Earl Robinson, Lewis Allen

What is America to me? A name, a map, or a flag I see; A certain word, democracy. What is America to me? The house I live in, a plot of earth, a street, The grocer and the butcher, Or the people that I meet; The children in the playground, the faces that I see, All races and religions, that’s America to me. The place I work in, the worker by my side, The little town or city where my people lived and died. The howdy and the handshake, the air and feeling free, And the right to speak my mind out, that’s America to me. The things I see about me, the big things and the small, The little corner newsstand, and the house a mile tall; The wedding and the churchyard, the laughter and the tears, And the dream that’s been a growing for over 200 years. The town I live in, The street, the house, the room, The pavement of the city, and the garden all in bloom; The church, the school, the clubhouse, the million lights I see, But especially the people; that’s America to me. The house I live in, my neighbors white and black, The people who just came here, or from generations back; The town hall and the soapbox, the torch of liberty, A home for all God’s children; that’s America to me. The words of old Abe Lincoln, of Jefferson and Paine, Of Washington and Jackson and the tasks that still remain; The little bridge at Concord, where Freedom’s fight began, Our Gettysburg and Midway and the story of Bataan. The house I live in, the goodness everywhere, A land of wealth and beauty, with enough for all to share; A house that we call Freedom, a home of Liberty, And it belongs to fighting people, that’s America to me.

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