NOVEMBER 2010

WISE WOMAN OF THE MONTH

SHERRY COURSEY LEMON

Online Tips To Increase Holiday Business

Do You Have A Thankful

Heart?

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If Your Computer Could Talk, What Would It Say?

Do You Deserve A Raise?

Thanksgiving Wines

Dear Santa,I have been very, very good this year. I have thought of everyone but myself. This Christmas I want only one gift under the tree –

a Gift Certificate to AESTHETIC CONCEPTS

where I can choose anything I want to help restore my beauty. They have so many things I can choose. They have the most advanced treatments in wrinkle reduction, DOT Therapy skin resurfacing, ReFirm skin tightening, FotoFacial, Botox, Dermal Fillers, chemical peels, liposuction, varicose vein therapy and spider vein treatment.

Don’t worry, I won’t be offended if you get me this. I know that you love me just the way I am, but I just want to be a younger, healthier-looking version of myself for the New Year. Just give the gals at Aesthetic Concepts a call or visit their website for all sorts of information.

I love you just the way you are, too! (And yes, they also treat men!)

Love and kisses,

Mrs. Claus

To Inspire and Inform:

Virtually Yours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wise Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Life Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Inside The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Emily On Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Women’s Occupational Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Chef a gogo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Words On Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Wise Woman of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Upcoming Events And Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Margaret Thatcher

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and non-hands free cell use are dangerous to

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEThursday, Dec. 9th4 pm to 8 pmSee the latest in skin restoration technology, meet product representatives, register to win exciting prizes.Email us at Holiday@TexasCosmeticDoc.comfor your specialinvitation!

This year has brought incredible online opportunities for

local businesses; the Internet off icial ly went “Local,” the search engines created local d i r e c tor ie s , lo c a l soc i a l networking sites were created,

and socia l media is booming. Al l of these factors wil l have an impact on holiday shopping for local businesses! What will be different this holiday season?

People will be sharing about the best deals and their shopping •experiences through social media.Recommendations and reviews are going to be a big consideration. •People trust online recommendations from their friends and family, and people in their network.84% of consumers are expected to be searching online for local products •and services during the holiday season.Facebook Fan Pages are very popular right •now. People are looking for and connecting with their favorite businesses on Facebook, which are usually local. Businesses with Fan Pages will be using them to promote holiday deals.

We all know that holiday shoppers search online for the best deals and gift ideas. And, more people are now researching products and services online, and then purchasing offline at a local business. What will you do different this year to encourage visitors and increase holiday sales? Here’s a few ideas:

Increase your social media presence; build your networks and schedule •the time to increase your activity.“Localize” your social media profiles with city and state.•Create a sale or coupon on MerchantCircle.•Offer something free if they “check-in” at your location on Foursquare. •It doesn’t have to be expensive, just something to entice them.Provide a special discount for Facebook Fans only.•Email a newsletter; include pictures of holiday items and a special •discount code.Utilize your local Chamber of Commerce E-Ad program, their email •is sent to all Chamber members weekly.

Be different, be creative and benef it from the new online opportunities!

Virtually Yours Tip of the Month: Don’t forget your fellow business owners during the holidays… we’re all in this together. Help them out by promoting their sales and providing recommendations. ■

Kim Tinkham is a Marketing Strategist, Coach, Connector, Author, Speaker, Publishing Entrepreneur, Lover of People, Animals and Great Ideas. Resident of Wise County since 1987.

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If the only prayer you said in your whole life

was, “thank you,” that would suffice.

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To my family, my friends, my neighbors, my readers, my advertisers and everyone else who makes my life truly amazing …THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.Have a wonderful Turkey Day!

Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to have a sunny, optimistic outlook on

life? No matter what is happening, they always appear to be pleasant and positive. What is their secret for maintaining such a positive perspective, especially when life delivers a bowl of lemons? How do they manage to turn their lemons into refreshing lemonade, when all that you can squeeze out is a sour pucker? A positive attitude towards life is rooted in a thankful heart.

Choose your thoughts. What you choose to think about, and meditate on, you magnify. Start each day by reading something motivational and inspirational. My favorites are the Bible and the Woman’s Advantage Calendar quote-of-the-day. I also listen to uplifting music and spend time in prayer and meditating on all that is good, possible, and healing. Think about all the things you have to be thankful for today.

Choose your words. Your words will reveal what is in your heart;

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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that is why it is so important to make sure your thoughts are focused on good things. Pause and think before you speak. Ask yourself if what you are going to say is beneficial, uplifting, and useful. Too often, we get in the habit of simply complaining. We complain about the traffic, the price of things, rude people, lack of time, too much work – and the list goes on and on. Speak words of gratitude. Look for opportunities to say “thank you” to others throughout the day. Choose your actions. Gratitude is expressed through your actions. A thankful heart overflows with gratitude and blesses others. Out of your abundance, you generously give. It may be a smile, a word of encouragement, or a patient pause as someone takes a bit too long in the grocery line. Look for ways to thank those in your family, at work, and in your community. Your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, and your actions become your life. Look for the good in every day and in every person. Meditate on all you have to be thankful for, and celebrate every favor. You may purchase the 2011 Woman’s Advantage Calendar at our website www.finaltouchschool.com. ■

Emily on Insurance

Emily, My family currently has life insurance through my husband’s work, but should we purchase life insurance outside work also? Why would we need both?

— Susan M.

Dear Susan, It is truly imperative that you purchase life insurance away from your employee benefits. You are not required to carry life insurance through your employer. When you retire from your company 90% of the time you cannot take your benefits with you when you leave. If you have not purchased life insurance outside of your company it would be difficult to purchase life insurance at the age of retirement and you may no longer qualify. What if you make the decision to work for a different company? Your benefits will not move with you. If you do not obtain life insurance now while you are healthy – you may not qualify for life insurance at a later time. Another important aspect is that the economy is currently requiring several businesses to make cuts and one of the first cuts is life insurance. Let me tell you an experience I had. Two years ago a young married couple 19-years-old came into my office for insurance. They just had their first child and we began to discuss life insurance. Together the parents made the decision that the life insurance through the husband’s work was sufficient and they did not need additional life insurance. A short time after that the wife came into my office requesting to remove her husband off the insurance. I asked the wife the reasoning why and her answer just shocked me. She stated that her husband had been killed in an accident at work. She became hysterical and told me that her husband only had $10,000 worth of life insurance through work and she could no longer be a stay at home mom. I would not want for this situation to happen to you or anyone else for that matter. If you choose to only carry one life insurance policy please keep it outside of your employee benefits for your protection. ■

Emily Palmer

Dear Friend, I just want to take a moment to thank you.

Thank you for being you, and thank you for being there for me. There are so many things about you that I am grateful for, that I just don’t know where to begin. You always seem to be aware when things go wrong for me, and you do just the right things. You respond so well to my warning signs! Last year,

when I was so sick, you fretted right beside me until I was well, then you got me that antivirus and helped me keep it up to date. I’ve hardly had a hiccup since.

You’ve been so good keeping me updated on everything! I never seem to miss an update, and that makes me feel secure and protected. You also like to help me stay in-style. When you upgraded me, you said it was for you, but now I think more clearly and have a bigger vision of the world. Thanks for the new RAM and monitor! Things have changed a little since last year. I had to adapt to your new program. It was tough at first and I had doubts, but you were right there with me, sweating to learn it. Now it is a part of our new routine, and aren’t we much more productive? Words fall short. How can I express my gratitude for the way you back me up, the way you shut me down when I am running too much, how you blow my mind when the cobwebs and dust of the daily grind get me bogged down. I’m grateful to be your friend, and because you do all this for me and more, I promise to do my best for you! — Your Computer!

To my readers: Thank you! Your Computer Rhino!

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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Thank you!

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If you count all your assets, you always show a profit.

Robert Quillen

Emily is not just an insurance agent, because she considers every client her family. Her mission is to help people sleep better at night knowing that they are fully protected for whatever tomorrow brings.

If you have an insurance question for Emily, please email her atEmily@EmilyOnInsurance.com.

As a company grows and moves forward, the desire to reward employees for their input begins to surface as does the question, “Do

you deserve a raise?” When you work for someone else you must present answers to this question that best reflect your skills, talents, productivity and effectiveness. After careful consideration of your answers, a decision will be made that will determine your “value” to the company in terms of spendable dollars. But what if you are self employed? How is your value

determined? I believe as self-employed women,

we must learn the task of skill identification and company value - starting with ourselves. Too

often, we fall into a rut of daily doing things as we have always done them. We become so busy about the task of “doing” our work, we lose our creativity. So today, take time for self-examination and seek the “raise” you deserve. Interview yourself and construct a merit raise form. Let’s see how you rank. Are your skills polished? Have you taken time to improve your job performance by adding training and reading mew information as it applies to skills that will be used daily? Pleading for that raise is not effective - no one moves forward sounding needy! How’s your time management skills? Are you working at an effective level of performance? Do you know how to start the day quickly or do you waste time determining what to do next? Learn to manage time before it manages you. To do lists are excellent tools if you use them to organize and block time. Do not allow them to burden you with unreachable task loads. How’s your organization? Have you confused running around looking for what to do next as positive activity? Develop a plan to move effectively through your day, producing maximum output. Having a place for everything and having everything in it’s place is a good starting point. Is your productivity operating at a below or above expectation level? Talking and planning will only take you so far. You must follow-through, complete your projects and deliver on time! Productivity is measured by product or service out the door not project begun. How effective are you in the role you are assigned? This is a great way to survey your company needs and decide if you need additional staff in order to continue growing. It also identifies areas that need strengthening. How’s your follow-through on customer service? Ask the tough questions and determine as an employer and employee if you have earned that raise. Think of the areas discussed above as points on a star. Work to improve areas that are weak and applaud your strengths. You are the star in your company. Shine bright enough that others follow the light. Invest that raise in yourself. You deserve it! ■

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Do You Deserve a Raise?

“The value of a company is measuredby the value of their employees”

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11th Annual Wise County Toy Run December 5

Event includes auction, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, a free chili & bean lunch to all participants, and a bike show with three classes; cruiser, dress, and custom. Proceeds benefit the Wise County Charities.

Registration is from 10:00 am to Noon at the Decatur Intermediate School parking lot. Ride starts at 12:30 pm. Bring a new, unwrapped toy (3-12 years) or a $10.00 donation.

Contact information: Travis @ (817) 291-1486 orDebbie @ (940) 393-3063

A Christmas PlayDecember 9-10 • 7:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Decatur presents their annual Christmas play.G.C. Rann Little Theater1602 S. Trinity, DecaturContact: 940-627-5586

Spirit of Christmas Parade and CelebrationDecember 11 • 6:00 pmJoin the community for a Christmas Celebration. Parade, tree lighting, cookies, vendor booths, and an opportunity to meet Santa and make sure he has your wish list. Vendors can contact Rhome City Hall for more information on how to reserve a booth.Rhome Fire Hall, 261 N School Road, RhomeContact: 817-636-2462, www.cityofrhome.com

Christmas on the Square - Cowboy Christmas December 11 Country gospel music from 3:00-5:00 pm, Christmas carriage rides in the historic district, carolers, kids activities throughout the square, and stores stay open late. Downtown Decatur

Christmas on the Square - Mistletoe & Motorcycles December 18 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Christmas carriage rides in the historic district, carolers, UNT Jazz ensemble, kids activities throughout the square, and stores stay open late. Downtown Decatur

Don’t Miss…

We’ve been asked that question so often that we crafted a response for the

back page of the gogo! menu. Since nobody ever reads the back of the menu we are still tasked with answering the question on occasion. The standard, well-practiced response includes factors like demographics, real estate costs, market trends and labor pool. All those factors are important but can be easily solved by opening in a metropolitan area. Finding a spot to open a business that reflects the personality, values, and aspirations of an owner is a bit more difficult. While most well seasoned restaurateurs would not have chosen Boyd, the space that is now gogo! spoke to us on a level that no other location had. We considered many sites but only Boyd held the promise of small town living, proximity to family, a central demographic and the ability to make an impact on a community. The tangible impact of opening in Boyd can certainly be measured. gogo! employs people, pays taxes, feeds a lot of guests, and gogogiving! makes significant contributions to the South Wise Services Food Pantry, our charity of choice. As a business, gogo! is successful, but we are most grateful for the intangibles. The staff and guests that have volunteered time at gogogiving! events to help those in need. Many of the original employees remain with the restaurant and continue to evoke a sense of pride as their skills improve and we watch them grow. The relationships we have forged and the quality individuals we have met since opening cannot are invaluable. We are humbled by the response that we have received in Boyd, Wise County and beyond. We believe it is important to live in the community that we serve and are happy to call Boyd our home as well as the home of gogo! We hope and believe that there will be more stories similar to ours as operators choose smaller towns and improved quality of life. Sometime in the last year the marquee outside read,”I’d rather cook in Boyd than Chef in Houston.” Today it would read,”I’d rather cook in Boyd than be anywhere else.” ■

Chef a gogo!

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.

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Creed and wife Ida have been partners with their daughter and son-in-law in Wise Liquors for the last 8 years. Atending classes about wine, tasting wine, visiting wineries, interviewing vintners, reading about wine, has been a passion of Creed’s for over 40 years. Hosting wine tastings and pairing food and wine are services provided by Creed in his stores and in private tastings. www.wiseliquors.com

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dinner? I hear that question almost every day this time of year and my answer is always the same! There isn’t one. No one wine is going to tie all the diverse flavors of the Thanksgiving meal together. From Aunt Bea’s Sweet Tater Pie, to Uncle Fudd’s Green Bean Casserole, to Cousin It’s Corn Bread Dressing, not to mention Glazed Baked Ham, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, and all the other great holiday dishes, you just can’t ask any one wine to tie all that entire flavor together. So don’t even try. Instead pick one or two wines that everyone can just enjoy and relax. At our house we have 20 to 30 people for the meal so cost is important. I try to stay in the $10.00 to $15.00 range and still get good wine. I have made a list of some easy drinking wine that everyone from the wine novice to the wine sophisticate can enjoy.

Semi-Sweet White Wine:Riesling: Taste; tree fruit such as pear and apricot, mineral or slate in the middle, light crisp finish, lightly sweet. Brands: Polka Dot, Barefoot, Chateau St. MicheleGewurztraminer: Taste; spice, rose petals, honeysuckle. Brands: Fetzer, Robertson, Columbia CrestBlush: Taste; dry to semi-sweet, raspberry, strawberry, citrus. Brands: My Cheeky Bastard, Rosie The Riveter, Il Conte D’Alba Stella Rosa, Jean Bousquet RoséSemi Sweet Sparkling: Taste; crisp mineral, citrus, floral. Brands: New Age White, Toad Hollow Risqué, Dry Comal Creek Semi-Sweet

Dry White Wine:Chardonnay: Taste; floral, tropical fruit, oak. Brands: McManis, Kendall Jackson, CoppolaPinot Grigio: Taste; citrus, floral, oak. Brands: Ecco Domani, Cavit, Blackstone

Sweet Red Wine:Blends: Taste; Strawberry, Plum, Raspberry. Brands: Sweet Collina Rosa, Llano Sweet Red, Sweet Rodeo Red

Dry Red Wine:Pinot Noir: Taste; red berries, cherry, spice. Brands: Barefoot, Scarlet of Paris, Mirrasou. Blends: Taste; blue berry, plum, smoke, oak, pepper, spice. Brands: House Red, Menage A’ Trois, Becker Claret

This is just a partial list of the many easy drinking wines available for the holidays. Enjoy the holiday and PARTAKE OF THE GRAPE. ■

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November is that time of year when we focus a bit more on the good

things in life. Thanksgiving puts us in mind to be grateful for our blessings. November is good time to reflect. Wise Woman Magazine has thought it appropriate to reflect and be grateful for, the women who live and work around us. Beginning in this issue, a Wise Woman of the Month will be recognized based on recommendations from our readers. Our very first WISE WOMAN - SHERRY COURSEY LEMON, Wise County Clerk. If you have ever been around Sherry Coursey Lemon, you will recognize her as one who doesn’t wait for Thanksgiving to count her blessings. Every day is its own day for giving thanks. Ask Sherry, the youngest of nine children, who’s had a full share of ups, downs and lemons come her way. So, how/why she is so positively upbeat and genuinely grateful for her life? The most likely explanation she’ll first give is her firm Christian faith. Next, will be love

from and for her family and friends. This energetic woman knows how to take the lemons in life and make her unique brand of lemonade. Her drink is not syrupy sweet. You might find it a bit tart, but it hits the spot and gets the job done. For those of you who may not know, Sherry is the Wise County Clerk and has been since first elected in 1990. Her first race was a seriously contested race she did win. Since that first election, Sherry has run unopposed. She is starting her 6th consecutive 4year term. Rather telling, don’t you think? In order to apprec iate Sherry’s accomplishments some understanding of her job as County Clerk should be detailed. First, she has the voting majority of 60,000 bosses to satisfy. From there, she explains, “My off ice holds people’s lives in their hands

and is responsible for property recordings, maps and plats, vital statistics (birth, death and marriage) livestock bands, misdemeanor criminal, civil and probate plus the Commissioner’s Court records. We are also responsible for the collection and assessment of fees supporting the General Fund and state fees supporting state funding.” Over the years, Sherry has seen the Clerk ’s Off ice work load grow signif icantly. To keep pace with the increased work, Sherry’s staff as grown from 4 in 1990 to its current 12 sworn deputies. Running an efficient service oriented off ice is a responsibility she takes to heart. She put her belief into words. In 1995, she created the Mission Statement for the Office of the County Clerk: “F.A.C.E.S. – Friendly, Accurate, Courteous, Efficient Service. Sherry makes numerous speaking engagements in Wise County and beyond. She belongs to a plethora civic and professional organizations, along with community, religious and scholastic committees, groups and councils. In all her activities she remembers that she works for and represents Wise County. Mrs. Lemon makes herself readily available to the communities throughout the county. She does not stay anonymously behind her desk directing her staff. Twice she has been one of eight nominees in the State of Texas for the

WISE WOMAN OF THE MONTH

By Karen Trott

County Clerk of the Year award (2008 and 2010) and awarded Best Elected Official in 1999. She is a past President of the Decatur Lions Club, member of Wise Merchants, Wise Republican Women and charter member of the area Business Women’s Network. She serves on the Personnel Committee for the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. Sherry has been profiled in more than a few Texas publications for her leadership, civic and community activities. She has written articles for the Wise County Messenger. She has been a frequent speaker and panelist for the County and District Clerk ’s Association of Texas at the UT Law School, V.G. Young Institute of County Government and the Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division. Sherry has served on just about every type committee ever created, be it a professional organization, local government or State Legislature body. Accolades abound for Sherry Coursey Lemon but, all has not been an easy go for our Wise Woman. The rough times in Sherry’s life were just that - rough; including a couple of brain surgeries. These non-cancerous events of her life were not to be sneezed at. However, Sherry determined that a full recovery was the only option. And so it was. Sherry is not one to dwell on sour lemons or diff icult times and so this article won’t either. For Sherry, it is the faith, family, friends and people that are the important factors to her life. She is full of quotes and has many in her off ice. She has Honest Abe commenting about making your enemy your friend. Another is about how ‘Life may be a rough ride, but I’m still on the bull (and probably full of bull too) - So I keep smiling - It makes people wonder what you are up to. She has plenty of funny tales to tell as well. Ask her about the “Kick Boxing Demo.” The visual imagery you can conjure up is priceless. Sherry’s personal mantra comes from Dorothy Bernard speaks volumes, “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” Besides being very good at her job, Sherry loves it. She knows she is doing exactly what she should be doing with her life. A Most WISE WOMAN indeed. ■

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Michelle Roberts admiring Texas size spider.Rufus & Patches are best of friends.

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In November the library will be publishing a children’s book entitled, The Pets Who Built the Garden. This is a project

that we have been working on since last fall, and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about the book and to express my gratitude to those involved. Last fall the library began a special Friends of the Library group called Furry Friends of the Library. Any animal may

become a Furry Friend—whether in honor or in memory. The community response was amazing. There are currently over sixty Furry Friends of the library, and they include many dogs and cats, a donkey, a pig,

a horse , a bird and even a monkey! Soon after the great success of our Furry Friends project, library board member Nancy Rosendahl suggested collecting photos of the pets and having young local artists do renditions of them. This began our collaboration with Barbara Pinkerton and her wonderful young artists at the Decatur Art Studio. This summer the artists completed s i x t y watercolor penc i l renderings of the pets. Our next step was to compile the artwork into a children’s book. Library employee Christine Evans used her graphic design education and creativity to design the book and library staff wrote a children’s story around the drawings. The result is a book

that is truly community driven and community oriented, bringing local pet owners and local artists together to create a beautiful book to benefit library programming in our future Community Reading Garden. The library would like to express its deepest gratitude to all our Furry Friends, to Nancy Rosendahl, and to Barbara Pinkerton and all the talented young artists at Pinkerton’s Art Studio for contributing their

time, talent and vision to this project. For more information about the Furry Friends project or The Pets Who Built the Garden, please contact Cecilia at your library at 627-5512. ■

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Two of the cutest Paradise Panther Fans. Riggin Fields is 8 months old and Hunter Holt is 2 ½ months old. They are supporting their 2 cousins Corbin Holt and Jarret Holt who play Freshman football.

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“Gobble, Gobble on up Mac” for Roasted Turkey Spam Casserole• 1 (12-oz) can Oven Roasted Turkey Spam, diced• 1 (9.4 oz) box Rotini & Cheese Pasta with Broccoli, reserving the cheese packet for later • 1 small onion, diced small• ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced small• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 can mushroom soup• ¾ cup sour cream• ¼ cup milk• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Cook pasta according to directions on the box. Reserving the cheese sauce.

In a skillet; sauté the diced turkey spam, onion, & bell pepper in the olive oil. Set aside. In a medium saucepan heat the mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, black pepper & reserved cheese sauce.

Stir in the Turkey Spam ingredients and the cooked rotini pasta. Spoon ingredients into a greased baking dish and top with the Poppy Seed Cracker Topping. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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7-year-old Katie Slaten won a second place ribbon in the Spam Contest at the 2010 State Fair of Texas. She has been kind enough to share her winning recipe with our readers. Bon Appetit!

Elizabeth Martinez receiving her 10 year service award from Ron Hager. Congratulations!

Most of you have seen the color pink just about everywhere this past month. You have seen it

on t-shirts. You have seen it at baseball and football games. Even the NFL has cleats and jerseys with pink on them. Everywhere you look, someone has on a pink bracelet. In case you were wondering, October was breast cancer awareness month. I am betting that many of you know someone who is a survivor or is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. What I want you to think about is what that explosion of pink really means. It means that every day in doctors offices across the world, someone (women and men) is getting the news that their life is about to change dramatically. It means that every day thousands hear that they have breast cancer. It means every day that thousands start medical procedures that are designed to eliminate the evil that is cancer. Awareness. On two separate occasions, my family has gotten “the ca l l ” that informed us that someone very close was recently diagnosed (my step-mom and my mother-in-law). We were shocked and saddened by the news, but we took it on ourselves to look into the treatment that both were undergoing. Both my family members had what most folks see as the standard chemo/radiation treatment. I was not aware at the time what was required in either treatment. It is not something you would choose to undergo. Toxic chemicals and nuclear radiation introduced into your body is no joke. Awareness. So exactly what are you supposed to be “aware”? Be aware that cancer does not discriminate and doesn’t care if you are a man or woman or what race or age you are. Men get breast cancer, too. Be aware that early detection before things get way out of hand is very important. Be aware that there are people around you who need you and your support to beat cancer. Be aware when you see all the pink t-shirts, bracelets, bumper stickers, TV commercials, etc. that there is so much more at work you cannot see. Survivors of any cancer are as tough as they get. Battling and winning against a living organism that is trying to kill you by taking over your cells it tough. Encourage your family and friends (old and young) to be aware and listen to their bodies. Be sure to get checked out by your doctor and don’t ignore symptoms. I know this article may sound like a PSA, but it is so critically important. Your family and those around you will thank you. See you next month. ■

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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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Dear Dave, I requested a copy of my credit report, and noticed there have been several instances where companies have asked for a copy of my report. I was under the impression that this could only be done if you were applying for credit. — Lynn

Dear Lynn, Under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act anyone with a valid business reason can check your report with, or without, your permission. Some employment applications even state they will be pulling a copy of your report as part of their screening process. It sounds to me like you’ve gotten a bunch of marketing inquiries. That why your mailbox – like most – is full of unsolicited credit card and home equity loan offers. But here’s the good news. You can put a block on your bureau for unsolicited marketing inquiries. This prevents companies from searching your bureau for the sole purpose of offering credit you didn’t request! — Dave

Dear Dave, My fiancé and I are looking to buy a house a couple of months after we’re married. We’ve saved about $50,000 toward the down payment, and the payments on the house we like would only be $202 a month on a 15-year mortgage. Does this sound like a good idea? — Robbie

Dear Robbie, You guys have done a great job saving up all that money. But I think newly-married couples should wait at least a year before buying a house. In that first year of marriage you’ll get to know each other even better than you do now. It will also give you time to figure out just how far away from your in-laws you want to live! Spend the first year loving on each other, and mapping out a plan for your lives together. You can save even more money in the meantime, and if you’re lucky, you might be able to pay cash for that first home when time rolls around. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to run straight to the real estate office right after you slip the rings on each other’s fingers. That’s a mistake lots of young couples make, and end up regretting it later! — Dave

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While this year is continuing and a new year drawing near, many 4-Hers find themselves

with a busy schedule. Many 4-H activities have already taken place and more are still to come. During September and October 4-Hers participated in events such as the Food Challenge, David’s Fashion Show, State Fair Competitions, and many others. As the New Year draws closer, 4-Hers are already beginning to work on various projects for the 2011 County and District Roundup. 4-Hers are given the opportunity to participate in county level competitions and advance to district. County competitions that will advance to district include Food Show, Food Challenge, Fashion Shows, Horse Shows and many others. Round-up provides 4-Hers a chance to participate in various competitions of there choice. Along with all the learning

opportunities, 4-Hers w i l l have a chance to meet other

kids from around their district and state. During District Round-Up kids will have the opportunity to participate in various contest. Some include Educational Presentations, Consumer Decision Making, Share the Fun, Photography and many others. As 4-Hers become seniors they will also have the opportunity to advance to State Round-Up. All of these competitions provide great opportunities to learn and gain leadership and life skills. 4-H also gives 4-Hers an opportunity to receive scholarships through the 4-H Program. Scholarships have valued up to $15,000 and may increase in value each year. Remember everyone has a chance! Individuals interested in learning more about these competitions can do so by contacting the County Extension Off ice at (940)-627-3341. Those interested in joining 4-H can also contact the County Extension Office or go online to 4-H connect to enroll. Remember it is NEVER to late to join 4-H! ■

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than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving. – H.U. Westermayer

Of a voting population of about 700, which would be men of voting age, something like

400 served in the Civil War from Wise County?

Surveys were made for a railroad line into Wise County as early as 1856? A company known as the MEMPHIS, EL PASO & PACIFIC made surveys from Texarkana to the West Forks of the Trinity River in Wise County, the grade was made as far as Draco in the W. J. Mann land.

On May 30, 1919, an interurban franchise was granted to Wiley Blair, Rhodes S. Baker and J. A. Kemp, and it was contemplated that a corporation would be formed, this never materialized for Wise County.

The third white child born in Wise County was Betty Woody, daughter of Sam Woody.

Moses and Tom Ball may have been the first residents of the county? Seems they lived in a cave (dugout) in the north part of the county possibly before the pioneers came in from the south.

Do you know why the town of Balsora is spelled with an S rather than a Z? It was originally known as “Wild Horse Prairie.” When time for a name to be given to a post office, the government gave it the name Balzora, but Uncle George Miller, an old timer in the area, asked if they would please change the Z to an S, or change the name altogether, because he could not write a Z. The postal department of the United States government changed the spelling in order that Uncle George would have no trouble writing it. ■

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Rosalie GreggRosalie 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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Are You A Great Bell Ringer?Salvation Army bell ringers are needed this Christmas season, Nov. 26-Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Anyone can

participate, including individuals, families, businesses, Sunday school classes, youth groups, community service organizations and athletic teams. It's a great way to give back to the community and to get

community service hours. Help us raise money for the Salvation Army here in Wise County.

Call Tana at (940) 627-5859.

SANTA’S COMING! Saturday December 11th, Bridgeport Main Street has the Home for the Holidays Christmas Event. Pictures with Santa at the Bridgeport Stage from 1:30 to 3:00. Followed by a performance of The Little Branson Music Show and the Lighted Christmas Parade at 6pm. There will be day long merchant specials as well. For more information call 940-683-3404 or visit the website at www.cityofbridgeport.net/mainstreet.

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If your family is anything like mine then you’ll be spending the entire day on Thanksgiving

eating. My husband and I actually ended up eating Thanksgiving dinner 5 times our first year together! Over the years we have managed to narrow it down to just a few houses but I still spend most of the day either cooking or enjoying turkey. Unfortunately all that time spent preparing your family’s feast can really add up on your utility bill. So, this month I’m focusing on energy saving in the kitchen.Here are my top tips to save for Christmas while cooking for Thanksgiving

Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator to the point •that air can’t circulate easily. Let food cool before your put it in the refrigerator •and put lids on all liquids. They can give off vapors that increase the load on your compressor.Leave the door to the oven shut while you’re •cooking. Every time you sneak a peek, 25°-50°F is lost.Clean the reflector pans beneath your stovetop •heating elements so they are better able to reflect heat.Use pots and pans with flat bottoms and be sure •they are the right size for the burner. Using a pot with a 6-inch diameter on an 8-inch burner can waste almost half of the energy produced by the burner!Carefully measure water for boiling. There’s no •reason to heat more than you have to.While your oven is still hot, consider making an •extra dish for a family you know in need.

Check out our website for more tips for saving money during the holiday season and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ■

A nation of well informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot

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Aubrey Martin enjoys her 3rd birthday party.A young Alvord Football Player supporting cancer awareness.

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Right now, more than3,500 legal orphans in theTexas foster care system are waiting for adoptive families. Texas has more than 25,000 churches, and God has given clear commands for Christians to take care of His orphan children. So if the command is clear and the need is apparent, why are these kids still waiting? Join Focus on the Family, the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services as well as church and adoption leaders from around Texas on November 13, 2010 at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, 7540 LBJ Freeway in Dallas to learn more about the kids who are waiting, the process of adoption from foster care and ways to support adoptive families. In addition, agency and county representatives will be on site to answer questions and help you get started. So come explore what the Lord may be asking you to do. Together we can ensure that no child in Texas is waiting for someone to call mom or dad.

Wait No More: Finding Families for Texas’ Waiting Kids Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX

The event will start promptly at 10 am with speakers sharing the various perspectives on adoption. Please plan to check in and receive your materials between 9 and 10 am. Then from 12-2 pm, agencies will be on site to answer any additional questions you may have.

Childcare is not available for the event.

Wait No More® Finding Families for Texas’ Waiting Kids

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.

Wendy Fowler & Traci Wann

I’m pregnant –What are my Labor Support Options?

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.

It seems to be the case that once a woman sees the positive pregnancy test, life suddenly gets

complicated. So many questions-should I quit my job and stay home? Is my morning coffee hurting the baby? Who will be my care provider? Natural or medicated birth? Who should be in the birth with me as a support person? What about support in the first few weeks after baby is born? Let’s tackle those last questions today. Your baby’s birthday is a day you will never forget. It is even better than the wedding memories! Who is with you in birth and afterwards is a very important decision. Partner/Dad: These days, maternity care does a good job of including dad. He is never considered a hospital visitor (although his “bed” is not very welcoming!) and some midwives and doctors will even allow him to “catch” his baby. The partner often knows the birthing woman like no one else and can be a great comfort and “rock” to her during labor. Family Member: Women often want their mom, sister(s) and sometimes even mother in law with them during labor. Depending on the family member’s personality, this may or may not be a good choice. A mother or sister watching a natural labor unfold may not be able to resist the urge to rescue the laboring mother from the pain. A family member who frets and says, “Oh baby girl, don’t you want an epidural?” is no real help. However, a mother who can cheer her daughter on in her goals could be an asset in the delivery room. Cousin’s ex-wife’s babysitter-just because she wants to see a normal, natural birth. I think you know the answer to this! A birthing woman is not

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on display at the zoo and should not be treated as such. Labor can actually stall and even stop all together if the woman feels she is the entertainment for the evening. Doula (Professional Childbirth Assistant). A doula knows the normal sights and sounds of birth and how to comfort a woman and her partner through the intensity of it all. She never takes the place of other support people but instead helps them help mom. An important person to have near in the days after birth is a lactation educator or another woman with up-to-date breastfeeding advice/experience. Breastfeeding is a skill that is easy once mastered, but takes some practice. The birth of a child is one of the most precious events of life. Make sure you surround yourself with people who will give you the support you need for the birth you want. You and your baby will benefit! ■

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS:Wise County Sheriff 940 627 5971Severe Weather Updates www weather comEmergency Preparedness Info www redcross orgwww MissingKids com 1-800-843-5678National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222National Substance Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-4357National Runaway Hotline 1-800-786-2929

4th Annual Christmas Cards in the Park A holiday décor program to of fer Bridgeport businesses, civic groups or individuals a chance to share their best wishes for the season with residents and visitors Displays should be ready to light by November 24th For more information or to reserve a space, contact 940-683-3480

Community Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 115:00 pm - 8:00 pm The First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport hosts its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Cost is $7 00 for adults in advance or $8 00 at the door, $4 00 for children in advance or $5 00 at the door Children under 4 are free Bridgeport High School (Commons Area) 1 Maroon Street, Bridgeport Contact: 940-683-2780

Seniors Thanksgiving LuncheonNovember 1211:00 amOpen to all senior citizens in the community Please bring a covered dish if you can Rhome Community Center261 N School Road, RhomeContact: 817-636-2462, www cityofrhome com

17th Annual Wise County Fall-OutNovember 136:00 pm - 11:00 pmA talent competition started by the Kone family and presented by the Wise County Historical Society Proceeds benefit the Wise County Heritage Museum building fund G C Rann Little Theater1602 S Trinity, DecaturContact: 940-627-5586

Wise County Art FestNovember 13Art competition and sale sponsored by the Wise County Art Association, Inc Wise County Sheriff ’s Posse Grounds-Women’s Building3101 S FM 51, DecaturContact: 940-627-660

Community Thanksgiving LunchNovember 1911:30 amOn the Friday before Thanksgiving, Greenwood community members gather together for a Thanksgiving lunch Please bring a covered dish, lunch will be served at noon Sponsored by the Greenwood Extension Education Association Greenwood Fire HallDowntown Greenwood

Community Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 2011:00 am - 2:00 pmCitizens around the community are invited to join together for a Thanksgiving feast If you would be willing to donate your time or your baking expertise, please contact Rhome City Hall Rhome Fire Hall261 N School Road, RhomeContact: 817-636-2462, www cityofrhome com

Lucky 7November 267:00 am - 7:00 pm Shopping begins the day after Thanksgiving and merchants throughout Decatur offer discounts and specials!

3rd Annual Bridgeport Holiday Shopping FrenzyNovember 26-27Ring in the holidays at local businesses! Shop Bridgeport on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving and win $500 00 cash Visit any participating merchant to receive 1 chance at winning Also, for every $20 00 spent with participating merchants, you receive another chance to win Participating merchants will have silver bells displayed in their window Drawing to be held at Bridgeport Stage at 5:00 pm on November 27, you do not have to be present to win, but must be at least 18 years old to participate

Best Christmas Pageant EverDecember 3, 7:00 pmDecember 4, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pmJOY Christian Academy Young Thespians, directed by Eve Roberts, presents their 4th Annual theatrical presentation G C Rann Little Theater1602 S Trinity, DecaturContact: 940-627-5586

Moonlight MadnessDecember 46:00 pmCity-wide all day event, lighted evening parade through downtown, kids activities on the square, stores open late, and carriage rides around the Courthouse square Parade begins at 6:00 pm

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