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6 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, August 27, 2009BUSINESSWISE COUNTYDevon quarterly earnings exceed $3 millionDevon Energy has reported net earningsof $314 million for the quarter ended June30. Last year at this time, the company reportednet earnings of $1.3 billion.Production of oil, natural gas and naturalgas liquids increased 12 percent to a record65.4 million oil-equivalent barrels in thesecond quarter. Lower prices for all threeproducts led to the decrease in quarterlynet earnings.For the first half of the year, Devon reporteda net loss of $3.6 billion or $8.21 percommon share.Devon’s second quarter 2009 financial resultswere impacted by certain items securitiesanalysts typically exclude from theirpublished estimates. Excluding those items,Devon earned $379 million in the secondquarter of 2009.Combined oil, gas and natural gas liquidsproduction averaged 719,000 Boe per dayin the second quarter, the highest averagedaily production of any quarter in Devon’shistory and compares with 643,000 Boe perday in the second quarter of 2008. Averagedaily production in the second quarter increasedfive percent.The 12 percent increase, 2009 over 2008,was driven by growth in all major operatingsegments. U.S. onshore natural gas production,led by the Barnett Shale field inTexas showed significant growth. Despitethe strong production growth, revenuesfrom oil, gas and natural gas liquids salesdecreased 58 percent to $1.7 billion in thesecond quarter. Dramatically lower pricesfor all three products more than offset theincreases in production.Devon’s average price for natural gas decreased70 percent in the second quarter,compared to the second quarter of 2008, to$2.91 per thousand cubic feet. The company’saverage oil price decreased 53 percentto $52.44 per barrel in the second quarterand Devon’s average natural gas liquidsprice decreased 59 percent to $22.24 perbarrel.Location:708 W. Walnut, DecaturPhone: (940) 389-4303Hours: 24/7Owner/Management:Doug and Cheri DunlapProducts/Services:16-pound bag ice and20-pound bulk ice, usingfiltered waterRIBBON CUTTING — TheDecatur Chamber ofCommerce hosted a ribboncutting Aug. 20 for Twicethe Ice, represented byowners Doug and CheriDunlap.WISE COUNTYTWICE THE ICEWISE COUNTYCocanoughers recognized for supporting centerIn recognition of Allenand Sue Jean Cocanougher’scontinued support of theWise Regional Health Systemdialysis program, WiseRegional recently placed aplaque dedicating the newPrismaflex Continued RenalReplacement Therapymachine in their honor. Theplaque is located on thethird floor of the hospital.The Prismaflex machineprovides patients with extendeddialysis treatmentduring inpatient stays atthe hospital. Chronic KidneyDisease (CKD) is a challengingcondition for theaffected patient as well asfor caregivers. Hemodialysisusually involves treatmentsthat last three to fivehours, three times a week.The Prismaflex pumps bloodfrom the patient through adialyzer and returns the“cleaned” blood to the body,all without the patient havingto leave the hospital toreceive treatment.MOTHER’SDAY OU TNow Enrolling for the Fall SemesterFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DECATURTuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.3 Reasons Children Love MDO at FBCDReason # 1 Gives MOM a much needed break!Reason # 2 It is a FUN, LOVING PLACEReason # 3 Delicious HOT LUNCH servedFore more information call Laura at 940-627-0080 or email mdo@firstdecatur.usBoyd: Hwy. 114 & Knox Ave. - 433-2185Bridgeport: Chico Hwy. - 683-5765Chico: Hwy. 101 - 644-2208Decatur: Hwy. 380 & Walnut - 627-3444Decatur: 1305 U.S. Hwy. 81/287 - 627-1549Bud Lite Lime$11.99Prices good thru Sept. 13 - Convenience Beverage Inc.12 pack12 oz bottle
Bishop’sBUSINESSDECATURWood sells first 2010 Buick LaCrosseJames Wood Motors in Decatur maybe the king of the GM pickup truck, butit’s now in the limelight for being thefirst dealership in the United States tosell a 2010 Buick LaCrosse car.Wood delivered the restyled and technologicallyenhanced sedan to Andrea“Andi” Smith of Fort Worth at noon onSaturday, July 26.Smith traded in a 2005 LaCrosse,which was the debut model for theBuick that replaced the Century andRegal. She had purchased it at Wood’sused-car lot a couple of years ago.In recognition of its red jewel tintcoatcolor, she has nicknamed her newLaCrosse CXL “Ruby.” (Her car’s interioris in cocoa leather).“I had seen the new LaCrosse in severalmagazines, and it looked like sucha pretty car,” said the administrativeassistant for a financial planning firm.“I figured I would get another gold orsilver car, but while I was driving the50 miles to Decatur, I decided what Ireally wanted was a pretty red.“They were willing to move two orthree other vehicles to get it off theshowroom floor so I could drive it,”Smith said. “This car is so luxurious.The steering is like butter, and theturning radius is like no other car I’veever driven.”Her LaCrosse is equipped with a255-horsepower direct-overhead camV6 and an electronically controlled sixspeedautomatic transmission.Smith said her family has boughtfour vehicles from the 30-year-old, locally-owneddealership known for itsmassive light-duty truck and SUV inventory.Her husband, Thomas, purchasedhis 2006 Yukon from Wood on the sameday their daughter, Elizabeth, boughtWISE COUNTYBaen to speak atRealtor meetingDr. John S. Baen, professorof real estate at the Universityof North Texas, willspeak Friday, Sept. 18, at ameeting of the Greater Denton/WiseCounty Associationof Realtors at the DentonCountry Club.The meeting is 9 to 11a.m.Baen will address the futureof real estate in hisspeech, “Real Estate SignPhoto by Thomas SmithHERS IS THE FIRST — Buick has extensively updated its LaCrosse for 2010,and James Wood in Decatur sold the first one delivered in the United States toAndi Smith of Fort Worth. She has christened it “Ruby” in honor of its red jeweltintcoat color.a 2006 TrailBlazer.“I just like dealing with them. It’ssuch a friendly atmosphere,” Smith explained.“I tell them what I want, andthey have it ready when I get there.Their salesman, Beau Bell, was rightwhen he told me I would really likethis car.”Bell predicts the LaCrosse’s styling,quiet ride and easy-to-use technologywould make Buick a real competitor toPosts 2009-2014.”Doors open at 8:30 a.m.,and breakfast is included inthe $35 cost. All proceeds goto the association’s scholarshipfund.Affiliates DATCU, Ramey& King and Title Resourcesare event sponsors.For tickets, visit www.denton-wiserealtors.comor callBrandie at (940) 387-8212.LOWER OVERHEAD = LOWER PRICESALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, August 27, 2009 7the finest the Japanese and Europeanshave to offer. “The Enclave started thetrend,” he noted.Obviously, the 2010 LaCrosse impressedat least one customer thatday. Bell recalled: “We pulled up to theshowroom after her test drive. She putit in park and said,‘I’ll take it!”Andi Smith had just made automotivehistory.You’ve got it...Somebody wants it.Wise County Messenger Classifi eds • www.wcmessenger.com/classIn The Summer Heat...SAVE WITHWHEAT!I’LL BEATANY DEAL!MIKE•GMC•BuickWHEAT•Pontiac•Chevrolet•Hyundai•Pre-owned“Whatever your vehicle need,I’m here to serve you at ourPre-owned Lot on the southside of US 287.”940.627.2177“OH YES!”Who should you trustwith your OB/GYN care?Decatur Women’s Health Centeroffers a full range of obstetrical and gynecologicalcare for women at every stage of life.(Left to Right) Melissa Bradley, Dr. Douglas Kyle, Kim Mote, Patricia Ruiz“Friendly, professional and confidential.”Your health and well-being as a woman are our concern.We offer a full range of obstetrical and gynecological care.Our emphasis is on making you feel comfortable,confident and reassured.Call today to schedule your next appointment.940-627-42161713 S. FM 51 • Suite 201 • DecaturMore ToChoose From!ASYOUR JOB IS YOUR CREDITSe hablaespañolLOWAS10%DOWN04 FORD F-150 (BLUE)VERY CLEAN, PAYMENTSAS LOW AS $15002 FORD EXPLORER (RED)LOTS OF ROOM, VERY CLEAN,PAYMENTS AS LOW AS $15002 FORD F-150 (SILVER)RUNS GOOD, PAYMENTSAS LOW AS $15000 CHEV SILVERADO (BURGUNDY)AS LOW AS 10% DOWN AND PAYMENTAS LOW AS $150 W.A.C.WEFINANCE03 FORD F-150 (TAN)RUNS GOOD, GOOD FAMILY TRUCK, ASLOW AS 10% DOWN W.A.C.Mitch HammerSalesRuben CantuSales06 FORD F-150 (WHITE)GOOD WORK TRUCK, POWER LOCKS& WINDOWS, AS LOW AS 10% DOWNASK ABOUTOUR $100 CASHREFERRALPROGRAM!940-683-19991110 Hovey, Bridgeportwww.wisecarandtruck.comStephanie BrecedaOffice Manager
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