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Haney publishes a book
Jennifer Haney has accomplished much
in her 34 years and Saturday’s book signing
party represents one more step in reaching
her lofty goals.
Haney, a Decatur resident and
single mother of two girls, will host
a book release party at 7 p.m. Satrday,
Jan. 17, at Armondos Mexian
Restaurant on U.S. 81/287 in
ecatur, to promote her fi rst published
book, “Divorce Handbook,
How to Get a Divorce Without Losing
Your A**.”
Fifteen divorces within her family,
including her own, prompted
Haney to write the book. She says
it’s not a “how to” book, but rather a personal
plan, a life plan if you will.
“You’ve got to take care of yourself,” when
going through a divorce,” Haney said. “You
can’t fi ll anyone else if your cup is dry.”
Continuing, she said the book is, “about
value – true value, about not losing yourself.”
She said when her mom was going through
her divorce, she tried to take care of everyone
else, neglecting herself.
Her mom is the reason she is donating a
portion of all book sales to the Wise Hope
Shelter and Crisis Center and why the book
signing party is a benefi t for the shelter.
“I didn’t have an abusive relationship but
my mom did and at the time, there was no
shelter available,” Haney said.
Haney is asking that guests bring new
items to the party that can be donated to
the shelter, like gift cards, toiletries, laundry
supplies, date books, makeup, umbrellas,
children’s movies and food.
Family is important to Haney and they
have greatly infl uenced her writing.
Sales Tax Permits
Boyd U-Haul — Boyd;
axpayer: Patsy A. Pierce;
irst taxable date: 12-8-08;
ruck, utility trailer and RV
ental and leasing
One Call Telcom Inc. —
Alvord; Taxpayer: One-Call
Telcom, Inc.; First taxable
date: 1-15-09; Direct selling
Clothing, Furniture, Decor, Etc. ✯
GRAND OPENING
Friday, Jan. 16 • 10 - 5
at our centralized location
802 W. Main St., Suite A, Decatur
MOVING SALE
50% off select merchandise
at the 307 W. Main St. location thru Jan. 14
Over 40
years
in the business
Mon - Th 10 - 6 Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 - 4 • 940-627-7774
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Available at:
DISD Admin. Office
DHS Theater Students
Excellent Dental
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First Financial Bank
She has written a children’s book, in honor
of her daughters, Amellia Hurtado, 10, and
Sarah Hurtado, 9. Her grandmother, Joann
Manning, taught her how to tell a story.
Haney’s publisher is Publish America,
and even though the company misspelled
the title on the cover of the
book, she is happy with the results.
She takes the mishap with the
same goodnatured attitude that
has carried her through the rough
times in her life.
Writing has always been Haney’s
passion. As a third grader, she received
national recognition for her
writing. Today, she keeps three
HANEY journals – one for her eyes only, one
that it would be OK for someone to
pick up and read and a third with ideas for
other books she wants to write.
After growing up in Chico, Haney moved to
Austin and graduated from Westlake High
School. She later graduated from Weatherford
College and is now two semesters away
from a bachelor’s degree in journalism at the
University of North Texas. In between, she
honed her writing skills during two years at
the Bridgeport Index.
She is already working on two other books,
one that she hopes will help people understand
bipolar disorder and help them deal
with people, like herself, who have the condition.
The other book, “Cantina Diaries,”
comes from her observations while working
at Armondos.
With the release of her fi rst book, she is
giving up her job at Armondo’s but keeping
her day job at B’Grand on the square in Decatur,
where the book will be sold.
“I never thought I would be able to support
myself with my talent but now I see
that I can,” Haney said.
BUSINESS RECORDS
Dedikated Resource —
Decatur; Taxpayer: Deborah
K. Reynolds; First taxable
date: 12-22-08; Document
preparation services
Rick’s Auto Repair & Towing
— Bridgeport; Taxpayer:
Ricky D. Morales; First taxable
date: 1-1-09; General
automotive repair
Enjoy dinner before the show!
DHS THEATER DEPT. PRESENTS
“Broadway Abridged”
DEF Steak Dinner
Saturday, January 17th
5:30pm • DHS Dining Hall
$20 dinner ticket includes:
ribeye steak, salad, baked potato & dessert
Proceeds benefit
DEF & DHS
Theater Dept.
Theater admission
is not included in
dinner price.
This & That — Decatur;
Taxpayer: Jane Schraceo
and Kelli Schraceo; First
taxable date: 12-20-08; Gift,
novelty and sourvenir store
Chef Arthur W. Manuel
— Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Arthur
W. Manuel; First tax-
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