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November 30, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver Last week, we told you about a Selma reader, Helen, and her husband’s idea of hiring a contractor in their church congregation for a kitchen remodel, aware of the fact that he is in serious financial trouble. “His bid was... by Dennis Beaver | contracts, travel
October 27, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver In November, I was one of the organizers of a 40th high school reunion from an all girls school I attended when my family lived in Hong Kong. About 30 of us — now in our late 50’s or early... by Dennis Beaver | contracts
June 30, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Get it in WRITING” is a term we hear so often and with good reason. Today’s story is a good example of a “Happy Ever After” that never will be, only because my readers failed to... by Dennis Beaver | contracts
February 11, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Dietz-Crane builds homes all across America. They are part of the D.R. Horton family of construction firms, and describe themselves with these words: Pride, Care and Craftsmanship go into every home we... by Dennis Beaver | contracts, ethics, investment
December 3, 2005 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver At no time in recent memory has the real estate market in the San Joaquin Valley been as hot as it is now. New and re-sale homes, as well as lots suitable for construction bring prices that could hardly have... by Dennis Beaver | contracts
October 19, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver This is a story about a couple — Ima and Doug — who probably gave God something to smile at and he gave them their lives in return. But instead of gratitude for being alive and uninjured, Ima was one of most dramatic examples of...