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Mr. Pickett's Fence & Deck adds value to homes
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Pleasant Valley native Steve Hennings graduated from college in 2008 with a degree in business. Finding the job market not very hospitable, the Graceland University graduate decided to go into business for himself. He had worked in construction while in high school and college, so it was a natural choice to stay in that field. "I decided to take the leap and go out on my own," he said. His business, Mr. Pickett's Fence & Deck, at 3528 Wakonda Drive in Bettendorf, sells outdoor backyard improvements such as fences, decks, gazebos and pergolas. Pergolas are built at the top of the deck or patio for shade. They may either provide partial shade or, with canvas, total shade. Mr. Hennings also sells wood, chain-link and vinyl fencing to fill the needs of people who want privacy or security for pets and/or small children. He said he hasn't had a hard time meeting or beating his competitors' prices. "A lot of times I can beat the competition, because I don't have all the overhead they have because I'm still a small company," he said. During the winter he is the business' sole employee, but during the busy summer months, he may have two to four employees. So far, he has doubled his business every year, he said."So I'm growing." For more information, call (563) 370-2399 or visit mrpicketts.com. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
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1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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