Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News

April 26, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 17

matt@mattlafatamarketing.com – www.mattlafatamarketing.com

Frisco resident Laura Lewis, a life change expert, healthy living coach, nutritionist, & national media personality, stopped by recently to share a copy of her new book “52 Ways to a Healthy You”. Laura is currently traveling the national media circuit promoting her book and will be emceeing the Mrs. Texas United States competition on May 13 in Frisco. Read more about Laura in this week’s Spotlight feature.

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Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“The best leader brings out the best in those he has stewardship over.” – J. Richard Clarke

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In this jam packed issue you will find lots of great information. There is something for everyone including the following…

Capitol Steps by Rep. Ken Paxton: 31

Matt’s Blog - Blog - an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page – LAST UPDATED 1/30/07

Newsletter Staff Members and Contributors

Matt Lafata – Editor and Publisher – 214-336-3355

Kaleigh Lafata – Tornado Talk

Sarah Ianace – Happenings in Frisco ISD

Glenn Kopanski – Landscape Design

Pedro Checo – Advice from Dr. Checo

Joe Hockaday, CPA – Today’s Tax Talk From Joe!:

State Representative Ken Paxton -- Capitol Steps

Citizen of the Month and Neighborhood of the Month Details

If you have a citizen or neighborhood you would like to nominate, please send it to me.

The Citizen of the Month will focus on a person in Frisco who has been nominated by another individual. He or she could be a person who has recently done something special that contributes to the well-being of our city and/or its citizens, or it could be somebody who has had (or currently has) an interesting career or experiences that could be shared with our readers.

The Neighborhood of the Month will highlight a particular neighborhood in our city. I am looking to hear from you as to why your Neighborhood is so special.

Please send an email to community@mattlafatamarketing.com to nominate and explain why a Frisco citizen or a neighborhood should be honored with this monthly recognition.

City of Frisco Related Question of the Week:

Q. I am from out of town looking to move to the Stonelake Estates subdivision. I was wondering when the proposed park there was going to be built and what it will be like.

A. Your timing on asking about this park comes at a great time. We actually just went before the City Council this past month and received approval to enter into an agreement with a landscape architect to perform the master planning of this park.

The timing of this master planning will occur over the next 4-5 months and will include public meetings with local residents to provide input on potential elements that will be incorporated into the development of this park. Ultimately, the proposed master plan for the park will be approved by the Parks and Recreation Board and subsequently the City Council for final approval.

As far as development of this neighborhood park, we currently have funding in place for this to occur in 2008 with completion of this development likely late that same year.

This Day in History – April 26, 1986: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl:

From the History Channel…

On April 26, 1986, the world's worst nuclear power plant accident
occurs at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union.
Thirty-two people died and dozens more suffered radiation burns in the
opening days of the crisis, but only after Swedish authorities
reported the fallout did Soviet authorities reluctantly admit that an
accident had occurred.

The Chernobyl station was situated at the settlement of Pripyat, about
65 miles north of Kiev in the Ukraine. Built in the late 1970s on the
banks of the Pripyat River, Chernobyl had four reactors, each capable
of producing 1,000 megawatts of electric power. On the evening of
April 25, 1986, a group of engineers began an electrical-engineering
experiment on the Number 4 reactor. The engineers, who had little
knowledge of reactor physics, wanted to see if the reactor's turbine
could run emergency water pumps on inertial power.

As part of their poorly designed experiment, the engineers
disconnected the reactor's emergency safety systems and its
power-regulating system. Next, they compounded this recklessness with
a series of mistakes: They ran the reactor at a power level so low
that the reaction became unstable, and then removed too many of the
reactor's control rods in an attempt to power it up again. The
reactor's output rose to more than 200 megawatts but was proving
increasingly difficult to control. Nevertheless, at 1:23 a.m. on April
26, the engineers continued with their experiment and shut down the
turbine engine to see if its inertial spinning would power the
reactor's water pumps. In fact, it did not adequately power the water
pumps, and without cooling water the power level in the reactor
surged.

To prevent meltdown, the operators reinserted all the 200-some control
rods into the reactor at once. The control rods were meant to reduce
the reaction but had a design flaw: graphite tips. So, before the
control rod's five meters of absorbent material could penetrate the
core, 200 graphite tips simultaneously entered, thus facilitating the
reaction and causing an explosion that blew off the heavy steel and
concrete lid of the reactor. It was not a nuclear explosion, as
nuclear power plants are incapable of producing such a reaction, but
was chemical, driven by the ignition of gases and steam that were
generated by the runaway reaction. In the explosion and ensuing fire,
more than 50 tons of radioactive material were released into the
atmosphere, where it was carried by air currents.

On April 27, Soviet authorities began an evacuation of the 30,000
inhabitants of Pripyat. A cover-up was attempted, but on April 28
Swedish radiation monitoring stations, more than 800 miles to the
northwest of Chernobyl, reported radiation levels 40 percent higher
than normal. Later that day, the Soviet news agency acknowledged that
a major nuclear accident had occurred at Chernobyl.

In the opening days of the crisis, 32 people died at Chernobyl and
dozens more suffered radiation burns. The radiation that escaped into
the atmosphere, which was several times that produced by the atomic
bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was spread by the wind over
Northern and Eastern Europe, contaminating millions of acres of forest and farmland. An estimated 5,000 Soviet citizens eventually died from cancer and other radiation-induced illnesses caused by their exposure to the Chernobyl radiation, and millions more had their health
adversely affected. In 2000, the last working reactors at Chernobyl
were shut down and the plant was officially closed.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month:

So far this month we have highlighted “Autism”, “Alcohol” and “Mathematics” as April is also Autism Awareness, Alcohol Awareness and Mathematics Awareness Month…

Increasing public awareness of the need to ensure the safety and welfare of children led to the passage of the first Federal child protection legislation, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), in 1974. While CAPTA has been amended many times over the years, most recently by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, the purpose of the original legislation remains intact. Today, the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the Federal agency charged with supporting States, Tribes, and communities in providing programs and services to protect children and strengthen families.

In the early 1980s, Congress made a further commitment to identifying and implementing solutions to child abuse. Recognizing the alarming rate at which children continued to be abused and neglected and the need for innovative programs to prevent child abuse and assist parents and families affected by maltreatment, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives resolved that the week of June 6-12, 1982, should be designated as the first National Child Abuse Prevention Week. They asked the President to issue a proclamation calling upon Government agencies and the public to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

The following year, April was proclaimed the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since then, child abuse and neglect awareness activities have been promoted across the country during April of each year. The Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (OCAN) within the Children's Bureau coordinates Child Abuse Prevention Month, providing information and releasing updated national statistics about child abuse and neglect each April.

In 1989, the Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse had its early beginnings as a Virginia grandmother's tribute to her grandson who died as a result of abuse. She tied a blue ribbon to the antenna of her car as a way to remember him and to alert her community to the tragedy of child abuse. The Blue Ribbon Campaign has since expanded across the country, and many wear blue ribbons each April in memory of those who have died as a result of child abuse. In other communities, special fundraisers are held to support prevention activities and treatment facilities for victims, and candlelight vigils are held as a remembrance. Most recently, the focus has shifted toward a more positive message of celebrating "blue ribbon" individuals, organizations, and communities who have done much to prevent child abuse and neglect.

In Title II of the CAPTA amendments of 1996, the Children's Bureau was charged with identifying a lead agency in each State for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grants. These grants support the development, operation, and expansion of initiatives to prevent child abuse and neglect, as well as the coordination of resources and activities to strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child maltreatment. CBCAP grantees within each State often take a leadership role in coordinating special events and preparing materials to support Child Abuse Prevention Month. Regardless of their role, CBCAP grantees are required to report annually on their Child Abuse Prevention Month activities.

In 2003, as part of the 20th anniversary of the original Presidential Proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, OCAN recast the National Child Abuse Prevention Initiative as a year-long effort. This initiative was launched at the 14th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, which was devoted to the theme of prevention. A national press conference there was the setting for the release of the publication Emerging Practices in the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

The expansion of the Child Abuse Prevention Initiative was consistent with priorities of the Administration for Children and Families and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. OCAN and Child Welfare Information Gateway (formerly, the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information) partnered with the broader child abuse prevention community to raise awareness of the issue through a variety of tools, resources, activities, and public awareness events. Many of these materials have been made available in print and on the web to related Federal agencies, organizations, and concerned citizens in communities nationwide.

In 2004, there was emerging consensus among national child abuse prevention organizations and related Federal agencies that building public will for child abuse prevention required engaging the public in efforts to strengthen and support families and enhance parenting skills. Building on this national momentum, OCAN shifted the focus of its child abuse prevention resources to incorporate a family strengthening message promoting parenting and community support. Today, the Child Abuse Prevention Initiative is an opportunity for communities across the country to keep children safe, provide the support families need to stay together, and raise children and youth to be happy, secure, and stable adults.

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Answering Questions for Kids and Young Adults:

As you know, communication and sharing information is something that I spend a lot of time doing. I frequently get asked to answer questions for kids and young adults for school projects or leadership programs. Usually the project involves getting these questions answered from somebody in a leadership position, and as a City Council member, I’m always happy to take the time to do this. If your son or daughter ever needs questions answered from a leadership figure for projects of any kind, please feel free to contact me or have them contact me directly.

Alternatively, if your child is interested in learning more about city government and has questions, feel free to contact me.

Finally, if you are looking for a speaker to talk to a group of kids or young adults about city government or Frisco in general, I’m happy to try and schedule something.

All the opinions, endorsements or recommendations in this newsletter are mine alone and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of any organization or group with whom I am affiliated or the individuals who are a part of such organizations and groups.  You should not rely on any statement made in this newsletter as evidenced of how I may act as a member of any organization or group.  Inclusion of news, events and other information in this newsletter does not imply an endorsement; it merely serves as my effort to be of service to the readers.

All About Frisco:

In our continuing efforts to bring information to our great community, we have updated our web site with listings of:

• Frisco Neighborhoods and Homeowner Associations
• Churches and other places of Worship
• Clubs and Organizations
• The Frisco Independent School District and other Schools

Visit www.friscocommunity.com to access this information and I look forward to your feedback. This site will continue to grow and evolve over time.

About Matt Lafata:

Matt Lafata is the proud parent of three children and moved to Frisco from Gloucester, MA in January, 1999. Mr. Lafata has helped build several highly successful businesses for more than 20 years. A long-time business consultant and entrepreneur, he is the Director of Sales and Marketing with the Frisco-based HR technology consulting firm HRchitect (www.HRchitect.com). He is also the founder of several marketing and public relations agencies including The Matt Lafata Marketing Group (www.mattlafatamarketing.com). Previously, Mr. Lafata was an Executive Vice President of a computer software company where he was responsible for corporate development, strategic supervision of marketing and sales, product development and more. Mr. Lafata studied finance and business management at Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts.

Mr. Lafata is involved in numerous organizations throughout Frisco. He is in his 2^nd term as a Frisco City Council member and is also involved in the following…

• Former Deputy Mayor Pro Tem on the Frisco City Council
• Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner
• Graduate of Leadership Frisco
• 2005 recipient of the “21 Leaders of the 21^st Century” by Inside Collin County Business
• Graduate of the Citizen’s Police Academy and a member of the Alumni group
• Youth sports coach
• Past board member for the Frisco Family Services Center
• St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Member
• Member of the Frisco Heritage Association
• Member of the Frisco Association for the Arts
• Community Advisory Board member for the Frisco Women’s League
• Board member for the Frisco Square Municipal Management District
• City of Frisco Technology Committee member
• City of Frisco Budget and Audit subcommittee member
• Tax Increment Finance board member
• Co-Director of the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant

Since 2001, Matt has produced this very popular e-newsletter that goes out every week to over 40,000 people and businesses which keeps the Frisco community in touch with local events and businesses.

Matt recently became engaged to Erika Howe of Frisco, who also has three children.

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Dear Friends,

This week’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by BayGrill Seafood Restaurant.  This great new restaurant is located at the NW corner of Legacy and SH121, near the Face and Body Day Spa. I had the pleasure of eating there recently and the food and service were both fantastic! I highly recommend you visit them soon as you won’t be disappointed. Also check out the spotlight on Frisco Author Laura Lewis and her book, “52 Ways to a Healthy You”. Laura is an amazing woman whose book will inspire you to implement positive change in your life now. She also has a special offer on her book for newsletter readers so pick up a copy today. In fact, pick up a few copies and give them as gifts – your friends and colleagues will greatly appreciate you, A lot of work goes into putting this newsletter together and I greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors so please patronize them wherever possible.

Depending on exactly where you live, you probably received several inches of rain from that past storm on Tuesday and more is in the forecast. When I was driving around on Tuesday, I noticed a number of sprinkler systems going off. I realize these are set to automatically run on trash days but please, please set these to manual for the time being. With the rain we are getting, there is just no reason to run these each week. Unfortunately water conservation is going to be a way of like in North Texas for the foreseeable future and we all need to be very aware of our actions and what we can each personally do to conserve water.

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Newsletter Sponsor – BayGrill Seafood Restaurant:

The west side of Frisco has a new choice for seafood. BayGrill, located at the NW corner of Legacy and 121, is a recent addition to Frisco’s booming scene. Don’t let the construction at the north end of the center fool you, BayGrill is open and preparing some of the finest seafood for lunch and dinner to be found in the metroplex.

With a standard menu ranging from spicy grilled shrimp with barbecue hollandaise to tomatillo topped catfish, hometown native Chef Mason Phelps is creating daily specials to tempt and delight a full range of seafood lovers. His Mother’s Day specials of Atlantic salmon stuffed with blue crab, topped with basil cream; baked halibut with a tangy Greek relish; and surf and turf featuring cold water Australian lobster tails will provide a perfect dining experience for your entire group.  As part of this special day, BayGrill will feature four boutique wines, by the bottle, to serve as enhancements to the diverse dining choices. Save room for dessert! BayGrill’s standard selections: Key Lime Meringue pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Chocolate Cake, and the infamous Frozen Volcano Soufflé are reason enough to reserve a table! Mother’s Day will feature Chef Mason’s strawberry tiramisu, a tribute to his own Mom!

BayGrill offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 4 -7 PM. Well drinks and well martinis are $ 3.00. Specialty Martinis, including Vanilla, Pomegranate or Peach, are $ 5.00. Domestic Beers are $ 2.50. Import Beers are $ 3.50.

BayGrill’s hours are: Monday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sunday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Owners John Ingram and Deborah Lloyd look forward to providing specials menus to local businesses and groups, and can provide a special seating section in the rear of the restaurant. Contact: 214/ 618-5540 or baygrill@grandecom.net for reservations now!

Spotlight on…Frisco Author Laura Lewis and her book, “52 Ways to a Healthy You”:

This interview was conducted with Laura Lewis, author of “52 Ways to a Healthy You”, change expert and nutritionist.

Laura, tell us what motivated you to write your new book:  

You know Matt, it’s been a long road to the “now” for me. Having overcome great adversity in my life along with my passion for health, wellness and the media, everything just came together. My primary motivator to write this book was the desire to inspire others that their lives can be fantastic in spite of roadblocks that inevitably present themselves along the way. Also, being a “master of change” as a close friend of mine refers to me, I know this: it is imperative for one to have the healthiest body and mind as possible in order to really achieve the life of their dreams.  How can one move towards the direction of their greatest dreams if they feel worn out, depressed, unhappy, sick, etc.? People get overwhelmed while in the midst of feeling “bad” and perhaps have the idea there is “no way out”. I have personally “been there, done that!” so I do understand. My new book is a step-by-step guide to implementing positive change in one’s life, one “way” at a time! Repairing the biochemistry is just one aspect of what I cover in the book. Dramatic change in every aspect of one’s life, all at once, is a recipe for failure. Easy does it is my motto…one-way at a time.

Regarding your book “52 Ways to a Healthy You”, can you share your favorite “ways”?

Hmmm, that’s a tough one. But, I must say, I am attracted to the “Cop an Attitude” and “Laugh it Off” chapters. An individual must get to a positive space in order to feel compelled to really make a change in their life. If you are negative, your thoughts, the people you are around, etc., it’s almost impossible to make progress in your life! Also, laughter is important. When you laugh, your stress hormones decrease and endorphins are released! Watching a funny movie, doing things that will make you laugh and smile are really important for men and women! Belly laughter can also be almost as good as a cardio workout! So go on and rent a comedy movie! The goal is to “feel good!” It is so important!

How are you spreading the word about feeling great? Do you offer seminars?

Absolutely! I adore speaking to groups about implementing positive change in their lives, body, mind and more! From a 30-minute presentation to a keynote, I am game to uplift all in the room! I do so by sharing personal stories of overcoming adversity as well as hilarious stories of “being human”. Plus, I present basic concepts and tools that everyone can use in order to go to “their” next level of existence! I receive rave reviews on my seminars and honestly, I believe the reason is due to the fact that after I tell my stories and then share my exuberance for life, people leave feeling inspired and motivated to live the best life they can live. To me, well, it moves my soul to know that I can have such an impact upon others.

How can people get your book?

Go to http://www.lauralewis.com/store. Buy your book today and the first 50 people who order will get a personalized and autographed copy from me! If you go anywhere else besides my site you won’t get it signed. Also, for more information, your newsletter recipients will be able to receive a free full bottle of a really great multi, by Nature Made just by signing up for my e-newsletter and reading the letter sent out in response just by joining! Pretty cool stuff!

I love dining out but would love to expand my horizons and not my “gut”! What are some of your favorite places to eat as a nutritionist?

Frisco is a great place to eat out. I moved here three years ago this summer from McKinney and I have been absolutely thrilled with the choices we have in our fair city! What comes to mind are three places. Best Thai at Frisco Square. I adore their Rad Na. Broad rice noodles with broccoli and tofu. (Also available with chicken or beef.) The staff always knows what I want to order and that makes me feel special. Plus, the ambiance is very “cool”.  Avocado Sushi, at Main and Teel in NW Frisco is also a fav of mine! Great sushi, service and it’s fast! Gotta love that! Last of all I really like Sakura located on the SE corner of Preston and 121!! They have karaoke, great food, service and clientele! Fantastic sushi and great prices. Oh, I have got to mention my sweet tooth. I believe in a once a week treat. Double Dip is the big winner in my book. Frozen custard and toppings…in a really cute place. Hey, feeling “good” is part of my weekly Double Dip visit!

You know I love music so I have got to ask. What kind of music do you like to listen to?

I am so eclectic in my musical tastes. I like to listen to Jack FM most of the time due to its interesting mix of genres. I adore Norah Jones, Sarah MacLaughlin, and also great dance mixes. I also like country artists like Toby Keith, Jo Dee Messina and Keith Urban. The music in my car is whatever my teenager and I can agree upon. And, the music in my iPod is what I want to listen to. It’s normally music that will make me move! My iPod plays an important role in my fitness routine. I danced for years and was even a Kilgore College Rangerette. When music plays, I am moving!

Thanks Laura. Is there anything else you would like to share with readers of this newsletter?

Only that your life is now!  It is important to move forward no matter what. With almost a wild abandon. The important thing is to feel alive! Do what you can to “snap out of it” if you are in a deep funk! Life is now folks. Right now. And it is to be fully lived and enjoyed!  My book serves as a guidebook to getting your body and your mind on the right track to optimum health, wellness and happiness. Special discounts exist for orders of 100 or more.   http://www.lauralewis.com

Mrs. Texas United States® Pageant – Be a Part of It:

The Mrs. Texas United States Pageant is the premiere competition for married women. The state contest has called Frisco home for the last three years, with this year’s competition May 11-13 at the host hotel Westin Stonebriar Resort. A souvenir program book, with a long shelf life, is produced each year. Ads and event sponsorships for activities during the pageant weekend are available, tailored to your business’ needs. Contact the pageant office at info@mrstexasunitedstates.com or 214-878-8846 for advertising and sponsorship information. If you are interested in attending this great event here in Frisco, or just want more information, please visit www.mrstexasunitedstates.com.

Tornado Talk…by Junior Sports Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata:

In the first two games of their Round 2 playoffs, The Bandits and the Tornado split the games. Friday night a 4-3 win for the Tornado, while Saturday was just the opposite, a 4-3 win for the Bandits. This Tuesday the Bandits had another win but on Wednesday, the Tornado made the series 2-2.

Friday the 20^th was a nice overtime win. St. Louis scored first, but in the 2^nd period Ben Miller tied it up. St. Louis scored again but this goal was returned by Tom Brooks’ goal. Sadly St. Louis scored about 15 seconds later with an unassisted goal. The Tornado were down 3-2 in the 3^rd period, when Colin Long scored a beautiful shorthanded goal. In playoffs, they start another 20 minutes for overtime. So Adam Flink scored the unassisted goal to win the game for the Tornado and lead the series 1-0. Shots on goal were 42-36.

On Saturday they had a 4-3 overtime loss, and the series was now 1-1. And on Tuesday night, it was an upsetting 5-2 loss, making the Bandits 1-8 all time in the playoffs in Frisco.

Down by 1 game in the series, the boys really needed to step it up, which they did with a 7 to 6 win. The Bandits scored the first goal of the night. Stephane Da Costa snagged the next one with Ben Miller assisting him. A minute later Brad McCabe made the score 2-1 for the Tornado. Soon after Tom Brooks made the score 3-1, ending the 1^st period.  Stephane Da Costa scored his 2^nd goal of the night right before Mike Cfelli put in an unassisted goal. Bandits goalie Pat Nagle was replaced after Da Costa’s goal. Adam Flink made it an even better 2^nd period adding a 6^th goal for the Tornado. Oh and St. Louis got another goal too. The 3^rd period got a little scary though. St. Louis scored a shorthanded goal and then Jake Newton made the score 7-3. In the last half of the period, the Bandits got 3 more goals making it 7-6 giving them a chance to tie it. Thankfully they didn’t and the Tornado came away with a victory. Shots on goal were 36 to 31 and the 3 stars were: Stephane Da Costa, Sean Roadhouse and Pat Maroon (Bandits).

Friday night will be the 5^th game of the series in St. Louis which determines who will be in the championship. You can listen to it on www.tornadohockey.com. Have a great weekend!!

100.3 JACK FM Frisco’s “Jacked Up-Date”:

**JACK FM will be out at the Frisco Square “Fair in the Square” event this Sunday from 12-6pm. The JACKpot machine will be there along with JACK giveaways and goodies so be sure to stop by.

**Be the next JACK FM TV star—it’s Lights, Camera, JACK! Audition to be in the next 100.3 JACK FM TV commercial on Saturday, May 19th from 4pm-8pm at Frisco Square, across the street from Pizza Hut Park! Not only will you be able to show them what you’ve got, but there will a festival-like atmosphere including music, food & beverages, and fun! If you are a local business who would like to have a booth at Lights, Camera, JACK!, contact JACK FM marketing here.

Listen to JACK FM live at www.jackontheweb.com

Are you Looking for a Reputable, Dependable and Trustworthy Cleaning Service?  Call DeBonair Custom Cleaning Today:

Debbie Childers, owner of DeBonair Custom Cleaning, is eager and happy to schedule time to visit with you in your home regarding your specific cleaning needs and requirements.  DeBonair has been serving the Frisco area since October, 2005 and currently services over 40 clients.

Debbie creates a personalized checklist for your home identifying your individual cleaning requirements such as: specific and unique supplies needed for various surfaces within your home, specific items needing special attention, your likes/dislikes when working with a cleaning service, etc.  The customized list is “your individual wants and needs” and allows DeBonair to provide a more personalize service to you.  We understand that every home and client has different needs and expectations and we work very hard to make certain we meet those at every level.  

DeBonair does not send teams or crews into your home.   We identify the best employee for your home creating a more consistent and personalized approach.  All employees speak English and have a complete background check completed before working for DeBonair.

The owner of DeBonair will call or email the day before to remind you of your scheduled cleaning.  She will also follow-up with you making sure your expectations are being met after each cleaning.

DeBonair Custom Cleaning can help whether you need a one-time, weekly, bi-monthly or monthly cleaning.   Please call Debbie Childers at 214-886-2588 or email her at debonair-cleaning@sbcglobal.net  Additional information can be found at www.debonaircustomcleaning.com

Summer Fashion Show and Silent Auction:

All ladies are invited to attend the 5th Annual Summer Fashion Show and Silent Auction hosted by the Women of St. Francis of Assisi Church at the Stonebriar Country Club.  This beautiful event will begin on Tuesday, May 1st at 11:00 a.m. where patrons can partake in the silent auction, enjoy a fabulous long lunch, and preview the latest Summer fashions.  Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased by contacting Melissa Manemann at 214-244-3786 or melissa.manemann@cbdfw.com.  Limited babysitting is available by contacting Kim Guz at kandkguz@msn.com or 469-633-0232 for babysitting reservations.  This event sells out each year, so don't delay in purchasing your tickets today!

Isbell Elementary Carnival & Silent Auction:

Friday, April 27th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.