Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News

May 10, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 19

matt@mattlafatamarketing.com – www.mattlafatamarketing.com

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I hope everybody had a great week. I traveled to Philadelphia Wednesday night to give a presentation to a prospect on Thursday. Due to weather issues in Dallas, I sat in the plane, on the runway, for over three hours before taking off. You would think the airlines, who obviously knew of the weather delays, wouldn’t make you get on the plane. I guess it helps them keep their “on time” departure, although I would add an asterisk. * On-time away from the gate, but not necessarily in the air! In any event, enjoy the newsletter and I hope you get a chance to go to the Mother’s Day Brunch at the Embassy on Sunday and then attend the Mrs. Texas Pageant later that day at the Westin.

This newsletter and information source is designed to bring us all a little closer together each week by providing coverage of so many things going on in our community. There are so many amazing things in this newsletter, as there are every week. Please forward this newsletter to all your friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up to receive it themselves. They will greatly appreciate you for it as no citizen should be without this important information at their fingertips.  Let’s work to get all Frisco citizens on this list as a more informed society is a more functional society.

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Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" – Mohandas Gandhi

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

North Texas Tollway Authority to Submit SH 121 Proposal To Regional Transportation Council: 28

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 or group in Frisco who has been nominated by another individual. He, she or they could be a person or a group 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.

May Neighborhood of the Month Winner:

The May neighborhood of the month goes to…Heather Ridge Estates!!! Resident Jill Hornback submitted Heather Ridge Estates and was chosen the winner. Read about Heather Ridge Estates in this issue and what makes it so special.

May Citizens of the Month Winner:

The May Citizens of the Month are…the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team! Read more about why they were chosen in this issue.

City of Frisco Related Question of the Week:

Q. Is there any information on city codes regarding roof vents for attic ventilation? I was considering adding more turbine type vents to my roof but wasn't sure if the city had any codes on that type of work.

A. The International Residential Code requires a minimum of 1 square foot of vent per each 150 square feet of attic space. This can reduced to 1 square foot per 300 square feet if vents are provided in the eaves of your home. These are minimum requirements so installing additional vents would not be prohibited.

This Day in History – May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela Inaugurated:

From the History Channel…

In South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is sworn in as the first
black president of South Africa. In his inaugural address, Mandela,
who spent 27 years of his life as a political prisoner of the South
African government, declared that "the time for the healing of the
wounds has come." Two weeks earlier, more than 22 million South
Africans had turned out to cast ballots in the country's first-ever
multiracial parliamentary elections. An overwhelming majority chose
Mandela and his African National Congress (ANC) party to lead the
country.

Mandela, born in 1918, was the son of the chief of the Xhosa-speaking
Tembu people. Instead of succeeding his father as chief, Mandela went
to university and became a lawyer. In 1944, he joined the African
National Congress (ANC), a black political organization dedicated to
winning rights for the black majority in white-ruled South Africa. In
1948, the racist National Party came to power, and apartheid--South
Africa's institutionalized system of white supremacy and racial
segregation--became official government policy. With the loss of black rights under apartheid, black enrollment in the ANC rapidly grew.
Mandela became one of the ANC's leaders and in 1952 was made deputy
national president of the ANC. He organized nonviolent strikes,
boycotts, marches, and other acts of civil disobedience.

After the massacre of peaceful black demonstrators at Sharpeville in
1960, Nelson helped organize a paramilitary branch of the ANC to
engage in acts of sabotage against the white minority government. He
was tried for and acquitted of treason in 1961 but in 1962 was
arrested again for illegally leaving the country. Convicted and
sentenced to five years at Robben Island Prison, he was put on trial
again in 1963 with seven others on charges of sabotage, treason, and
conspiracy. In the celebrated Rivonia Trial, named after the suburb of
Johannesburg where ANC weapons were found, Mandela eloquently defended his actions. On June 12, 1964, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Mandela spent the first 18 of his 27 years in jail at the brutal
Robben Island Prison. He was confined to a small cell without a bed or
plumbing and was forced to do hard labor in a quarry. He could write
and receive a letter once every six months, and once a year he was
allowed to meet with a visitor for 30 minutes. However, Mandela's
resolve remained unbroken, and while remaining the symbolic leader of
the anti-apartheid movement, he led a movement of civil disobedience
at the prison that coerced South African officials into drastically
improving conditions on Robben Island. In 1982 he was moved to
Pollsmoor Prison on the mainland, and in 1988 to a cottage, where he
lived under house arrest.

In 1989, F.W. de Klerk became South African president and set about
dismantling apartheid. De Klerk lifted the ban on the ANC, suspended
executions, and on February 11, 1990, ordered the release of Nelson
Mandela. Mandela subsequently led the ANC in its negotiations with the
minority government for an end to apartheid and the establishment of a
multiracial government. In 1993, Mandela and de Klerk were jointly
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. On April 26, 1994, the country's first
free elections were won by Mandela and the ANC, and a "national unity"
coalition was formed with de Klerk's National Party and the Zulus'
Inkatha Freedom Party. On May 10, Mandela was inaugurated in a
ceremony attended by numerous international dignitaries.

As president, Mandela established the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission to investigate human rights violations under apartheid and
introduced numerous initiatives designed to improve the living
standards of South Africa's black population. In 1996, he presided
over the enactment of a new South African constitution. Mandela
retired from politics in June 1999 at the age of 80. He was succeeded
as president by Thabo Mbeki of the ANC.

May is Arthritis Awareness Month:

Last week we covered Stroke Awareness, as May is also Stroke Awareness month.

Arthritis is often misunderstood, largely due to misconceptions, misinformation, and old wives tales which persist. Unless the difficulties and limitations imposed by arthritis affect you or a family member directly, your exposure to the disease may be minimal.

Arthritis is a complicated disease because there are many different types of arthritis, various symptom patterns, and numerous treatment options. Severe forms of arthritis can be disabling and can affect many aspects of daily living.

Visit www.arthritis.org for more information

Just a reminder - this newsletter is put together with information from many different sources. You can also view this newsletter and past newsletters in the News section of my web site at www.mattlafatamarketing.com. If you do not receive your emailed newsletter for some reason, please visit www.mattlafatamarketing.com each week as some mail servers block emails that are sent to multiple recipients. Just remember that if you don’t get it by each Friday, you can read it on the web site.

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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, entrepreneur and human resources professional, he is the Director of Business Development with the Frisco-based HR strategy and 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, marketing, 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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While we applaud the anti-spam industry for removing the plethora of unwanted email from many of our mailboxes, from time to time, some legitimate email publications are mistaken as unwanted.

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Dear Friends,

This week’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant. The big event is this weekend and find out how you can get tickets. Also check out the spotlight on The Embassy Suites here in Frisco and their great Mother’s Day Brunch. This is not only a great treat for Mom but a great treat for the entire family. Don’t miss it! 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.

The May Neighborhood of the Month is…Heather Ridge Estates! Read more about why they were chosen, a little further down in this newsletter, and how your neighborhood could be next!

The May Citizens of the Month are…the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team! Read more about why they were chosen, a little further down in this newsletter, and how you could be next!

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Newsletter Sponsor – the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant:

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 with the final show at Centennial High School Theatre on May 13^th at 3pm. The public is welcome; come cheer on your favorite delegate! Tickets are available online at www.mrstexasunitedstates.com or at the door on Sunday.

Spotlight on… The Embassy Suites Frisco Presents Mother’s Day Brunch:

The Easter brunch at the Embassy last month was a big success! If you have never attended one of the holiday brunches at the Embassy, you are really missing out on something. I highly recommend it and recommend you make reservations early.

Sunday, May 13 from 10am to 1pm at the Embassy Suites, located at 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive here in Frisco.

The experience includes:

·         Unlimited Champagne & Mimosas

·         Full Kiddie & Adult Buffets

·         Seafood & Sushi Bar

·         Carved Prime Rib

·         Chocolate Fountain and Dessert Extravaganza

·         And a little something for Mom

$44.95 adults, $34.95 for seniors 55+ and kids 6-12, $9.95 for toddlers to five, and babies are free. Call 972-624-7055 for more information and reservations and you can also visit www.cyprusgrille.com for full menu, details and reservations.

Trails of West Frisco Flea Market and Yard Sale:

The Trails of West Frisco is hosting its Annual Spring Flea and Yard sales on May12th 7am  - Noon!  A dozen families will set up a flea market in the Fisher Elementary parking lot which runs along Old Orchard Road!  Food Vendor – fun – bargains galore!  Other families in The Trails will host Yard Sales!  At Noon, a donation truck from United Cerebral Palsy will be on hand at the Old Orchard entrance to Fisher Elementary for donations.  Please have these tax deductible donations bagged or boxed to go in the truck. 

Preston Highlands North Estates HOA Annual Community Garage/Yard Sale:

It is that time of year again. Preston Highlands North Estates is having our annual community garage sale! Also for this year Meadow Hill Estates community sale will be on the same day so you will have more sales to view with our neighboring community. Our sale will be Saturday, May 19, 2007. Please look for a balloon or a sign on resident mailboxes on Saturday Morning to see who is participating in the sale.

Preston Highlands North is located west of Preston Road, a little ways north of Main Street.

Boy Scout Troop 216 Garage Sale Fundraiser:

Saturday, May 19^th from 7am to 2pm (rain date is June 2^nd from 7am to 2pm)

Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, 3521 Main Street, Frisco

Frisco Lakes Community Garage Sale:

Frisco Lakes by Del Webb will hold their first community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 12th from 7 am to 5 pm.  Frisco Lakes is located off of FM 423 between Main and Lebanon in Frisco.  Maps of participating households are available at the Village Center, 7227 Frisco Lakes Drive.  For more information, contact Margaret Gillett, Activity Director at 972-625-1112.

Frisco Ranch Community Yard Sale:

Frisco Ranch 4th Annual Community Wide Yard Sales Friday May 18th thru Sunday May 20th Hours 7am-4pm (Many Participants set up through out the community, map can be picked up at Model Homes) Located Between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 on FM 423 on the Frisco / Little Elm Lines.

2nd Annual Motherless Daughters Day Luncheon:

If you are a woman or girl who has known the joy of having a mother and now suffers the pain and grief of mother loss, this celebration is designed especially for you.

You are cordially invited to honor the memory of your mother by commemorating her life with other women and girls who have walked the same path.

Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 11am-2pm at Marsha Clark’s Home, 4631 Pine Valley Drive, Frisco. Cost is $25 and lunch will be catered by Elke’s Market Café

Contact Charmione Marcell at Charmione@marshaclarkandassociates.com or 972-838-6796 or register online at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com and click on Calendar.

Cornerstone Community Church Invites you to a Dinner Theater:

C3 (Cornerstone Community Church) & M365 Student Ministries would like to invite you to a "Dinner Theater" on Friday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at their facilities located at 7700 Main St., Suite B in Frisco.  Come and enjoy a Mexican dinner platter while enjoying our youth department share and present their talent through drama and music.  Tickets are on sale for $25/Couple, $15/Singles, & $5/kids plate (ages 1-10).  All proceeds go to our M365 Student Ministries Dept. to help send our kids to youth camp this summer.  We would love for you to join us as we bring our community together!

For tickets or more information, please contact our church office at (972)335-4704 or e-mail at c3office@c3frisco.org

Benefit Concert for Legacy Christian Academy Bands:

The Galen Jeter Jazz Orchestra, along with guest soloist Stephen Lynerd and the LCA Bands, will present a special concert on Monday, May 14, at 7:00pm.  The concert will be held at Preston Trails Community Church , 10501 FM 3537 (east of Preston Rd. , across from Brinkman Ranch) in Frisco.  Tickets may be purchased for $15.00 for preferred seating and $10.00 for general seating and all proceeds directly benefit the LCA Bands.

For info please call 972-792-4631 or email oliverwilms@yahoo.com

Frisco Young Life Holding a Spring Concert:

Frisco Young Life is holding a spring concert for monthly donors featuring singer/songwriter Allen Levi at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22nd at Lone Star Ranch Clubhouse (located off Lebanon and Beacon Hill). Doors to our Coffee Bistro Café will open at 7:00 where desserts and coffee will be served free to our guests. The admission cost for the concert is to simply consider being a monthly donor for Frisco Young Life. Young Life is a non-profit Christian organization that reaches out to high school and middle school kids in order to tell them how Christ is relevant in their lives. Come and hear more about Young Life’s ministry while you enjoy great music, coffee and time with friends. To RSVP for the event, email RSVP@frisco.younglife.org or call (214) 448-9878. For more information on Frisco Young Life visit http://friscoarea.younglife.org.

ITIP Golf Classic to be held on May 14, 2007:

The Annual ITIP (Infant & Toddler Intervention Program) Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2007 at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas.   For the 13th straight year, Friendz of Kidz is the event’s presenting sponsor.

The ITIP Golf Classic is the agency’s signature fundraising event.   Now in its 13th year, the tournament continues to be recognized in the Dallas Business Journal’s Book of Lists as one of the top 25 charity golf tournaments in the metroplex.    Last year, the ITIP Golf Classic raised almost $100,000 providing the 26 year old agency with funds for the agency and it’s Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECI).

For additional information on the ITIP Golf Classic, contact Ashley Hutto or visit www.itipnt.org

About Infant & Toddler Intervention Program  ITIP supports through promotion, early identification and intervention, the healthy development and welfare of babies, young children and their families.  It is the vision of the agency that all adults will experience emotionally healthy, productive lives as a result of nurturing relationships, positive learning experiences and support of their communities in the first five years of life.

First Annual Grace Avenue United Methodist Church GAMMA (Grace Avenue Missions, Ministry and Assistance) Golf Tournament:

Sunday, September 14, 2007. Check-in is 11:30am with a 1pm shotgun start. It will be held at the Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club at 2701 Ridgeview Drive in Plano. The entry fee is $100 and all proceeds go to the GAMMA funds.

To register or for more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rob Cruson at 972-896-3851 or at robcruson@sbcglobal.net

Upcoming City Council Elections – Election Day is this Saturday:

Some people have asked who I will endorse in this election. As a current public official I do not feel it is right to publicly endorse a candidate running for office as I will be working with whoever gets elected to office. Any of the candidates listed below should win on their own merit and you need to get informed about who you would like to vote for. Please keep in mind that local officials have a greater impact on your daily lives than any state or federal official and I hope that you will get out and vote for who you believe is the strongest candidate to keep this city going in the right direction.

This Saturday (May 12) will be a local election to fill two council seats. Six residents are running for the two open seats and you can find information about voting on the city’s web site.

The following candidates; Jeff Cheney, Bart Crowder, and Fred Pascarelli, are running for Place 2, currently held by Bob Allen.

The following candidates; Chris Moss, David Preston, and David Prince are running for Place 4, currently held by Maher Maso.

May Neighborhood of the Month Winner – Heather Ridge Estates:

The May neighborhood of the month goes to…Heather Ridge Estates!!! Jill Hornback, resident and Neighborhood Watch Captain for Heather Ridge Estates, submitted the entry and was chosen the winner. I interviewed Jill about Heather Ridge Estates and what makes it so great. In case you don’t know where it is, it is located on the east side of Teel, north of Main Street.

Jill, tell everybody about Heather Ridge Estates and why it is such a great neighborhood to live in…

What attributes make Heather Ridge Estates the neighborhood of the month?  The amazing residents and committees who strive to ensure family fun activities throughout the year.  The beautiful Amenity Center is the central point of several high energy neighborhood events such as the 2007 Flashlight Walk/Block party which was used by the Frisco Police department to "kick off" National Night Out in Frisco, Neighborhood Watch National Night Out party, Easter egg hunt with over 2500 eggs, Memorial Day pool party, and a 4th of July parade and family picnic. The HOA sponsored committees work hard not only to provide activities for residents, but also events that benefit Frisco charities such as a neighborhood food drive, toys for tots, and neighbors in need which residents combine efforts to help one another in times of difficulties. Many other activities take place in Heather Ridge Estates such as a monthly girls night out, dinner club for residents over 55 years old, weekly playgroups, and an annual kid's campout where everyone is invited to pitch a tent in their front yards and watch the stars. The main goal for the Heather Ridge Estates HOA board and residents is to promote a social atmosphere among residents, display friendly hospitality to new neighbors, and strive to ensure proactive and innovative approach to making Heather Ridge Estates the greatest and safest neighborhood in Frisco.

If you want to nominate your neighborhood as a future neighborhood of the month, please write to community@mattlafatamarketing.com and tell me why your neighborhood is so special or unique!

May Citizen of the Month Winner:

The May citizen of the month goes to…the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team! Proud parent Teressa Pavich submitted this entry and they were chosen the winner. Here is what Teressa had to say about the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team and why they are so deserving of this recognition.

Sixteen 6th-8th grade members of the Clark Middle School Band participated in the Frisco Relay For Life on Friday April 20th which benefits the American Cancer Society. They were led by Assistant Band Director Mrs. Gayle Amato, this outstanding group of students chose to “Lick Cancer”. They received a Gold Level Award from the American Cancer Society for raising over $5000.  They were the 4th ranked team at the event and raised $6101.52.  Fourteen of their sixteen team members were able to spend the entire night at the event and all fourteen weary participants ensured that they had at least one member of their team walking on the track for the 12 hour duration of the event – in fact most of the team the team would walk together!

They were outstanding ambassadors for the Clark Middle School Band and for Frisco ISD.  They showed incredible compassion and dedication to a worthwhile cause and it warms my heart to know that these amazing young adults already understand the word ‘community’ on a level that many adults can not.

Congratulations to the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team and everybody who participated in this great event.

If you want to nominate a citizen as a future citizen of the month, please write to community@mattlafatamarketing.com and tell me about them.

Dallas Baptist University Free Summer Basketball Camp:

The Dallas Baptist University Basketball Program will be hosting two free basketball camps this summer for boys and girls ages 8 - 15.  The first camp will be held at First Baptist Church of Frisco, June 11 - 14 from 9am - 3pm.  The camp is free of charge and is open to the first sixty people to register. 

The second camp will be held at Antioch Fellowship Baptist Church at 7550 South Hampton Rd. in Dallas.  The camp will run June 18 - 21, from 9am - 3pm and will also be free of charge.  There are thirty spaces still available for the Antioch Fellowship camp.

The camps will include skill instruction, games, and daily devotionals with Dallas Baptist University coaches and players.  To reserve your space for a camp please call Brandon Curran in the Dallas Baptist University Basketball Office at 214 333 5514 or email to brandon@dbu.edu.

Boy Scouts Circle 10 Council Value Card and 2007 Scout Show:

Attention kids of all ages!  The 2007 Big Red Xtreme Scout Show is coming to Market Hall on Saturday, May 12th from 10am to 3pm and Cub