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October 4, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 40 |
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In early September, I had a business trip to San Francisco so we decided to take an extra day and go to Napa Valley. We were very fortunate to be able to take a tour and do a wine tasting of both of Kathryn and Craig Hall’s Vineyards.
If you are familiar with Hall Office Park here in Frisco, and all the great artwork that Mr. Hall has throughout his development, you’ll be interested to know that his passion for art is seen throughout his vineyards as well.
It was a wonderful experience and one of their vineyards (HALL Rutherford) is set up high, overlooking so much of Napa Valley. It was an absolutely beautiful view from the winery itself.
The picture above was taken from the second Hall vineyard that we visited (HALL St. Helena), where we tasted wine directly from the barrels. The Hall’s are collaborating with acclaimed architect Frank Gehry and local architect Jon Lail to create a spectacular visitors’ center and state-of-the-art winery while meticulously restoring the historic buildings on the grounds. This unprecedented project will be completed in 2010 and will house numerous pieces from their extensive modern art collection.
You can learn more by visiting www.hallwines.com
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Inspirational Quote of the Week:
"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind.” – Wayne Dyer
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As always, this newsletter is absolutely packed with information – something for everyone. There is always something going on in our great city and I try to include everything I can. In this jam packed issue you will find lots of great information. There is something for everyone including the following…
Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News 1 Newsletter Sponsor – Texans Credit Union and Texans Shred Day This Saturday: 2 Spotlight on…Texas Stampede’s Lone Star Dinner Series – Coming To Frisco! 3 Last Chance!!! - Interview to be Mrs. Frisco 2008!: 4 Frisco resident on new CMT reality TV show: 4 A Message from our Friends at CBS Radio/98.7 KLUV: 4 The Frisco Flyers thanks the Plantation Men's Association: 5 FC Dallas Foundation Hosts its 2nd Annual Casino Night: 5 Save The Date - Frisco Mardi Gras Night: 5 Grace Avenue United Methodist Church Moving Sale: 6 Westfalls Village Annual Fall Garage Sale: 6 Windsor Place Community Garage Sale: 6 Northridge Community Garage Sale: 7 Country Club Ridge Garage Sale: 7 Boys and Girls Club Annual Garage Sale: 7 Shaddock Creek Estates Community Garage Sale: 8 Frisco Boy Scout Troop 298 is again selling Holiday Gift Products through October 25!: 8 Frisco Early Childhood PTA Announcement: 8 Holiday Bazaar at Grace Avenue UMC: 9 St. Francis 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 Vendors Wanted for Fall Bazaar: 10 19th Annual Harvest Craft Bazaar: 10 Tornado Talk…by Junior Sports Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata: 10 October Citizen of the Month Winner – Mr. Coy Miller: 11 “BIG CATCH” Bass Tournament - October 20, 2007 - $4,000 Cash Guaranteed!!: 11 Attention Frisco Business Owners: 11 Legacy Christian Academy Auction Fundraiser: 12 Corbell Elementary is going WILD!: 12 Sparks to host "Book Fair Blizzard": 13 5th Annual Fall Festival at Riddle Elementary: 13 3rd Annual Boals Elementary Fall Festival: 13 3rd Annual FSpN Golf Tournament: 13 Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano Upcoming Programs: 14 Fifth Annual Frisco March of Champions: 15 Clothe-A-Child Frisco 2007: 15 Vendors Needed for Ridgeview Ranch Event: 16 Stonebriar Commons Fall Festival: 16 Happenings in Frisco ISD by Sarah Ianace: 16 Article for the Boys & Girls Club of Frisco: 18 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Frisco 2008: 18 You are Invited to an Informational Seminar on Family Hope’s DFW Orphan Camp!: 19 Word of Mouth Productions Presents Sleepy Hollow: 20 Join Us At the Next Frisco Area Republican Women's Meeting: 21 Get Fit and Support a Non-Profit Organization Serving the Amazon Basin Region of Brazil!: 22 4th Annual Champion Tree Competition: 22 Designing Dreams Seeking Donations For Budding Youth Entrepreneurs: 22 Heritage Association Frisco Holiday Home Tour: 23 BBBS "Big Black Tie & Boots Ball" Need Your Help!: 23 Rock The Lobster Frisco! Best of Frisco-OnLine.com: 24 Smith Elementary Breaks Record! Again!: 25 Frisco Resale - Shop, Save and Support!!!: 25 Frisco Community Theatre Presents “It's a Wonderful Life”: 25 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Blessing of the Animals: 25 St. Philip’s Episcopal to Sponsor 3rd Annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’, Announces Fall Festival: 26 Frisco Athletic Center Annual Passes on Sale: 26 Registration Open for Community Parade: 27 Collin County Ballet Theatre – Sugar Plum Fairy Teas and Nutcracker Ballet: 27 Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church: 28 Jenna Bush Book Discussion/Signing: 28 Word of Mouth Productions Announces Fall Drama Classes: 28 Frisco A&M and October Events: 29 Auditions for Word of Mouth Productions presentation of Cricket on the Hearth: 30 The DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event: 31 IAAP – Plano Chapter Upcoming Event: 32 Gingerbread and Festival of Trees Packets Available: 33 Schepps Dairy Extends Home Invasion Reward: 33 Advice From Dr. Checo – Blu Compare: 34 Landscape Design/Detail (Early - Mid October): 35 Update From Recent Planning and Zoning Meeting: 39 October is National Fire Prevention Month: 39 Happy Birthday Frisco Public Library: 40 Upcoming Events at Stonebriar Centre: 41 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…by Denton County Commissioner, Cynthia White: 41 Capitol Steps by Rep. Ken Paxton: 42
Newsletter Staff Members and Contributors
Matt Lafata – Editor and Publisher – 214-336-3355
Kaleigh Lafata – Tornado Talk
Sarah Ianace – Happenings in the Frisco ISD
Glenn Kopanski – Landscape Design
Pedro Checo – Advice from Dr. Checo
Joe Hockaday, CPA – Today’s Tax Talk From Joe
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.
The October Citizen of the Month is…Mr. Coy Miller! Coy was nominated by Frisco resident Ronda Figueroa and here is what she had to say about Coy: “I would like to nominate Mr. Coy Miller, owner of Pardner’s garden and feed store at Alpha Ave. and Main. Wow, want a dedicated man and super friendly soul he is!! I have been doing business at his shop since 1994. He has been so willing to help me get my yard in shape and has never once shown the least bit of frustration or unhappiness. He greets everyone with a smile and knows many of his customers by name. I’ve wanted to nominate him for awhile but never took the time. He really is such an honest, caring, and respectful gentleman. I love to visit his shop to see all the new crafts and beautiful plantings. Most importantly, I love to be greeted with such warmness. Please consider him as he most deserves to be honored for his 30 years of service to our community.”
Congratulations to Mr. Coy Miller! If you have somebody that you would like to nominate as a Citizen of the Month, please send us an email to community@mattlafatamarketing.com 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. Are right turn lanes required to be constructed when a business develops an adjacent lot? I thought they were, but the CVS at Legacy and Main was built without any.
A. Right turn lanes are required to be constructed when corner parcels are developed. CVS was not required to construct a right turn at Legacy/Main because there is an existing southbound to westbound left turn lane on the ground that was constructed when Legacy Drive was extended north to Eldorado Parkway. Additional turn lanes will be constructed as the commercial development continues to grow and additional driveways will be built.
This Day in History – October 4, 1957 – Sputnik Launched:
From the History Channel…
The Soviet Union inaugurates the "Space
Age" with its launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite.
The spacecraft, named Sputnik after the Russian word for "satellite,"
was launched at 10:29 p.m. Moscow time from the Tyuratam launch base in
the Kazakh Republic. Sputnik had a diameter of 22 inches and weighed 184
pounds and circled Earth once every hour and 36 minutes. Traveling at
18,000 miles an hour, its elliptical orbit had an apogee (farthest point
from Earth) of 584 miles and a perigee (nearest point) of 143 miles.
Visible with binoculars before sunrise or after sunset, Sputnik
transmitted radio
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of the early detection of breast cancer through a nationwide campaign. NBCAM started as a weeklong campaign in 1985 with 2 founding members. Today the American Cancer Society is one of many national public service organizations, professional associations, and government agencies that form the NBCAM Board of Sponsors. During October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the member organizations of the Board of Sponsors join forces to spread the message that early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives. Visit the American Cancer Society web site for more information.
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Homeowner Association Meetings and Other Group Meetings:
If you have an upcoming meeting that you would like a city official at, just to be available to answer any questions, please let us know. If Matt’s schedule permits, he would love to attend.
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:
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.
Clubs and Organizations in and around Frisco:
Frisco is home to a very diverse and numerous set of clubs and organizations. If your group or organization is missing, and you would like to get it listed, please send me an email so we can list it and continue to maintain the most comprehensive list available. Alcoholics Anonymous Frisco – 972-708-5086 Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group American Cancer Society of Collin County – 214-819-1221 American Red Cross of North Texas – 972-542-5642 Association of Frisco Retired School Personnel – 972-335-3040 Boy Scouts of America – 214-902-6754 CASA of Collin County – 972-529-2272 Celebrate Recovery – 214-282-5576 Christian Community Action – 972-436-4357 City of Frisco – 972-292-5000 Collin County – 972-424-1460 Collin County Association of Realtors – 214-618-3800 Collin County Connection – 214-544-0666 Collin County Early Childhood PTA – 972-712-3634 Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance – 214-521-5342 Collin County Genealogy Association – 972-231-4190 Daughters of the American Revolution – 972-307-5906 Downtown Advisory Board – 972-292-5108 Downtown Merchants Association – 972-292-5108 Frisco A&M Club – 214-618-5079 Frisco American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Frisco Al-Anon Family Group – 972-978-8757 Frisco-Allen Texas Area Alumnae Panhellenic Frisco Area Children’s Theater – 972-377-2675 Frisco Association For the Arts Frisco Baseball/Softball Organization – 972-712-2288 Frisco Business and Professional Women – 972-377-0335 Frisco Community Band – 972-668-5315 Frisco Community Theatre – 972-377-3868 Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau Frisco Ducks Unlimited – 972-712-5049 Frisco Economic Development Corporation – 972-668-5550 Frisco Education Foundation – 469-633-6066 Frisco Family Services Center – 972-335-9495 Frisco Family YMCA – 972-335-3222 Frisco Fire Department – 972-335-5525 Frisco Football League – 972-712-0558 Frisco Garden Club – 972-335-3812 Frisco Gymnastics Center – 972-377-0888 Frisco Humane Society – 972-498-8980 Frisco Independent School District – 469-633-6000 Frisco Lion’s Club – 972-335-2487 Frisco Music Teachers Association Frisco Police Department – 972-292-6000 Frisco Post Office – 972-335-7453 Frisco Republicans – 972-335-9176 Frisco Rotary Club – 972-701-2801 Frisco Soccer Association – 972-712-4625 Frisco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8273 – 972-712-5611 Frisco Women’s League – 972-712-8890 Frisco/Plano Christian Women’s Club – 972-668-4464 Frisco Youth Volleyball Leagues Heritage Association of Frisco – 972-335-6684 KittiCo Cat Rescue – 214-826-6903 Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas Meals on Wheels – 972-562-6996 MOMS Club of Frisco – East Central Chapter - 972-712-1789 MOMS Club of Frisco – South Chapter – 214-336-8001 MOMS Club of Frisco – SW Chapter – 469-384-8002 MOMS Club of Frisco – West Central Chapter MOMS Club of Frisco – West Chapter – 214-504-9223 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) – 972-668-7458 North Texas Tollway Authority – 214-461-2000 OU Club of Collin County – 972-797-9708 Overeaters Anonymous – 972-832-5263 Play Pals – 972-839-0312 Senior Center at Frisco Square – 972-292-6550 SPCA of Texas – 972-562-7387 Speak Up – Frisco Toastmasters Group – 972-881-9989 Stonewall Democrats of Collin County Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Toastmasters Club of Frisco – 972-712-4611 Volunteer Center of North Texas Women Encouraging Business – 972-335-9522 Young Life Frisco – 972-424-6339
Churches and other Places of Worship in and around Frisco
One of the wonderful things about Frisco is the many diverse religions you can find. If your Church is not listed, please contact me at matt@mattlafata.com so we can list it and continue to maintain the most comprehensive list available.
Apostolic Temple – 972-712-5673 Assembly of God Cornerstone Community Church – 972-335-4704 Celebration Covenant – 214-387-9833 Central Christian Church – 972-377-2608 Church of God in Christ – 972-377-3649 Church of Living Stones – 972-335-3499 Compass Christian Church – 972-335-7546 Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church - 469-362-7844 Cornerstone Community Church – 972-335-4704 Crossroads Community Church – 972-712-0582 Faithbridge Presbyterian – 972-377-9560 Fellowship of Frisco – 972-335-1700 First Baptist Church of Frisco – 972-335-9830 First Pentecostal Church – 972-292-3174 First United Methodist – 972-335-4380 Frisco Bible Church – 972-335-8150 Frisco Church of Christ – 972-335-2118 Frisco Trails Fellowship Bible Church – 972-731-5999 Genesis Metro – 469-450-6277 Grace Avenue United Methodist – 972-335-2882 Grace Church - 469-633-9104 Grace Pointe – 972-292-3174 Hamilton Chapel Baptist Church – 972-377-3348 Hope Fellowship – 972-377-8855 Kingdom Life Christian Center – 214-618-1500 Lebanon Baptist Church – 972-377-3348 Liberty Baptist Church – 972-625-3546 Living Waters Family Worship Center – 214-387-9602 Lone Star Baptist Church – 469-358-7089 Newstart Church of the Nazarene – 972-377-7750 Praise Fellowship Worship Center – 214-387-9397 Preston Ridge Baptist Church – 972-712-7007 Preston Trail Community Church – 972-668-1244 Rejoice Lutheran Church – 972-335-6411 Revolution Ministries – 214-649-0623 Rock Hill Church of Christ – 972-346-2710 Shawnee Trail Church of Christ – 972-377-9106 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – 972-712-2645 St. Philips Episcopal Church – 214-387-4700 Stonebriar Church of Christ – 972-712-9264 Stonebriar Community Church – 469-252-5000 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – 972-377-4724 The Journey – 214-529-8873 Turning Point CMA Church – 469-733-3196 Water’s Edge Lutheran Church – 972-712-7377
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