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October 18, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 42 |
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Photo courtesy of SDS Photography
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.
If you have questions or have any community events, people or groups you want to recognize, fundraising events, or any newsworthy items you would like to see added and shared with more than forty thousand residents and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please send me an email so I may include them. The newsletter goes out each Thursday and I need materials by the end of the day on the preceding Wednesday if you want something to be included.
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Inspirational Quote of the Week:
"A Pessimist sees the Difficulty in every Opportunity; an Optimist sees the Opportunity in every Difficulty.” – Winston Churchill
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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 – Texas Tornado: 2 Spotlight On…AmeriPlan Corporation: 3 A Message from our Friends at CBS Radio/98.7 KLUV: 4 Ready or Not, Jack is Celebrating Halloween. Big.: 4 Section of Eldorado Parkway to Temporarily Close Beginning October 19-21: 4 Save The Date - Mardi Gras Frisco Night: 5 Holiday Bazaar This Saturday at Grace Avenue United Methodist: 6 St. Francis 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar: 6 19th Annual Harvest Craft Bazaar: 7 St. Philip’s Announces Fall Festival: 7 Frisco Bible Church 6th Annual Fall Fest: 7 “BIG CATCH” Bass Tournament - October 20, 2007 - $4,000 Cash Guaranteed!!: 7 Collin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala & Masked Ball: 8 Attention Frisco Business Owners – Frisco High School: 8 Attention Frisco Business Owners – Riddle Elementary PTA: 8 Women of Visionary Influence Invite: 9 Christmas Gift Market at Preston Meadow Lutheran Church: 9 2007 Chrysalis Ball Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County: 9 Legacy Christian Academy Auction Fundraiser: 10 Sparks to host "Book Fair Blizzard": 10 5th Annual Fall Festival at Riddle Elementary: 11 Hicks Elementary – Boots, Bandanas & Boas Event: 11 What time is it? Carnival Time!!: 11 Shawnee Trail Elementary School Book Fair: 11 3rd Annual FSpN Golf Tournament: 12 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Frisco 2008: 12 Get Fit and Support a Non-Profit Organization Serving the Amazon Basin Region of Brazil!: 13 4th Annual Champion Tree Competition: 14 Frisco Community Theatre Presents “It's a Wonderful Life”: 14 Annual Community Parade to Salute the Troops: 15 No Need to Head Downtown, It's Superb in the Burb!: 15 Collin County Ballet Theatre – Sugar Plum Fairy Teas and Nutcracker Ballet: 16 Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church: 16 Jenna Bush Book Discussion/Signing: 17 Word of Mouth Productions Announces Fall Drama Classes: 17 The Frisco Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 17 Join GattiTown for a Spook-Tacular Celebration! 18 The DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event: 19 Happenings in Frisco ISD by Sarah Ianace: 20 Exciting News for the Deja Blue Arena: 21 Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run – October 27: 21 Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogue: 21 Heritage Association Frisco Holiday Home Tour: 22 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Kids: 22 Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Upcoming Meeting: 23 Centennial Marching Festival: 23 Relay For Life Frisco Team Captain Rally: 23 November 10 - The Holidays Are Coming!: 24 Score at FOL Night with FC Dallas Saturday Oct 20th: 24 The Frisco Area Children’s Theater Present An evening of 2 One Act Halloween Plays: 25 Plano Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Best of Home for the Holidays”: 25 November 13 Program-Dr. Shawn, DVM-Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano: 26 Special Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Eldorado Parkway; October 25 at Boals Elementary: 27 Gingerbread and Festival of Trees Packets Available: 28 Frisco Fire Safety Town Fall Festival: 28 Register Now for the 2008 Winter Games of Texas: 29 Advice From Dr. Checo – FDA Proposal: 30 Landscape Design/Detail ( Mid October to Late October): 31 Philippoussis To Kick Off Play At Stanford Championships in Frisco: 32 Sexual Offender Registration Program: 33 Update From Public Works Department: 34 Update From the Frisco Police Department: 35 Operation ID For Your Valuable Possessions: 35 Ashley Tisdale Tour Presented by Red by Marc Ecko - Thursday, November 1 at Stonebriar Centre: 36 November 6 Ballot Information: 37 New Road Projects Could Stop, officials say: 40 TxDOT Going Broke, officials say: 41 Texas Permanent School Fund Shows Strong Return: 42
Issue of the Week:
Each week I will post a different issue for discussion. Your opinions mean a lot to me and I’d love to get your feedback on the subject. Please send me an email with your thoughts. While your feedback is for my own use at this time, I do publish a sampling of the comments along with some commentary on my web site at www.makemattmayor.com in the “Issues” section.
Frisco’s first recreation and aquatic center, called the Frisco Athletic Center, will open on October 27. This wonderful facility is located at Wade and Preston and should have something for everything. My question to you is “Have you joined or are you planning to join the Frisco Athletic Center and why or why not?”
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. We are going to be cancelling our home phone service and just going to cell phones. We have received calls from the police in the past with crime watch updates and safety tips. Is there a way to register our cell phones so we can still receive the messages from the city?
A. The phone number database used for the alerts comes from the contact number that you have on file with the water department. If you ensure that you update that information with the water department, you should still receive the alerts.
This Day in History – October 18, 1867: U.S. Takes Possession of Alaska
From the History Channel…
On this day in 1867,
the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the
territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre.
The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size
of Texas, and was championed by William Henry Seward, the
enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President Andrew
Johnson. Public opinion of the purchase turned more
favorable when gold was
October is Energy Awareness Month:
So far this month we have covered Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness…
October is Energy Awareness Month and the ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign is a national call-to-action to encourage every individual in the United States to help save energy and protect the environment through energy-efficient lighting. HUD is proud to be part of such a great campaign sponsored by the Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency, comprised of the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). This partnership provides Americans, including homebuilders, with the latest home energy savings information.
The goal of the partnership is aimed at reducing household energy costs by 10 percent over the next decade while improving our nation's air. The Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency will provide energy saving solutions for households across the country and support research and implementation of a new generation of energy efficiency technologies.
If every U.S. household replaces just one incandescent light bulb at home with one that earned the Energy Star label, the country will save $600 million in energy bills, save enough energy to light 3 million homes, and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 1 million cars.
In our homes lighting accounts for nearly 20 percent of electricity costs, with the average home containing more than 30 light fixtures. Energy Star qualified bulbs and fixtures help reduce household energy costs because they use one-third the energy of traditional lighting, and last up to 10 times longer. Consumers can save up to $30 in utility costs over the lifetime of one bulb. Replacing the most frequently used lights at home will yield the most savings.
Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) web site 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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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:
· 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.
Clubs, Groups and Organizations in and around Frisco:
Frisco is home to a very diverse and numerous set of clubs, groups 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 Community College Collin County Community College Education Foundation 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 Collin County Republican Party Daughters of the American Revolution – 972-307-5906 Democratic Party of Collin County 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 Thunder Professional Football 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 Lewisville Independent School District 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 Voter Registration Information – Collin County Voter Registration Information – Denton County 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 Northstar Church – 972-712-8282 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
About Matt Lafata:
Matt Lafata and his fiancée Erika share six children between the two of them. In January 1999, Mr. Lafata moved to Frisco from Gloucester, MA. 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 2nd term as a Frisco City Council member and has been 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 21st 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 · Member of the Frisco Community Theatre · Community Advisory Board member for the Frisco Women’s League · Friends of the Frisco Public Library Member · 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 · Wakeland High School PTA Technology/Publicity Committee Chairperson · Co-Director of the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant · Honorary Chair for World AIDS Day 2007 in Collin County
Since 2001, Matt and his marketing company have 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.
In July 2007, Matt announced his bid for Mayor of Frisco in the May 2008 election. Visit www.matt4mayor.com for more information about his candidacy.
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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.
Sometimes, this results in our mailings bouncing back, with requests for us to respond to challenge/response messages to prevent future filtering. However, due to the size of our list, it's nearly impossible for us handle the volume of such requests.
To that end, please realize that we want our readers to always anticipate and enjoy the valuable information that this community newsletter delivers.
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Dear Friends,
This week’s newsletter is Proudly Sponsored by your Texas Tornado Hockey team. Check out some of the exciting things happening when the Tornado return to action in Frisco on November 2. Also check out the Spotlight on AmeriPlan and their discount medical plans. Nobody should be without some kind of medical coverage. 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.
100.3 JACK FM is hosting “The Count JACKula Ball” on Tuesday, October 23rd at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. To win a pair of tickets to see the rock legend, be the first to email me to an answer with this question…..What is Alice Cooper’s real name?
"Red Ribbon Week" is the week of 10/22 thru 10/26, with Wednesday, October 24, being the one particular day when all in support of drug prevention in our schools are encouraged to wear red.
This Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night and marks FC Dallas' final regular season home game. Come see your Hoops take on the Wizards at Pizza Hut Park at 7:30pm and enjoy giveaways, raffles, post game autographs by FCD players, and the Verizon Wireless Club (open to the public all night). Visit www.fcdllas.com for tickets.
There is a very important Collin County bond election coming up on November 6, with early voting starting October 22. Frisco stands to gain tremendously with the passage of these bonds so please get out and show your support by voting FOR the Collin County bonds. As Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes stated, “We will be receiving over $600 million in projects funded from SH 121. Our county bond proposition for transportation is $235 million. By partnering with our cities, that amount will be over $400 million. With our 121 money plus our partnerships through the bond package we will be looking at over $1 billion that can be used for much needed road expansion—all without a tax rate increase.” Visit www.collincountybonds.org for more information.
Thank you to everybody who responded to the last “Issue of the Week: “Do you visit the City’s web site and if so, what do you use it for?” I really appreciate everybody’s input and if I haven’t emailed you back personally, please know that I will. Every person’s response is important to me. I also publish a sampling of the comments along with some commentary on my web site at www.makemattmayor.com in the “Issues” section. This week’s issue, “Have you joined or are you planning to join the Frisco Athletic Center and why or why not?” is now posted in the left hand column. If you have an opinion on this, please write in.
If you have a business, restaurant or a service and are interested in advertising and reaching more than 40,000 individuals and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please email us at sales@mattlafatamarketing.com for more details on the various options available to you. The newsletter is also included on the web site www.mattlafatamarketing.com and www.frisco-online.com for additional exposure. It’s a great way to promote your business, promote an event at your place of business and is the most cost effective and efficient way to reach a large segment of the Frisco population. You may want to also consider providing a special offer to newsletter readers only.
Newsletter Sponsor – Texas Tornado:
Tornado Welcome Hanson Brothers on November 2: 30 years after three minor league hockey players were immortalized by ‘SLAP SHOT,’ the Hanson Brothers will be joining the Tornado for a great night of family entertainment. On November 2nd, Jeff, Steve, and Dave will be on hand for photos, autographs and old time hockey. Come check out the guys that helped create a classic and continue to bring fans the same crazy antics that made them famous. The Tornado take on the Wichita Falls Wildcats that night. Game time 7:30p. Doors open at 6:30p. Visit www.tornadohockey.com to get your tickets today!
Faith and Family Night: Bring your church group/organization and take advantage of the Tornado $9.50 group offer. You’ll get your ticket, hot dog, chips and a Dr Pepper product all for one low price of $9.50. The band Grounded Ministries will also be performing that night.
Support the Troops: We will also be recognizing the US military with our Support the Troops night. Military organizations are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the Tornado $9.50 group offer. There will be a color guard on hand and a moment where active duty and veterans will stand and be recognized during the game.
Spotlight On…AmeriPlan Corporation:
Mary, you have a much needed service. Please tell us about your business:
With the current healthcare crisis in the USA there are over 140 million uninsured or underinsured. The market is huge and AmeriPlan has a solution for individuals, families and employee groups.
AmeriPlan Corporation... the nation's premier Discount Medical Plan Organization, saving its members hundreds of millions of dollars in supplemental healthcare benefits since 1992.
AmeriPlan is the largest discounted fee-for-services program of its type in the country. Our track record of success in providing access to affordable supplemental healthcare speaks for itself.
AmeriPlan is... and we are positioned within the marketplace to take advantage of the biggest demand for supplemental healthcare in decades... 7 out of 10 Americans are uninsured or under-insured.
What's unique about your business?
Ameriplan does not restrict individuals to the number of visits per year, no waiting period, no claim process, no pre-authorization for treatment required, no paperwork, all ongoing medical problems are accepted, cosmetic surgery included, no age limit. Plus many other services included such as Gastric bypass, Lasik surgery. Ameriplan offers a Hospital Advocate and a NurseLine 24/7.
How does someone find you?
I am available via telephone (469) 328-1560, or e-mail at Mroldanbalboa@mybenefitsplus.com 24/7 to assist anyone who is interested in being educated on this great discount plan for themselves or their employees.
Mary, everybody loves a special. Do you have any specials you can offer our readers?
Ameriplan saves you money from the first day of sign on. They have plans starting as low as $19.95 up to $59.95 per month for the whole family. Benefits start the first day the cards are received which takes 5-7 days from enrollment.
This is the part of the spotlight where people get to know a little more about you. Tell our readers a little bit about you
I am a mother of three beautiful children ages 3, 5, 7. My husband and I have known each other since the age of 5. We went to kindergarten all the way to college together. We have been married for 12 years and I love him dearly. We attend St. Francis Catholic Church and I am part of the “Women of St. Francis” group. I volunteer at my son’s school (Sem Elementary). I have my Master’s in Psychology. I have 7 years experience in Healthcare. I have worked in Hospitals, Hospice, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care and with the Psychiatric Population. Thanks Mary. Is there anything else you would like to share with readers of this newsletter? I consider myself to be a pro-active individual for the community. I want to educate people that there are benefits in the community that will not “burn a hole” in their wallet or of their employees. Individuals and Small business owners can feel confident that their families and co-workers will be taken care of. Small business owners should also know that these benefits will not be canceled if their employees resign or are terminated. These benefits will stay with the individual for as long as they want.
A Message from our Friends at CBS Radio/98.7 KLUV:
The first-ever 98.7 KLUV Crown Royal Classic Car Show, is coming to Cowboys Red River in Dallas on Saturday, November 10th. If you have a classic, we’d love to help you show off your baby…just click here for a registration form. Don’t delay, space is limited! If you don’t have a classic, we’ll be looking for you in the crowd as hundreds of KLUV Classics go on display.
Ready or Not, Jack is Celebrating
Halloween. Big.:
Section of Eldorado Parkway to Temporarily Close Beginning October 19-21:
The section of Eldorado Parkway -between Dallas Parkway and Legacy Road -- will be closed beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, October 19 through 6 p.m. Sunday, October 21. The temporary road closure is necessary while crews make major drainage improvements across Eldorado Parkway.
A marked detour route will be in place utilizing Main Street from Dallas Parkway to Legacy and Legacy Drive from Main Street to Eldorado Parkway.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.
Save The Date - Mardi Gras Frisco Night:
This great annual event will be coming up on Feb. 1st of 2008. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church here in Frisco has hosted this great event for the past 2 years and it is an excellent party which grows every year. It will be held at St. Francis and there will be plenty of entertainment planned along with a great dinner, as well as our signature "Reverse Raffle" with Huge Prizes to win.......more details will follow.
Battle of the Bands:
It's open to any and all bands in the DFW area that have members under the age of 19. All proceeds will be donated to the DFW division of the USO. We have a prize that guarantees the winner a couple gigs with Clever Shows (www.myspace.com/clevershows), so that these local bands are able to get their "big break". The concert/battle will be October 27, 2007, at Max Studios (www.liveatthemax.com). Please contact Liz Gaulke for more information at lizgaulke@sbcglobal.net or 972-335-5302.
"Opening Hearts and Minds":
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, 7 - 9:30 pm. A town hall discussion on life presented in both spanish and english. Please join the Respect Life Committee of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Frisco as we present to the community several life issues urgently needing to be shared in a open forum. Along with powerful testimonials, topics will include:
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