Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News

October 25, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 43

matt@mattlafatamarketing.com – www.mattlafatamarketing.com

We attended a great event at the RoughRiders ballpark this past weekend. “Casino Royale” was a James Bond-themed night of entertainment. As a huge James Bond fan, I loved the way they set up themed-rooms and played Bond music such as “For Your Eyes Only” and “Nobody Does it Better”.

I know it is a little early to be thinking about baseball, although I am really excited to be watching my Boston Red Sox in the World Series, but think about giving the gift of RoughRiders season tickets this holiday season. No, the RoughRiders didn’t ask me to say that. I just know how fortunate we are to have such a great ballpark in our city and plus, I couldn’t think of anything else witty to say since I am really tired tonight. Enjoy the newsletter!

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:

" The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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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…

Contents

On-Site Sewage Systems by Denton County Commissioner Cynthia White: 18

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.

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. In light of the recent permit given to Bank of America for the site next to Target (next to the Tollway), is there any criteria that seems to be exceeded by these numerous establishments?

There's many more than one on every corner.

A. The City has no specific criteria that would limit many different land uses such as restaurants, shopping centers, banks, drug stores, etc. The number and location of businesses are typically limited by market conditions and the growth objectives of specific corporations.

This Day in History – October 25, 1964: Rolling Stones on Ed Sullivan

From the History Channel…

On this day, British rock group the Rolling Stones appear on Ed Sullivan's TV variety show. It was the first time American audiences had seen the Stones.

Founding Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards met during grade school and ran into each other when Jagger was studying at the London School of Economics and Richards was at art school. They formed the Rolling Stones in 1962 and were soon playing a steady series of nightclubs and bars in London. They released their first single in Britain in 1963. Before long, the Stones became known as the anti-Beatles: They were long-haired, grungy, and wild, while the Beatles seemed wholesome and safe. A string of drug-related arrests plagued various band members--Brian Jones' drug problems probably led to his death in 1969, and Keith Richards struggled with heroin addiction before getting clean in 1977.

Meanwhile, the band steadily released hit albums and songs that became instant classics. Richards and Jagger began writing songs together, and after 1966 they wrote almost all the group's material. The group first topped the U.S. charts in 1965 with "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Hit singles in 1966 included "Paint It Black," "19th Nervous Breakdown," and "Get Off My Cloud." They released hit-packed albums throughout the 1970s and managed to maintain their following even as they approached middle age. In the 1980s, Jagger and Richards both released various solo albums but continued to work together. Steel Wheels, the group's 1989 album, sold two million copies, and the tour grossed $140 million. The band's 1994 album, Voodoo Lounge, won Best Rock Album, the Stones' first Grammy.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month:

So far this month we have covered Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness and Energy Awareness…

Congress designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month."

Since 2001, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) in the U.S. Department of Labor has been responsible for planning NDEAM activities and materials to increase the public's awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed. ODEP provides information online that can to be used for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, as well as other educational programs throughout the year on its Publications webpage.

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.

 
AARP – 972-335-2478

Alcoholics Anonymous Frisco – 972-708-5086

Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group

American Cancer Society of Collin County – 214-819-1221

American Legion Post 178

American Red Cross of North Texas – 972-542-5642

AroundTown Kids

Arts of Collin County

Association of Frisco Retired School Personnel – 972-335-3040

Boy Scouts of America – 214-902-6754

Boys and Girls Club

CASA of Collin County – 972-529-2272

Celebrate Recovery – 214-282-5576

Chamber of Commerce

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

Dallas Athletic Rugby Club

Daughters of the American Revolution – 972-307-5906

Democratic Party of Collin County

Denton County

Downtown Advisory Board – 972-292-5108

Downtown Merchants Association – 972-292-5108

FamilyWatchdog.com

FC Dallas

Frisco A&M Club – 972-897-7765

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 Area Republican Women

Frisco Association For the Arts

Frisco Athletic Network

Frisco Bar Association

Frisco Baseball/Softball Organization – 972-712-2288

Frisco Business and Professional Women – 972-377-0335

Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Frisco Chorale

Frisco Community Band – 972-668-5315

Frisco Community Theatre – 972-377-3868

Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau

Frisco Cycling Club

Frisco Democratic Party

Frisco Dog Park

Frisco Ducks Unlimited – 972-712-5049

Frisco Early Childhood PTA

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 Kiwanis Club

Frisco Lion’s Club – 972-335-2487

Frisco Music Teachers Association

Frisco Neighborhood Watch

Frisco Police Department – 972-292-6000

Frisco Post Office – 972-335-7453

Frisco Pride

Frisco Public Library

Frisco Quilt Guild

Frisco Republican Men’s Club

Frisco Republicans – 972-335-9176

Frisco Residents of Color

Frisco Rotary Club – 972-701-2801

Frisco RoughRiders

Frisco Soccer Association – 972-712-4625

Frisco Square

Frisco Sunrise Rotary

Frisco Swim Team

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

Kids Kaleidoscope

KittiCo Cat Rescue – 214-826-6903

Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas

Lewisville Independent School District

Meals on Wheels – 972-562-6996

Miracle League of Frisco

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

Texas Tornado Hockey

Toastmasters Club of Frisco – 972-712-4611

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco

Volunteer Center of North Texas

Voter Registration Information – Collin County

Voter Registration Information – Denton County

Women Encouraging Business – 972-335-9522

Word of Mouth Productions

Young Life Frisco – 972-424-6339

Youth Leadership Frisco

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

Congregation B’nai Israel

Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church - 469-362-7844

Cornerstone Community Church – 972-335-4704

Crossroads Community Church – 972-712-0582

Crosswalk Community Church

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 2^nd 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 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

·         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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Dear Friends,

This week’s newsletter is Proudly Sponsored by DeBonair Custom Cleaning who is celebrating their two year anniversary here in Frisco. Also check out the Spotlight on Water’s Edge Church. They’ve got a great message and are celebrating the opening of their new Church this weekend! Learn more about their great residential cleaning services here in Frisco. 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.

Don't miss the start of the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs on Sat., Oct. 27 as FC Dallas kicks off Mission 360 at home against Houston at Pizza Hut Park at 7pm. Purchase the Playoff 4-pack and get 4 tix & 4 playoff t-shirts for one low price! Visit www.fcdallas.net for more information. Join fellow Hoops fans on the main stage for $1 beers & margarita specials (5:30-7 p.m). We need your support for Mission 360: 4 games, 90 minutes, MLS Cup Victory!

There is a very important Collin County bond election coming up on November 6, with early voting currently underway. 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. There are also 16 propositions on the ballot and you can learn more about where to vote.

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 – DeBonair Custom Cleaning:

DeBonair Custom Cleaning is Celebrating Our Two Year Anniversary in Frisco!

The DeBonair team would like to sincerely thank all of our loyal clients for giving us an opportunity to serve you and referring us to many of your friends and family.

We have certainly learned what clients want and what they do not want in regards to a cleaning service.  Some of the most common concerns heard while visiting potential clients are:

·         My service breaks things and does not tell me

·         My service does not show up when they are supposed to

·         My service uses the wrong products on my surfaces and causes damage

·         My service does not provide employees that speak English and I can’t communicate with them

·         My service does not put things back in their correct place

·         My service sends too many people into my home to clean

Meeting With Clients:

Debbie Childers, DeBonair owner, will first meet with you in your home to discuss your specific requirements.  Afterwards, she will select an employee that will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining your home on a consistent basis.

Customization and Service:

A customized list regarding your cleaning expectations and needs are developed while the owner visits with you in your home.  Reminder calls and follow-up calls are standard procedure at DeBonair. 

DeBonair Employees:

All employees speak English and are U.S. citizens.  Reference and background checks are conducted on all employees.   DeBonair Custom Cleaning is fully insured and employees are bonded.  DeBonair does not send in teams to clean your home.  We offer a very personalized service.

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment:

DeBonair uses Oreck Vacuum cleaners as well as cleaning materials for your homes specific needs and requirements.

If you are interested in a one-time, bi-weekly or monthly cleaning service, please contact Debbie Childers at 214-886-2588 or email dchilders@debonaircleaningfrisco.com  Additional information at www.debonaircustomcleaning.com

Spotlight On…Water’s Edge Church:

Read below for a GREAT interview with Pastor Mark and Pastor Patrick from Water’s Edge church here in Frisco. They recently built a brand new facility across from Curtsinger Elementary School (Coit/Jereme Trail, although they have been meeting for years at the school) and have their grand opening this weekend. We are excited to check it out this Sunday and hope you will, too!

Pastor Patrick and Pastor Mark, please tell us about your Church:

Water’s Edge is a down-to-earth, refreshingly engaging church.  We’re large enough to be able to offer a wide variety of faith growth and service opportunities, but not so large that a person gets lost in the mix.  We believe with everything in us that God has purposefully put every man, woman, and child on earth for a reason, and we know that it is our duty to help each soul find fulfillment and fullness in the life that God has marked out for them.  We’re not here to get people to make our church great; rather, we’re here to empower people to live great lives in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.  We believe life to be a fascinating journey, and we know that a person’s journey will make the most sense and have the most joy when the presence, love, and wisdom of God are experienced on a daily basis.  Our ultimate goal is to get people hooked into an active faith journey, embracing the full life that God has promised we will always find in Him.

I love hearing about your passion for God and the message we can all get from being closer to God. With all of the places of worship in Frisco, what’s unique or different about Water’s Edge?

Churches sometimes put off the vibe that you have to be living the right life before you enter their doors.  Jesus would laugh at that expectation.  Our Savior is the very one who said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”  Pastor Mark, myself, and all the leaders of Water’s Edge certainly try to model a good life, but we’re also extremely honest about our real and ongoing struggles with sin.  When a church can come to grips with the fact that it constantly needs to keep the focus on the Savior Jesus, because it is and will always be made up of sinful people, then the transforming power of God’s forgiveness rules the day.  As our church family continually focuses on Christ’s complete and continuing forgiveness, we will be truly poised to be the neighbors, citizens, and servants that God has put us on earth to be.

You guys are so right on, in my opinion, with what people are looking for when looking for a place to worship. So, you’ve just built a new Church.  How does someone find you?

We’re located on the corner of Coit Road and Jereme Trail in Frisco (5475 Coit Road).  The absolute best way to learn more about us is through our website, www.watersedgefrisco.com  There you will find streaming video messages, daily podcast audio and video devotions, and a constantly updated newsletter that publicizes our faith growth and friendship opportunities.

Pastor Patrick, this is the part of the spotlight where people get to know a little more about you. One of my passions is music. What kind of music do you like to listen to?

Organ hymns of course.  Just kidding!  I’m an eclectic kind of music lover, and you’ll find pop, country, soft rock, hard rock, and even some old school hip-hop on my ipod.  And with two young daughters in the house, Hannah Montana and High School Musical are starting to drive me a little crazy!  I do have to confess that my favorite song of all time is “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns and Roses.  Believe me, if I could ever learn that opening guitar riff, you might just hear it in worship!

Great taste of music and I like to crank “Sweet Child of Mine” every once in a while as well. Another passion of mine is food and eating at the great restaurants we have in Frisco. What are some of your favorites?

Pastor Mark and I try to book as many lunch appointments as possible at Scotty P’s.  You ought to see Pastor Mark scarf down their chili-cheese burger!  I’m also a big fan of Manny’s Tex-Mex in downtown Frisco.  And if you’re looking for a nice pint of Guinness, The Irish Rover is a good spot.

Ok, is there anything else you would like to share with readers of this newsletter?

Honestly, we really don’t concern ourselves with how big Water’s Edge gets or doesn’t get.  But we do care with everything in us that our fellow Frisco (and North Texas) neighbors find a church home that is authentic, engaging, and empowering.  If that church home turns out to be Water’s Edge…then awesome.  But if it turns out to be another local Christian Church, we celebrate that reality just as wholeheartedly.  There’s one phrase that defines our congregation’s existence more than anything else, and that’s, “Eternity Matters Most!’  So we pray that everyone reading this interview will embrace God’s calling to reprioritize the spiritual side of life, and make the main thing the main thing once again.  “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world yet forfeit his soul?”  In that vein, we beg you to find a church home that can be your homebase for the ongoing journey of faith! 

Have a great Fall, and may the presence and power of God rule your days!

Pastor Patrick and Pastor Mark

Water’s Edge Family Church, Frisco

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.

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. 

St. Francis 6^th Annual Holiday Bazaar:

Come One, Come ALL!

The St. Francis of Assisi Ladies Auxiliary 6^th Annual Holiday Bazaar is this weekend!

OVER 100 Vendors!

The Bazaar is open from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, October 27^th right here at St. Francis, 8000 Eldorado Parkway.

Isn’t it time for you to start your Christmas shopping?

For more information, see our special website: WWW.LAXHOLIDAYBAZAAR.COM

We will also be having our 5^th Annual Christmas Tree Silent Auction. The money from the Tree Auction will be going to the White Rose Women’s Center in Dallas this year. Come and bid on a tree. You can have a 2^nd one in your home or donate it to your local hospital or nursing home.

St. Philip’s Announces Fall Festival:

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Frisco announces its second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 27th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on the church campus (6400 Stonebrook Parkway). This will be a fun-filled family event for all including carnival games, train rides, bounce houses, dunking booth, chili cook off, pumpkin decorating contest, a concert by our ‘house band’ Philipalooza! and much more. The event will also feature both silent and live auctions with proceeds benefiting St. Philip’s Episcopal Preschool. Tickets for the Fall Festival are $5 per person, not to exceed $20 per family. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in advance at the church or on-site at the event. For more information, call 214-387-4700.

St. Philip’s meets for worship each Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. at 6400 Stonebrook Parkway in Frisco. For more information, call 214-387-4700 or visit www.StPhilipsFrisco.org.

Frisco Bible Church 6^th Annual Fall Fest:

Frisco Bible Church will be hosting its 6th annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 28 from 5:00 - 7:00.  There will be game booths galore with prizes, performing clown, hay rides, bounce houses, FREE popcorn, drinks and hotdogs and an awesome short program to end the night.  Frisco Bible Church is located at 8000 County Rd 710 just north of El Dorado and Warren Sports Complex.  Questions?  Call 972-712-5634

Vendors Wanted for Fall Bazaar:

We are continuing the registration for all vendors and sponsorships this year for the fabulous and famous Star Bazaar 2007 at Frisco High School.  The 2007-2008 Frisco High School drill team’s Star Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 3^rd from 9am – 4pm at Frisco High School.  With lots of booths and tons of advertising, this will be THE event for fall and holiday!   If you are interested, please email Colleen Deeb at starbazaar2007@yahoo.com and we will forward you the necessary information.  This bazaar benefits the Frisco High School Drill Team, the Stars.

Vendors Still Needed for Ridgeview Ranch Event:

*Vendors Still Needed*: Ridgeview Ranch will be holding its Second Annual Vendor Show along with the yearly Chili CookOff on Nov. 3. It is Free, but outside. If you are interested, visit www.dfwtomboys.com/rvr-vendor.htm for all the details.

Boy Scout Troop 51 Christmas Trees:

Starting Friday, 11/23/07, through Saturday, 12/22/07, Boy Scout Troop 51 is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Lot to raise money to help send scouts to Summer Camp.

The Christmas Tree Lot is located on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church, located at 7659 Preston Road in Frisco (across from Kroger’s and Sonic). We are open weeknights from 5pm-9pm, Saturdays from 9am-9pm and Sundays from 12 noon until 8pm. All trees are fresh cut and range in height from 6’-12’. We offer Frasier Firs, Douglas Firs and Scotch Pines at the best prices in town.

If you have any questions you may call Scoutmaster Dave Simmers at 972-335-1426.

Thank you for supporting Scouts from Troop 51 in Frisco. Happy Holidays!

Wakeland High School PTA:

Wakeland High School Students your PTA invites you to check out their website.  Member or not there is all kinds of valuable information.  http://wakelandpta.txpta.org  You can Join at any time, Students, Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors and the Business Community are all invited to be members or sponsors.

Attention Frisco Business Owners – Frisco High School:

The Frisco High School Senior Parents Class of 2008 are in need of donations for several events throughout the school year.  We want to have door prizes at each event, such as gift certificates/gift cards, or anything that a student might use for college.  Monetary donations also welcome. Donations letters/receipts are available. Please contact Denise LaJoie at deniselajoie@yahoo.com or at 214.705.1848.  THANKS for supporting Frisco High School!!

Attention Frisco Business Owners – Riddle Elementary PTA:

The Riddle Elementary PTA is currently seeking businesses to sponsor their 2007-08 Membership Directory.  This is a wonderful opportunity to communicate directory with our Riddle Families and let them know about your business!  Directory Sponsors will receive: A sponsorship graphic in the PTA Membership Directory that is distributed to ALL Riddle Elementary PTA Members as well as a letter detailing that their sponsorship is tax deductible.  The deadline for sponsors is November 2, 2007.  Further information can be obtained from Teressa Pavich texanteressa@sbcglobal.net

Christmas Gift Market at Preston Meadow Lutheran Church:

Preston Meadow Lutheran Church proudly presents the 4th annual Christmas Gift Market.  Looking for unique gifts that can't be found at the local Gap or Pottery Barn? You can find one-of-a-kind presents at this fun and unique gift market.  Friday and Saturday November 16th & 17th.  9:30 to 2:00 pm.  All proceeds will benefit the Kids Day Out program. Preston Meadow Lutheran Church is located at 6801 Coit Rd in Plano. (Near the intersection of Coit and Legacy).  Parking and admission are free.  We still have a few spots available, so if you are a vendor interested in participating, email: ambleeck@sbcglobal.net for more information.

2007 Chrysalis Ball Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County:

The event of the year with entertainment by the amazing POINTER SISTERS!!!

In addition to an evening full of excitement provided by the legendary POINTER SISTERS, NBC5 Sports Anchor, Newy Scruggs will join us again as the emcee and there will be a host of Celebrity Heroes as guests. 

Joining Lexus as underwriters and sponsors are: Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni, John Lowery, as the Auction Match with a pledge of up to $150,000; JC Penney After-School Fund kicks off the annual Sponsor-A-Child Campaign with a contribution of $50,000 for scholarships; Solare Spa and Cafe host the VIP Reception at the $25,000 level; Neiman Marcus at the $25,000 Diamond Chrysalis

There will be hundreds of fabulous silent auctions to bid on and exciting surprise live auction items that are one-of-a-kind. 

There will only be 1,000 guests invited to this event and tables are selling out quickly.  Don't wait too long to secure your table or you won't get to boast about being at "the event of the year". 

Table sponsorship information is available by contacting Cathy Barker at 214-544-8924 ext. 105 or cbarker@bgccc.org.  To donate items to the live or silent auction, contact Angie Toles at 214-544-8924 ext. 113 or atoles@bgccc.org

Legacy Christian Academy Auction Fundraiser:

This is what you have been waiting for!  An exciting opportunity to get involved in Legacy Christian Academy’s auction fundraiser and promote your business at the same time.  This event, Legacy of Champions…Celebrating the Spirit, a sports theme auction will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.  We are selling tickets for this event to the general public and will include silent and live auctions, entertainment, a sports zone and dinner.

I would love to tell you a little bit about us.  As a rapidly growing private Christian school in the North Dallas area, Legacy Christian Academy provides exceptional academic, athletic, and fine arts programs for over 650 students, grades Pre-K through 12.   With your contributions to the Legacy of Champions…Celebrating the Spirit auction, we can continue to enhance our campus and to serve our community by providing exceptional Christian education for children.

We are currently in the process of securing sponsorships and donations for our event and as neighbors of Legacy Christian Academy we want you to have the chance to participate. We have put together several different levels of financial sponsorships for this fundraiser.  

At the $5000 Team Owner level is the chance to sponsor the event at Pizza Hut Park.  Also, at this level, you can see your name in lights with your company logo on the 18 foot by 32 foot LED Jumbotron screens at Pizza Hut Park during the Auction and Dinner.  This is an amazing and exciting opportunity.

Each sponsorship level provides an opportunity to showcase your company to all auction attendees and the 500 families at Legacy Christian Academy. Please contact Michelle Henry, Auction Chair at michellehenry86@sbcglobal.net or 972-377-6183 for more information.

Legacy Christian Academy is a not for profit 501(c) (3) organization.  Your donation is deductible to the amount specified by law.  Please consult your tax attorney for further details.   Tax exempt # 75-2805332

What time is it?  Carnival Time!!:

Spears Elementary 5th Annual Carnival & Silent Aucti