March 29, 2010
Greetings:
The Rest & Recuperation Program continues to be a significant and rewarding program in the North Texas region. If you have had an opportunity to participate in this program, you know just how moving this experience is. Day after day troops from Iraq are welcomed home by groups of volunteers from North Texas. Without you this program would not be possible.
We are in the process of recruiting volunteers for the remaining 2010 calendar. Groups are encouraged to volunteer often to ensure that our U.S. Troops are welcomed and greeted daily. We are very excited about continuing this program, and now is your opportunity to participate in an unforgettable experience.
The Rest & Recuperation Program asks that you assist in spreading the word about the opportunity to greet the soldiers. Please tell everyone you know about the program. More volunteers are needed to fill in the empty dates on the calendar. We would like to have a group out to greet the soldiers everyday.
We encourage your organization to be a part of this valuable program. If you are interested in greeting the U.S. troops, please visit www.ntc-dfw.org and click on the link under the USO logo. You may also contact Christene Wheeler at 972.621.0400 or heroes@dfwairport.com.
Sincerely,
Dan S. Petty
President/CEO
North Texas Commission
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Aqua Egg Hunt - last day to register.
MAKE A SPLASH THIS SATURDAY AT THE FRISCO ATHLETIC CENTER’S AQUA EGG HUNT; EVENT REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW
(March 25, 2010) The Easter Bunny is filling the indoor pools at the Frisco Athletic Center with toy filled eggs for the 2nd Annual Aqua Egg Hunt. Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to come dressed in their swimsuit and join the hunt this Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Admission is $12 per person and includes the egg hunt, swim pass for the day, and a special treat from the Easter Bunny. No refunds will be given for this event. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration is available through Friday, March 26. Register online at FriscoFun.org or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center, located at 5828 Nancy Jane Ln.
All 7 and 8 year olds are required to wear a life jacket, which will be provided. Wearing a life jacket is optional for 9 and 10-year-old participants. Bags will be provided for participants to collect the eggs in the pool, but remember to bring your own basket or bag to take your treasures home.
Egg Hunt Times (approximate)
3-4 years: 11:15 a.m. (Play Pool) FULL-REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS AGE GROUP
5-6 years: 11:35 a.m. (Current Channel)
7-8 years: 11:25 a.m. (Leisure Pool)
9-10 years: 11:45 a.m. (Leisure Pool)
Those choosing to stay and swim after the egg hunt, please note -- the Frisco Athletic Center has a ‘no spectator’ policy. That means adults who are not members of the Frisco Athletic Center will need to purchase a day pass if they are swimming or if they are not swimming but supervising a child who is in the water. Children younger than seven will need an adult in the water participating with them at all times according to Indoor Aquatic Center rules. Parents are not required to be in the water with children seven and older.
For more information, email FriscoFun@FriscoTexas.gov. Visit us online at FriscoFun.org.
(March 25, 2010) The Easter Bunny is filling the indoor pools at the Frisco Athletic Center with toy filled eggs for the 2nd Annual Aqua Egg Hunt. Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to come dressed in their swimsuit and join the hunt this Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Admission is $12 per person and includes the egg hunt, swim pass for the day, and a special treat from the Easter Bunny. No refunds will be given for this event. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration is available through Friday, March 26. Register online at FriscoFun.org or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center, located at 5828 Nancy Jane Ln.
All 7 and 8 year olds are required to wear a life jacket, which will be provided. Wearing a life jacket is optional for 9 and 10-year-old participants. Bags will be provided for participants to collect the eggs in the pool, but remember to bring your own basket or bag to take your treasures home.
Egg Hunt Times (approximate)
3-4 years: 11:15 a.m. (Play Pool) FULL-REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS AGE GROUP
5-6 years: 11:35 a.m. (Current Channel)
7-8 years: 11:25 a.m. (Leisure Pool)
9-10 years: 11:45 a.m. (Leisure Pool)
Those choosing to stay and swim after the egg hunt, please note -- the Frisco Athletic Center has a ‘no spectator’ policy. That means adults who are not members of the Frisco Athletic Center will need to purchase a day pass if they are swimming or if they are not swimming but supervising a child who is in the water. Children younger than seven will need an adult in the water participating with them at all times according to Indoor Aquatic Center rules. Parents are not required to be in the water with children seven and older.
For more information, email FriscoFun@FriscoTexas.gov. Visit us online at FriscoFun.org.
Cinemark Press Release
Behringer Harvard and Cinemark Holdings Announce Plan to Construct 12-Screen Theatre in North Texas City of Frisco
New Frisco Square Attraction Scheduled to Open in December
DALLAS, March 25, 2010 – Behringer Harvard announced today that it has reached an agreement with Cinemark Holdings, Inc. to construct a 12-screen theatre at Frisco Square, a mixed use development in Frisco, an affluent suburb north of Dallas that is one of America’s fastest-growing cities. The site selected for construction of the Cinemark theatre is on Frisco Square Boulevard one-half block west of Frisco City Hall.
“Frisco Square is a choice location for entertainment venues, and the build-to-suit construction of a multiscreen theatre has been part of our original development plans since we originally invested in Frisco Square two years ago,” said Mr. Samuel A. Gillespie, Chief Operating Officer of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. “We are pleased to have this opportunity to develop a state-of-the-art theatre by partnering with Cinemark, one of the best-known and most respected brands in the motion picture exhibition business.”
“Cinemark is excited to be part of the Frisco Square master-planned development”, said Mr. James Meredith, Vice President of Marketing for Cinemark USA, Inc. “We are committed to bringing our valued customers in Frisco and Collin County the best entertainment experience possible.”
The new Cinemark 12-screen theatre at Frisco Square will offer digital and 3-D capabilities, stadium seating, online “print at home” ticketing, and a self-serve concession stand. The theatre also will contain a new Cinemark XD: Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium. This new XD entertainment environment will offer a large, wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor silver screen, plush seating and a custom JBL sound system featuring more than 30 speakers that produce crisp, clear digital sound. The digital images will be delivered by the use of a Doremi server and a Barco digital projector.
The theatre’s 12 stadium-seating auditoriums will allow patrons to enjoy unobstructed views from plush, high-backed rocking seats featuring a 16-inch height difference between each row. Spacing of 46 inches between each row will give movie-goers more leg room and ample space to enter and exit their row without disturbing other guests. Customers will be able to enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters the way they were meant to be seen.
“We have always admired Cinemark and are fortunate they will be coming to Frisco Square,” said Mr. Jim Leslie, Managing Partner of Fairways Frisco. “Our goal is to bring vibrancy to the area in ways that will contribute to world-class experiences that will be enjoyed by the city’s residents and those who live, work, or visit in Frisco Square. We are confident that this wonderful new theatre will add momentum to our efforts.”
In August 2007, Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. invested in a joint venture with Fairways Frisco that included the acquisition and planned development of a 48-acre portion of Frisco Square, a 147-acre, master-planned development at the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and Frisco’s Main Street. The Frisco Square development currently provides a total of 396 apartment homes, and 114 of these apartments are located within this 48-acre parcel of Frisco Square. The parcel also includes more than 100,000 square feet of office space and nearly 69,000 square feet of retail space, as well as land available for further development. Mr. Jim Weir of the Retail Connection represents Frisco Square for retail leasing.
Known as a magnet for young professionals, Frisco was named in July 2009 by Forbes as the seventh best place to move in America. Situated in the heart of Frisco, Frisco Square features design elements reminiscent of a pedestrian-friendly European village. It provides a mix of retail and office space, as well as hotel rooms, apartments and municipal facilities that make this town center one of the most desirable places to live, work and play in Frisco. These are among the reasons why Frisco Square was recognized as “Developer of the Year 2009” by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce in January 2010. More than 3.5 million visitors annually enjoy Frisco Square’s wide-ranging amenities as well as events hosted in cooperation with the City of Frisco, local community groups and Pizza Hut Park, a 21,193-seat stadium that’s home to the FC Dallas major-league soccer team and the site of many community events.
About Behringer Harvard
Behringer Harvard creates and manages global institutional-quality investment programs for individual and institutional investors through its real estate investment trusts, joint ventures and proprietary program structures. The company also offers strategic advisory, asset management and capital market solutions. Behringer Harvard has interests in or manages more than $10 billion in assets. For more information, contact our U.S. headquarters toll-free at 866.655.3600 or our European headquarters at 011 49 40 34 99 99 90, or visit us online at behringerharvard.com.
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) is a leading domestic and international motion picture exhibitor, operating 424 theatres with 4,896 screens in 39 U.S. states, one Canadian province, Brazil, Mexico and 11 other Latin American countries as of December 31, 2009. For more information, go to www.cinemark.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Such factors include those described in the Risk Factors sections of the Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Michelle Bashor
Richards Partners for Behringer Harvard
michelle_bashor@richards.com
214.891.2980
James Meredith
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Cinemark
jmeredith@cinemark.com
972-665-1060
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New Frisco Square Attraction Scheduled to Open in December
DALLAS, March 25, 2010 – Behringer Harvard announced today that it has reached an agreement with Cinemark Holdings, Inc. to construct a 12-screen theatre at Frisco Square, a mixed use development in Frisco, an affluent suburb north of Dallas that is one of America’s fastest-growing cities. The site selected for construction of the Cinemark theatre is on Frisco Square Boulevard one-half block west of Frisco City Hall.
“Frisco Square is a choice location for entertainment venues, and the build-to-suit construction of a multiscreen theatre has been part of our original development plans since we originally invested in Frisco Square two years ago,” said Mr. Samuel A. Gillespie, Chief Operating Officer of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. “We are pleased to have this opportunity to develop a state-of-the-art theatre by partnering with Cinemark, one of the best-known and most respected brands in the motion picture exhibition business.”
“Cinemark is excited to be part of the Frisco Square master-planned development”, said Mr. James Meredith, Vice President of Marketing for Cinemark USA, Inc. “We are committed to bringing our valued customers in Frisco and Collin County the best entertainment experience possible.”
The new Cinemark 12-screen theatre at Frisco Square will offer digital and 3-D capabilities, stadium seating, online “print at home” ticketing, and a self-serve concession stand. The theatre also will contain a new Cinemark XD: Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium. This new XD entertainment environment will offer a large, wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor silver screen, plush seating and a custom JBL sound system featuring more than 30 speakers that produce crisp, clear digital sound. The digital images will be delivered by the use of a Doremi server and a Barco digital projector.
The theatre’s 12 stadium-seating auditoriums will allow patrons to enjoy unobstructed views from plush, high-backed rocking seats featuring a 16-inch height difference between each row. Spacing of 46 inches between each row will give movie-goers more leg room and ample space to enter and exit their row without disturbing other guests. Customers will be able to enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters the way they were meant to be seen.
“We have always admired Cinemark and are fortunate they will be coming to Frisco Square,” said Mr. Jim Leslie, Managing Partner of Fairways Frisco. “Our goal is to bring vibrancy to the area in ways that will contribute to world-class experiences that will be enjoyed by the city’s residents and those who live, work, or visit in Frisco Square. We are confident that this wonderful new theatre will add momentum to our efforts.”
In August 2007, Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. invested in a joint venture with Fairways Frisco that included the acquisition and planned development of a 48-acre portion of Frisco Square, a 147-acre, master-planned development at the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and Frisco’s Main Street. The Frisco Square development currently provides a total of 396 apartment homes, and 114 of these apartments are located within this 48-acre parcel of Frisco Square. The parcel also includes more than 100,000 square feet of office space and nearly 69,000 square feet of retail space, as well as land available for further development. Mr. Jim Weir of the Retail Connection represents Frisco Square for retail leasing.
Known as a magnet for young professionals, Frisco was named in July 2009 by Forbes as the seventh best place to move in America. Situated in the heart of Frisco, Frisco Square features design elements reminiscent of a pedestrian-friendly European village. It provides a mix of retail and office space, as well as hotel rooms, apartments and municipal facilities that make this town center one of the most desirable places to live, work and play in Frisco. These are among the reasons why Frisco Square was recognized as “Developer of the Year 2009” by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce in January 2010. More than 3.5 million visitors annually enjoy Frisco Square’s wide-ranging amenities as well as events hosted in cooperation with the City of Frisco, local community groups and Pizza Hut Park, a 21,193-seat stadium that’s home to the FC Dallas major-league soccer team and the site of many community events.
About Behringer Harvard
Behringer Harvard creates and manages global institutional-quality investment programs for individual and institutional investors through its real estate investment trusts, joint ventures and proprietary program structures. The company also offers strategic advisory, asset management and capital market solutions. Behringer Harvard has interests in or manages more than $10 billion in assets. For more information, contact our U.S. headquarters toll-free at 866.655.3600 or our European headquarters at 011 49 40 34 99 99 90, or visit us online at behringerharvard.com.
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) is a leading domestic and international motion picture exhibitor, operating 424 theatres with 4,896 screens in 39 U.S. states, one Canadian province, Brazil, Mexico and 11 other Latin American countries as of December 31, 2009. For more information, go to www.cinemark.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Such factors include those described in the Risk Factors sections of the Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Michelle Bashor
Richards Partners for Behringer Harvard
michelle_bashor@richards.com
214.891.2980
James Meredith
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Cinemark
jmeredith@cinemark.com
972-665-1060
# # #
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Easter Eggastravaganza rescheduled.
Wintry weather forced the 18th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza to be delayed not once, but twice last weekend. The city expects the third time to be the charm with a clear forecast and a new date and time set for Friday, March 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The free event will still be held at Pizza Hut Park stadium, located at 6000 West Main St. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. An event and parking map is available to view online at FriscoFun.org. Only the egg hunt will be held on Friday evening. All other activities originally planned for the Eggstravaganza have been canceled.
“Friday night was selected as the best option for the egg hunt due to scheduling conflicts at Pizza Hut Park and our city parks,” said Rick Wieland, Parks and Recreation Director. “Last weekend’s inclement weather is also causing the athletic associations in Frisco to fit in make-up games with their regular schedule of games.”
Bring your Easter basket because the Easter Bunny will still deliver 60,000 eggs for children to scoop up. The egg hunt for ages two and younger will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. The egg hunt for ages three to 12 will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Please note that strollers are not allowed on the stadium fields. Special concierge stroller parking will be available.
Volunteers who were signed up to work the event are still needed. Please contact Kris Daniel by emailing volunteer@friscotexas.gov to confirm if you can volunteer Friday evening.
The free event will still be held at Pizza Hut Park stadium, located at 6000 West Main St. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. An event and parking map is available to view online at FriscoFun.org. Only the egg hunt will be held on Friday evening. All other activities originally planned for the Eggstravaganza have been canceled.
“Friday night was selected as the best option for the egg hunt due to scheduling conflicts at Pizza Hut Park and our city parks,” said Rick Wieland, Parks and Recreation Director. “Last weekend’s inclement weather is also causing the athletic associations in Frisco to fit in make-up games with their regular schedule of games.”
Bring your Easter basket because the Easter Bunny will still deliver 60,000 eggs for children to scoop up. The egg hunt for ages two and younger will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. The egg hunt for ages three to 12 will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Please note that strollers are not allowed on the stadium fields. Special concierge stroller parking will be available.
Volunteers who were signed up to work the event are still needed. Please contact Kris Daniel by emailing volunteer@friscotexas.gov to confirm if you can volunteer Friday evening.
Right Lane of Northbound DNT @ Eldorado closed March 24-29
RIGHT LANE OF NORTHBOUND DALLAS PARKWAY AT ELDORADO PARKWAY CLOSED MARCH
24 – MARCH 29
(March 23, 2010) Due to construction activity, the right lane on northbound Dallas Parkway will be closed at the intersection with Eldorado Parkway starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24. It will remain closed for six days through Monday, March 29.
It is expected that the lane will reopen on Tuesday, March 30; but the closure could be extended depending on any weather delays. During the closure, all traffic movements will still be allowed at the traffic signal at Dallas Parkway and Eldorado Parkway, but northbound traffic should expect delays.
Northbound traffic should consider using an alternate route (such as Legacy Drive or the Dallas North Tollway) during peak traffic periods.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction area.
24 – MARCH 29
(March 23, 2010) Due to construction activity, the right lane on northbound Dallas Parkway will be closed at the intersection with Eldorado Parkway starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24. It will remain closed for six days through Monday, March 29.
It is expected that the lane will reopen on Tuesday, March 30; but the closure could be extended depending on any weather delays. During the closure, all traffic movements will still be allowed at the traffic signal at Dallas Parkway and Eldorado Parkway, but northbound traffic should expect delays.
Northbound traffic should consider using an alternate route (such as Legacy Drive or the Dallas North Tollway) during peak traffic periods.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction area.
Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
[ created on my blog at http://mahermaso.blogspot.com/ ]
I received a note from the Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts earlier this month. I was asked to pass it on to our citizens.
This Spring, Texans can save money and conserve energy through the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. You can receive rebates on qualifying appliances, including but not limited to refrigerators, dishwashers and water heaters, purchased between April 16 and April 25.
The State of Texas received more than $23 million for the U.S. Department of Energy to establish this program, the first of its kind in Texas. The program will be administered through the Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO).
You must be a Texas resident, purchase an appliance in-store at a Texas retailer and replace an old appliance with a new, energy-efficient model to receive a mail-in rebate. Rebates can be staked with other rebates and incentives, such as manufacturer rebates and federal tax credits. Each household is eligible for up to two appliance rebates, as long as they are different appliances. Residents who recycle old appliances will receive an additional $75 rebate.
Sign up to receive up-to-date information via e-mail, get answers to questions and review list of eligible appliances and rebate amounts on the Comptroller's SECO web site at http://www.secostimulus.org/rebate
I received a note from the Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts earlier this month. I was asked to pass it on to our citizens.
This Spring, Texans can save money and conserve energy through the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. You can receive rebates on qualifying appliances, including but not limited to refrigerators, dishwashers and water heaters, purchased between April 16 and April 25.
The State of Texas received more than $23 million for the U.S. Department of Energy to establish this program, the first of its kind in Texas. The program will be administered through the Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO).
You must be a Texas resident, purchase an appliance in-store at a Texas retailer and replace an old appliance with a new, energy-efficient model to receive a mail-in rebate. Rebates can be staked with other rebates and incentives, such as manufacturer rebates and federal tax credits. Each household is eligible for up to two appliance rebates, as long as they are different appliances. Residents who recycle old appliances will receive an additional $75 rebate.
Sign up to receive up-to-date information via e-mail, get answers to questions and review list of eligible appliances and rebate amounts on the Comptroller's SECO web site at http://www.secostimulus.org/rebate
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Eggstravaganza canceled for Sunday
Easter Eggstravaganza Delayed;
Event Canceled for Sunday, March 21
(March 21, 2010) Wintry weather has forced the 18th Annual Easter
Eggstravaganza at Pizza Hut Park Stadium rescheduled for Sunday, March 21 to be delayed again. A new date and time for the event will be determined in the coming week.
Event Canceled for Sunday, March 21
(March 21, 2010) Wintry weather has forced the 18th Annual Easter
Eggstravaganza at Pizza Hut Park Stadium rescheduled for Sunday, March 21 to be delayed again. A new date and time for the event will be determined in the coming week.
U.S. Census
You should have received your short form in the mail by now. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible. Let's make sure Frisco Counts!
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Census Bureau Director Delivers 2010 Census Message from James Madison's Montpelier Home In recognition today of the 259th birthday of James Madison, the principal writer of the Constitution and the fourth President of the United States, Census Bureau Director Robert Groves visited Montpelier — Madison's colonial home near Orange, Va. Groves stood in Madison's library, the very room that one of the Founding Fathers used to draft the Virginia Plan that became the Constitution.
As each U.S. household receives a 2010 Census form, every resident is encouraged to participate in a process that is as old as the nation itself. That process is the decennial census, mandated in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, mainly written by James Madison, one of our nation's founders and our fourth president. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves recently visited Madison's historic home, Montpelier, in Orange, Va., and stood in the room that was the library where Madison drafted the Virginia Plan that became the Constitution. Groves paused to reflect on his own obligation to participate in the 2010 Census and to "ensure that we get it right."Please view and share this video with family, friends, neighbors, and networking community.
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Census Bureau Director Delivers 2010 Census Message from James Madison's Montpelier Home In recognition today of the 259th birthday of James Madison, the principal writer of the Constitution and the fourth President of the United States, Census Bureau Director Robert Groves visited Montpelier — Madison's colonial home near Orange, Va. Groves stood in Madison's library, the very room that one of the Founding Fathers used to draft the Virginia Plan that became the Constitution.
As each U.S. household receives a 2010 Census form, every resident is encouraged to participate in a process that is as old as the nation itself. That process is the decennial census, mandated in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, mainly written by James Madison, one of our nation's founders and our fourth president. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves recently visited Madison's historic home, Montpelier, in Orange, Va., and stood in the room that was the library where Madison drafted the Virginia Plan that became the Constitution. Groves paused to reflect on his own obligation to participate in the 2010 Census and to "ensure that we get it right."Please view and share this video with family, friends, neighbors, and networking community.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Sprinklers & Daylight Savings Time
TIME TO SWITCH YOUR SPRINKLERS TO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME; CITY OF FRISCO'S
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IN EFFECT
(March 19, 2010) When you adjusted your clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), did you remember to adjust your sprinklers? As part of the City of
Frisco's Water Management Plan, time of day restrictions begin with DST.
This year DST runs from March 14 through November 7. During DST outdoor watering is not allowed between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
These watering times were adopted to help reduce what Public Works Director Gary Hartwell calls a "water traffic jam." "In addition to requiring no watering during the heat of the day due to evaporation, Frisco chose to adopt the 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. hours to offset the demand for water when residents are getting ready for work and school," said Hartwell.
The plan also recommends limiting outdoor watering to two-days-per-week with the start of Daylight Saving Time through June 30. From July 1 through September 30, two-day-a-week watering becomes mandatory for the summer months. The mandatory watering schedule coincides with residents'
trash and recycling service day plus an additional day. The watering day schedule is available to view online at FriscoTexas.gov/water.
Restrictions apply to automatic sprinkler systems. Hand watering, soaker hoses, and drip/bubbler systems are allowed at any time on any day of the year.
"Some of our residents wonder why we exercise water restrictions given our recent snowy and wet months, and the fact that North Texas isn't experiencing drought at this time," said Mayor Maher Maso. "As a member of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) we work collectively as a region to promote water efficiency because it's important to the prospective development of reservoirs for future generations. We always
encourage our residents to use what they need, but don't waste water. Use it wisely and efficiently."
Help with any of your outdoor watering questions is always available online at FriscoTexas.gov/water. There you can also read the complete
contents of the City of Frisco Water Management Plan. The Frisco City
Council adopted the plan in April 2009 to comply with a state law that required Texas cities to adopt and/or update their water conservation and drought contingency plans.
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IN EFFECT
(March 19, 2010) When you adjusted your clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), did you remember to adjust your sprinklers? As part of the City of
Frisco's Water Management Plan, time of day restrictions begin with DST.
This year DST runs from March 14 through November 7. During DST outdoor watering is not allowed between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
These watering times were adopted to help reduce what Public Works Director Gary Hartwell calls a "water traffic jam." "In addition to requiring no watering during the heat of the day due to evaporation, Frisco chose to adopt the 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. hours to offset the demand for water when residents are getting ready for work and school," said Hartwell.
The plan also recommends limiting outdoor watering to two-days-per-week with the start of Daylight Saving Time through June 30. From July 1 through September 30, two-day-a-week watering becomes mandatory for the summer months. The mandatory watering schedule coincides with residents'
trash and recycling service day plus an additional day. The watering day schedule is available to view online at FriscoTexas.gov/water.
Restrictions apply to automatic sprinkler systems. Hand watering, soaker hoses, and drip/bubbler systems are allowed at any time on any day of the year.
"Some of our residents wonder why we exercise water restrictions given our recent snowy and wet months, and the fact that North Texas isn't experiencing drought at this time," said Mayor Maher Maso. "As a member of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) we work collectively as a region to promote water efficiency because it's important to the prospective development of reservoirs for future generations. We always
encourage our residents to use what they need, but don't waste water. Use it wisely and efficiently."
Help with any of your outdoor watering questions is always available online at FriscoTexas.gov/water. There you can also read the complete
contents of the City of Frisco Water Management Plan. The Frisco City
Council adopted the plan in April 2009 to comply with a state law that required Texas cities to adopt and/or update their water conservation and drought contingency plans.
Easter Eggstravaganza Delayed
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA PLANNED FOR THIS SATURDAY RESCHEDULED; EVENT MOVES
TO SUNDAY, MARCH 21 AT SAME TIME, LOCATION
(March 19, 2010) Weather forecasts show the first day of spring will feel more like winter, so Frisco's 18th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza planned for tomorrow, March 20, is rescheduled for Sunday, March 21.
The free event will still be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park stadium, located at 6000 West Main St.
All the family fun planned for the Easter Eggstravaganza will still be
happening on Sunday including bounce houses, face painting, games, Easter bonnet and tie contest -- plus, the most 'eggsellent' egg hunt in Texas.
Parks and Recreation staff notified the Easter Bunny, and you can still
count on him hopping into Frisco to leave more than 60,000 eggs for girls and boys to find.
Don't forget your Easter basket! The egg hunt for ages two and younger will begin at approximately 2 p.m., followed by ages three to 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Please note that strollers are not allowed on the
stadium fields. Special concierge stroller parking will be available.
Information on all the activities planned for Easter Eggstravaganza is available online at FriscoFun.org. An event map as well as the rules for the Easter bonnet and tie contest are also available to view there.
The Parks & Recreation Department will also be holding a spring and summer Programs Expo. Learn all about camps offered through the Parks &
Recreation Department this summer, information on upcoming athletic, aquatic, and recreation classes, as well as special events. Instructors will be on site with class demonstrations and class information.
Volunteers who were signed up to work the event on Saturday are still needed on Sunday. Please contact Kris Daniel by emailing
volunteer@friscotexas.gov or by calling (469) 446-2898 to confirm if you can still volunteer.
TO SUNDAY, MARCH 21 AT SAME TIME, LOCATION
(March 19, 2010) Weather forecasts show the first day of spring will feel more like winter, so Frisco's 18th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza planned for tomorrow, March 20, is rescheduled for Sunday, March 21.
The free event will still be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park stadium, located at 6000 West Main St.
All the family fun planned for the Easter Eggstravaganza will still be
happening on Sunday including bounce houses, face painting, games, Easter bonnet and tie contest -- plus, the most 'eggsellent' egg hunt in Texas.
Parks and Recreation staff notified the Easter Bunny, and you can still
count on him hopping into Frisco to leave more than 60,000 eggs for girls and boys to find.
Don't forget your Easter basket! The egg hunt for ages two and younger will begin at approximately 2 p.m., followed by ages three to 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Please note that strollers are not allowed on the
stadium fields. Special concierge stroller parking will be available.
Information on all the activities planned for Easter Eggstravaganza is available online at FriscoFun.org. An event map as well as the rules for the Easter bonnet and tie contest are also available to view there.
The Parks & Recreation Department will also be holding a spring and summer Programs Expo. Learn all about camps offered through the Parks &
Recreation Department this summer, information on upcoming athletic, aquatic, and recreation classes, as well as special events. Instructors will be on site with class demonstrations and class information.
Volunteers who were signed up to work the event on Saturday are still needed on Sunday. Please contact Kris Daniel by emailing
volunteer@friscotexas.gov or by calling (469) 446-2898 to confirm if you can still volunteer.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Frisco Square Streets Closed Saturday, March 13 for Paddy Dash
FRISCO SQUARE STREETS CLOSED SATURDAY, MARCH 13 FOR PADDY DASH AND IRISH PARADE (March 11, 2010) Many of the streets within the Frisco Square area will be closed Saturday morning, March 13, between 6 – 10 a.m. for the Paddy Dash 5K Race and Irish Parade.
• Frisco Square Boulevard will be closed between World Cup Way and Frisco
Street;
• Page Street will be closed between Dallas Parkway and Library Street;
• Library Street will be closed between Frisco Square Boulevard and Cotton
Gin Road;
• Cotton Gin Road will be closed between Dallas Parkway and Library
Street.
During this closure, there will be no vehicular access to City Hall or the Library (which includes access to the drive-up library book drop-off).
All traffic approaching Frisco Square during this time should approach on Main Street and access the area via Coleman Boulevard or John W. Elliott Drive.
The following groups should use Coleman Boulevard to access the parking lots behind the Frisco Square businesses:
• Race participants
• Library staff and patrons who arrive before 10:00 AM*
• Business traffic on Coleman Blvd
• Residents who live north of the Plaza
The following groups should use John W. Elliott Drive to access their
facilities:
• Frisco Senior Center
• Heritage Center
• Residents who live east of Library Street
Traffic headed to the Sci-Tech Discovery Center before 10:00 AM will need to access the facility using its driveway on northbound Dallas Parkway.
*As a reminder, the parking lot behind the Library is closed for construction and so all Library parking is located in front of or on the sides of the Library. Library patrons can also use the parking lots behind the Frisco Square businesses.
• Frisco Square Boulevard will be closed between World Cup Way and Frisco
Street;
• Page Street will be closed between Dallas Parkway and Library Street;
• Library Street will be closed between Frisco Square Boulevard and Cotton
Gin Road;
• Cotton Gin Road will be closed between Dallas Parkway and Library
Street.
During this closure, there will be no vehicular access to City Hall or the Library (which includes access to the drive-up library book drop-off).
All traffic approaching Frisco Square during this time should approach on Main Street and access the area via Coleman Boulevard or John W. Elliott Drive.
The following groups should use Coleman Boulevard to access the parking lots behind the Frisco Square businesses:
• Race participants
• Library staff and patrons who arrive before 10:00 AM*
• Business traffic on Coleman Blvd
• Residents who live north of the Plaza
The following groups should use John W. Elliott Drive to access their
facilities:
• Frisco Senior Center
• Heritage Center
• Residents who live east of Library Street
Traffic headed to the Sci-Tech Discovery Center before 10:00 AM will need to access the facility using its driveway on northbound Dallas Parkway.
*As a reminder, the parking lot behind the Library is closed for construction and so all Library parking is located in front of or on the sides of the Library. Library patrons can also use the parking lots behind the Frisco Square businesses.
What is the RTC?
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) is the independent transportation policy body of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
The Regional Transportation Council, which meets the second Thursday of each month in Arlington, is comprised of local elected or appointed officials representing cities or counties, and transportation provider representatives. I serve on this Council representing Frisco, Allen, Prosper and Lucas.
The RTC is responsible for overseeing the metropolitan transportation planning process. Primary activities include:
- Providing guidance regarding the development of multimodal transportation plans and programs.
- Programming federal and State funds for the implementation of transportation improvements.
- Selecting specific federally funded projects and programs.
- Assuring the coordination of services among transportation providers, and
- Ensuring compliance with federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to metropolitan transportation and air quality planning.
The Regional Transportation Council, which meets the second Thursday of each month in Arlington, is comprised of local elected or appointed officials representing cities or counties, and transportation provider representatives. I serve on this Council representing Frisco, Allen, Prosper and Lucas.
The RTC is responsible for overseeing the metropolitan transportation planning process. Primary activities include:
- Providing guidance regarding the development of multimodal transportation plans and programs.
- Programming federal and State funds for the implementation of transportation improvements.
- Selecting specific federally funded projects and programs.
- Assuring the coordination of services among transportation providers, and
- Ensuring compliance with federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to metropolitan transportation and air quality planning.
Rockhill Road closed on March 12
As part of TxDOT’s widening project, Rockhill Road will be closed just east of Preston Road on Friday, March 12. The road will close at 9 AM and is expected to reopen by 4 PM.
During this closure, residents who normally use Rockhill Road to reach Preston Road will need to detour northward on Coit Road and then use US 380 to reach Preston Road. Detour signs will be posted. Those approaching from further east can also detour southward on Independence Parkway and then use Eldorado Parkway to reach Preston Road.
During this closure, residents who normally use Rockhill Road to reach Preston Road will need to detour northward on Coit Road and then use US 380 to reach Preston Road. Detour signs will be posted. Those approaching from further east can also detour southward on Independence Parkway and then use Eldorado Parkway to reach Preston Road.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Proclamation - 15th Anniversary of Frisco CDC
WHEREAS, On May 7, 1994 the City of Frisco held a special election at which 87% of Frisco voters approved the adoption of a sales and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent to be used for the promotion and development of new or expanded business enterprises, parks and any other purpose authorized by the State of Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979; and
WHEREAS, On January 17, 1995 the City Council approved a Resolution authorizing and approving the creation of the Frisco Community Development Corporation to act on behalf of the City of Frisco, under and by virtue of the State of Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor of the City of Frisco issued the Oath of Office to Members of the newly created Community Development Corporation on February 16, 1995; and
WHEREAS, The Frisco Community Development Corporation has dutifully executed its mission by contributing more than 51 Million Dollars towards projects to improve Quality of Life (including participation in the Dr Pepper Ballpark, Dr Pepper Arena, and Pizza Hut Park), to develop Community Parks (including Frisco Commons, Warren Sports Complex, Harold Bacchus, and B.F. Phillips) and to promote learning and culture throughout the City of Frisco (by helping develop Sci-Tech Discovery Center, the Frisco Heritage Center and the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco); and
WHEREAS, The following individuals have previously served on the Frisco Community Development Corporation: Pete Hosp, Taylor Hansel, Leslie Howell, Ralph Balthrop, Mark Wakeland, Ray Smith, Michael Osuna, Robert Sutton, Lisa Carson, Van Nichols, Dr. Jim Joyner, Richard Gonzalez, Richard Kaeufer, Janet McBride, Skip Williams, Keith Shipman, June Taylor, Rebecca King, Bobby Johnson, Steve Hulsey, Karin Herrmann, Tracie Shipman, Joseph Evanoski, and John Hoxie; and
WHEREAS, The Current Members of the Board of Directors include: Hunt Reifschneider, President; Allen Biehl, Vice-President; Cynthia Hurley, Secretary; Keith Wright, Treasurer; Gary Carley, Director; Craig Moen, Director; and Marc Robertson, Director.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas join the citizens of the City of Frisco, Texas in expressing gratitude to the former and current members of the Frisco Community Development Corporation Board of Directors for their unselfish and extraordinary service to the City. The City commends and congratulates them for their involvement in making Frisco a better place to live.
Additionally, I do hereby proclaim February 16, 2010 as the 15th Anniversary of the Frisco Community Development Corporation. The City of Frisco, Texas commends and congratulates the Corporation for its many accomplishments on this important anniversary date.
WHEREAS, On January 17, 1995 the City Council approved a Resolution authorizing and approving the creation of the Frisco Community Development Corporation to act on behalf of the City of Frisco, under and by virtue of the State of Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor of the City of Frisco issued the Oath of Office to Members of the newly created Community Development Corporation on February 16, 1995; and
WHEREAS, The Frisco Community Development Corporation has dutifully executed its mission by contributing more than 51 Million Dollars towards projects to improve Quality of Life (including participation in the Dr Pepper Ballpark, Dr Pepper Arena, and Pizza Hut Park), to develop Community Parks (including Frisco Commons, Warren Sports Complex, Harold Bacchus, and B.F. Phillips) and to promote learning and culture throughout the City of Frisco (by helping develop Sci-Tech Discovery Center, the Frisco Heritage Center and the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco); and
WHEREAS, The following individuals have previously served on the Frisco Community Development Corporation: Pete Hosp, Taylor Hansel, Leslie Howell, Ralph Balthrop, Mark Wakeland, Ray Smith, Michael Osuna, Robert Sutton, Lisa Carson, Van Nichols, Dr. Jim Joyner, Richard Gonzalez, Richard Kaeufer, Janet McBride, Skip Williams, Keith Shipman, June Taylor, Rebecca King, Bobby Johnson, Steve Hulsey, Karin Herrmann, Tracie Shipman, Joseph Evanoski, and John Hoxie; and
WHEREAS, The Current Members of the Board of Directors include: Hunt Reifschneider, President; Allen Biehl, Vice-President; Cynthia Hurley, Secretary; Keith Wright, Treasurer; Gary Carley, Director; Craig Moen, Director; and Marc Robertson, Director.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas join the citizens of the City of Frisco, Texas in expressing gratitude to the former and current members of the Frisco Community Development Corporation Board of Directors for their unselfish and extraordinary service to the City. The City commends and congratulates them for their involvement in making Frisco a better place to live.
Additionally, I do hereby proclaim February 16, 2010 as the 15th Anniversary of the Frisco Community Development Corporation. The City of Frisco, Texas commends and congratulates the Corporation for its many accomplishments on this important anniversary date.
Proclamation - Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine Day
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine, a resident of Frisco, is married to the former Jill Olhausen and they have two children, Andrew Kenneth and Victoria Grace; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine is the first Naval Officer from a family of military veterans; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine is a 1982 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition, he earned a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Dallas in 1994; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine completed Surface Warfare Officer School in 1983 where his initial sea tour was in USS Impervious where he qualified as a surface warfare officer; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine affiliated with the Navy Reserve in 1989. In 1990, he mobilized with NR Carrier Group 770 and served as the Carrier Group Seven/Battle Force Zulu Over-the-Horizon Track Coordinator during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm aboard USS Ranger in the Northern Arabian Gulf; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine following his second release from active duty, was selected as the Naval Reserve Association’s National Selected Reservist of the Year for 1991. His personal awards and decorations include the Navy Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal with gold star, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars, and the Kuwaiti Liberation Medals (Kuwait and Saudi Arabia); and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine in 2009, was nominated by Secretary of Defense Gates and President Obama for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine in his civilian occupation, is the Director of Enterprise Information Delivery for Health Care Service Corporation and is a published fiction author writing stories centered on naval personnel and technology in today’s dynamic and dangerous world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, do hereby proclaim February 16th as:
And encourage all citizens to congratulate him on protecting our freedoms and wish him continued success in the future.
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine is the first Naval Officer from a family of military veterans; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine is a 1982 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition, he earned a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Dallas in 1994; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine completed Surface Warfare Officer School in 1983 where his initial sea tour was in USS Impervious where he qualified as a surface warfare officer; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine affiliated with the Navy Reserve in 1989. In 1990, he mobilized with NR Carrier Group 770 and served as the Carrier Group Seven/Battle Force Zulu Over-the-Horizon Track Coordinator during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm aboard USS Ranger in the Northern Arabian Gulf; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine following his second release from active duty, was selected as the Naval Reserve Association’s National Selected Reservist of the Year for 1991. His personal awards and decorations include the Navy Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal with gold star, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars, and the Kuwaiti Liberation Medals (Kuwait and Saudi Arabia); and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine in 2009, was nominated by Secretary of Defense Gates and President Obama for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral; and
WHEREAS, C. Kenneth Carodine in his civilian occupation, is the Director of Enterprise Information Delivery for Health Care Service Corporation and is a published fiction author writing stories centered on naval personnel and technology in today’s dynamic and dangerous world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, do hereby proclaim February 16th as:
“REAR ADMIRAL C. KENNETH CARODINE DAY”
And encourage all citizens to congratulate him on protecting our freedoms and wish him continued success in the future.
Proclamation - Severe Weather Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Governor Rick Perry has declared the week of February 21st through 27th, 2010 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Each year brings the potential for violent weather to Texas; and
WHEREAS, Large portions of our state including the City of Frisco, can be devastated by flooding, tornadoes, hail storms, straight line winds and other severe emergencies; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service have joined together to urge all citizens to prepare for severe weather events and to educate themselves on safety strategies.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, in official recognition of this statewide event, do hereby proclaim February 21st through 27th, 2010, as
And urge everyone in our community to learn more about and to participate in severe weather preparedness activities available in the City of Frisco.
WHEREAS, Each year brings the potential for violent weather to Texas; and
WHEREAS, Large portions of our state including the City of Frisco, can be devastated by flooding, tornadoes, hail storms, straight line winds and other severe emergencies; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service have joined together to urge all citizens to prepare for severe weather events and to educate themselves on safety strategies.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, in official recognition of this statewide event, do hereby proclaim February 21st through 27th, 2010, as
“SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK”
And urge everyone in our community to learn more about and to participate in severe weather preparedness activities available in the City of Frisco.
Proclamation - Kyle Smith, Eagle Scout
WHEREAS, Kyle Smith, son of John and Suzanne Smith and brother of Blake and Kaitlyn has been a resident of Frisco, Texas, since birth; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Smith is a senior at Wakeland High School where he was a member of the Wakeland Band. After graduation in June, he will attend Texas Tech University where he will major in Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Smith has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since ¬¬¬second grade where he is a member of Troop 51. He participated in Philmont which is an 11 day 60 mile backpacking trip. He was voted crew leader by his troop to be their scout leader for the 8 scouts from his troop and is a member of the Order of the Arrow which is the honor society for boy scouts; and
WHEREAS, At a Court of Honor to be held in April, Kyle will be presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank obtained by only four percent of all U.S. Scouts, having successfully completed 27 merit badges and an Eagle service project wherein he restored the train cart that is on display outside the Frisco Train Depot at Heritage Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim February 16th, 2010, as
In and throughout the City of Frisco, and urge all Citizens to congratulate him for his dedication and allegiance to his community and to the Boy Scouts of America.
WHEREAS, Kyle Smith is a senior at Wakeland High School where he was a member of the Wakeland Band. After graduation in June, he will attend Texas Tech University where he will major in Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Smith has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since ¬¬¬second grade where he is a member of Troop 51. He participated in Philmont which is an 11 day 60 mile backpacking trip. He was voted crew leader by his troop to be their scout leader for the 8 scouts from his troop and is a member of the Order of the Arrow which is the honor society for boy scouts; and
WHEREAS, At a Court of Honor to be held in April, Kyle will be presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank obtained by only four percent of all U.S. Scouts, having successfully completed 27 merit badges and an Eagle service project wherein he restored the train cart that is on display outside the Frisco Train Depot at Heritage Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim February 16th, 2010, as
“KYLE SMITH DAY”
In and throughout the City of Frisco, and urge all Citizens to congratulate him for his dedication and allegiance to his community and to the Boy Scouts of America.
Proclamation - Ray Humphries, Utilities Supervisor
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries, a 1984 graduate of Frisco High School, was hired by the City of Frisco on March 26,1990; and
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries began his service to our citizens in the Public Works Department in the Sanitation Division as a maintenance worker. He transferred from the Sanitation Division to the Utilities Division and worked his way to Crew Leader in 1993. He was promoted to Utilities Supervisor in 1996. He has earned licensing from TCEQ for Water and Waste Water; and
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries has a key role in the decisions made to keep the Utilities Department operating on a daily basis. He also has a strong influence on the future construction and design of our utility system; and
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries also known as “Ray Boy” by his co-workers has been described as someone who goes the extra mile to make sure new employees are properly trained on water tapping, and various machinery in the department.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, on behalf of the City Council and the Citizens of Frisco, do hereby proclaim March 2nd, 2010 as
“RAY HUMPHRIES DAY”
And encourage all to congratulate Ray on his 20 years of service faithfully rendered to the City of Frisco and its Citizens and thank him for his dedication to our community.
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries began his service to our citizens in the Public Works Department in the Sanitation Division as a maintenance worker. He transferred from the Sanitation Division to the Utilities Division and worked his way to Crew Leader in 1993. He was promoted to Utilities Supervisor in 1996. He has earned licensing from TCEQ for Water and Waste Water; and
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries has a key role in the decisions made to keep the Utilities Department operating on a daily basis. He also has a strong influence on the future construction and design of our utility system; and
WHEREAS, Ray Humphries also known as “Ray Boy” by his co-workers has been described as someone who goes the extra mile to make sure new employees are properly trained on water tapping, and various machinery in the department.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, on behalf of the City Council and the Citizens of Frisco, do hereby proclaim March 2nd, 2010 as
“RAY HUMPHRIES DAY”
And encourage all to congratulate Ray on his 20 years of service faithfully rendered to the City of Frisco and its Citizens and thank him for his dedication to our community.
Proclamation - Gary Hartwell, Director of Public Works
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell, husband of Pam, father to three daughters and grandfather to three grandchildren, has been a resident of Frisco since 1991 and employed with the City of Frisco for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell was hired as Director of City Services beginning his service to our citizens on March 5th, 1990 and became Director of Public Works on January 1, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell received a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell is a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas; TCEQ Class B Water Operator; TCEQ Class B Wastewater Operator; TCEQ certified instructor for water/wastewater courses and recently presented water conservation papers for the Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth and Texas Water 2008 Conference in San Antonio. He also presented the Frisco ET program at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas in October 2008.
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell and the Public Works Department received the 2009 Municipal Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal League which recognizes the City for its Smart Irrigation Program.
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell has been described as a huge “movie guy” who generally gives a movie review to his employees about once a week. He can also name the song and artist of popular music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s like no other person who doesn’t even play an instrument. He loves his boat and spending time at the lake. He is very proud of the fact that when he was hired the town was very small and he had a hand in everything from trash collection to water production.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, on behalf of the City Council and the Citizens of Frisco, do hereby proclaim March 2nd, 2010 as
“GARY HARTWELL DAY”
And encourage all to congratulate Gary on his 20 years of service faithfully rendered to the City of Frisco and its Citizens and thank him for his dedication to our community.
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell was hired as Director of City Services beginning his service to our citizens on March 5th, 1990 and became Director of Public Works on January 1, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell received a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell is a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas; TCEQ Class B Water Operator; TCEQ Class B Wastewater Operator; TCEQ certified instructor for water/wastewater courses and recently presented water conservation papers for the Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth and Texas Water 2008 Conference in San Antonio. He also presented the Frisco ET program at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas in October 2008.
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell and the Public Works Department received the 2009 Municipal Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal League which recognizes the City for its Smart Irrigation Program.
WHEREAS, Gary Hartwell has been described as a huge “movie guy” who generally gives a movie review to his employees about once a week. He can also name the song and artist of popular music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s like no other person who doesn’t even play an instrument. He loves his boat and spending time at the lake. He is very proud of the fact that when he was hired the town was very small and he had a hand in everything from trash collection to water production.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, on behalf of the City Council and the Citizens of Frisco, do hereby proclaim March 2nd, 2010 as
“GARY HARTWELL DAY”
And encourage all to congratulate Gary on his 20 years of service faithfully rendered to the City of Frisco and its Citizens and thank him for his dedication to our community.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Frisco Citizen's Fire Academy
GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE FRISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT; NEXT CITIZEN’S FIRE ACADEMY BEGINS MARCH 25
(March 3, 2010) The Frisco Fire Department offers a great opportunity to learn about an essential part of the city’s public safety operations. The next Citizen’s Fire Academy (CFA) begins March 25 and demonstrates how these first responders’ jobs go way beyond putting out fires. Firefighters also respond to medical emergencies, contain HAZMAT situations and manage the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), to name a few of the tasks they tackle on any given day.
CFA is a free program that meets Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CFA Class No. 27 will meet for nine weeks from March 25 through May 20.
The program is open to anyone living or working within Frisco’s city limits.
Students learn from Frisco Firefighters. “We have our experts teach CFA classes,” said Frisco Fire Chief Mack Borchardt. “Fire Department staff craft the instruction to be as hands-on as students want to take the classes.”
The “Burn House” facility is where all Frisco firefighters train. CFA participants suit up in the same protective gear and walk through the same fiery building that the firefighters do. Students also experience the physical endurance needed to do the job, like climbing an aerial ladder and lugging a 50-pound hose.
Participants learn what emergency response really means. They have an opportunity to ride along on real emergency calls and to see fire and EMT personnel in action. Class members use the actual rescue tools emergency responders used to cut apart a vehicle.
“We really want Citizen’s Fire Academy to be a fun experience, not an intimidating one,” said Chief Borchardt. “That’s why CFA participants can choose to opt out of any activities they are not comfortable trying.”
CFA graduates become a part of the Citizen’s Fire Academy Alumni (CFAA).
Members of the CFAA pass on their training by engaging friends and family about safety issues, such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in the home. Many CFA graduates continue their involvement with the fire department by becoming volunteers for fire programs.
Citizen’s Fire Academy application forms are available at all Frisco fire stations and online. Go to FriscoFire.com to download an application to mail or fax back. The Frisco Fire Department offers the CFA program twice a year. Call Frisco Fire Administration for more information at (972) 292-6300.
(March 3, 2010) The Frisco Fire Department offers a great opportunity to learn about an essential part of the city’s public safety operations. The next Citizen’s Fire Academy (CFA) begins March 25 and demonstrates how these first responders’ jobs go way beyond putting out fires. Firefighters also respond to medical emergencies, contain HAZMAT situations and manage the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), to name a few of the tasks they tackle on any given day.
CFA is a free program that meets Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CFA Class No. 27 will meet for nine weeks from March 25 through May 20.
The program is open to anyone living or working within Frisco’s city limits.
Students learn from Frisco Firefighters. “We have our experts teach CFA classes,” said Frisco Fire Chief Mack Borchardt. “Fire Department staff craft the instruction to be as hands-on as students want to take the classes.”
The “Burn House” facility is where all Frisco firefighters train. CFA participants suit up in the same protective gear and walk through the same fiery building that the firefighters do. Students also experience the physical endurance needed to do the job, like climbing an aerial ladder and lugging a 50-pound hose.
Participants learn what emergency response really means. They have an opportunity to ride along on real emergency calls and to see fire and EMT personnel in action. Class members use the actual rescue tools emergency responders used to cut apart a vehicle.
“We really want Citizen’s Fire Academy to be a fun experience, not an intimidating one,” said Chief Borchardt. “That’s why CFA participants can choose to opt out of any activities they are not comfortable trying.”
CFA graduates become a part of the Citizen’s Fire Academy Alumni (CFAA).
Members of the CFAA pass on their training by engaging friends and family about safety issues, such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in the home. Many CFA graduates continue their involvement with the fire department by becoming volunteers for fire programs.
Citizen’s Fire Academy application forms are available at all Frisco fire stations and online. Go to FriscoFire.com to download an application to mail or fax back. The Frisco Fire Department offers the CFA program twice a year. Call Frisco Fire Administration for more information at (972) 292-6300.
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