Re-election Campaign Kick-Off @ Dr Pepper Arena

Re-elect Maher Maso for Frisco Mayor

Posted on January 19, 2011 by mmaso

Date: January 29, 2011
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Dr. Pepper Arena (2601 Avenue of the Stars Frisco, TX 75034), map
Please join Mayor Maher Maso and his family and team for a campaign kick-off party! Enjoy comedian Dean Lewis and a night of fun and entertainment as we celebrate Maher’s last three years of service and begin his campaign for re-election.
Dress is casual,  snacks and cash bar provided. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP total in your group so that we can plan accordingly.

Frisco Dynamos Proclamation

WHEREAS,                 The Frisco Dynamos, U16 Girls Recreational Soccer Team was formed in 2000.  The team is made up of players representing six Frisco High Schools, Celina and Plano Sr. High.

WHEREAS,                 On December 4^th and 5^th the Dynamos represented the Frisco Soccer Association in the 2010 North Texas Tournament of Champions. (TOC)  Held every December, the Tournament of Champions is the state tournament for recreational teams which are the champions of their local associations.

WHEREAS,                 The Dynamos playing in their third straight Tournament of Champions, representing Frisco Soccer Association, went undefeated en route to a 1-0 championship match victory and were crowned this year’s U 16 girls Division 1 State Champions.  

WHEREAS,                 Over the past few years the Dynamos have represented Frisco Soccer with distinguished accomplishments:  2008 U14 TOC Quarter-Finalists, Spring 2009 U14 Spring Kick Classic Finalists, Spring 2009 U14 Plano Youth Soccer Champions, 2009 U16 McKinney Fall Classic Champions, 2009 U16 TOC Semi-Finalist, Spring 2010 U16 Plano Youth Soccer Champions, 2010 U16 Spring Kick Classic Champions,  Fall 2010 U16 Plano Youth Soccer Champions, 2010 U16 Division 1 State Champions.

WHEREAS,                 The Dynamos have created a mini dynasty culminating in the fact that they have been defeated only once in their last 52 games and that was at the 2009 Tournament of Champions Semi-final game when they were a U15 Team Playing against U16 girls.                  

           

WHEREAS,                 The Frisco Dynamos team consists of: Coach Mike Korbuly, Coach Gordon Pavich, Coach John Coker, and Team Manager Teressa Pavich, players: McKall Peterson, Jillian Schneider, Megan Termini, McKenna Snetzer, Megan Cestari, Frances Adams, Kayleigh Bearden, Larissa Pavich, Mariah Terry, Alison Baez, Stephanie Swetlik, Erica Coker, Madison Miller, Hannah Hoffman, Aleysha Duran, and, Courtney Crooks. 

Congratulations to the 2010 U16 State Champion, Frisco Dynamos!

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim January 4, 2011  as

“FRISCO DYNAMOS TEAM DAY”

And congratulate the players and the coaches for their outstanding success.  The City of Frisco is very proud of you!

                       

Sun Devils 5-year old Frisco Football League Champions

       

WHEREAS,         The Sun Devils are a team of 5-year old first year players from the Frisco Football League; and

WHEREAS,         The Sun Devils are led by Head Coach, Mark Bellehumeur Assistant Coach, Shane Smith, Assistant Coach, David Warren, Team Mom, Heather Holman and Team Videographer, Ran Holman; and

WHEREAS,         The Sun Devils team consists of players: Gunnar Bellehumeur, Ben Brian, Jack Gayhart, Roark Holman, Caleb Kendall, Laundry Kendall, Barrett Kennedy, McCann Libby, Noah Perez, Dylan Smith, Tyler Stout, Jack Thomas, Gabriel Warren and Rohan Sharma; and

WHEREAS,                   The Sun Devils completed their regular season with a 7and 1 record.  They defeated the Broncos and Panthers in the play-offs on their road to the Championship game in November where they defeated the Gators 25-12.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim January 18th, 2011 as:

“SUN DEVILS FFL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM DAY”

And encourage all citizens to congratulate them for their dedication, determination and outstanding season. Go Sun Devils!!

New Fitness initiative

MAYOR’S HEALTH INITIATIVE TEAM PARTNERS WITH ‘GET HEALTHY TEXAS DAY’; 5K/1
MILE FUN RUNS TO BE HELD JAN. 22 AT FRISCO SQUARE

(January 19, 2011) For the City of Frisco, the New Year brings a new
approach to promoting healthy habits! On Saturday, January 22, Mayor Maher
Maso will announce the first in a series of health initiatives prior to
the start of the Get Healthy Texas 5K/1 mile fun run presented by CBS 11 &
TXA 21.

“I’ve never run a 5K before, but this Saturday will be a first step in
achieving that goal,” said Mayor Maher Maso, who will be participating in
the 1 mile fun run. “We’re proud to participate in Get Healthy Texas Day.
This is a great opportunity for folks to get educated about fitness
opportunities in Frisco.  We’re also going to make an announcement about a
new resource that will help residents celebrate fitness – with fun – right
here at home.”

The 5K/1 mile course will wind its way through Frisco Square, which is
east of the Dallas North Tollway and Main Street.   The one mile fun run
starts at 8:15 a.m.  The 5K gets underway at approximately 8:40 a.m.
Online registration is available for $10 at www.gethealthytexas.tv.
through today.  Walk-up registrations are welcome on Saturday morning.
Proceeds benefit Dallas Athletes Charities.

Following the 5K/1mile runs, citizens are invited to make their way to
FieldhouseUSA, 6155 Sports Village Road, where Get Healthy Texas Day
continues from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Once at FieldhouseUSA, participants will
enjoy free health screenings, including bone density, blood pressure and
glucose/cholesterol screenings – plus sports and fitness activities,
ranging from basketball and soccer to Zumba and family boot camps. All of
the Get Healthy Texas events at FieldhouseUSA are free!

Special guest speakers will address topics such as weight loss, nutrition,
and injury prevention. CBS 11 and TXA 21 news personalities including
Karen Borta and Doug Dunbar will be there to join their news team
colleagues for friendly ‘face offs’ in volleyball, basketball and
dodgeball competitions.

“We hope our residents will use this opportunity to get some exercise, get
off a diet and on a lifestyle that promotes overall wellness for a
lifetime,” said Mayor Maso.

Quiet Zones coming on January 5th.

“QUIET ZONES” GO INTO EFFECT AT FIVE FRISCO RAILROAD CROSSINGS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5

(January 3, 2011) The City of Frisco has completed the process to establish a railroad ‘quiet zone,’ which will take effect at five railroad crossings in the city beginning Wednesday, January 5. The ‘quiet zone’

designation means train engineers will no longer sound a train’s horn when approaching the following street-level crossings, except in the case of an

emergency:

•     Southbound Dallas Parkway

•     Northbound Dallas Parkway

•     Frisco Square Boulevard

•     Main Street

•     All Stars Avenue

“Some of Frisco’s neighborhoods developed around rail lines that have been operating for decades,” said Brian Moen, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/Transportation. “Unless a crossing is designated as a ‘quiet zone,’ federal law requires train engineers to sound the horn 15 to 20 seconds prior to reaching a crossing. The ‘quiet zone’ designation will stop most of the unwanted train noise for these residents.”

The City of Frisco has been working since 2007 with the help of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) to make intersection improvements and upgrades at the railroad crossings that would meet the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Train Horn Rule design and certification requirements. To meet FRA standards, the city had to make sure each crossing had certain supplemental safety measures in place including gates, flashing lights and median barriers.

 “Once the quiet zone is in effect, motorists still need to follow the same safety rules they have always followed at railroad crossings,” said Moen.  “Trains are approaching these crossings when the gates are down even though the horns can no longer be heard. You should never attempt to go around or under an active railroad gate.”

In addition, warning signs indicating there is no train horn will be installed on January 4 before the ‘quiet zone’ takes effect. Train engineers may still sound the horn to provide warning to animals, vehicle operators, trespassers or crews on other trains in an emergency situation.

During the first few weeks of the quiet zone, it is possible that residents will occasionally hear the train horn sounded at these crossings.  It can take time for all of the train engineers to receive information that a quiet zone has been established.  If residents continue to hear the horn after the first few weeks, they can notify the City of Frisco Engineering Department at 972-292-5400.