Town Hall Meeting

NEXT TOWN HALL MEETING HAPPENING MONDAY, AUGUST 30:
AGENDA TOPICS INCLUDE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, FRISCO DISCOVERY CENTER & FY
2011 BUDGET

(August 27, 2010) Frisco residents are invited to come out for a Town Hall Meeting Monday night, August 30 to get updated on the latest developments in city departments, projects and programs.

The meeting will be held in the city hall council chambers of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and wraps up at 9 p.m. Residents who attend the Town Hall meeting will receive a free, Frisco green grocery tote and a ‘Growing up Green’ T-shirt promoting the city website: FriscoGreenLiving.com. Speaking of ‘green living’, learn more about the services offered at the city’s Environmental Collection Center and what’s in the works for the city’s developing Stormwater program.

Find out about the fun in store this fall and holiday season with a look at upcoming special events, details about the Frisco Discovery Center opening in October, and plans for the NCAA Division I Football Championship game coming to Pizza Hut Park in January.

As the economy continues to challenge all of us, find out more about the city’s proposed budget for FY 2011. Get updated on major road construction and improvement projects, including the city-owned parking garage behind the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center.

Other agenda topics include Exide, Frisco’s Sister Cities project and information on how the leaders of tomorrow can apply to be a part of the
2010-2011 Mayor’s Youth Council. Learn more about the city’s Town Hall events at FriscoTexas.gov/TownHall.

Last weekend to Discover Frisco is a Treasure Hunt

LAST WEEKEND TO DISCOVER FRISCO IS A TREASURE HUT FOR FUN; GRAND PRIZE DRAWING SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 29, AT DR PEPPER ARENA

(August 27, 2010) Hunt for fun and discover ‘Frisco IS a Treasure!’ But you have to hurry! The ‘hunt’ ends this Sunday, August 29 at 2 p.m.
Qualified entries are eligible for a grand prize drawing to win a treasure chest filled with prizes! To qualify to win, your map must have stamps
from 8 of 12 Frisco locations. Once you collect eight stamps, drop your
completed map (entry form) into any ‘X Marks the Spot’ boxes also at the map locations.

Not all 12 of the treasure hunt locations are open this weekend. You can still get your map stamped and drop off your completed map at the following locations:

Entries accepted through Saturday, August 28:
Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders (through 7th inning of Aug. 28 game)

Entries accepted until 2 p.m. Sunday, August 29:
Dr Pepper Arena, home of Texas Tornado, Texas Legends, headquarters for Dallas Stars Frisco Athletic Center Frisco Heritage Museum FieldhouseUSA

AM 620 Radio Disney will be at the Dr Pepper Arena, from 2 – 4 p.m. this Sunday, August 29 for the Grand Prize Drawing. The arena faces Gaylord
Parkway -- between Dallas Parkway and Parkwood Drive. Play games, win
prizes and stick around to find out who wins the ‘Frisco Family Fun Treasure Chest,’ valued at more than $1,500.

Everyone who completes an entry form will receive a coupon for Sci Tech Discover Center, located inside the new Frisco Discovery Center, scheduled to open October 2, 2010. No purchase is required to play!

Check out www.FriscoISATreasure.com for more information on ‘Frisco IS a
Treasure: Hunt for Fun.” You’ll also find addresses and links to all the venues located on the treasure map at this website.

You can also find the ‘hunt’ on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter @ friscotreasure Remember to add #friscotreasure to all your tweets!

9th Annual Mother Son Dance

Put on your dancing shoes! It's time for the 9th Annual Mother Son Dance which will be held Saturday, October 9 at Wakeland High School. It will be an "All Star Evening" of great music, dancing and light refreshments. Participants are encouraged to come dressed formal or in their favorite sports attire.

Tickets are available now for $12 per person (non-residents $15). Both mother and son will need a ticket. You may purchase tickets online or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Monday through Friday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. No refunds or exchanges. All tickets purchased online must be picked up at the Frisco Athletic Center by 7 p.m. on Friday, October 8. http://www.friscofun.org/News/Pages/MotherSonDance.aspx

Two dance times are available. Dance times are 5:30 - 7 p.m. for ages four to seven and 7:30 - 9 p.m. for ages eight to twelve. Tickets may be purchased for either time; however you must attend the dance time for which you purchase tickets.

Sam Rayburn Tollway and SH 121 Frontage Roads closed Sunday

The Sam Rayburn Tollway and the SH 121 frontage roads will be closed briefly between Legacy Drive and the Dallas North Tollway early Sunday morning, August 29. The mainlanes of the highway and the frontage roads will all be closed at 4:30 AM Sunday morning in order to remove an overhead cable. Pilot cars will be used on the highway to slow traffic and bring it to a stop. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) estimates that the closure will last about 15 minutes.

Motorists are urged to use caution on the highway and the frontage roads around 4:30 AM Sunday and be prepared to stop.

Dreamcourt Dedication tonight!

Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman & Dallas Maverick Jason Terry Open DreamCourt in Frisco Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m

FRISCO, TX August 17, 2010—A special basketball “DreamCourt” for this Dallas suburb will be dedicated Wednesday, August 18, the first of a series of courts planned for about 30 U.S. cities as a joint project of the Manifest Foundation, the Nancy Lieberman Foundation, and Sport Court®.

The dedication will be at Bi-Centennial Park in Frisco at 6 p.m. Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman, one of the most respected figures in women’s basketball, will be joined by Jason Terry, the 6’ 2’ guard of the Dallas Mavericks. Both Lieberman and Terry’s signatures will appear on the DreamCourt.

Mayor Maher Maso of Frisco, and other city council members are expected to attend the dedication of the court, which will provide a safe place for local children and members of a nearby Boys and Girls Club to play and learn team sports, enjoy recreational activities, etc.

Lieberman was recently named the first woman coach of an NBA Development League team, the Texas Legends, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks affiliate. The team is based in Frisco, Texas.

In addition to her coaching, Lieberman is an ESPN commentator, motivational speaker, and runs a series of basketball camps and clinics. The two-time Olympian, a former WNBA coach and player, is also author of her new book "Playbook for Success" which will be released October 18th by Wiley Publishing.

“Our vision for the Lieberman Foundation is to be the catalyst for the development of young girls and boys throughout the country by using basketball as a motivational tool,” Lieberman said.

She said her foundation is dedicated to expanding and ensuring sports opportunities for youth through her basketball camps and clinics and through the establishment of a series of DreamCourts.

“Our mission is to provide a healthy physical, emotional and mental environment for young girls and boys to build their self-esteem and confidence so they will be able to make the right choices in the future,” Lieberman said.

Lieberman has partnered with the Manifest Foundation, a new non-profit organization headquartered in nearby Plano, Texas. Named after the Foundation’s parent organization WorldVentures’ vision of helping others manifest a better life for themselves, the Manifest Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in the world by impacting the lives of children.

Scott Caldwell, Product Manager for WorldVentures, said the DreamCourts are planned for every city where there is an NBA Team. “We understand that providing essentials like food, clean water, and shelter, or education and mentorship— creates a ripple effect of positive change that reaches across borders and touches generations,” said Caldwell.

The DreamCourt will be constructed using Connor Sport Court International’s proprietary SportGame™ tile. Connor manufactures Sport Court high performance surfaces and basketball equipment.

Court installation is generously donated by NexCourt, owned by Mark Kundysek, exclusive North Texas Sport Court Dealer for over 20 years.

“We’re proud to partner with the Nancy Lieberman and the Manifest Foundation,” said Ron Cerny, President and CEO of Connor Sport Court International. “We share the goals and ideals of this program, and we are committed to helping them create DreamCourts in every NBA City,” he added.

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Contact Information:

Manifest Foundation
www.manifestfoundation.org
Scott Caldwell
(972) 805-5146
scott@manifestfoundation.org

Nancy Lieberman Foundation
www.nancylieberman.com
(972) 473-2121

NexCourt
www.nexcourt.com
Mark Kundysek
(817) 313-3594
mark@nexcourt.com

Sport Court
www.sportcourt.com
Jeff Morton
(801) 712-6411
jmorton@sportcourt.com

Traffic Switch on Eldorado Parkway Between DNT & Preston

TRAFFIC SWITCH ON ELDORADO PARKWAY BETWEEN DALLAS PARKWAY AND PRESTON ROAD EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, AUGUST 19; THREE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS BECOME OPERATIONAL

(August 17, 2010) The new eastbound lanes on Eldorado Parkway between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road will be open to traffic on Thursday,
August 19 (weather permitting). Eastbound and westbound traffic will
begin flowing on opposite sides of the median, which will create normal traffic operations on the roadway between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road.
Just west of Preston Road, traffic will transition back to the existing
pavement with two-way traffic. On the same day that traffic is switched,
three new traffic signals will be put into operation on Eldorado Parkway at Frisco Street, North County Road and Rogers Road.

At intersections and driveways, motorists should pay special attention when turning onto eastbound Eldorado Parkway to be sure that they are on the correct side of the median. Motorists approaching Eldorado Parkway from the south should pay special attention to the new locations of stop lines and stop signs on the southern edge of the widened roadway.
Motorists approaching any of the new traffic signals should be prepared to stop at the designated stop line locations.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic patterns and traffic signals.

Overnight house fire

 

CAUSE OF OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION

(August 13, 2010)  Frisco fire investigators are working to determine the cause of an early morning house fire that resulted in damages estimated at more than $100,000 dollars. 

Dispatchers received a call at 3:48 a.m. this morning from a resident who alerted them about a house fire in the 15000 block of Forest Haven Lane.  When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire at the back of the two-story home.  

Ten units, including an extra engine and the department's Light Air and Rehab vehicle, responded.  Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage and the upstairs media room, located above the garage. 

"We called for additional units due to the high temperatures, even during early morning hours," said Assistant Chief Paul Siebert.  "The additional units allow us to rotate crews more often, particularly during summer heat. Our 'rehab' unit is used to do just that.  It gives firefighters a place to rest and get recharged given the high temperatures."

Firefighters say the homeowners were vacationing when fire broke out. A Frisco firefighter was transported to Centennial Medical Center where he was treated and released for heat exhaustion.  No one else was hurt.  

Frisco Is a Treasure - Hunt for Fun

'FRISCO IS A TREASURE' HUNT FOR FUN: NOW THROUGH AUGUST 29

(August 12, 2010) Hunt for fun and discover 'Frisco IS a Treasure!' Pick up
a treasure map at any one of 12 locations to begin your 'hunt for fun'

and become eligible for a grand prize drawing to win a treasure chest filled
with prizes! This year, we're also showcasing some of our city's public
art. Discover three "I SPY ART" locations on our treasure map! The 'hunt'
continues now through Sunday, August 29 at 2 p.m. No purchase is required to
play! To qualify to win, get your map stamped at eight of the following 12
locations. Find addresses online at www.friscoisatreasure.com

Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders Texas Tornado,
headquarters, located inside the Dr Pepper Arena Dr Pepper Arena, home of
Texas Tornado, Texas Legends, headquarters for Dallas Stars Texas Legends,
Frisco's new NBA D-League team, located inside Zoom at the Dr Pepper Arena I
SPY ART: "Celebration", located inside the Frisco Conference Center.

Maps/stamps next door at Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Frisco
Athletic Center I SPY ART: "Terrazzo Floor", inside Frisco Central Fire
Station Frisco Fire Safety Town Frisco Heritage Museum I SPY ART: "Roller
Coaster High Heels", inside Frisco City Hall, George A. Purefoy Municipal
Center Pizza Hut Park, home of FC Dallas FieldhouseUSA

Once you collect eight stamps, drop your completed map (entry form) into any
'X Marks the Spot' box. Boxes are also located at each of the 12 map
locations. Everyone who completes an entry form will receive a coupon for
Sci Tech Discover Center, located inside the new Frisco Discovery Center

scheduled to open October 2, 2010. The grand prize 'Frisco Family Fun

Treasure Chest' is valued at more than $1,500 and is filled with prizes,
coupons and tickets including:

Four (4) StarsClub luxury pre-season tickets Four (4) RoughRiders baseball
tickets Four (4) FC Dallas soccer match tickets Four (4) Premium Texas
Tornado hockey tickets "Dallas Mavericks Experience" for family of four (4)
Aquatic Birthday Party Package to Frisco Athletic Center, $250 value One
month family membership to Frisco Athletic Center, $60 value $50 Gift card
to Randy's Steakhouse Team entry fee to FieldhouseUSA monthly Dodgeball
Tournament, $70 value

AM 620 Radio Disney will be at the Frisco Athletic Center (FAC) this Sunday,
August 15 from 2 - 4 p.m. The FAC is located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, just
east of the intersection of Preston and Wade Blvd.

Then, join the City of Frisco and AM 620 Radio Disney team on Sunday, August
22 at FieldhouseUSA, located at 6155 Sports Village Rd., from 2 - 4 p.m. On
Sunday, August 29 join us for the Grand Prize Drawing to be held at the Dr
Pepper Arena, from 2 - 4 p.m. The arena faces Gaylord Parkway -- between
Dallas Parkway and Parkwood Drive.

Play games and win prizes and stick around for the grand prize drawing and
find out who wins the 'Frisco Family Fun Treasure Chest' It could be YOU!

But you have to explore all the fun destinations in Frisco.

"Our residents and visitors had so much fun discovering all the great things
Frisco has to offer, we brought the Treasure Hunt back for a second summer,"
said Mayor Maher Maso. "In just a year's time, we've already added some
spots on the map. This is a great opportunity to introduce residents and
visitors to the newest member of our Frisco family, the Texas Legends, our
NBA D-League team," added Maso. "We also want to make sure folks remember
what a great resource we have in our Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau."

"Many of the venues on the 'map' were made possible either through our
innovative public-private partnerships or through the support of our voters,
who approved bonds to build 'state of the art' facilities. Those same
residents also support our Public Art Program, which is why we also wanted
to showcase three samples of the incredible art collection displayed
throughout our community," said Maso.

"Last year, we discovered many residents who participated in the 'hunt'

weren't aware of some of the great entertainment opportunities we have right
here at home. Simply put, the Treasure Hunt is a great way to encourage our
residents to explore their home town - or introduce visitors to all the fun,
family oriented venues our community offers," added Maso.

Check out www.friscoisatreasure.com for more information on 'Frisco IS a

Treasure: Hunt for Fun" You'll also find addresses and links to all the
venues located on the treasure map at this website. You can also find the
'hunt' on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter @ friscotreasure Remember to add
#friscotreasure to all your tweets!

Traffic Patterns for Rascal Flatts Concert

Eastbound Main Street and eastbound Cotton Gin Road -- between Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway -- will be closed to traffic at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, in order to move traffic out of Pizza Hut Park and Frisco Square following the Rascal Flatts Concert.

In addition, the southbound exit ramp from the Dallas North Tollway to Cotton Gin Road will be closed at the same time. Both roads and the exit ramp should be open again by around 12:30 a.m.

During this closure, traffic heading east on Main Street should use Legacy Drive to reach either Eldorado Parkway or Lebanon Road to continue eastward. During this time, Frisco Square can be reached by using northbound Dallas Parkway or by turning left from southbound Dallas Parkway at Main Street.
To minimize congestion after the concert, exit routes from Pizza Hut Park and Frisco Square will be limited in order to reduce the points where traffic flows try to cross each other. A map has been posted on the City’s website that shows these exit routes

(go to http://www.friscotexas.gov/ and click MOVE ALONG on the right side). Depending on where they park, concert goers will be directed onto eastbound or westbound Main Street or north to Eldorado Parkway when they leave Pizza Hut Park and then should follow the signs to reach the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, SH 121 or US 380. In addition, to ease congestion after the concert on the southbound Dallas Parkway for those entering the Tollway south of Main Street, a sign has been installed to remind motorists that they can use the right lane to continue to the next Tollway entrance ramp at Stonebrook Parkway.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

Frisco Police Department Safety Palooza on July 31

FRISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

PREPARED BY: Sergeant Adam Henderson

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sergeant Adam Henderson
Public Information Officer
972.292.6133 office
972.832.5109 mobile
AHenderson@FriscoTexas.gov

Come Join Us for Safety Palooza on July 31

FRISCO, TX – We’re inviting everyone to join us for the City of Frisco’s
first-ever Safety Palooza to be held on Saturday, July 31, from 6 p.m. to
9 p.m. here at the Frisco Police Department. The party is a kickoff for
one of the biggest community celebrations of the year: National Night Out.
This year’s National Night Out happens the following Tuesday evening,
August 3.

Safety Palooza is a great opportunity to get to know the men and women of
Frisco’s police and fire departments. First responders will be on-hand
all evening to answer questions and show off many of their “tools of the
trade” used when emergencies happen. See the police department’s Motors
Unit demonstrate their competitive motorcycle skills, and peek inside a
CareFlite helicopter.

Do you have a safety plan for your family? Dispatchers with the Frisco
Police Department’s Communications Division will be providing useful
information to get you started. Kids can practice their 911 emergency
calls, and children’s fingerprint identification kits will be available at
no cost. Even McGruff the Crime Dog, Sparkie, and the Frisco Fire
Department Clowns will be part of the party.

Frisco’s Safety Palooza is free, but don’t forget to bring some cash for a
cool treat. Frisco’s own Snow Cone Lady will be selling her famous snow
cones to help beat the heat.

The Frisco Police Department is located at 7200 Stonebrook Parkway,
directly across the street from Frisco High School. For more information,
please contact the Community Services Division at 972.292.6145 or
Services@FriscoTexas.gov. Learn more about National Night out at
www.FriscoTexas.gov/NNO.

Rock'n the Park

TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC ICON PAT GREEN JOINS ROCK'N THE PARK LINEUP AT PIZZA HUT PARK SEPT. 18

Tickets on sale now

FRISCO, Texas (July 6, 2010) - Texas country music icon Pat Green is the latest act scheduled to join Rock'N the Park featuring rock legend KISS and special guest Daughtry at Pizza Hut Park Saturday, Sept. 18. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets.

Green has had 15 Billboard-charted singles, including the smash "Wave on Wave." His last two CDs, Cannonball and What I'm For, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Album Charts.

During the past 37 years, KISS has sold 80 million albums and become an American pop culture icon with classics such as "Rock and Roll All Nite" and "Detroit Rock City". Joining the legendary rock band, Daughtry and Green are bands The Envy and The Academy Is.

Fans can check pizzahutpark.com for upcoming announcements regarding any more special guests joining the Rock 'N the Park lineup.
Kiss and The Hottest Show on Earth tour will trek through a mix of arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America. KISS is also giving back to the United States Armed Forces by donating one dollar from each ticket sold to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

Dr Pepper is a proud sponsor of the KISS tour and will be offering exciting contests and prizes in tour markets. Watch and listen for the Dr Pepper Cherry and KISS TV and radio spots that will be back on the air in late June.

KISS has given some of today's now-legendary bands their first shot by opening for the band at sold out arenas and stadiums around the world -- AC/DC, BON JOVI, RUSH, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST and many others. Now, the legendary rockers are partnering with Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, for Guitar Center On-Stage, an unsigned band competition that will provide emerging artists the chance to open for KISS at 22 of the band's tour stops. In addition, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will choose one grand-prize winner to receive a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree among other prizes. For more information, visit www.GCOnstage.com.

Frisco Aquatic Center pool temporary closed

Due to unexpected repairs to the Outdoor Aquatic Center's filtration system, the outdoor pools will be closed Wednesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 1. If all repairs go as planned, the pools are scheduled to reopen Friday, July 2. The Indoor Aquatic Center will have modified hours to accommodate open swim and other activities that would normally take place in the Outdoor Aquatic Center. Please see the schedule listed below.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation!


Modified Indoor Aquatic Center Hours:

Wednesday, June 30
5 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Warm Water Pool and Activity Pool open only (as scheduled)

8 a.m. - Noon
Two lap lanes open to accommodate lap swimmers
Swim Lessons (outdoor lessons will be inside)
Water Aerobics classes are cancelled

Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Entire Indoor Aquatic Center open

4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons (as scheduled)
Water Aerobics (as scheduled)

Thursday, July 1
8 a.m. - Noon
Swim Lessons (Indoor lessons as normal, Outdoor lessons will be inside)
Water Aerobics (as scheduled)

Noon - 8:30 p.m.
Entire Indoor Aquatic Center open

Frisco 'Dive in Movie' - tickets still available

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
Cool off at tomorrow's 'Dive in Movie' at the Frisco Athletic Center Outdoor Aquatic Center

(June 24, 2010) There's no better place to cool off from the Texas heat than at the Outdoor Aquatic Center at the Frisco Athletic Center! Join us tomorrow night (Friday, June 25) for a family movie night featuring the hilariously cool movie 'Surf's Up' on the big screen. Relax poolside or enjoy the movie while floating around in the lagoon pool.

Gates will open at 8 p.m. with the movie beginning at sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase (cash only) and fun give-a-ways will light-up the night (available while supplies last).

Tickets are still available, and may be purchased at the Frisco Athletic Center. A limited number of tickets are available. Admission is $7 per person, or purchase five or more tickets at one time for a discounted price of $6 each. Children younger than two are free, but must have a ticket to enter. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at FAC Customer Service the evening of the event.

The FAC is located at 5828 Nancy Jane Ln. east of the Preston Road/Wade Blvd. intersection.

For more information, email Kari FitzPatrick at KFitzPatrick@FriscoTexas.gov.

DNT ramp to SRT to close tonight

As part of NTTA's interchange construction project, the southbound exit ramp from the Dallas North Tollway to SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) will be closed tonight and will be replaced by a new temporary exit ramp Thursday morning, June 24. 

The existing exit ramp will be closed tonight starting at 8:00 PM and will remain closed throughout the night.  During this closure, southbound motorists heading for SH 121 will need to exit the Tollway further north at the Warren Parkway exit and travel down the frontage road. 

A new temporary exit ramp to SH 121 will open at 5:00 AM Thursday morning in a slightly different location. Motorists are encouraged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new ramp location.

Proclamation: Scleroderma Awareness Month

WHEREAS, Scleroderma is a chronic, disabling autoimmune disease in which the body’s soft tissues suffer from an overproduction of collagen affecting many parts of the body including skin, internal organs, and blood vessels; and

WHEREAS, Scleroderma sufferers often experience damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and the gastrointestinal system; and

WHEREAS, Many sufferers develop pulmonary hypertension resulting of constriction of blood vessels; and

WHEREAS, African Americans are more susceptible to systemic scleroderma; and

WHEREAS, Researchers have yet to identify the exact cause or causes of scleroderma but have found links between scleroderma and rheumatic disease; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 Americans suffer from scleroderma, 80 percent of those are women; and

WHEREAS, The estimated total economic impact of scleroderma treatment is estimated to be in excess of $1.5 billion annually; and

WHEREAS, The morbidity cost associated with scleroderma is an estimated $819,000,000 annually; and

WHEREAS, The direct cost of treatment for scleroderma is estimated to be $462,000,000 annually; and

WHEREAS, There is a significant need for further research focusing on the epidemiology of scleroderma to increase understanding of the causes of the disease and its treatment; and

WHEREAS, The United States Congress has recognized the need to raise awareness of the impact of scleroderma on public health and has designated a National Scleroderma Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, The designation of such a month would recognize the efforts of health care providers, patients, and scleroderma advocacy organizations to increase awareness of scleroderma and of the need for increased research on scleroderma; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim June 2010 as:

”SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH”

Proclamation: National Arbor Day

WHEREAS, The National Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service, has honored the City of Frisco by naming our great city as a “2009 Tree City USA”. It is the seventh consecutive year that the City of Frisco has received such a prestigious honor; and

WHEREAS, The trees in Frisco help clean the air, conserve soil and water, and reduce heating and cooling costs by moderating temperatures. Tree City USA honors the countless men, women, and children in Frisco who are working hard to ensure a greener, healthier tomorrow for us all; and

WHEREAS, Our Urban Forestry Board and our Parks and Recreation Department have planted additional trees in our medians, parkways, park facilities and municipal facilities, and have presented numerous educational programs to FISD elementary school students; and

WHEREAS, This year’s record number of Tree City USA communities shows a growing level of dedication and care for our Urban Forests. In addition, it shows that the Citizens of Frisco value their trees for the beauty, grace, comfort, and practical blessings they bring.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim June 2010, as

“FRISCO TREE CITY USA MONTH”

And congratulate the Urban Forestry Board, the Parks & Recreation Department, the City of Frisco and our many Citizens who have taken great care and involvement within our community to help make Frisco a “Greener” place to Live, Work, Play and Grow.

Coit Road Closure Between Main and Eldorado - June 21 & 22

Coit Road will be closed between Main Street and Eldorado Parkway on Monday and Tuesday, June 21 and 22, in order for the road to be resurfaced. During the closure, residents who normally use Coit Road will need to detour to Independence Parkway in order to travel between Main Street and Eldorado Parkway.

Traffic Switch on Preston Road - June 19

As part of TxDOT’s widening project, traffic on Preston Road will be switched to the new pavement between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 on Saturday, June 19 (weather permitting). Two-way traffic will run together on the new east half of the road while TxDOT reconstructs the west half. Once the switch occurs, westbound traffic waiting to turn onto Preston Road will have to stop at a new location farther east than they have been used to. Westbound motorists should pay special attention to the new location of stop lines on all driveways and roadways in the construction zone, such as westbound Rock Hill Road, Panther Creek Parkway, and Mockingbird Lane.

Also, a new traffic signal on Preston Road at Panther Creek Parkway will become operational on Saturday. Motorists are urged to use caution at this intersection as people become accustomed to the new traffic control patterns.

Atmost Energy to "Flare" Natural Gas

The following information is distributed to Frisco residents from Atmos Energy.

Atmos Energy to Flare Natural Gas at Rockhill Road in Collin County

DALLAS (June 17, 2010) – Weather permitting, Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled gas flaring on Friday morning, June 18, at the corners of Rockhill Road and Coit Road. “Flares” or “flaring”
is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that needs to be removed from a specific section of pipeline so that employees can work on the pipe. People in the area will notice a large flame visible from a distance and a continuous sound for up to two hours.

Mayors Golf Tournament

BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER OF FRISCO TEES UP FOR FRISCO FAMILY SERVICES

As Frisco Family Services celebrates its 15th anniversary, we recognize the success achieved when entities work together to attain the greatest good for the communities they serve.

One such entity is Baylor Medical Center at Frisco who will once again be the Presenting Sponsor of Frisco Family Services' annual Mayor's Golf Classic on Monday, June 28, 2010. Baylor's continued commitment and partnership with FFS demonstrates their dedication to helping those in need or in crisis in the Frisco community. When the hospital first opened its doors in 2002, they immediately began providing financial support for FFS clients, supporting FFS programs by hosting food and toy drives, preparing hot meals once a month to clients along with being the Presenting Sponsor of the Mayor's Golf Classic for 4 years.

"Our partnerships with Baylor and others like them in the community, have provided the support and encouragement enabling Frisco Family Services to become the organization it is today," states Joni Klarin, FFS Development Director. "Together, we are able to keep food on the table and roofs over the heads of our clients, which has a positive impact on everyone in the entire community." Other premier sponsors for this event include Rent-A-Center, Smashburger and Tye Williams Financial Services.

Chairing this year's event are City Councilman Jeff Cheney and his wife Dana Cheney who join Mayor Maher Maso in inviting the public to participate in this fundraising tournament on the Country Club course at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco beginning at 11:30 on Monday, June 28th.

Players of all skill levels are welcome to join Mayor Maher Maso and other community leaders for an exciting day of golf while helping those in need. This four person scramble offers the opportunity to win great prizes. This year's $10 raffle sponsored by Bank of the Ozarks provides the chance to win a 16 GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad, a Texas Ranch Getaway with overnight accommodations to Roughcreek Lodge and use of a Land Rover or a $250 Visa gift card.