Looking back at citys accomplishments

FRISCO: A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND GROW Focal Point CITY OF FRISCO • NEWSLETTER • FEBRUARY 2007 Leadership, vision and collaboration equates into growth for Frisco BY KATHLEEN STEWART FEDC MARKETING DIRECTOR Beginning with a phone call from a developer requesting current demographic information to a meeting with a Fortune 500 company CEO looking at a Frisco specific site, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) always answers the call! The Board of Directors and staff of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation remain dedicated to providing the residents of Frisco with the highest level of customer service while attracting, and being a resource to top businesses looking to call our community home. While commercial and residential growth continued at a fast pace in 2006, we were still able to hold true to the values and priorities set forth by city leaders long ago. Significant events in 2006 include the location of eight new headquarters in Frisco. Other new businesses announced in 2006 include the Studio Movie Grill, which will be located in Frisco Square: John Deere Company, which is opening a regional office; Select Medical, which will open a rehabilitation hospital: and a new retail center named the Shops at Preston Ridge. The FEDC, a not-for-profit Texas corporation, was established in 1991 when Frisco voters approved a one-half cent sales tax to promote economic development. The corporation is governed by a five-member board of directors appointed by the City Council. The office has a president, who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the corporation. The FEDC generates business development through numerous activities and relationships with economic development allies. In 2006, the FEDC gained momentum in our collaboration efforts by participating in the DFW Marketing Alliance, TeamTexas, Collin County EDC’s and our newest collaboration in the Governor’s TexasOne Program. These programs host business development activities, allow Frisco to work with state and local leaders to design job creation packSee GROWTH, page 3 New Beginnings City leaders used crime scene tape during the ribbon cutting on December 14, celebrating the grand opening of the Police Department’s new headquarters, located at the intersection of Stonebrook Parkway and Parkwood Drive. Pictured left to right Damian Prior, artist; Jim Joyner, 2002 Bond Committee Chairman; Bob Allen, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; Chief Todd Renshaw; Mayor Mike Simpson; Joy West, Council member; Maher Maso, Mayor Pro Tem; Richard Oldham, Public Art Board Chairman; Tony Felker, Council Member; George Purefoy, City Manager. More photos and story on Page 5. A History of Progress Mayor Mike Simpson used a vintage tractor to break ground during the December 11 ceremony celebrating the construction of our future Heritage Center, being built east of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center in Frisco Square. More photos and information on Page 9. Looking back at city’s accomplishments I am excited about writing the first Mayor’s Message for 2007. I am always amazed as I look back on the previous year on all that we have accomplished as a city, and we have another exciting year ahead of us in 2007. We also lost some long time Frisco residents and friends who greatly impacted our city while they were here. We will miss Dr. Erwin Pink, Ann Warren and Lamar Hunt. Mr. Hunt was not a Frisco resident; however, as owner of Hunts Sports Group and FC Dallas, he meant a great deal to our city. We thank him for all he did to bring major league soccer and Pizza Hut Park to Frisco. Facilities When I look back at last year’s article Mayor’s Message Mike Simpson and the projections for 2006, it is rewarding to see how many things were accomplished as planned. We completed and moved into more new city facilities. Our new George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, which houses our City hall, Library and Collin County Tax Offices, opened in September and was named in honor of our city manager of almost 20 years. We continue to receive fantastic comments about what this new building means to our citizens. Our new City Hall allows us to combine departments that were once housed in five older, smaller buildings into one building. The attendance statistics for the Frisco Public Library alone are staggering. Specifically, our library has experienced a 277% increase in people coming to the library through November. Our library also boasts a1,369% increase in new items in the library; a 664% increase in library web site hits; a 306 % increase in computer users; and 480% in database searches. Final year end numbers will be even greater. Our Fire Department has moved into its new Central Fire Station and on February 10, we will officially dedicate the new station, training center and Frisco Fire Safety Town. Frisco ISD elementary students are already receiving indoor ‘hands on’ instruction at Frisco Fire Safety Town. The reaction of our young people, parents and teachers has been great. We opened Fire Station No. 5 in the fall of this year for residents in the northeast quadrant of the city. It was our first fire station to incorporate some unique artwork, symbolic of the fire service and depicting faces of Frisco residents, on the building’s façade In December, we also opened a beautiful See ACCOMPLISHMENTS, page 2 TOWN HALL MEETING — MONDAY, MARCH 5 — CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 2 Lessons in Leadership Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council held their January 18 meeting at the City of Frisco’s new Police Headquarters. Following their meeting, students toured the facility. First Row: (left to right) Dr. Jim Joyner, Council Member; Sgt. Gina McFarlin; Mayor Mike Simpson, Officer Glynda Covington. Second Row: (left to right) Melissa Salmon, WHS; Kristen Hudman, FHS; Katie Spain, CHS; Devanie Pettus, FHS; Elora Torres, CHS; Sarah Lusher, LHS. Third Row: (left to right) Paul Lee, WHS; Cameron Barber, FHS; Patrick Kimbley, CHS; Drew Graham, CHS; Joshua Pena, FHS; Ray Cage, CHS; Ilsa Levine, WHS; Taylor Kraft, FHS. Back row: Austin Lane, WHS; Chris Owens, LHS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Continued from page 1 new Police Station and Headquarters, complete with training and holding facilities, as well as a 911 call and dispatch center. As 2006 came to a close, we also held the groundbreaking for our new Heritage Center, located just north of our Senior Center. We plan to complete the first phase of the village this year. Sports and Entertainment From a sports and entertainment standpoint, we had a year that provided excellent family fun and a great quality of life for our citizens. Where else can you see good baseball from our Frisco RoughRiders; hockey from our Three-Time National Champion Texas Tornado; practices by the Dallas Stars; professional soccer with our FC Dallas team; and top music concerts at Pizza Hut Park? The MLS Cup was held here in November for the second straight year. Top performers like George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flats filled the stadium and our July Fourth Freedom Fest allowed us to enjoy Kool and the Gang. All of this available in minutes -- not hours -- from our Frisco homes, Pizza Hut Park hosted 1.5 million visitors as a result of FC Dallas games, soccer tournaments, concerts, high school football and soccer games and numerous community service events. In 2007, a new Frisco indoor arena football team called Frisco Thunder will give us yet another type of sport, playing in our Deja Blue Arena at the Dr Pepper StarCenter. Economic Development Our outstanding Economic Development Corporation delivered numerous new corporations to Frisco and won the Best Real Estate Deals in all three categories where we were finalists. The Dallas Business Journal named T-Mobile as ‘Best New Office Development’, Baylor Medical Center at Frisco the “Best Medical Project” and Pizza Hut Park received the “Best Community Impact” honor. Our EDC has helped bring thousands of new jobs and millions in new tax base dollars to Frisco over the past three years. Bond Elections, Parks & Education Our residents approved two major Bond Elections -- $198 million in City Bonds and $798 million in school bonds for our FISD. These city bonds will allow us to continue to build the city infrastructure and $100 million in roads. In addition, community parks, a Grand Park, a City Hall Parking Garage, a new communication system, a cultural arts and science center, as well as an expansion of the Senior Center and new Heritage Center were approved last May. The FISD bonds will provide construction of more schools and facilities to support the fastest growing school district, for a city our size, in the entire U.S. New educational facilities opened for Dallas Baptist University and Amberton Universitity providing expanded education options in addition to our outstanding Collin County Community College. We completed numerous community parks and opened Harold Bacchus Regional Park, featuring Rusty Greer Field and Frisco Miracle Field -- a first in the DFW area. The Miracle League provides an opportunity for physically and mentally handicapped children to play baseball and soccer. Mayor’s Youth Council A Mayor’s Youth Council was started in 2006 and continues this year as a way to get our high school students involved in their city government. As students learn more about their city, they’re encouraged to make suggestions and proposals. Eighteen young people, representing all four high schools, make up this committee. Roads, Roads & Roads A year ago, I wrote editorials for a couple of the newspapers on the collaborative approach by Frisco, Allen, Plano, McKinney and Collin County to get S.H. 121 built and our plan to partner with the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) to get it done. 2006 ended with the Regional Transportation Council and the Texas Transportation Commission deciding that a Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) process would be used, the road would be tolled and, hopefully, construction will start this summer. Completion of S.H. 121 all the way east to U.S. 75 is anticipated in 2010. Progress in design and right of way acquisition for other key, STATE roads in Frisco, continued in 2006. We continue to work with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to try and get F.M. 423, Eldorado Parkway, Preston Road and F.M. 3537 (or old Main from Preston to Custer) completed -- but we’ve been told it will be 2009 before those roads are finished. From a local road standpoint, thanks to our citizens passing bond issues in 2002 and in 2006, we were able to complete numerous road projects. Completed in 2006: Coit (Lebanon to Main) Teel (High Shoals to Timber Ridge) Main (RR - Preston) DNT U-turns Lebanon (Whitefish - Palmetto) Stonebrook (Legacy - 4th Army) Frisco Square MMD Roadways Custer & Main Intersection Improvements 2007 Proposed Roadways that will start construction and expected to complete this year CR 712 (Frisco St.-No. County) Parkwood (Warren –Lebanon) 2007 Proposed Roadways that will start but take multiple years Independence (Main - SH 121) Lebanon (FM 423 - Legacy) Stonebrook BNSF Underpass Eldorado (FM 423 - DNT) Rolater (Coit - Independence) Old Town Streets Eldorado (DNT - Preston) Preston (Main - US 380) As you can see, there are many important City road projects that will start in 2007, but will not be completed until 2008 or later. 2007 — A Year of Continued Progress Our $20 million Parks & Recreation Center, off Wade Blvd., will open in late fall. The first phase of the Heritage Center and the second phase of the Senior Center will also be done by late fall. The sec- ond phase of Harold Bacchus Community Park will be completed and we will begin construction of the B.F. Phillips Community Park (Lebanon & 4th Army) in the southwest quadrant of our city. We will also work towards adding this at least five new neighborhood parks to our already growing park system. As we move into 2007, I want to thank your for your patience and understanding as we continue work on numerous road projects. Hopefully TxDOT will find a way to improve the timelines for all the state roads mentioned earlier,. The Dallas North Tollway will be completed all the way to U.S.380, which will help tremendously. I also want to thank our city staff for their efforts in moving into a new facility in 2006 and for all their hard work in helping us prepare for another great year. This year, we will need to continue to conserve water We will continue to work with the North Texas Municipal Water District to ensure the new sources of water projected for early 2008 stay on target. We are also working on additional programs to help conserve water and promote use of more drought tolerant plants. This is a regional issue requiring all of us to work together. I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! In a future article, I plan to outline my goals for the next 17 months. It is a honor to be Mayor of such a great city. Sincerely Mike Simpson Mayor CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 3 GROWTH Continued from page 1 ages that are tailored to meet the needs of both the company and the community. Business Development in Frisco AmerisourceBergen (ABSG) announced in June the relocation of its regional headquarters to the City of Frisco. The 213,000 square foot facility, located in Hall Office Park, is now home to one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply chain, the company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. Approximately 365 employees in the North Texas area will be moving to the new location. Amerisource Bergen will also hire an estimated 965 new employees, for a total of more than 1,300 employees occupying the facility. “From the top down, we found each and every contact at the City and the Frisco EDC a delight to work with and we were thoroughly impressed with their responsiveness, willingness to do whatever it takes, and their overall understanding of my client's needs. It simply made their multi-million dollar buying decision to relocate to Frisco much easier," said Randy Garrett, principal, Transwestern. June also brought the relocation of SANYO Energy (U.S.A.) Corporation North American Headquarters to Frisco from San Diego, California. “To have landed SANYO Energy (U.S.A.) Corporation at Hall Office Park is a tribute to Craig Hall's vision and all that he has accomplished with this development," said Jean Farris, director of leasing for Hall Office Park. "Relocating a corporate headquarters office from out of state says a great deal about our office park as well as the City of Frisco in general. With the assistance of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation and other city agencies, we were able to negotiate the transaction and build out the space SANYO Energy needed in record time. We are all extremely proud of our combined efforts to bring SANYO to Hall Office Park." SANYO is a subsidiary of SANYO North America Corporation, whose parent company is SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., a $20 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including solar products and batteries. SANYO is the world’s leader in rechargeable batteries with clients ranging from wireless communication giants to renowned power tool manufacturers. Oakridge Investments constructed a 120,000 square foot retail and home furnishing center called the Shops at Preston Ridge, which is located at State Highway 121 and Parkwood Boulevard. Stores that have opened here include Rooms-to-Go, Ashley Furniture Home Store and La Madeleine. 2006 also brought the announcement from General Growth Properties that it would be developing a 195 acre tract to include a mixed-use, life style center. This development will be located on the southwest corner of the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. Highway 380. Here We Grow Again Due to our exceptional location, low A word from our Chairman The City of Frisco continues to experience incredible growth and success. Looking back at 2006, we can see the cycle of quality growth continued at an exciting pace. I have been honored to serve on the Frisco Economic Development Board for the past seven years. I know that 2006 was one of the best years yet, and the best is yet to come. As always, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) Board and staff remain dedicated to bring new business and opportunity to Frisco. At the cornerstone of our efforts are our partnerships. This single commitment to work with our partners and to share in their success is critical in today’s challenging marketplace. The partnership among the FEDC, the City of Frisco, the Community Development Corporation, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Frisco Independent School District, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, our neighboring communities, and countless private companies and organizations is a powerful tool. Working together, we are creating new business opportunities and addressing the needs of our fast growing community. Through our diverse economy and talented citizen workforce, the quality of our commercial developments, our master planned communities, our exceptional sports facilities and top rated public school system, Frisco has attracted several new corporations that now call our city home. In 2006, the FEDC directly facilitated the attraction of 15 new businesses that chose to locate and/or expand operations in our City. The economic impact of these businesses includes occupying more than 575,000 square feet of commercial space and the expansion of Frisco’s tax base by more than $87,000,000. More importantly, these businesses will provide 2,500 new jobs in the City of Frisco. Here is a look back at 2006 as we highlight some of our accomplishments. Quality job growth is our priority, and on behalf of the entire Board and FEDC staff, it has been our privilege to serve the residents of Frisco. - Bob Allen Board Chairman, FEDC Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Frisco City Council www.FriscoEDC.com cost of living and available land, Frisco continues to improve the quality of life for our residents and maintain a city enriched with history, culture and a strong sense of community. The cranes seen from the various development sites attest to the desire for more commercial space. Hall Office Park (HOP), Hall Office Park is the signature multi-tenant office development of Hall Financial Group. Construction has started on two new office buildings totaling 300,000 square feet, bringing the total to 1.9 million square feet of office space. Duke Bridges III, developed by Duke Realty, is adding an additional three-story, 160,000 square foot office building. “When Duke decided to get in the office development business in 2004, it was very clear that the best place to get started was in Frisco,” said M. Blair Oden, vice president, office leasing, Duke Realty Corporation. A specialty mixed-use project under construction at the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and Legacy Drive will be the location of the new prototype Stonebriar Sheraton Hotel and the Le Meridien Hotel. Phase I of Stonebriar Commons on Legacy will encompass 79,068 square feet of office space in three, separate multi-use buildings. The office space will be joined by 108,000 square feet of retail space. Frisco Moving Forward Frisco is experiencing new construction, with more than 1,200,000 square feet of mixed-use development including retail, restaurants and offices. We anticipate the construction of new hotels including Homewood Suites and Holiday Inn StarCenter. One Champion Park is a multi-phased, 30-acre, mixed-use project being developed by Cousins Properties and Southwest Sports Group at the corner of Gaylord and Dallas North Tollway. The project will include office, retail and a residential component. The initial 8 story, Class A, 200,000 square foot office space will overlook the Dr P e p p e r Ballpark. A $250 million dollar development, involving a 36-acre tract, is being developed by Champion Partners at the southeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Warren Parkway. Sierra Frisco is a mixed-use project that will be home to a hotel, multi-phase residence and retail mixed-use project by Post Properties. Homewood Suites Hotel by Hilton will be a 117-room hotel, boasting warm, spacious suites and home-like services and amenities that make the hotel the perfect place to stay for three nights or three weeks. The property includes studio, one and, two-bedroom suites, with a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel will open in Summer of 2007. An upscale hotel with a contemporary décor describes the Holiday Inn StarCenter. Guests may enjoy a full service, on-site restaurant and lounge, outdoor pool, business center, fitness facility and several meeting rooms. The hotel will have 120 state-ofthe-art guest rooms. The expected opening is June of 2007. Frisco Economic Development Corporation 2006 Summary of Projects Project Name Studio Movie Grill John Deere Company Select Medical Shops at Preston Ridge National Breast Cancer Foundation Forest City Technisource, Inc. General Growth Properties Greenberg Farrow Architects, Eng. CKK Home Décor SunGard Higher Education Solutions Southland Conference AmerisourceBergen National Envelope SANYO Energy (U.S.A.) Corporation Ignite Technologies, Inc. YTD Total 2006 Project Description Theatre Regional office Rehab Hospital Retail Center Corporate HQ 132 acre mixed-use Corporate headquarters 195 acre mixed-use Regional office Corporate headquarters Corporate headquarters Corporate headquarters Divisional headquarters Corporate headquarters Corporate headquarters Corporate headquarters SF 39,000 10,000 52,000 120,000 8,000 N/A 40,351 N/A 7,650 6,581 7,012 3,726 213,672 16,534 29,000 25,000 578,526 Investment $5,500,000 1,000,000 20,000,000 18,000,000 960,000 N/A 4,800,000 N/A 918,000 790,000 842,000 450,000 25,600,000 1,984,000 3,480,000 3,000,000 87,324,000 Jobs 150 60 250 200 8 N/A 160 N/A 10 11 10 8 1,330 45 100 135 2,477 Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 4 Frisco Central Fire Station and Frisco Fire Safety Town Grand Opening Set for Feb. 10 Safety Town Welcomes FISD Elementary Schools BY BETTIE GRIMES FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION COORDINATOR BGRIMES@FRISCOTEXAS.GOV Firefighter-paramedic David Odum reminds students why it’s important to ‘buckle up’ in any vehicle. On January 8, Frisco Fire Safety Town officially welcomed the first classes to its facility. Two large classrooms, each able to hold approximately 55 children, allow children to sit and view presentations concerning a variety of safety topics. Each program aims to provide children with the necessary tools to prepare, recognize, and respond to safety risks. Safety Town instructors provide a basic safety course to students using visual aids, demonstrations and lectures. Once completed, children are able to practice what they have learned using ‘hands-on’ activities that reinforce the safety messages taught. For the first week of classes, Anderson, Ashley and Gunstream Elementary Schools brought Kindergarten and Fifth grade classes to Safety Town. The students learned how to recognize an emergency situation, and what they could do to get help from a police officer, a firefighter or a paramedic. Afterwards, the children made mock 911 calls and climbed aboard Frisco Fire Safety Town’s very own interactive fire engine! The fifth grade classes also learned how to keep themselves safer when using the Internet by limiting the amount of personal information they provide; how to create safe user-names and passwords; and how to report cyber abuse. Afterwards, the students looked at personal web pages, identified unsafe internet behaviors, and learned how to make the information provided safer. Currently, Frisco Fire Safety Town is focusing on providing programs to those students within Frisco I.S.D. during normal business hours. In Spring, the Frisco Fire Department anticipates after-hour events and tours will start. Information on Summer programs will soon be available. Please visit www.friscofire.com for current activities and updates. Students enjoy the ‘hands on’ learning experience as they get to try on the same oxygen masks that Frisco Firefighters use. Bettie Grimes, ‘Mayor of Frisco Fire Safety Town’ and a student volunteer practice making 9-1-1 calls during a fire education class. medical services, arson investigation and fire safety education. In addition to the classroom lessons taught by Frisco Fire personnel, CFA participants will have many opportunities for hands on activities. CFA participants are trained to use a fire extinguisher; experience using powerful rescue tools during an extrication demonstration; go inside a burning building while dressed in bunker gear, and ridie along with Frisco Fire personnel as they respond to actual emergency calls. Applications are available for download at www.friscofire.com or can be picked up at any Frisco Fire Station. This nine-week program meets on Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please contact the Frisco Fire Department at 972.292.6300 during normal business hours. Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of the new Central Fire Station and Frisco Fire Safety Town, located at 8601 Gary Burns Drive on Saturday, February 10th at 2 p.m. Also, please note the new telephone numbers for each Frisco Fire Station and Frisco Fire Safety Town: Central Fire Station Administration (972) 292-6300 Central Fire Station (972) 292-6401 Frisco Station 2 (972) 292-6402 Frisco Station 3 (972) 292-6403 Frisco Station 4 (972) 292-6404 Frisco Station 5 (972) 292-6405 Frisco Fire Safety Town (972) 292-6350 Citizen’s Fire Academy Accepting Applications The Frisco Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen’s Fire Academy (CFA) class # 19 starting March 22. CFA classes provide the community with information about the operation and organization of the Frisco Fire Department. The academy is open to people, over 18 years old, who live or work within the City of Frisco. CFA classes cover a variety of topics including fire ground operations, emergency Community Emergency Response Team Now Accepting Applications The Frisco Fire Department is accepting applications for its See SAFETY, page 12 CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 5 City celebrates new Frisco Police Auto burglaries Department grand opening increasing in Frisco On December 14, Chief Todd Renshaw and his staff, along with Mayor Mike Simpson and the Frisco City Council, celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Frisco Police Department, which opened its new doors to the public October 30, 2006, after breaking ground in April 2005. Established in 1965 with the hiring of a single officer, the Frisco Police Department was first housed in a renovated home in downtown Frisco before moving into a shopping strip center on McKinney Road. In September 2002, Frisco voters approved $16 million in bonds for a new Police Station. Our new, state of the art facility sits on 11.5 acres, stands two stories tall and spans approximately 84,000 square feet. Today, the Frisco Police Department is home to 143 employees, including 112 sworn officers, 16 dispatchers, five detention staff, five records staff and five support staff. The new facility features a community-training room, fitness area, locker room and a holding facility with a capacity for 42. The new facility also provides space to house department divisions under one roof, namely Special Investigation, Juvenile, Criminal Investigation, Patrol, Community Services, and a Victims’ Advocate. Learn how you can avoid becoming the next victim! BY OFFICER ROBERT MONTS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION RMONTS@FRISCOTEXAS.GOV Captain Joe Williams gives citizens a tour of the station. Police whistles were among the souvenirs citizens received during during the Grand Opening celebration. AWARD WINNING PROGRAM Chief Todd Renshaw and Dave Schackmann, president of Frisco’s Neighborhood Watch, present Jan. 16 the award the City of Frisco received for outstanding participation in National Night Out, which is held every year on the first Tuesday in August. The City of Frisco placed ninth among cities with populations between 50,000 and 99,999. More than 100 block parties throughout Frisco. Auto burglaries are on the rise in Frisco. dramatically. In December of 2006, there were 102 reported vehicle burglaries compared to 64 in December of 2005 – a 59.4% increase in one year’s time. Burglary of Motor Vehicle (BMV) cases can be very difficult to solve because, typically, little physical evidence is left behind. These offenses can occur at any hour of the day or night in residential and business areas. However, in many cases, these vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity and could have possibly been avoided if preventative measures were taken. The Frisco Police Department has enacted a vehicle burglary action plan designed to increase both detection/apprehension and public education/awareness efforts. The Frisco Police Department is asking that every citizen to do their part in helping to fight crime by taking both preventive action and spreading the word about this ever growing problem. Working together, we can make a difference. Here are some simple vehicle burglary prevention tips to follow that may help keep you, your family, friends or neighbors from becoming a victim. These steps should be used whenever and wherever you park your vehicle, whether you are just “running in for a minute” or parking for the evening. • Close your windows, lock your vehicle and garage doors. An open or unlocked window/garage door is an invitation to a criminal and an easy target. • Park in well lit areas close to the building. Parking in a garage, if possible, is always your best option. • Utilize (or Install) floodlights. If you must park in your driveway — install floodlights with a motion detector above and around your garage to illuminate your driveway. Lighting will help discourage a burglar and is considered one of the best property crime deterrents. • Remove loose valuables from your vehicle. This includes purses, wallets, cellular phones, laptop computers, loose change, and briefcases, to name a few. Valuables left in view are accessible within seconds when a brick is tossed through a window. It also includes your garage door opener. If taken, a garage door open gives a burglar an easy way to gain entry into your home. • Set your car alarm. Take note of any car alarms you hear going off in your vicinity. • Call 911 to report suspicious persons. Alert police when you see someone wandering around parking lots or neighborhoods, whiel looking into vehicles, particularly after hours. Police Officers cannot be everywhere, so we count on citizens to be our “eyes” and “ears” and report these types of suspicious activities. • Get involved in neighborhood watch efforts — Become a Frisco Neighborhood Watch Block Captain. Go to www.frisconeighborhoodwatch.com for more information • Record the make, model and serial number of all your commonly used electronic equipment. Even if you you plan on never leaving these devices in your vehicle, having this information available is necessary in order to enter the items into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer database This will aid police in trying to locate the items if the offender(s) are found with them or if your valuables are pawned. This will also ensure the property is returned to the rightful owner. Should you have any questions concerning vehicle burglaries, other crimes or neighborhood watch, please contact the Frisco Police Department Community Services Division at (972) 2926139/6134. Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 6 Monthly Project Update ENGINEERING SERVICES 1 All Stars Ave/CR 712 (DNT-North County) Scope: Complete 4 lane divided roadway (DNT-Frisco St) and two lane roadway. (Frisco St - North County) Est. completion of design is May 2007. 2 DNT Phase 3 Section XI-N Scope: Construction of main lanes of the DNT from Gaylord Parkway to Platinum Parkway. Est. completion of construction is September 2007. 3 DNT Phase 3 Section XII-N Scope: Construction of main lanes of the DNT from north of Eldorado Parkway to US 380. Project also includes construction of the southbound service roads from Eldorado Parkway to US 380. Est. completion of construction is September 2007. 4 DNT Phase 3 Section XII-S Scope: Construction of main lanes of the DNT from Platinum Parkway to north of Eldorado Parkway. Project also includes construction of the southbound service roads from Main Street to Eldorado Parkway. Est. completion of construction is September 2007. 5 Eldorado Overpass (DNT - Preston) Scope: Construct the northern two lanes of Eldorado Parkway from the DNT to Preston Road (SH 289). This will complete four lanes of an ultimate six lane divided roadway and includes three lanes of the overpass at the BNSF RR. Landscaping, irrigation, and street lighting are included in this project. Est. completion of design is February 2007. 6 FM 2934/Eldorado Pkwy (DNT - FM 423) Scope: Construct the northern three lanes and the southern three lanes of FM 2934 (Eldorado Parkway) from the DNT to FM 423, which will replace the existing two-lane asphalt roadway. This project will be bid by TxDOT. Rightof-way is being acquired. 7 FM 3537 Improvements (Custer-Preston) Scope: Construct six-lane divided roadway from FM 2478 (Custer Road) to SH 289 (Preston Road), which will replace the existing two-lane asphalt roadway. This project will be let by TxDOT. Est. completion of design is December 2007. 8 FM 423 Improvements (Eldorado - Stewart Creek) Scope: Replace existing two-lane asphalt roadway with six-lane divided concrete roadway with curb and gutter. Right-of-way is being acquired. 9 FM 423 Improvements (US 380 - Eldorado) Scope: Replace two-lane asphalt roadway with a six-lane divided roadway. Est. completion of design is July 2007. 10 Independence Parkway (SH121 - Main) Scope: Construct the western two lanes of Independence Parkway from SH 121 to Rolater and four lanes from Rolater to Main Street. This will complete four lanes of an ultimate six-lane divided roadway. Est. completion of construction is September 2007. 11 Lebanon (Village - FM 423) Scope: Construct the southern two lanes of Lebanon Road from Village to FM 423 including a three lane bridge at Stewart Creek. This will complete four lanes of an ultimate six-lane divided roadway. Right-of-way is being acquired. 12 Legacy Drive (Citation - Main) Scope: Construct the eastern two lanes of Legacy Drive from Jetport to Main Street. This will complete four lanes of an ultimate six lane divided roadway. Landscaping, irrigation, and street lighting are included in this project. Est. completion of design is February 2007. 13 Ohio Utility Relocations Scope: Relocate city water and sewer lines for Ohio Drive Overpass. Est. completion of construction is February 2007. 14 Parkwood Drive (Lebanon - Warren) Scope: Construction of the two western (southbound) lanes of Parkwood Drive between Lebanon Road and Warren Parkway. Est. completion of design is February 2007. 15 Selected Old Town Streets Scope: Reconstruction of the following streets to concrete curb and gutter: - First Street (West Main south to Ash) - Third (Oak north to Maple) - Third (Main south to Ash) - Fourth (Main north to Maple) - Sixth (Maple south to Hickory) - Pecan (Fifth to Seventh) - Hickory (Fifth to Courtyard Dr) Est. completion of construction is September 2007. 16 SH 121 Freeway DNT to 75 Scope: Construct main lanes on SH 121 from DNT to US 75. Est. completion of construction is July 2007. 17 SH 121 Freeway FM 544 to DNT Scope: Construct six main lanes and six lanes of frontage roads from FM 544 to DNT. Est. completion of construction is December 2007. 18 SH 289/Preston Rd (Main - US 380) Scope: Construct a six-lane divided roadway from U.S. 380 to Main Street, which will replace the existing two-lane asphalt roadway. This project will be bid by TxDOT, which will pay for four lanes. The City of Frisco will pay for the construction of the two additional lanes. Two million dollars of the City of Frisco's $4.5 million participation in this project pays for the previous construction of Preston Road south of Main Street. Right-of-way is being acquired. 19 Stonebrook Parkway (Legacy - Longhorn) Scope: Construct the northern two lanes of Stonebrook Parkway from Legacy Drive to Longhorn Trail with an underpass at the BNSF RR and a bridge at Stewart Creek. This will complete two lanes of an ultimate six-lane divided roadway and includes three lanes of the bridge. The bridge will be used for one lane in each direction until the southern lanes are constructed. Est. completion of design is May 2007. CITY OF FRISCO Children visited live reindeer during Merry Main Street, which was held at the new City Hall Plaza in Frisco Square. FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 7 Children compared their ‘wish lists’ and ‘Dear Santa…’ letters. Volunteer Stan Putter helped young shoppers in the Kid’s Holiday Store, which was visited by more than 300 children. Festival goers learned to play hand bells as they get a lesson from ‘Roudette’ the Red Nose Reindeer. Thank You! Festival goers admired an ice sculptor’s work during the 16th Annual Merry Main Street, hosted by Parks & Recreation. Santa Sponsor Centennial Medical Center Frisco Express Sponsor Frisco Square Rudolph Sponsors American Bank of Texas Corner Bakery First United Methodist Church- Frisco Frisco Association for the Arts Frisco Storage Center Grande Communications RLK Engineering IKEA K. Barbosa Promotions, Inc. Prosper Bank Target Mistletoe Sponsors Dermalase, Kathryn Wood, M.D. Ebby Halliday Realtors, Terri Phipps Josephine’s Wine Bar and Bistro Lone Star Backyard Primrose Schools Rodman Companies Sir Speedy, Brooks Thompson The Downtown Merchants Association in Historic Downtown Frisco Snowman Sponsors ABC Heating and Air Conditioning Able Security Accent Awards and Trophies Coca-Cola FasTracKids of Frisco Frisco Dentistry for Kids Frisco Police Officers Association Junior League of Plano Kurt Thomas Gymnastics Nationwide Insurance, Shannon Moneymaker North Dallas Bank Preston Kiddie Kollege Reddy Ice Special Thanks To: Frisco Community Band Frisco Independent School District Mr. Pete Hosp Pizza Hut Park Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate MERRY MAIN STREET CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 8 KEEPING FRISCO BEAUTIFUL 2007 Waterwise Resolution BY JEREMY STARRITT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EDUCATION COORDINATOR JSTARRITT@FRISCOTEXAS.GOV Do you need to get rid of your ‘old’ things to make room for your ‘new’ things you received over the holidays? This year’s first Chunk Your Junk event will be Saturday, February 17, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Frisco Public Works, 11300 Research Rd. For directions to the facility, call 972-292-5900. Bring the following items for safe disposal, recycling, or donation: Appliances (tagged Freon free), Lawn brush and tree limbs, Carpet, Cell Phones, Computers, Exercise equipment, Fax machines, Fencing, Furniture, Metal, Printers, Old clothes and other items to be donated to charity. Due to the popularity of the program, all household chemicals (paints, pesticides, solvents, gasoline, and batteries, etc.) will be collected February 17 at the Environmental Collection Center, located at 6726 Walnut St. in conjuntion Chunk Your Junk. None of these products will be collected at the Public Works site. BY DAVID HYLTON WATER EDUCATION COORDINATOR DHYLTON@FRISCOTEXAS.GOV Since the end of August 2006, North Texas has received more than 26.9 inches of rainfall, boosting the level of Lake Lavon -- our primary source for water. Even so, Lake Lavon remains significantly below normal storage level so we must continue our conservation efforts into the critical summer months. The rains have also provided Frisco with more than enough moisture to take our landscape into the dormant winter season without need of supplemental watering. Remember, there is no reason to water dormant grass in the winter time. In fact, allowing irrigation water to freeze on sidewalks and streets could result in accidents and injuries. We recommend you leave your sprinkler system turned off and run it manually, only when absolutely necessary. Ample rainfall and Frisco conservation measures have significantly reduced our water consumption for January, compared to this same time last year. This is even more impressive knowing there are about 13,000 more people living here compared to a year ago. Before the spring season begins, schedule your free, annual irrigation audit by calling 972-292-5844. Find out more about the Frisco’s Waterwise efforts by going to http://www.friscotexas.gov/departments/public_works/ Waterwise/index.aspx?id=443 Saffy Saccomano’s nose knows where the recycling goes! Mother Earth’s Valentine’s Day Gift The Frisco Green Team and Frisco ISD are teaming up to give Mother Earth a huge Valentine’s Day gift in the form of recycled phonebooks. Participating FISD schools are collecting old phone books through February 9. These books will not only be kept out of the landfill and be recycled into new paper — but will also earn schools extra money to support individual Green Teams. So, send Mother Earth a valentine this year and take your old phone book to your local FISD school. Pawsitive Results Do you have a recycling helper at home? Take a picture of your pet helping to keep Frisco “Clean and Green” and your pet could win a GREEN TEAM pet surprise package and be featured in Focal Point. Send photos to Jstarritt@Friscotexas.gov or to Environmental Pets at 11300 Research Rd. Frisco, TX 75034. CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 9 History of progress Library Adds New Databases Featuring Language Learning, Auto Repair, College Exam Preps Pete Hosp, Heritage Center Coordinator; Dr. Jim Joyner, President, 2002 Bond Committee; Mayor Mike Simpson; Elisabeth Pink; Bob Warren, President, Heritage Association of Frisco and former Mayor; June Taylor, Chairman, Frisco Community Development Corporation. The Heritage Center is a joint project involving the City of Frisco, the Frisco Community Development Corporation and the Heritage Association of Frisco. The Heritage Center is being developed on six city owned acres within Frisco Square. It sits adjacent to the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroad and the Senior Center at Frisco Square. In 2002, Frisco voters approved $3.5 million in bonds for Phase 1 of the project, which includes developing infrastructure and placement of historic structures. In 2006, Frisco voters approved another $2 million in bonds for Phase 2 of the project, which includes construction of a two story, 18,000 square foot museum. The future Heritage Center Museum will display exhibits that chronicle the history of our city, which was established in 1902. It will also be the new home of the historical Bolin collection, which is being loaned to Frisco by the family. BY GARY WERCHAN ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN GWERCHAN@FRISCOTEXAS.GOV Mayor Mike Simpson drives a vintage tractor by the Lebanon Baptist Church, which is being restored as part of the future Heritage Center. The Heritage Center is designed as a “living village.” The Lebanon Baptist Church, which was erected in the late 1800’s, now sits in future Heritage Center. The Crozier-CovingtionSickles house and the SmithMuse house — both, of which, are more than a hundred years old — have also been moved to the Heritage Center site. A restored 1910 locomotive and a caboose, as well as a log cabin are also featured. Babe’s Chicken Dinner House will also open a restaurant within the Heritage Center. The Heritage Center is expected to open to the public in the fall of 2007. With the goal of encouraging folks to document the historic day, the City of Frisco gave everyone who attended a souvenir disposable camera, wrapped in an artist’s rendering of the Heritage Center project. Your Frisco Public Library card is more valuable than ever before! Card-holders can now access several new databases, considered the best available in language learning, auto repair, exam preparation, and many other topics through the library website at www.friscolibrary.com. “A Frisco Public Library card in good standing is an amazing asset,” said Dr. Ron Heezen, Library Director. “Our expanded databases are just another example of the value it brings. We carefully study the information needs of the citizens of Frisco and respond to them by investing in information sources that an individual would not likely be able to purchase on their own.” One of the most exciting new databases is the Rosetta Stone Language Learning software, used successfully by many people across the globe. This language tool immerses you completely in your new language to help you learn quickly and retain what you learn. It also provides constant feedback so you will feel confident in your ability to speak, listen, write, and read your new language accurately. You can choose from 30 languages and let the software guide you through a carefully structured curriculum to learn vocabulary and grammar effortlessly without memorization. Other new databases are the Auto Repair Reference Center which contains detailed repair information on approximately 26,000 vehicles from 1945 to present. There are more than 150,000 factory drawings and step-by-step photographs, plus many more features. Even if you do not do your own repairs, this guide will make you an educated consumer. Taking a college entrance test such as the GRE or a real estate licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? The new Testing and Education Reference Center database can search thousands of college and graduate school entries; identify scholarships that meet your financial needs; and offer on-line practice tests and test prep eBooks to help you obtain your education goals. The Frisco Public Library provides many more databases to meet your needs. Just go to www.friscolibrary.com, click on ‘Databases’ under the Research heading, and find the resource you are looking for. If you have any questions or have comments, just call the library at 972-292-5669 or email askus@friscolibrary.com. Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 10 Recreation classes offered The following classes are offered by the City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department. For more information go to www.FrisoFun.org or call our Alumni Hall registration office at (972) 377 – 1752. Boot Camp Fitness Give your old body the boot and get fit! Boot Camp Fitness is a high-energy workout designed to increase strength, cardiovascular endurance, balance, agility, and flexibility. Various fitness games, relays, group challenges, and obstacle courses will be incorporated to develop teamwork and motivation. Workouts will be structured to accommodate those of all fitness levels. Classes take place in the morning so you can start your day on the right foot. Nutritional evaluation and guidance, as well as a food and exercise journal are included with the course. Beginners Yoga With the new year already here, there may be no better time to find your inner zen. If you have always wanted to try yoga, we have the class for you. This class is designed to improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. This class meets on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Abrakadoodle Youth Art Classes Abrakadoodle takes an enlightened perspective to expanding children’s creativity and their knowledge of the world of art. This class is a comprehensive introduction to art for kids between the ages of 20 months to 5-years-old. Early Childhood Music Classes The Music Conservatory of Texas is offering an exceptional music class for our youngest citizens. This class is a specially designed curriculum for children and parents to enjoy together. Class time will include songs, chants, singing games, bouncing and rocking songs, rhythm instrument playing, short listening exercises, and movement activities. There are classes for kids between the ages of 18 months to 3 and a half years old. US Citizenship Class Do you need to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship exam? During this class, you will learn the following: Structure of the U.S. Government, The U.S. Constitution, American History, The Bill of Rights, Branches of the U.S. Government, American Holidays and Symbols, and Essential Vocabulary. You will take practice quizzes to test your knowledge. These fun and interactive sessions can help you prepare for the Citizenship exam! Master Gardening in Collin County This class will cover the basics of what you need to know to get your garden blooming this spring. We will cover soil preparation and site consideration. This class will also help you choose the best planting choices for ground covers, shrubs, small trees and perennials that do well in North Texas. This class is taught by members of Collin County Master Gardeners. Senior Center at Frisco Square SWEETHEART DANCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TICKET COST: $5 6:30—9PM Spend an special evening dancing and enjoying great music and good company. The Senior Center and the Frisco High School Student Council invite you to tap your toes to the Country Rhythm of Southern Pride. Take a twirl with your sweetie or friend. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center during normal business hours. Only 125 tickets will be sold. Any remaining tickets will be sold the night of the event. Attire is western or casual. AEROBICS CLASS Spring into action and take part in our new aerobics class which begins on March 1st. Aileen Brady is the instructor and she has taught senior fitness classes for more than 20 years. The first class on Thursday, March 1st will be a free demonstration class so come on in and check it out! BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 COST: $3 9:30—11AM Start your day the best way. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with your pals at the Center. The feast will include bacon, eggs, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, and juice. All the proceeds will be given to the Senior Advisory Council to purchase items for Phase II of the facility. Signup required by Noon on Wednesday, February 21. DOGWOODS AND AZALEAS FEE: $70 SATURDAY, MARCH 17 7:00AM – 6PM Enjoy Texas springtime and the beautiful piney woods of East Texas! You will see an abundance of blooming azaleas and dogwoods on this tour. Ride the rails on the Texas State Railroad which takes you from Palestine to Rusk. In Rusk enjoy a delicious catered picnic lunch. Then travel with us to Tyler as we experience Tyler’s Azalea Trails and the Arts & Crafts Fair. Tour includes: deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tickets and admissions, step-on guide, and lunch. Only 25 spots available so sign up early. The last day to register will be Tuesday, March 1. DAY T and Th Fee: Instructor: DATE 3/1—3/29 $45 per month Aileen Brady TIME 8:15—9am Happy Birthday To You! Left to right: John Becker, Sweet Stelluti, Katy Ponce, Betty Blanchard, Gerri Barron, and Sid Mungia enjoyed good food and fellowship during the Birthday Potluck Luncheon, held January 11 at the Senior Center at Frisco Square. More than 70 people attended the event, which also featured singing and dancing. The Senior Center at Frisco Square is located 6670 Moore Street. For more information about programs for seniors, call 972-335-5515. HOW TO REACH US Editor Dana Baird Director of Communications and Media Relations 972-292-5080 dbaird@friscotexas.gov CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 11 ADULT ATHLETICS Code 2410.01 2410.02 2410.03 Fee: Days Dates Times Location Tu 2/13 - 3/06 3:45 - 4:30pm Shawnee Trail Park W 2/14 - 3/07 4:00 - 4:45pm Clark Middle School Sa 2/17 - 3/10 9:00 - 9:45am Wester Middle School $49 for a one-day per week session $75 for two-days per week session Note: No class the week of 3/12 – 3/17. A ping pong champion shows off the medals he received after competing in the 2007 AT&T Winter Games of Texas, which was hosted January 13 by the City of Frisco’s Convention Visitor’s Bureau, Parks & Recreation and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL Game times are hourly from 6:45 – 9:45pm. Code League Days Dates Format 1600.01 Competitive Tu 3/06 – 5/01 8v8 1600.02 Church Tu 3/06 – 5/01 8v8 1600.03 Recreational Th 3/08 – 5/03 8v8 1600.04 Co-Ed Th 3/08 – 5/03 8v8 Fee: $375 per team Location: Warren Sports Complex – Football Fields Note: No games on 3/13 and 3/15. Flag Football Leagues are sanctioned by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. Teams play eight games with the top four teams advancing to the league playoffs. Players must be at least 18 years of age. ADULT SOFTBALL Leagues play under ASA guidelines and are offered for numerous skill levels. Teams play nine games with the top four teams advancing to the league playoffs. Game times are hourly from 6:45 - 9:45 p.m. Players must be at least 18 years of age. Code League Days Dates 2300.01 Men’s Church M 3/05 – 5/07 2300.02 Men’s Class D Tu 3/06 – 5/08 2300.03 Men’s Class C Tu 3/06 – 5/08 2300.04 Men’s Class D Th 3/08 – 5/10 2300.05 Men’s Class C Th 3/08 – 5/10 2300.06 Co – Ed Class D F 3/09 – 5/11 2300.07 Co – Ed Church F 3/09 – 5/11 Fee: $340 per team Location: Shawnee Trail Sports Complex Note: No games the week of 3/12 – 3/16. FRISCO ADULT TENNIS LEAGUE Tennis courts at Warren Sports Complex and Shawnee Trail Park are reserved for league play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 – 10 p.m. Participants receive a league t-shirt and entry into the season ending tournament. League winners, determined by the regular season standings, receive free registration in the Summer Tennis League. Players must be 16 years of age. Code League Days Dates 2400.01 Men’s Singles A Tu 3/06 – 5/01 2400.02 Men’s Singles B Tu 3/06 – 5/01 2400.03 Women’s Singles Th 3/08 – 5/03 Fee: $15 Location: Warren Sports Complex – Tennis Courts Note: No matches on 3/13 and 3/15. FRISCO TENNIS SCHOOL – LEARN ‘N PLAY An instructional class, for beginner to intermediate players, including working on strokes and actual play. Class time is divided into 45 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of play with other members of the group under the supervision of a professional instructor. Players must be at least 16 years of age. Code Days Dates Times Location 2415.01 M 2/12 – 3/05 6:00 – 7:00pm Griffin Middle School 2415.02 Th 2/15 – 3/08 6:00 – 7:00pm Roach Middle School 2415.11 M 3/19 – 4/09 6:00 – 7:00pm Griffin Middle School 2415.12 Th 3/22 – 4/12 6:00 – 7:00pm Roach Middle School Fee: $59 Note: No class the week of 3/12 – 3/17. ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE Kickball is a great way to exercise, make new friends and relive the glory days of the playground. Team must have six male and four female players on the field at all times. Game times are hourly from 7 – 9 p.m. Players must be at least 16 years of age. Code League Days Dates 2700.01 Co – Ed Th 3/08 – 4/19 Fee: $150 per team Location: Harold Bacchus Community Park – Miracle League Field FRISCO TENNIS SCHOOL Frisco Tennis School is in your neighborhood with clinics at eight locations throughout the city. Beginning players will have a blast learning the sport of a lifetime, and advanced players gain skills as they train for school and tournament play. Basic fundamentals are taught in a fun, encouraging environment. Rackets are provided if needed. Frisco Tennis School is a cooperative effort of Frisco ISD and the City of Frisco to offer affordable programming on public courts. Each session is four weeks long. Make-ups for inclement weather or illness should be made up during each session. All participants should bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing with court shoes. PEE WEE SESSIONS - Designed for ages 4 - Kindergarten ADVANCED ELEMENTARY SESSIONS - Designed for advanced 1st - 5th graders that have completed at least two sessions of the Elementary Class. Code Days Dates Times Location 2412.01 M 2/12 - 3/05 5:15 - 6:15pm Griffin Middle School 2412.02 W 2/14 - 3/07 6:00 - 7:00pm Clark Middle School 2412.03 Th 2/15 - 3/08 5:15 - 6:15pm Roach Middle School 2412.04 Sa 2/17 - 3/10 9:45 - 10:45am Warren Sports Complex Fee: $55 for a one-day per week session $79 for two-days per week session $99 for a three-day per week session Note: No class the week of 3/12 – 3/17. JUNIOR HIGH SESSIONS - Designed for 6th - 8th graders. Code Days Dates Times Location 2413.01 M 2/12 - 3/05 4:45 - 6:00pm Griffin Middle School 2413.02 W 2/14 - 3/07 4:45 - 6:00pm Clark Middle School 2413.03 Th 2/15 - 3/08 4:00 - 5:15pm Roach Middle School 2413.04 Sa 2/17 - 3/10 9:45 - 11:00am Wester Middle School Fee: $59 for a one-day per week session $85 for two-days per week session $99 for a three-day per week session Note: No class the week of 3/12 – 3/17. JUNIOR HIGH TOURNAMENT LEVEL SESSIONS - Designed for players who are advanced 6th-8th graders. Students should be ready for tournament play. Code Days Dates Times Location 2414.01 M 2/12 - 3/05 4:00 - 5:15pm Pioneer Middle School 2414.02 W 2/14 - 3/07 4:45 - 6:00pm Clark Middle School 2414.03 Th 2/15 - 3/08 4:45 - 6:00pm Wester Middle School Fee $59 for a one-day per week session $85 for two-days per week session $99 for three-day per week session Note: No class the week of 3/12 – 3/17. THE ICE @ STONEBRIAR ICE SKATING Tot Classes: This session is designed for toddlers as an introduction to the world of ice-skating. Tots will learn how to fall down and get up, march in place, march while skating and learn a beginning two-foot glide. Ice skates and professional instruction included. Mittens, gloves and warm, loose apparel suggested. Code Days Dates Times Ages 1900.01 M 2/05 - 3/12 4:30 - 5:00pm 3-5 1900.02 Tu 2/06 - 3/13 10:00 - 10:30am 3-5 1900.03 Th 2/08 - 3/15 4:30 - 5:00pm 3-5 1900.04 Sa 2/110 - 3/17 12:15 - 12:45pm 3-5 Fee: $72 Location: The Ice @ Stonebriar Centre Beginner Classes: This session will teach the basic techniques of ice-skating. Each skater will learn two foot glides, dips, backward wiggles, a rocking horse and snow plow stop. Ice skates and professional instruction included. Mittens, gloves and warm, loose apparel suggested. Code Days Dates Times Ages 1901.01 M 2/05 - 3/12 4:30 - 5:00pm 6 - 12 1901.02 Tu 2/06 - 3/13 10:00 - 10:30am 6 - 12 1901.03 Th 2/08 - 3/15 4:30 - 5:00pm 6 - 12 1901.04 Sa 2/10 - 3/17 12:15 - 12:45pm 6 - 12 Fee: $72 Location: The Ice @ Stonebriar Centre Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate ELEMENTARY SESSIONS - Designed for 1st - 5th graders. Code Days Dates Times Location 2411.01 M 2/12 - 3/05 6:15 - 7:00pm Pioneer Middle School 2411.02 M 2/12 - 3/05 4:00 - 4:45pm Griffin Middle School 2411.03 Tu 2/13 - 3/06 4:30 - 5:15pm Shawnee Trail Park 2411.04 W 2/14 - 3/07 4:00 - 4:45pm Clark Middle School 2411.05 Th 2/15 - 3/08 4:00 - 4:45pm Wester Middle School 2411.06 Th 2/15 - 3/08 6:15 - 7:00pm Roach Middle School 2411.07 Sa 2/17 - 3/10 9:00 - 9:45am Warren Sports Complex Fee: $49 for a one-day per week session $75 for two-days per week session $95 for three-days per week Note: No class the week of 3/12 – 3/17. CITY OF FRISCO FOCAL POINT • FEBRUARY 2007 • PAGE 12 FIRE Continued from page 4 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class # 11 starting March 19, CERT classes train citizens to give critical support to first responders in emergencies, and provide assistance in the event of a major disaster. The program is open to persons over the age of 18 who either live or work within the City of Frisco. During classes, citizens study a variety of disaster topics such as medical operations, severe weather, infection control, team organization, light search and rescue and many other emergency response situations. The program wraps up with a disaster scenario where team members must respond effectively and proficiently using the skills they have learned in their CERT classes. The newly acquired skills CERT team members learn during their training will also have an impact on their every day safety and preparedness in and around their home. Applications are available for download at www.frisco fire.com or can be picked up at any Frisco Fire Station. This nine-week program meets on Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, contact, the Frisco Fire Department at 972-292-6300 during normal business hours. Frisco FD Receives Rehab Unit Grant Left to right, Steve Waldman, Waldman Bros., and Karen Nickerson, Fireman’s Fund Insurance, presented Mayor Mike Simpson and Chief Mack Borchardt a Heritage Grant for $6505, which will be used to support the department’s new ‘rehab’ unit. Waldman Bros., L.L.P. and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company awarded a $6,505 grant to the Frisco Fire Department to purchase equipment used to keep firefighters hydrated and cool when battling fires for prolonged periods. The new equipment will be utilized in a Rehabilitation (Rehab) Unit to provide food, beverage, and misting fans to re-hydrate and refresh fire fighter personnel during structure fires and other prolonged incidents. Citizen’s Fire Academy volunteers will help staff the Frisco Fire Department’s Rehab unit. Black Plate YellowPlate Magenta Plate Cyan Plate Deputy Fire Chief Lee Glover teaches students about the tools firefighters use to fight fire and rescue people. The equipment is displayed on a wall inside Frisco Fire Safety Town.