FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOLD KICK-OFF CELEBRATION FOR NEW PATRON AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Frisco, Texas, December 12, 2006 – Frisco Public Library will hold a kick-off celebration to announce an all-new patron and community-centric service: Youniquely4U. The event will be held at Frisco Public Library and will be open to the public on Friday, December 15, 2006 from 10:00 AM—5:00 PM.

Frisco Public Library board of advisors, directors and staff, along with local dignitaries and hundreds of other attendees will attend to celebrate the introduction of Youniquely4U. Local businesses and organizations will provide raffle prizes and other rewards to new Youniquely4U registrants.

“We are proud to be the first public library installation of Youniquely4U in the world. Youniquely4U is a dynamic new program that will help us to provide better services to our patrons and the community,” said Dr. Ron Heezen, Director of Frisco Public Library. “We view this kick-off celebration as an opportunity to embrace our patrons and our community and remind everyone that the Frisco Public Library is leading the nation in innovative services.”

Youniquely4U is a patron-centric, Web-based service that offers programs, events, expertise and rewards, relevant to patrons’ unique interests. Youniquely4U supports local programming by helping Frisco Public Library to organize and promote its offerings, and recruit patrons and community partners alike.

Frisco Library patrons will be among the first in the world to join Youniquely4U. Registration will take place at the library. After joining, patrons will be eligible to enter raffles for a new iPod and iPod nano, as well as rewards from local sponsors, such as Applebee’s of Frisco and The Westin Stonebriar Resort of Frisco. The celebration will be held at:

Frisco Public Library
6101 Frisco Square Blvd
Frisco Texas 75034
December 15, 2006
10:00 AM—5:00 PM

The City of Frisco and the Frisco Police Department Invite you to the Grand Opening of the Frisco Police Department. Come help us celebrate the opening of the newest facility that will allow our Police Department to better serve the Citizens.

In 2002, Voters overwhelmingly approved $16million to build the new Police Headquarters and the final result is something that all the citizens should be proud of. Along with an Open House & Tours of the building, McGruff the crime dog will also pay us a visit. The City of Frisco will also dedicate "Transparent Strength" by Damian Priour, a work of public art.

When: Thursday, December 14, 2006 @ 4:00PM
Where: 7200 Stonebrook Parkway

For Immediate Release

Contact: Sheacy Thompson, Public Outreach Chair

        (972) 731-6225 or sheacy@sbcglobal.net

23rd Annual Frisco Chamber of Commerce Banquet - "Fire and Ice" Presented by Dallas Baptist University- North

When:    January 20, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

Where:   Embassy Suites Hotel – Frisco (7600 Hammons Drive; Frisco, TX 75034)

Attire:     Cocktail Attire

This year's theme, Fire and Ice, was created to evoke the spirit of our great community and fuel everyone's passion about the continued growth of Frisco and its future.

Arrive in your best cocktail attire at 6:00 p.m. and enjoy an ice bar, music and silent auction.  The dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Stay after the program for live music and dancing!  See who wins awards in the categories of Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and more!

To ensure your spot at the banquet, call today!

For sponsorship information, contact Gary Carley, Fundraising Chairman, at (972) 701-2804 or gary.carley@ndb t.com.

To donate an item for the silent auction, contact Carolyn Bittick at (972) 322-3050 at cdbittick @garverengineers.com or Scott Burchett at (972) 334-1932 or sburchett @ridersbaseball.com.

For volunteer information, contact Jackie Jeffrey at (972) 467 -1850 or jackiejeffrey@aol.com.

Hurry because space is limited!  Advance reservations required.  Deadline for reservations is January 12^th.  We look forward to seeing you!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christi Wilson, Director of Events, (972) 335-9522 or cwilson@fri scochamber.com.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFERS TIPS TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES, PETS SAFE FROM WILDLIFE

(December 8, 2006) As land throughout Frisco continues to be developed and temperatures drop during winter months, wild animals – including bob cats and coyotes -- may seek shelter and food in our neighborhoods.

• Physically restrain all pets and bring them into the house overnight, if possible.

• Do not leave pet food out overnight. Keep food outside for only a half an hour during the day, if possible.

• Keep landscaping trimmed back around the house and pool. This helps prevent wild animals from finding shelter at your home.

• Keep trash in a secure container. This alleviates ‘easy meal’ access. Place container outside on the trash picks up day.

• Take a stick with you when walking pets. This can be used to harass a wild animal, if you’re confronted during your walk.

• Keep eye contact and slowly ‘back way’ from larger, wild animals. Don’t turn your back and run, as this can trigger an animal to attack.

• Make a disturbance when confronted with wildlife so the animals know they’re in your territory. Waving a stick or banging pots and pans are good means for creating a disturbance.

• Immediately report sightings of wildlife, which appear to be staggering.

http://wls.tamu.edu/ The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department also

provides information at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/h untwild/.

• “The 2007 Winter Games of Texas are quickly approaching! Don’t miss your chance to register for one of 13 sports being featured at this years’ Games. The Winter Games of Texas are unique to Frisco, and are a partnership between the Texas Ama teur Athletic Federation, Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Frisco Parks & Recreation department. Athletes from the area, as well as across the state, will compete January 13 & 14, 2007 in venues throughout Frisco. For registration information or to volunteer for the Games go to www.taaf.com/wintergames.asp This year, the Celebration of Athletes will be January 13, 2007 at FISD Memorial Stadium. The Winter Games Village will feature a snow village, live entertainment, face painters, bounce houses and much more. The Athlete Parade, lighting of the Winter Games torch, fireworks and more will follow inside Memorial Stadium. Entrance this year is with the donation of a canned good or non perishable item to benefit Frisco Family Services. You can drop your donation off at Merry Main Street at the Winter Games of Texas tent, at all of the Capital One locations in Frisco and one in Plano, or at GattiTown. For more information contact 972-963-9225.”