FSM August 2017

ARTS & CULTURE

A Summer in Hollywood

BY RACHEL BEAIRD

It was more than 17 years ago, on a cold day in February 2000, when Keith Duncan, tion Picture Alliance and Dallas Producers
the founder of The Movie Institute (MI), and his wife and co-founder, Martha Dun- Association, as well as Linda McAlister, a
can, first got the idea to open a summer camp for young film buffs. The pair were Texas talent agent with offices in Los An-
lamenting over the lack of film and entertainment industry mentors available to them geles and a founding member of the Texas
growing up, and decided it was time someone did something about it. Thus, the MI Motion Picture Alliance.
was born.
Kamp Hollywood was the MI’s flagship
“I was working as a producer at the studios of Las Colinas. Martha and I decided enough program — a week-long moviemaking
was enough and we came up with the idea for Kamp Hollywood,” Mr. Duncan comments. day camp where kids come in and break
“We figured, let’s create a week where kids (like us film kids) can get together and really into groups of about 10-15 to create their
express their creativity.” own little production company and make
an independent film. This program has
The couple and their team bring all kinds of vital experience to the group. Mrs. Duncan helped hundreds of students from all over
is the interim chairwoman of the MI’s board of directors and Mr. Duncan is CEO of the staff, the country, and the world, go on to presti-
as well as on the board as a member. Mrs. Duncan is also the former vice president of the gious schools such as New York University,
Dallas Producers Association, where Mr. Duncan was a board member for two terms. Also Southern Methodist University, the Univer-
on the board are local motion picture luminaries Don Stokes, former chairman of the Dal- sity of California, Los Angeles, California
las Film Society/Dallas International Film Festival and former president of the Texas Mo-

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Left, Keith Duncan, the founder of The
Movie Institute, and his wife and
co-founder, Martha Duncan.

Right, Kamp Hollywood is a week-long
moviemaking day camp where kids break

into groups to create their own produc-
tion company and make an independent

film. Provided by Keith Duncan.

Institute of the Arts, Columbia University teamwork and problem-solving. So, even if down the road the student decides they do
and University of Southern California film not actually want to go into doing film for a living, they still have these practical skills they
schools. can apply to all facets of business,” Mrs. Duncan says. “We will have students come back
to us and say, ‘Just because of what I went through in your camps, I now know how to deal
However, what started as just a day with other people, how to deal with problems, etc.’”
camp has now grown into a nonprofit orga-
nization dedicated to empowering young Having been passionate about filmmaking from a young age, mentioning he made his
people for positive character growth and first film at age 14 on his Super 8 camera, Mr. Duncan wants to give kids today opportu-
successful career development by provid- nities he was not presented with growing up. In only one week at Kamp Hollywood, the
ing mentoring and training for success. Duncans and their team of mentors work to teach about 60 campers or “indies,” as they
Not to be confused as an arts/leisure pro- are more fondly known, as many facets of the film business as they can. Kids travel from
gram, the MI is a mentoring and training far and wide to attend Kamp Hollywood, with some coming from Nebraska and Chicago.
community focused on building skills in Others travel from as far as Japan, Peru and Israel.
people to make them more employable
and successful. “Through our camps and The mentors include acting coaches, screenplay writers, directors, editors and more,
workshops and these creative means, we all found by Mr. and Mrs. Duncan through their connections in the Dallas/Fort Worth film
are teaching kids critical thinking skills, community. The mentors are alongside the kids every step of the way, but only to help
guide them, never to take over or tell them what to do. Kamp Hollywood is all about giv-

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ing kids autonomy and being primarily art- Chamber of Commerce and more.

ist driven. “They will make up the movies “The thing about media is, it is left out of school curriculums a lot, especially film. Schools

themselves and we will have a screenwriter have media, technical classes and broadcast journalism, and those are great, but we want

come in and help to bring in the creative side, the Hollywood side,

them structure it and make narrative television and art films,” Mr.

and give them some Duncan shares. The MI has had a few school dis-

pointers, but they tricts around Dallas/Fort Worth, including the

have to pitch the FISD, ask them to run after-school programs for

idea to us as if we are kids, specifically to work with at-risk students.

the studio. They re- Most recently, they have been working with stu-

ally make themselves dents from Vickery Meadows Youth Development

into their own little Foundation of Dallas, as well as students from the

company,” Mr. Dun- Student Opportunity Center of Frisco. “For some

can explains. “We of the students we work with, it seems like every-

treat them like young one has given up on them. However, they are in-

artists because that credibly bright students who just need someone

is what they are. We to give them a chance to turn things around,”

want them to know Mrs. Duncan explains. “While the kids can seem a

we respect their bit standoffish at first because they see all adults

ideas.” as figures of authority, once they realize we are

The week-long not coming at them with an agenda, but rather

program eventually just there to help guide them along creatively, ev-

culminates to a gala eryone starts to loosen up and start smiling and

film festival where laughing.”

each student group Having worked primarily in the Dallas area over

shows their film at the last few years, it has only been recently that

places like Cinemark the MI has started looking to lease space for a

or AMC Theatres in headquarters in the Frisco area and expand their

front of their friends organization. “Innovation and educational inno-

and family. This vation are what is really bringing us to Frisco. The

event is followed by city is all about the kids, and that is what we are

an award ceremony all about as well,” Mr. Duncan states. “We have

where students can seen that the FISD’s absolute mission statement

be awarded best pic- is to know every kid by name and know that stu-

ture, best director, dent and understand what their individual needs

best screenplay, etc. are. We have seen that implemented on so many

In addition to levels in the school districts and around the com-

Kamp Hollywood, munity.”

which takes place The MI’s long-term goal is to put in a full youth

only once a year, academy for multimedia and game design for

around the last week ages 6-18 that can also serve as a college prep

of July, the MI also school for kids who want to continue pursuing a

offers a variety of career in the film and entertainment industries af-

weekend workshops, ter school. They would also eventually like to own

as well as after- a production studio connected to the academy

school programs for The Movie Institute is a mentoring and training community focused on where companies could come in and not only
students during the building skills in people to make them more employable and successful. use the studio facilities, but also work with the

academic year. As Provided by Keith Duncan. students. “Our mission is to truly bridge art with

the company has ex- technology. That is what film is -- a commercial

panded over the past few years, Mr. and art, so our big push in Frisco is to push art into technology. Frisco is very technology-

Mrs. Duncan were able to hire their first oriented and is becoming even more arts-oriented today,” Mr. Duncan shares. “The city

full-time employee, Tracy Anderson, who is a hotbed for innovation, not only for childhood education and technology, but for busi-

serves as both the company’s CFO and the nesses as a whole.”

COO. With Ms. Anderson’s assistance, the For more information about the MI or to enroll in any of the group’s exciting programs,

MI has been able to clean up their books visit themovieinstitute.org.

and get organized so they can work with

community partners like the Frisco Educa- Rachel Beaird is a recent University of Arkansas graduate, travel enthusiast and public rela-

tion Foundation, the Frisco ISD, the Frisco tions aficionado.

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DINING

Hot Lava

BY AMY DAY RICHMOND

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The Smoked Chicken Enchilada, Mango Margarita and Dr. Feelgood’s Cheesecake are unique and popular items featured on the Lava Cantina menu.

There is a new hot spot in town, aptly named “Lava Cantina.” Mixing live music piqued, but I had to let my imagination
in an upbeat, open-air setting with a unique blend of Cajun and Mexican cui- fill in the blanks as tales of pool tables,
sine, the place is piping hot in more ways than one … and word has spread. lounge chairs, televisions, personal rest-
Despite arriving early on a Saturday night, a line had already formed out rooms, showers and a washer and dryer
the door with a one-hour wait, yet no one seemed deterred. The hostess were described.
happily offered to text us when our table was ready, so we were free to roam and explore.
Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas was well within range, but we chose to sneak peeks at Speaking of televisions, the dining area
what awaited us at the restaurant. and bar were filled with them, but unlike
other restaurants where they serve as
MIXING LIVE MUSIC IN AN UPBEAT, OPEN-AIR SETTING distractions, these televisions unexpect-
edly added to the ambiance. With mu-
WITH A UNIQUE BLEND OF CAJUN AND MEXICAN sic videos tailored to match the genre of
the band on schedule for that night, the
CUISINE, LAVA CANTINA IS PIPING HOT IN MORE screens added to the excitement of the
concert to come. And, unknown to most
WAYS THAN ONE. guests, music videos can be requested.

In the lobby, a two-story rustic guitar made from Hurricane Katrina debris stole the If you intend to visit Lava Cantina for
show. The place hummed with energy while still feeling casual and relaxed. The host- dinner and a concert, be sure to plan well
ess and wait staff sported bandanas and sweet southern smiles, which contributed to in advance. Reservations are not taken
the down-home feel. Corrugated metal and refined wood framed the walls, with brick for dining, but tickets for the adjoining
accents highlighting the well-lit collection of spirits at the bar and the elevator to the concert area go quickly. Typically, free
coveted balcony. tickets are reserved on a first-come, first-
serve basis via lavacantina.com for two
Chain-link fencing draped from the ceiling and wire-bottom planters over booths in general admission areas -- the floor in
the bar sprouted musical paraphernalia and down-lighting. Behind the bar, a metal ga- front of the stage and the second-floor
rage door highlighted the Lava Cantina logo and hid a smaller stage for more intimate balcony behind the VIP balcony. However,
concerts, while exposed metal columns and air ducts seemed surprisingly sophisticated. depending on the band playing, charges
On the west wall, a gleaming white kitchen was framed with massive paned windows. for these areas may occur. Tickets for the
coveted VIP patio and covered balcony
On the south wall, neatly tucked behind a green brocade and a sliding barn door that can range from $10-$135 and sell out fast.
would make Chip and Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper” proud, an oasis waited for the Capacity is officially 1,800, but they cap
chosen few -- members of the live band on tap that night. The green room is reported to sales at 1,600 to ensure guests still feel
be one of the many reasons bands yearn to come back to Lava Cantina. My curiosity was like VIPs.

On this night, a Journey cover band

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If you intend to visit Lava Cantina for dinner and a concert, plan
in advance. Reservations are not taken for dining, but tickets for
the adjoining concert area go quickly. Provided by Lava Cantina.

called “Infinite Journey” was scheduled rose through the ranks to serve as COO for more than 200 restaurants in 18 states. His
for 9 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. father, Steve Vaughn, had more than 40 years of experience in the music industry while
Arrive early for dinner if you plan to vie for also holding a day job to support his family. As Steve approached retirement and sought
first-come, first-serve concert seating. a new post-career endeavor, the idea for “a combination of all the things they both love
-- great food, family, people and music” sparked the fire for the Lava Cantina brand.
As we were ushered to our booth in Their menu has tongue-in-cheek references to rock and roll while holding true to their
the main dining area, 1980s music videos unique Creole-Mexican flair.
played to complement the pending Infi-
nite Journey concert. From that point on, STAYING TRUE TO ITS SOUTHERN LOUISIANA HERITAGE,
our entire dining experience was punctu-
ated by elated retorts from my husband LAVA CANTINA SERVES A FUSION OF CREOLE AND MEXICAN
as he re-lived his childhood through mu-
sic. CUISINE. THIS UNIQUE COMBINATION IS A MAINSTAY AT

Originally started in Louisiana by a fa- ALL OF THE LAVA CANTINA RESTAURANT LOCATIONS.
ther and son duo, Steve and Ian Vaughn,
Lava Cantina’s cuisine is described as To start things off, my husband chose a mango margarita with Crawfish and Gator
“Creole Food with a Mexican Twist.” As Dip. I selected Great Balls of Fire as my “Opening Act” and gave a nod to Bourbon
the story goes, their first landlord insisted Street with a Hurricane drink. Both drinks were excellent, and my husband raved over the
on having a Mexican restaurant. So, stay- Crawfish and Gator Dip. Trading bites of each other’s appetizers, my husband took one
ing true to their southern Louisiana heri- of the four, large Mexican boudin balls filled with chorizo, cilantro and Mexican rice and
tage, they concocted a fusion of Creole heartily dipped it in the accompanying sauce. He did so with as much fervor as he had
and Mexican cuisine. This unique combi- scooped up the Crawfish and Gator Dip, popping half the ball, dripping with sauce, into
nation has become a mainstay in all loca- his mouth. Suddenly, things were cooking! His eyes were watering, his skin was turning a
tions, including the third and largest Lava new shade of red and there was an emergency reach for that glorious mango margarita!
Cantina in The Colony. We highly recommend both appetizers, but dip lightly with those Great Balls of Fire!

Ian fortuitously started his restaurant Our “Main Events” consisted of the Zydeco Enchilada and the Smoked Chicken Enchi-
career as an hourly shift manager at
one of the first nine locations of Raising
Cane’s® Chicken Fingers and quickly

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lada. Described as French Quarter-style crepes filled with Oaxa-
ca, Asedero and Monterrey Jack cheeses, the Zydeco Enchilada
is topped with Creole lump crab meat meuniere sauce, shredded
cabbage and a hush puppy. The Smoked Chicken Enchilada is
topped with chicken, poblano cream, shredded cabbage and a
hush puppy as well. These dishes provided for a fun, delicious
Creole-Mexican twist, as promised!

The “Encore” that stole the show was Dr. Feelgood’s Cheese-
cake, a magnificent tower of crisp, sugary cinnamon sopapilla
wafers layered between soft, creamy clouds of cheesecake — all
piled on a luscious bed of blueberries and raspberries. What an
encore it was!

The night was not over! On the east side of the dining room,
security guards wearing bright yellow smiley face t-shirts checked
our wrist bands, and one friendly, smiling face escorted us out-
side through the VIP patio, up a set of stairs and onto the covered
balcony. Bar tables facing the stage, high-top tables and bench
seating with a random trumpet thrown in were quickly filled, yet it
did not feel overly crowded. The sun was setting and soft breezes
were blowing, so the retractable coverings were inconspicuously
tucked away. Viewing the Infinite Journey concert from the balco-
ny, feeling like we were attending a small, private concert, proved
to be the grandest of finales.

Well done, Lava Cantina! Bravo!

Amy Day Richmond is a writer who relishes faith, family, intrigu-
ing conversations and inspiring words. She wishes time could be
saved in a bottle, because one lifetime isn’t enough.

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SMALL BITES

Dickey's Barbecue Pit®

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7070 Preston Rd. – 972.377.7679
8075 FM 423 – 972.325.1077
dickeys.com
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit meats like pulled
pork, sausage, chicken and brisket, are
smoked in a pit smoker every day.

Spring Creek Barbeque

3623 Preston Rd. – 469.362.7927
springcreekbarbeque.com
Try the chargrilled ribs, brisket, chicken,
sausage, pork, ham or turkey and grab
a couple fresh sides to complete your
meal.

VooDoo BBQ & Grill®

3401 Preston Rd. #16 – 214.618.8493
voodoobbqandgrill.com
VooDoo BBQ & Grill serves flavorful
New Orleans-style barbecue and classic
dishes like po’ boys and jambalaya.

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RECIPE

Paleo Lemon Lavender Custard

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS:
3 egg yolks Combine all the ingredients (except oils) in a medium saucepan. Whisk the mixture constantly
16 oz. heavy cream over medium-low heat until it comes to a low boil. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool.
½ c. honey Mix in the oils. Pour the mixture into a glass container and cover it with a lid or plastic wrap. This
¼ tsp. vanilla powder completes your custard mixture. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least two hours (or
overnight). Pour the mixture into the cylinder of your ice cream maker. For most machines, you
(or 1 tsp. vanilla extract) pack the cylinder in with ice and then start the electric mixer or crank. (Check your machine’s
3 drops lemon essential oil directions, as the process might vary slightly). Let your custard mixture churn in the machine until
1 drop lavender essential oil it reaches the desired consistency.
ice cream maker

CHECK IT OUT!
Watch members of the

Frisco STYLE team
prepare this summer treat

at friscostyle.com!

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FSM PHOTOGRAPHER
MELISSA SOUTHAM ASKS

What has been the highlight
of your summer?

STREETS OF FRISCO

" Andrew’s first airplane ride.
We flew to Mich. for a family
reunion and he got to be
with all his cousins.”

JENNIFER POE

“ Having fun with the kids
… taking them out to the
park and playing with them.
We usually go to Frisco
Commons because it is
pretty big and has sections
for all the kids.”

MAYRA MARTINEZ

“G etting to go outside with
my daughter and play at
splash pads!”

ANDREA RIVAS

“I am a teacher and I am
home for 10 weeks. We
visited family and had a
great time together. We
have also gotten potty-
training done!”

TRACY GRAY

“H anging out with my
daughter. We have enjoyed
swimming all summer.”

DEWAYNE FURR

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ENTERTAINMENT

Get Crafted!

BY ALLIE SPLETTER

If you have lived in Texas for more Frisco. They have taken their love for crafts, home decor and Pinterest obsessions to a
than five seconds in the scorching new level through the opening of their DIY project studio, Crafted, located downtown at
summer months, you know being 8700 Main Street, Suite 150.
outside in the afternoon and eve-
ning feels like standing directly The crafty duo, known as “M&M” to many, started out building elaborate sets and
next to the sun. While summertime of- scenes for Halloween attractions and eventually began partnering up for other build
ten draws us outdoors, we also seek the projects. “Before we knew what hit us, we had become partners in DIY crime, filling our
solace of an air-conditioned indoor activ- weekends with lots of laughs, power tools and Pinterest projects,” the duo explains.
ity from time to time. Whether you are a Their idea was born as they began hosting their own “make and take” classes where oth-
busy mom, a single businesswoman in ers could build art projects while hanging out and enjoying a drink.
need of a girls’ night out with friends or
even a couple looking for a date night or a As self-professed Pinterest fanatics and craft lovers, my best friend Katie and I needed
double date night, Frisco offers an amaz- an adventurous night out. As soon as we heard about this fun little spot, we knew we
ing selection of unique, new experiences wanted to get our craft on. Signing up for the class was super easy, as we simply went
to try. to the Crafted website (getcraftedusa.com) and followed the process from there. After
viewing the site’s calendar, you sign up by selecting the night and class you want to take
In the ever-growing age of do it your- part in. Each class features a specific type of project with dozens of customization op-
self (DIY) activities and projects, Melissa tions. Then, you select your project type and stencil (this is where you will provide any
Winton and Melissa Lagrange decided special requests or customization instructions to ensure your stencil is right) and, finally,
to plant their business roots right here in you purchase your class registration through the PayPal® link. As a reminder, M&M ask
that those attending arrive at least 10 minutes early for their selected class.

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Katie and I chose a date for the “Crafter’s Choice Standard Sign,” which allowed us of the materials available to us and cov-
to choose project sizes, wording and customization. Guests can also choose to attend ered a few cautionary details to ensure we
on nights when they can make reversible signs, crafter’s choice small signs, Texas-sized stayed safe throughout the process.
signs or trays.
Ms. Winton guided us over to the front
As we entered the facility, Ms. Winton gave us a warm welcome (Ms. Lagrange was off corner of the studio where wood for proj-
that night, as it was a small class). Ms. Winton confirmed the signs we had chosen and ects is stored and allowed us to pick out
encouraged us to pick from one of the six huge workstation tables we would call home as which pieces we wanted to use for our
we crafted. There were two other people attending that evening, a mother and daugh- projects. Crafted gets the wood for their
ter, out for a fun girls’ night like we were. The studio is a cozy, bright, open space, and the projects directly from a lumber mill, so it
walls are lined with tons of projects for patrons to see and reference during the making of is not pre-sanded. Each piece has imper-
their projects. The back wall of the studio has a beautiful pallet wall with a unique metal fections that make the wood authentic
rendering of the company logo. and unique.

We got to our workstations, which are large, sturdy tables with metal tabletops, per- Back at our stations, it was time for the
fect for making a mess and not having to worry about ruining anything. The middle of fun to begin! Ms. Winton explained that
the work stations are lined with supplies used throughout the process like hammers, our next step was to distress the wood
screws, earplugs, paint brushes, tools used to distress the wood chosen for your project and give it as much character as we want-
and gloves to keep your hands clean. We got our aprons on and were ready to craft! ed by using the tools in the center of our
Ms. Winton excitedly welcomed us again after we were all set and gave us a quick visual table. There were regular hammers, tex-
tour of the space. She gave us an overview of how the evening would go, an explanation tured hammers and meat tenderizers. We

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Crafted owners Melissa Winton and Melissa Lagrange decided to plant their business roots in Frisco.

geared up with the provided earplugs, Ms. Winton set a timer and away we went for We loved just hanging out and chatting
three minutes of banging, distressing and adding character to our wood. The perfect with one another as the night went on! By
part about this process is it is totally up to you in terms of how you “artistify” your sign. the end of the class, we felt like we knew
Some people will like old, distressed barn wood, while some prefer a cleaner, more un- Ms. Winton and the mother/daughter
touched finish. duo who were in the class with us! After
10-15 minutes or so of drying, we peeled
Next, it was time to stain the wood. There was a wall that displayed all the stain col- the stencils off and beautifully-crafted
ors and even a few finishes (whitewash, etc.) to choose from. Our instructor showed us (pun intended) art was right before us.
examples of each stain seen on projects around the room. Katie and I both chose the We were so proud!
“burnt edge” stain, which ultimately makes the wood look like it has been charred a bit.
It gives the wood a weathered, sophisticated and interesting look. Ms. Winton poured Crafted is doing it right, friends. If you
the stain colors in small ramekin-sized cups and we painted then wiped off excess. As we want a truly unique and hands-on night
stained, Ms. Winton moved about the room answering questions. Her help and pointers out with friends or family, put this next on
were appreciated! your list. Crafted welcomes private par-
ties, corporate groups and extracurricular
After staining, it was time to bring out the power tools! Ms. Winton did a wonderful groups for a fun-filled evening of togeth-
job explaining the how-tos of this process. Katie and I helped each other as one drilled er time. Make a project for your home, a
and the other held the project down and steady. Just like that, before our eyes, in matter loved one or as a gift to commemorate a
of minutes, our projects were together and ready to paint! And, yes, using the power special occasion. Crafted is a BYOB studio.
drill was way fun. The regularly scheduled classes are from
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., so plan on being there
Crafted has 25 paint colors in-house, all of which are interior latex paint (you can mix the entire time, as that is usually how long
colors, if you so desire). Katie and I had both chosen to make a vertical sign that said the process (start to finish) takes. You are
“welcome,” and we customized our parents’ last names on the signs, as we planned sure to have so much fun sipping on wine,
to give them as gifts for upcoming anniversaries. I am traditional and love clean, white laughing with friends, getting to know oth-
words against a darker wood, so I chose antique white while Katie, ever the creative one, ers and perfecting your craft.
chose a beautiful seafoam blue for the lettering and an awesome pop of coral for the
name. Melissa gave us a quick how-to on transferring our stencil to the wood (this can Allie Spletter is a wannabe foodie and
be tricky, so be sure and listen) and then explained the painting technique that allows lover of all things pink and crafty.
for the best coverage and optimum seal with the stencil (so it does not bleed under). We
completed two layers of paint using the technique she demonstrated.

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The Art of
Preparedness

BY CAROLYN CAMERON

Early in life, children are
taught to always be pre-
pared. Students are instruct-
ed to be ready if (and when)
a teacher calls on them and
young professionals keep resumes up-
dated just in case opportunity knocks
for the next step in their career. New
parents learn to anticipate and pre-
pare for any potential issue surround-
ing their newborn baby. However, in
an emergency, being ready for an un-
expected disaster can mean the differ-
ence between life and death, and Leslie
Chandler, the Hospital Safety Manager
at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
– Centennial, recently displayed both
mental and physical preparedness,
bringing calm and resolution to an ev-
er-changing environment.

On the evening of April 26, 2017, Ms.
Chandler received a phone call inform-
ing her of a dire situation. As the sun
was setting in the distance and she was
making her way to her local gym, a small
pipe burst on the second floor hos-
pital staff break room, causing a leak
that ultimately flowed into an informa-
tion technology (IT) server room. Ms.
Chandler arrived at the hospital and
with hospital executives, established
an Incident Command Center, which is
a centralized area that brings together
hospital leadership to evaluate, plan
and act based on the situation. While
this situation tested, immersed and
consumed the entire hospital staff for
a full 96 hours straight, Ms. Chandler
put into practice everything she had
ever learned about preparedness and

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SALUTE TO SERVICE

LESLIE CHANDLER,
THE HOSPITAL SAFETY
MANAGER AT BAYLOR
SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL
CENTER – CENTENNIAL,
HAS HELPED BRING CALM
AND RESOLUTION TO
AN EVER-CHANGING

ENVIRONMENT.

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safety. Baylor Scott & White – Centennial regularly trains employees and physicians by across all responsibility areas to manage

conducting community-wide disaster drills to prepare for such events. Ms. Chandler went the situation. Because of the location of

above and beyond to respond to an emergency like this. the water leak in proximity to the IT serv-

Eric Boon, the COO at Baylor Scott & White – Centennial, explains, “Leslie assisted with er, the Frisco Fire Department, the Frisco

the remediation, patient flow and systems analysis, and she is overseeing the ongoing Police Department and a multitude of

construction as we continue to recover from the initial event. Her ability to calmly lead additional community organizations and

everyone throughout a very stressful event and guide multi-disciplinary teams across the departments were called to the scene. “It

organization yielded a positive outcome for our hospital.” was a difficult situation, and everything

Born and raised in the small town of Ada, Okla., Ms. Chandler grew up as an only child in changed minute by minute. All hands were

a close-knit family. As a young child, she could be found playing softball and basketball or on deck to mitigate the risk to our patients.

spending her days in nature, hunting and fishing. She enjoyed many summers at the fam- This was truly a team effort on the part of

ily farm, playing with cousins, helping with the cattle raising and spending time together. so many organizations, including depart-

Heavily influenced by her parents’ work ethic and ambition, Ms. Chandler was described mental, community and administration in-

as outgoing, energetic and curious as a child. dividuals, and each was

Emphasizing the importance of securing a formal critical to ensure the
utmost safety of our pa-
IN AN EMERGENCY, BEINGeducation, she graduated high school with aspira-
tions to become a scientific microbiologist. While tient community,” adds
Ms. Chandler. “After the
READY FOR AN UNEXPECTEDattending college at Southeastern Oklahoma
State University in Durant, Okla., she discovered fire department arrived,
she was not enjoying her studies and promptly DISASTER CAN MEAN THE they assisted in bar-
changed her major to Organizational and Strate- DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE ricading several areas,
gic Communications. With just one semester until but water began drip-
graduation, she decided to pursue an additional ping from the second

degree in Occupational Safety and Health. “My floor to the first floor
and eventually into the
AND DEATH.parents are big believers in education and hard

work, always stating those were items that could basement. Although

never be taken away from anyone,” she notes. “Both characteristics act as the foundation only a few clinical spaces were impacted,

to any success I have had, whether career related or otherwise, and, truly, my parents con- we were concerned that downtimes might

tinue to be my biggest supporters.” occur within one of the main IT servers and

While managing her degree studies, she also worked an internship at a local utilities were unsure of the duration of the impact.”

company in Muskogee, Okla., and upon graduation, by the summer of 2010, Ms. Chandler Due to the uncertain circumstances

immediately stepped into a full-time position at the company, quickly advancing up the surrounding the impact sustained, 27 pa-

career ladder. After completing more than a year at this company, she grew tired of the tients were relocated to sister Baylor facili-

long hours in a very hot environment and gravitated to the health care industry. ties, ensuring every individual received the

After discussing opportunities with her mentor and receiving information about the Bay- same quality of care.

lor Scott & White Health system, Ms. Chandler inquired about a possible opportunity. A Ms. Chandler says, “Communica-

few months later, she was asked to apply for a job. Starting as the safety coordinator within tion and teamwork were key during this

the Baylor Health Care System, Ms. Chandler relocated to the Dallas area to begin a new time. I have a great department through-

journey. “To say my parents were nervous about my moving to Texas is a big understate- out North Texas, and they immediately

ment,” she says with a laugh. “However, no matter what I have done, my parents have been showed up and helped. I cannot thank

instrumental in their support for my decisions. Their precedent of gaining experience and them enough. Although it is my job to

a deep knowledge base in their specific careers has always been a shining example for me understand and prepare for emergency

and has prepared me for how I live my life today.” situations, I truly believe teamwork was an

After only two-and-a-half years, Ms. Chandler was promoted to Facility Safety Manager important aspect to ensure the end result

at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Carrollton, overseeing the Environment of Care was a success.”

and Emergency Management within the facility. In this role, Ms. Chandler managed the Mr. Boon says, “At Baylor Scott & White -

non-clinical operations of the physical hospital, and that included general safety, utilities, Centennial, it is our duty and obligation to

fire safety, emergency management and disaster planning. By 2016, her position was ex- provide a safe and high-quality experience

panded to include management of the facility in Frisco as well. “As you can imagine, the when a patient chooses our facility. Over-

hospital environment is incredibly complex. On any given day, you are dealing with airflow all, our primary focus during this time was

for critical areas, humidity and temperature in the operating rooms and disaster prepared- to maintain patient safety, and we success-

ness, just to name a few,” continues Mr. Boon. “From the day Leslie started, she was asking fully accomplished this due, in large part,

questions both about her areas of expertise as well as general questions, learning more to Leslie’s leadership and preparedness.”

about the overall operation. She is well-versed in her line of business and is constantly

immersing herself in opportunities to improve her knowledge, all for the safety of our pa- Carolyn Cameron is an online writer and

tients, physicians and employees. Her calm yet assertive approach to her job ensures we marketer who fancies coffee, her family,

are able to provide a safe, quality environment every day at our hospital.” random creative endeavors and finishing a

On that fateful evening, Ms. Chandler mobilized her entire team, bringing resources home project in her off time.

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COMMUNITY DEVOTIONAL cannot help but wonder if this acknowl-
edgement of God is what is driving the
he fall of 2013 marked a season of new beginnings for my wife and me. This is notorious “Texas blessing” that was so al-
when we arrived here, in Frisco, from New York City. We had lived there for luring to us as we considered moving here.
more than eight years. This was also our eighth year of marriage. Before we
met in southern Calif. (where we both hail from), I had lived in New York City The principle of

Tfor nearly nine years, col- reaping and sow-
lectively. I graduated from New York

University in 1994, then built a career ing seems to be

on Wall Street. Suffice it to say, the on full display as

newfound pace of Frisco was a most God blesses this

welcome change from the busyness of land with a strong

the big city. This is the story of our relo- economy, healthy

cation and ongoing observations and environment,

experiences in our new Texas town. mostly conserva-

Because of all my travels, career am- tive civic leader-

bitions (recent entrepreneur), seminary ship statewide

studies (master of divinity in Christian and flourishing

Apologetics), ministry (church elder) families. God’s

and family responsibilities, it is also fair Word states,

to say I know how to do “busy,” seem- “Do not be de-

ingly no matter where I live. Since final- ceived, God is

ly settling in here, we have been busy not mocked; for

re-building our lives by pursuing our whatever a man

career goals, rising to new challeng- sows, this he will

es, making new friends and getting also reap” (Gala-

plugged into a new church family at tians 6:7). Indeed,

Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church. No we seem to have

doubt you can relate to your own busy reaped goodness

schedule and commitments; this is just from Him by con-

a glimpse of my family’s day-to-day. tinuing to honor

Another welcomed change for us and seek after

was the culture. We knew settling in Him openly.

the South would be different, but that I cannot re-

hardly describes the hospitable com- member, since

munity we have found here. There is a childhood, when

strong sense of patriotism here, more- a public meeting

over, an endearing state pride like no would begin with

other. My family is originally from El Carlos Lopez Jr. and his wife moved to Frisco in 2013. both an invoca-
Paso, Texas, and I recall tender stories tion or the Pledge
of their youth there. Had only my par- Remember God of Allegiance to
ents stayed and met here instead of in our flags before

Calif., so that I, too, could be a native BY CARLOS LOPEZ JR. moving to Frisco.
Texan! But as the saying goes, “I was This is also evi-

not born here, but I got here as soon as dent by the num-

I could.” It is also so encouraging to see young families raising their children here. There is ber of churches and other houses of wor-

a real sense that the family unit is such an integral part of doing life here. Sadly, this is not ship that are so prevalent here in Frisco. To

so in other cities I have lived in. see the parking lots full for youth events or

The most important difference of the culture here is to clearly see that God, faith in on Sunday mornings is a wonderful sight. I

Him and abiding by His values are still welcomed in the public square. Unfortunately, this realize there are those who would change

is not the case “from sea to shining sea.” Perhaps, you have never considered this? Or this way of life, if they had their druthers,

have heard this was the case elsewhere, but cannot fathom any other way of life? As a but, for now it appears the people prefer

newcomer, please trust me when I tell you, you should really consider yourself blessed to to keep “the Republic” we inherited from

live here, but I suspect you already do. We most certainly do, and realized, in part, we had our forefathers … with a freedom to wor-

made the right relocation decision when I first came across this magazine early on. I was ship God, publicly and all.

blown away when I discovered it had a Community Devotional, so much so I had to call Since our arrival, I have also observed

Frisco STYLE to thank them for including it (who knew I would one day have the privilege the impressive growth in Frisco, a steady

of contributing to it)! migration here and a booming wealth cre-

It has also been very comforting to know the original intent of our First Amendment ation. Yet, amid all the excitement of a new

is still thriving and our national motto, “in God we trust,” is very evident in Texas. One beginning, as the abundance continues to

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flow into this thriving community, I must
admit I have become consumed by provid-
ing for my family here and fear I may have
lost my perspective. This came to my at-
tention when I was recently challenged by
a passage of Holy Scripture in the Gospel
of Luke (Chapter 12), as it pertains to the
ministry of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. For
context, Jesus is on the verge of complet-
ing His earthly mission and will soon make
His fateful return journey to Jerusalem. In
this passage are recorded a series of warn-
ings, exhortations and parables He gave
to the multitude of followers that gathered
around Him, including avoiding hypocriti-
cal religious leaders and confessing Christ
before men, as well as fearing God and
not man, as life is fragile and that He alone
has the final authority and judgment over
our souls. But, it is the parable that starts
in verse 13 (Luke 12:13-21) that resonated
deeply within me. Someone in the crowd
told Jesus to tell his brother to divide an
inheritance with him (Luke 12:13-14). Je-
sus responds to the man with a parable,
cast in the context of wealth to deal with
covetousness, a story of a rich fool. “And
He said to them, ‘Take heed and beware
of covetousness, for one’s life does not
consist in the abundance of the things he
possesses’” (Luke 12:15). To continue this
paraphrase, God blessed this rich man
abundantly (a farmer), so much so that he
was not sure how to store it all. His solution
was to tear down and rebuild even bigger
barns! Then he planned to take it easy and
enjoy the good life for years to come (Luke
12:16-19). “But God said to him, ‘Fool! This
night your soul will be required of you;
then whose will those things be which
you have provided?’ So is he who lays up
treasure for himself, and is not rich toward
God” (Luke 12: 20-21).

This is wisdom indeed. It is my hope that
my new neighbors will always remember
God as the source of our blessings and
the final arbiter of our souls while we bask
in His goodness here in Frisco. I hope we
would remember to be rich towards God
through our financial stewardship of all
that He has given us to manage by our
planning, investing and charitable giving.
Finally, please remember, dear neighbor,
to continue to honor Him before men.

Carlos Lopez Jr. is a newcomer to Frisco
from New York City who is passionate
about Biblically-responsible investing.

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PROFILE

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Frisco's Own Breakout Novelist

BY CHRISTI REDFEARN

We have all heard the saying “life is what happens when you are busy before they moved on to something else.
making other plans.” Robin Roe might be the poster child for this popu- I was only supposed to be there one night
lar phrase. From raising three nephews as her own children and taking a week, but I ended up being there every
11 years to finish school to health issues that led her to have to leave night. I loved that.”
her dream job, life did not necessarily go the way she planned. This
became especially true when she had the opportunity to publish her first novel that was Ms. Roe’s first job was working at a pre-
released in January of this year. For Ms. Roe, everything in her life seems to have been a re- school when she was 17. It revealed to her
sult of the universe telling her to take a different path than the one she thought she wanted that she wanted to spend her life working
to be on. Regardless, no matter the trials and tough times, Ms. Roe triumphed over each with children. She shares, “A lot of these
obstacle and her life has become richer for it. kids come into school angry because they
have dealt with so much. So, understand-
Ms. Roe grew up in Denison, Texas, a small city north of Frisco, also known as the birth- ably, a lot of teachers are offended or hurt,
place of President Eisenhower. She graduated from high school there, then attended the but I got to be this ally they could talk to so
University of North Texas for a couple years. She transferred to Cornell University in up- they did not feel alone at school.” When
state N.Y. to finish her undergraduate degree. Of Ithaca, N.Y., Ms. Roe says, “I did not know teachers have hundreds of students to
how beautiful it would be. It is in the middle of several state parks and I still miss it.” She keep track of every day, it is difficult for
completed graduate school at Harvard University then came back to North Texas to run a them to dig deeper to understand each
mentoring program. student facing different problems. Teach-
ers have so many roles they already must
NO MATTER THE TRIALS AND TOUGH TIMES, ROBIN ROE play, it can be tough to try to be therapists
on top of everything else.
HAS TRIUMPHED OVER EACH OBSTACLE AND HER LIFE
Fast forward to today and Ms. Roe’s
HAS BECOME RICHER FOR IT. THIS BECAME ESPECIALLY nephews, who started out with her and her
mother at the ages of 8, 4 and 9 months
TRUE WHEN SHE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUBLISH old, are all now in their twenties and she
cannot stop bragging about them. In fact,
HER FIRST NOVEL. she glows when she talks about them. It is
obvious she loves them as her own.
Ms. Roe’s education covers child psychology and risk and prevention programming for
at-risk schools. “I was always interested in working in this field. When I was 18, my mom Everything turned on its head (pardon
and I started raising my three nephews who had been in an abusive situation. When I first the pun) when, about a year into teaching,
started, I did not know what to do. That was a huge motivation for me — to study and fig- Ms. Roe had unexplained brain swelling
ure out what I could do to help them. You realize there are so many kids who go through that forced her to leave work. “All I could
that,” Ms. Roe explains. A true testament of her dedication was that her education took think about was how much pain I was in,”
a grand total of 11 years to complete, due to life situations that changed repeatedly. She she says. It was at least two years of tough
chipped away at the plan, little by little, until she finished. She faced challenges (and mom battles with hospitals and doctors with no
guilt) raising three boys along the way. relief in sight. Her sons found a homeo-
pathic doctor which led to a lot of relief.
Ms. Roe volunteered with the Friends of the Family program in Denton. “I was working She was reluctant to go with alternative
with the children’s group therapy program one night a week. They asked me to run the medicine. However, the results gave her
entire program when I was 20 years old, but I did not feel like I knew what I was doing. hope. Ms. Roe was diagnosed in 2009,
I just got really attached to the kids and I did not know how long I would be with them after two years of doctors and hospitals.
About five years ago, she got to a point

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where she felt like she could manage everything again. It is not perfect, but she cannot longer than expected. It takes place in the
dispute the turnaround she has seen. same kind of world, but the main charac-
ter is very different from the one in the first
Her illness is what led her down the path of writing. While she was battling her illness,
she realized life is too precious to not try something book.”
because of fear. “It just hit me. This is our life! I have a Writing is, without
lot more control than I realize. I get to choose what I
want to do. I was still afraid to do it, but the fear of not a doubt, a passion for
doing it was greater. If I had not gotten sick, I might Ms. Roe. She loves
have just kept going down the path of being fulfilled, going to festivals and
but not fully,” Ms. Roe says of her professional life writing conferences.
change. She has made many
friends within the
Her writing career has been a dream come true. Af- young adult genre and
ter sending out query letters, a few agents responded says she enjoys doing
wanting to represent her. She ended up going with school visits. In the
an agent she felt comfortable with, as she was new to end, Ms. Roe is writing
the publishing world and had just gotten through the her stories to continue
worst of her health battle. “Within a couple weeks, my novel went to auction and I ended finding a way to help children and young
up with a two-book deal. It was all so crazy. I had no money left. Everything had gone to adults. She says kids contact her about
medical bills. So, it was a blessing,” she adds. very personal things because of the na-
ture of her book and she hopes the story
Ms. Roe says she loved working with her editor and the whole process of getting her helps kids find ways to deal with their own
book out to the world. From signing with her agent to being published was about 18 challenges in a positive way. Her story is
months, which is a little quicker than the average book. “I was concerned the content was a a wonderful tale of overcoming obstacles
little much for teens, but I had to write what I felt was honest,” she shares. “A List of Cages” and using past experiences to help others.
was released in January of this year and Ms. Roe says it is a story about the power of kind-
ness. She uses her child therapy and school counseling background to fuel a story about Christi Redfearn is a wife, mom and Ag-
two high school boys who face different challenges -- one with attention deficit hyperactiv- gie in search of that perfect lap time in her
ity disorder (ADHD) and the other with secrets that could get both boys in a lot of trouble. weekend race car.

Ms. Roe is working on her second book. She shares, “It is going well, but it is taking

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DID YOU KNOW

Provided by Frisco Arts. FRISCO ARTS HOSTS videos and continues to grow. They want
ARTS PULSE EVENT to make Dallas synonymous with film
Provided by Frisco Family YMCA. Almost 70 people gathered at City through feature-quality motion pictures,
Hall on July 6 for Arts Pulse, an event talented visionaries and the development
to discuss strengths, weaknesses and of stories. Learn more about this organi-
ideas for the arts in Frisco. Students, zation at dallasfilmcrew.org.
parents, teachers, business owners
and arts leaders shared ideas in small NORTH TEXAS ARTS ECONOMY
groups and then in a large group to RECOGNIZED IN ARTS AND
end the night. Input was compiled ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 5 STUDY
into a State of the Arts report to share A new study by Americans for the Arts
with city leadership. Arts Pulse Part 2: recently reported that North Texas’ arts
Ideas to Action will take place August 14, from 6-8 p.m. in the McCallum room at City and culture industry is growing. Research
Hall. You can send your RSVP to [email protected]. Stay updated and learn more for the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5
about upcoming arts events in the area at friscoarts.org. study was gathered locally by the Busi-
ness Council for the Arts. Results show
RAILROAD GROUP BEGINS DISASSEMBLY AND RELOCATION OF MODEL TRAIN TO that North Texas’ arts and culture indus-
THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN RAILROAD try produces $1.47 billion in economic
The process of relocating the Sanders G-Scale Model Train layout to Frisco began in July. activity and supports 52,848 jobs annu-
American Eagle Railroad Group (AER) started photographing, cataloging and removing ally. This makes the North Texas region
items from the layout. Rolling stock were carefully removed from tracks and placed in the third-largest arts economy in the na-
boxes. The AER Group has vast experience in this process and will work with Entertainment tion! Results indicated that of the 52,848
Junction, which specializes in state-of-the-art operating systems for model train layouts. jobs supported, 40,368 are arts-related
Each piece will be transported to Frisco, reassembled and blended together. Electrical organizations. Those jobs translate into
systems will also be upgraded using the latest technology. Work will continue through $1.3 billion in annual salaries, and in 2015,
the summer, so watch for updates to this new attraction at the Museum of the American North Texas’ cultural audience atten-
Railroad. Go to museumoftheamericanrailroad.org for additional information. dance numbers totaled more than 13.97
million. Learn more about this study at
THE GARAGE AT americansforthearts.org.
FRISCO YMCA OPENS
Construction on phase one of the LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Frisco YMCA’s expansion project is STUDENT SELECTED FOR LONE STAR
complete and training classes kicked LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
off at the grand opening celebration Caleb Brown, a student at Leadership
in July. The Garage features Power Preparatory School in Frisco, was selected
Fit classes that suit different fitness to travel to Houston/Galveston for the 2017
levels for a personalized approach Lone Star Leadership Academy camp. He
to group fitness sessions. Classes was chosen because of his academic
are methodically planned so success, leadership ability, involvement in
people can attend six days a week. activities and his completion of a previous
The 2,444-square-foot expansion includes Studio B, a new group exercise studio camp. He will join other students to learn
featuring high intensity interval training, a dedicated cycling studio, barre, yoga about Texas and its leaders. He will visit
and Pilates classes, Kids Fit and a free weight room. As a nonprofit organization, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Moody
the YMCA depends on individuals and local businesses to support expansion. Gardens, San Jacinto Battleground
Work continues to identify donors to support efforts to expand the facility to State Historic Site, Battleship Texas State
include an outdoor aquatic center/pool and a basketball gymnasium. Learn more at Historic Site, the Port of Houston, the Pearl
friscoymca.org or call 214.297.9622. Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, the Health
Museum and the Houston Museum of
THE SECOND ANNUAL DALLAS FILM CREW PREMIERE AT TEXAS THEATER Natural Science. After completion, Mr.
The Dallas Film Crew (DFC) Premiere, hosted by the DFC at Texas Theater on July 15, Brown will receive the Education in Action’s
showcased short films created by a collaboration of artists in the Dallas/Fort Worth area Lonestar Leadership Academy Trailblazer
who share a passion for film. There was even a red carpet walk before films premiered. designation for attending camps in
The second annual DFC Premiere allowed guests to be part of the transformation of Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio
the film scene in the area. DFC fosters collaboration between filmmakers, supports the and Houston/Galveston. Educators can
community through workshops and competitions and organizes productions by combin- nominate other students in grades 4-8 for
ing talent. The crew originated in 2015 to create a proactive environment where artists Lone Star Leadership Academy camps at
can accomplish filmmaking goals. The group has worked on 20 short films and music educationinaction.com.

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MAYOR JEFF CHENEY UNVEILS 100-DAY PLAN AND PET OF THE MONTH
PRIORITY AREAS FOR FRISCO
Mayor Jeff Cheney introduced his plan for the next JAKE, a 7-month-old lab, has
100 days during a State of the City luncheon hosted his own Instagram following
by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce in June. The nine @thepupnamedjake and lives
priorities he detailed for the 100 days of change include with Frisco STYLE's own Andrew
a focus on communication strategy, managing growth, Callen.
rejuvenating downtown, the arts, expanding economic
development, valuing veterans, Get Moving Again (which APP OF THE MONTH
relates to traffic and road improvements), tax relief and
Frisco’s legacy. Mayor Cheney has been working with KEEPSAKE makes it easy and
City Council members, City Manager George Purefoy affordable to frame your photos.
and city directors to develop the plan since being elected earlier this year. Feedback Select your masterpiece, choose
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CASA OF COLLIN COUNTY WORD OF THE MONTH
ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP
WITH ANGEL FLIGHT hypostatize
Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA) of Collin County recently [hahy-pos-tuh-tahyz], verb
announced a partnership with to treat or regard (a concept,
Angel Flight South Central (AFSC)
to provide free flights for CASA idea, etc.) as a distinct
volunteers to visit children in foster substance or reality
care outside of their area. Flights
from volunteer pilots allow CASA
of Collin County to better serve
abused or neglected children who have been removed from their homes by providing
frequent visits requiring less travel time and expense. The inaugural flight took place
on July 14 at the McKinney National Airport. CASA of Collin County volunteers gather
information to get to know children by meeting regularly with them in their foster
placement, reviewing records and talking to everyone involved in their life. Advocates
testify in court and judges rely on this information to make informed decisions for
permanent placement of the child. For more information, go to casaofcollincounty.org.
The mission of Angel Flight is to provide free air transportation for medical and
humanitarian reasons. For additional information on the Angel Flight Program, visit
angelflightsc.org.

THE FRISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SENIOR SERVICE ALLIANCE
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce Senior Service Alliance (SSA) is a network of
Frisco Chamber of Commerce
partners focused on being a resource
to educate and serve senior citizens
(55+) and their families. The SSA
meets monthly at the Frisco Senior
Center. The SSA, in partnership with
OnTarget Partners, invites senior
citizens interested in employment or
volunteer opportunities to the Senior
Job and Volunteer Fair on September
12, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Frisco Senior Center. More information
is available at friscochamber.com.
Businesses interested in an exhibitor
table can contact the Frisco Chamber
of Commerce at 972.335.9522.

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ONE DAY IN FRISCO BY MELISSA SOUTHAM

Lettuce pray