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Page 2A — Allen American — Wednesday, September 14, 1988
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BEST OF ALLEN
WHAT’S HAPPENING
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
...clubs and organizations
currently being paid. There will also vital to everyone in our city. As has
be a one-time installation charge of always been the case, Allen citizens
By JIM WOLFE
Councilman
Allen, Fairview and Lucas residents wishing to
provide information for “The Best of Allen” should
call the newspaper a.t 727-3352 or drop the informa-
tion by the newspaper office, 205D W. Main.
The Allen American sends congratulations to:
■ Carolyn B. Brown of Allen, who has received a
master’s degree in education at East Texas State
University.
■ James Lassiter, Benjamin Forristal and
Amber Foster, three beautiful babies from Allen
who were winners in the first annual Kid’s Stop Baby
Pageant in Richardson.
■ 1988 Allen High School graduate Molly Hoelzel,
who is the winner of the Allen chapter of the Associ-
ation of Texas Professional Educators scholarship.
■ Mark Anderson of Allen, who took third place in
his age division at a recent Plano golf tournament.
transport.
Sunday
1:03 a.m. — injured person; 900 block Grassy Glenn,
tranport.
2:09 p.m. — major accident; 800 block Lake Highlands,
transport.
8:17 p.m. — fire alarm; 100 block Fountain Gate, investigation
only.
Monday
11:21 a.m. — injured person; 100 block Anna, transported
subject to HCA Medical Center of Plano.
Tuesday
7:54 a.m. — major accident; Main and Roaring Springs, trans-
ported two subjects to North Texas Medical Center in McKinney.
10:27 p.m. — smoke scare, 1300 block Crestwood Court, inves-
tigation only.
Wednesday
12:37 a.m. — vehicle fire; 200 block Federal, investigation only.
Since our appeal for volunteers to
help with the telephone EAS
(Extended Area Service) campaign,
over 100 Allenites have come
forward to offer their assistance.
These volunteers, the yard signs,
the posters in business windows
and other information being circu-
lated about EAS are all a part of an
organized community effort to bring
unlimited toll-free Metroplex dialing
to Allen telephone subscribers. The
information phase of the EAS
campaign is complete, and we are
now involved in the balloting
process.
On Sept. 9, there were 6,603
addressed, postage-paid envelope ballot not returned is a
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CITY OF ALLEN
■ AHS varsity football team competes against
Boswell at Boswell, 8 p.m.
■ Allen Lions Club golf tournament begins at 1
p.m. at the Eldorado Country Club. Proceeds will
raise funds to support Lions Club charities.
Anyone making a natural hole-in-one will win
$10,000! Entry fee is $50. Call 422-6042 or
727-9502 for more information.
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Police Calls
Reports were filed Monday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 11 after
Allen police responded to the following calls:
Monday
4:04 a.m. — arrest; 1000 block Collin.
6:54 a.m. — criminal mischief; 600 block Wandering Way.
8:08 a.m. — criminal mischief; 30Q block Ellis.
8:20 a.m. — criminal mischief; 300 block Ellis.
8:54 a.m. — burglary/motor vehicle, 500 block Old Bridge.
8:55 a.m. — burglary/motor vehicle, 500 block Old Bridge.
9:44 a.m. — burglary/motor vehicle, 1000 block Hawthorne.
11:01 a.m. — burglary/structure; 900 block Hawthorne.
12:36 p.m. — arrest; Hawthorne and Jupiter.
2:59 p.m. — burglary/structure; 300 block North Federal.
4:09 p.m. — criminal mischief; 500 block Guadalupe.
5:41 p.m. — criminal mischief; 700 block Wandering Way.
Tuesday
7:42 a.m. — accident; 500 block East Main.
7:54 a.m. — accident; Main.
9:19 a.m. — telephone harassment; 600 block Meadowbrook.
10:34 a.m. — burglary/structure; 600 block East Main.
2:57 p.m. — arrest; 600 block East Main.
7:50 p.m. — found property; 500 block Hanover.
7:50 p.m. — arrest; 100 block North Greenville.
7:50 p.m. — theft/property; 100 block North Greenville.
8:43 p.m. — theft/property; 100 block South State.
Wednesday
10:12 a.m. — theft/property; 100 block South State.
11:58 a.m. — domestic disturbance; 900 block Sunny Slope.
12:30 p.m. — arrest; 100 block South State.
1:09 p.m. — burglary/motor vehicle; 200 block Wildwood.
3:37 p.m. — theft/property; 100 block North Greenville.
6:49 p.m. — theft/property; 800 block Roaming Road.
9:59 p.m. — arrest; 1300 block Petunia.
10:42 p.m. — burglary/structure; 500 block Guadalupe.
Thursday
5:01 a.m. — arrest; 700 block East Main.
12:12 p.m. — found property; 500 block Hightrail.
1:10 p.m. — burglary/structure; 600 block East Main.
6:08 p.m. — miscellaneous; 100 block South Butler.
6:20 p.m. — theft/property; 700 block Meadow Mead.
7:36 p.m. — burglary/motor vehicle; 900 block Springbrook.
11:36 p.m. — forgery/counterfeit; 600 block West McDermott.
Friday
1:57 a.m. — arrest; 100 block West Way.
7:34 a.m. — arrest; Old Bridge and Jupiter.
3:48 p.m. — arrest; 500 block Bethany.
4:50 p.m. — accident; 600 block East Main.
7:40 p.m — found property; 400 North Allen Drive.
9:25 p.m. — arrest; 200 North Greenville.
11:28 p.m. — arrest; Grassy Glen.
Saturday
1:55 a.m. — arrest; Main and Dogwood.
2:26 a.m. — arrest; State and Rowlett.
2:51 a.m. — arrest; U.S. Highway 75 and Ridgeview.
3:30 p.m. — accident; 300 block East Main.
7:29 p.m. — arrest; 600 block Belmont.
8:44 p.m. — accident; East Main and Melody Mall.
9:01 p.m. — found property; 700 block Springbrook.
10:38 p.m. — domestic disturbance; 500 block McDermott.
Sunday
1:56 a.m. — theft/property; 100 block North Greenville.
2:42 p.m. — arrest; Chaparral.
3:17 p.m. — criminal mischief; 900 block Roaming Road.
4:39 p.m. — burglary/structure; 500 block Flameleaf.
■ Greater Collin Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show
and Obedience Trial from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at
the Hunt County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Call
show chairperson at 442-6372 after 5 p.m. for
more information.
■ Cityfest continues at Outlet Malls of America
and includes Peter Pan and Tinkerbell and the final
presentation of “You’re a Good Man Charlie
Brown” at 3 p.m. Gymnastics program starts at 4
p.m.
Several days after its Sept. 1 opening,
Allen’s new M.E. Moses store was
crowned with its permanent sign. The
lighted letters were lifted into place with
Tuesday
■ Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Grace Presbyte-
rian Church, 4300 W. Park Blvd., Plano. For more information,
call 964-1182.
■ The Allen Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly luncheon on
the third Tuesday of each month at the Old Middle School. Call
Dana McGowan at 727-5585 for information.
■ The Allen FFA Booster Club meets the first Tuesday of every
month at 7:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Department of Allen High
School.
■ The Allen Jaycees meet on the first and third Tuesday at 8 p.m.
at the Wildwood Village Apartment Clubhouse, 1500 Jupiter. Call
727-6666 for membership and program information.
■ The Allen Masonic Lodge meets each second Tuesday at 7:30
p.m. at 107% Main Street. For information, call 727-5163,
727-4260 or 277-1814 (in Rockwall).
■ The American Business Women’s Association, Collin County
Charter Chapter, meets the fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. For infor-
mation call Tina Allen, 727-5970, or Mae Pherigo, 727-3809.
■ The Boyd Elementary PTA meets each third Tuesday at 7:30
p.m. during the school year, except in December, February and
March.
■ A breast feeding support group meets each third Tuesday at
10:30 a.m. at North Texas Medical Center. For more informa-
■ Allen Country Fair at Ford Park from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m., sponsored by the Jaycees. Events will
include a three-on-three double elimination basket-
ball tournament, arts and crafts, goodies, and a
skydiving exhibition from noon to 1 p.m. No
admission fee.
■ Fall Artwalk and Sale, sponsored by the Plano
Art Association, is Saturday and Sunday at
Haggard Park, 15th and Avenue H in downtown
Plano, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 423-4492 for
more information.
■ The Rich-Tone Chorus, a chapter of Sweet
Adelines, Inc., performs at McFarlin Auditorium at
Southern Methodist University in Dallas at 7:30
p.m. Tickets may be purchased from any Ticket-
ron outlet. Telephone 424-7081 for membership
and rehearsal information for the Rich-Tone
Chorus.
■ Cityfest at the Outlet Malls of America includes
Children’s Wonderland,” an entire weekend of
events and activities geared for children, all free of
charge. “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” will
be presented at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. by the Omni
Players. Mimes, clowns, doggers, face painting,
harpists, storytellers and many more will be
present. Call 578-1591 for a complete list of
events.
Fire Calls
Fire calls for service from Sept. 1 to Sept. 7:
Thursday
7:43 a.m. — major accident; state Highway 5 and Rivercrest,
transported subject to HCA Medical Center of Plano.
2:09 p.m. — trash fire; 1200 block Cherry Wood, extinguished
fire.
6:17 p.m. — grass fire; 700 block Sycamore Creek, extiguished
fire.
Friday
11:42 a.m. — major accident; McDermott and U.S. Highway 75,
no transport.
5:53 p.m. — electrical short, 700 block Circle Cove, investigation
only.
7:16 p.m. — major accident; state Highway 5 and Rivercrest; no
Clubs and organizations that would like events and
meetings announced in “What’s Happening” can
call The Allen American at 727-3352 or can bring
the information to the newspaper’s office at 205D W
Main.
telephone exchange subscribers by
telephone and door-to-door,
between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9
p.m. during weekdays and at conve-
nient times on weekends, to verify
that ballots were received and to
encourage everyone to return them
promptly. The EAS volunteers who
are calling door-to-door will be able
to pick up ballots that are
completed, but not yet mailed;
however, everyone is encouraged
to return their ballot as soon as
possible by using the envelope
provided. The very best news that
EAS volunteers will hear is, “I have
already returned my ballot.” The
work of these EAS volunteers
should be recognized for what it is
— a significant contribution of their
time and effort for a project that is
■ Pack 224 School Night” at Boyd Elementary
School for any boys and parents interested in join-
ing the Boy Scout program.
Monday
■ The Allen 4-H Club meets the first Monday of every month at
7:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Department of Allen High School.
For more information, contact Linda Overton 542-1656 or Kay
Darilek 727-3710
■ The Senior Citizens business meeting is each first Monday at
11 a.m. in the Old Middle School.
■ The Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association meets every
other month on the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Heard
Museum. Call 542-5566 for more information.
■ The Allen Adult Literacy Council meets each third Monday at 7
p.m. in the AISD administration building. Contact Ruth Pringle at
727-6022.
■ The Eagle Athletic Association meets each Monday night at the
Field House. During season, game films are shown.
■ Overeaters Anonymous meets 7:30 to 9 p.m., newcomers
meet at 7p.m., each Monday at Christ the Servant Lutheran
Church, 501 Hightrail. Contact Tracie at 727-8012.
■ Allen Bi-Weekly Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of
each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the homes of members. Call
Glenda Ford at 727-3306 for more information.
■ The Ford Middle School PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. the first
Monday of each month except January and March. Call 727-8095
for more information.
■ Supportive Persons United for Dyslexics (SPUDS) meets at
7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Allen High
School library. For more information, contact Audrey Covington
at 727-2979.
■ The Allen Sports Association meets the first Monday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Middle School.
The ninth Annual Plano Balloon Festival is Sept.
23 to 25 at Bob Woodruff Park. The festival is the
largest and longest running balloon festival in
North Texas. The entire festival is free to the
public, including free transportation from the east
side of Collin Creek Mall (near Central Express-
way) to the park. Contact 578-7112 for more
information.
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ballots mailed to all 727 telephone $6.85 payable in two monthly have shown a willingness to work
exchange subscribers. An enclosed installments. For EAS to be a reali- hard for a cause they believe will
letter, sent with each ballot, ty in Allen, 3,302 positive ballots improve the quality of life in our
requests that the ballot be must be returned. As you can see city. Please greet the volunteers
Friday
■ AL-ANON, a family support group for those who live with
someone affected by alcohol or drug abuse, meets Fridays from 8
p.m. to 9 p.m. at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. Call
727-5292 for information.
■ Senior citizen potluck luncheon at St. Jude
Catholic Church. Bring a dish to pass, and show
up around 11:30 a.m.
■ Allen Preschool PTA meets at 7 p.m. at Roun-
tree Elementary cafeteria. Dr. Jerry Caldwell will
speak on stress control in preschool children, and
a children’s program will be available concurrently.
Parents, grandparents and teachers of children up
to kindergarten age are invited to attend. Call
727-4511 for more information.
■ AHS junior varsity and freshman football teams
compete here against Boswell, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
■ Allen Quilters’ Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. in the
library at St. Jude Catholic Church for a program
by Judy Edstrom on covered baskets. Anyone I
interested in quilts or quilting is invited to attend.
Call 727-6719 for more information.
■ “Meet the Teacher” Night at Ford Middle
School, 7 p.m. A 10-minute daily class schedule
will allow parents to get a taste of a typical day at
Ford.
■ WOW (Women of the Word) fall kickoff meeting
at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Youth Center,
204 E. Main, Allen. Program by motivational
speaker Mamie McCullough is free and open to all
women in the community. Nursery care will be
provided by reservation only (727-1565 or
727-8241). Call 727-8241 for more information.
■ W.O.W. (Women of the Word) meets each Wednesday from
9-11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Allen. For information
call Becky Jordan at 727-7312 or Beverly Garms at 727-2667.
■ The Allen Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon in the
Old Middle School. Call Steve Burch, 727-3381.
■ The Heard Museum Volunteers Guild meets each second
Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the activities room of Heard Museum.
■ The Collin County Humane Society meets each third Wednes-
day at 7:30 at the Lone Star Gas Co., 301 W. Louisiana, McKin-
ney. Call 727-7391 Mon. through Fri. 1 - 5 p.m.
■ The League of Women Voters meets every third Wednesday at
7:30 p.m. at the Harvey Hotel. Contact Gretchen Bullock at
727-1648 for more information.
■ The Depressive and Manic Depressive Association of Plano
meets 'the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. For
information, call 867-1339.
tion, call 548-3015 metro 690-3446 ext. 3015.
■ The Lions Club of Allen meets the first and third Tuesday of
each month at 7 p.m. at the Old Middle School. Call Jerry Wilson,
727-5749, for information.
■ The Lovejoy PTC meets the first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the
Lovejoy School Auditorium.
■ The Reed Elementary PTA meets each third Tuesday at 7:30
p.m. during the school year, except in December, January and
March.
■ The Rountree Elementary PTA meets at 7:15 p.m. each
second Tuesday during the school year.
■ The Senior Citizens Luncheon is held each second Tuesday at
St. Jude Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m.
• The Tuesday Book Club meets each fourth Tuesday of the
month from Sept, through May except December at 9:30 a.m. at
the Harrington Library, 1501 18th St., Plano. New members
welcomed.
Thursday
■ The Allen Order of the Eastern Star meets the first Thursday
of each month at 7:30 at the Masonic Lodge. Call Marge Karmry,
727-4946, for information.
■ The Allen Extension Homemakers Club meets each first
Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Old Middle School cafeteria.
■ The Allen Newcomers Club meets the second Thursday of each
month. Contact Wand, 727-1393, or Ann, 727-9644, for
information.
■ The Senior Citizens pot luck luncheon is each third Thursday at
11:30 in the Old Middle School. Bring your favorite dish.
■ The Collin County Archaeological Society meets each first
Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Heard Museum.
■ The Senior Citizens Center sponsors blood pressure checks
each first Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Old Middle
School.
■ The Plano Christian Women’s Club meets each third Thursday
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gleneagles Country Club. For
more information, call Linda at 727-8134
■ The Allen Quilter’s Guild meets the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m
at St. Jude’s. Contact Bev at 727-4326.
■ The Story Elementary PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second
Thursday of each month except December and March.
■ The Allen High School PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third
Thursday of each month except December, February and March.
■ The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Collin County meets the
second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 805 E. 15th in
Plano. For more information, call 422-5296.
■ The Goodtimers Club has a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on the
first Thursday of each month at the St. Jude Activity Center. For
more information, call 727-4685.
Government and Education
■ The AISD Community Education Advisory Council meets each
first Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the AISD administration building.
■ The AISD school board meets each third Monday at 7 p.m. at
the administration building.
■ The Allen City Council meets the first and third Thursday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal annex.
■ The city of Allen Municipal Court meets the second and third
Wednesday at 6 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in
the municipal annex.
■ The city of Allen Parks and Recreation Board meets each
second Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal annex.
■ The city of Allen Planning and Zoning Commission meets the
second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the
municipal annex.
■ The Allen Volunteer Fire Department meets each second and
fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
■ The Collin County Commissioners Court meets the second
Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Collin County Courthouse in McKin-
ney. Please call 548-4631 to verify the time.
■ The Fairview City Council meets each first Tuesday at 7:30
p.m. at Fairview City Hall.
■ The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department meets the second
Thursday and the last Saturday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at
Fairview City Hall.
■ The city of Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission meets
each fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview City Hall.
■ The city of Fairview Public Works Commission meets each
fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview City Hall.
■ The Lucas City Council meets each first Monday at 7:30 p.m.
at the Lucas Community Center.
■ The city of Lucas Planning and Zoning Commission meets each
third Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Lucas Community Center.
■ The Lucas Volunteer Fire Department meets the first and third
Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Lucas Fire Station.
■ The Lovejoy Independent School District board of trustees
meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Board
Room at the school.
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provided. The ballot contains blocks EAS. A weekly tally of returned toll-free Metroplex dialing to Allen,
to check “yes” or “no” as to ballots will be taken and results if you have not received a ballot,
whether you want extended area posted on a sign in Rodenbaugh’s or if you have misplaced your ballot
telephone service at a cost of $9.60 window on Main Street so that and have a valid 727 phone number,
per month for a one-party flat resi- Allen residents can track the prog- call 727-9171 or come to City Hall at
dential phone rate and $24.00 per ress of the balloting process. One Butler Circle in Allen, and a
month for a one-party flat business Although the balloting procedures copy ballot will be issued in your
phone rate. This cost would be allow some flexibility, our goal is to name. Again, everyone with a 727
added to your current monthly resi- have all ballots returned and the exchange telephone number is eligi-
dential base rate of $8.35 or busi- required 3,302 minimum positive ble and should vote.
ness rate of $19.60 and would elimi- votes by no later than Oct. 8, 1988. Remember ... a ballot not
nate all charges for long distance Over the next few weeks, EAS returned is a “no” vote.
calls to and from the Metroplex volunteers will be contacting all 727 Don’t delay — return your ballot!
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