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making a difference When Griff and Tonya Moore visited Kenya, they found needs that could be met through their personal generosity and the engagement of Griff’s Sunrise Rotary Club of Allen.

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Several Model A enthusisats call the Allen area home. They find rusted relics and with blood, sweat and tears, turn them into gleaming pieces of art that bring smiles to the faces of passersby.

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Lunchbox Inspiration

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE civic forum 8

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Legacy Humane Society Pet Benefit

Hunter’s Autism Specials

Heart of Steele

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3rd Annual Zack Patrol

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Allen Police Build Trust

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St. Jude Carnival

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Happy Fall Fest

ACT’s 2016-2017 Season

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Toastmasters Open House

Note-Ably North Texas

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education 36

Student Nutrition

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Beyond the Textbook

Farewell to Summer

library 30

World War II Internment Camps in Texas

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Music by Nomad

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Western Legends

Allen Folk Festival

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36 publisher/editor Barbara Peavy

Chelsey Aprill

office administrator

Matt Cobb

Carrie McCormick

Kirk Dickey

advertising sales Liz DeBoe

cover photo Larry Fleming

on the cover Robert Fox

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Deborah Dove Jennifer Grimm Tom Keener Peggy Helmick-Richardson Keith A. Taylor Simon Valentin

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Golfing for Her Father

by Matt Cobb

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Steele

After Allan Steele passed away in June, his daughter, Carrie, wanted to honor his legacy in a way that would make him proud—by celebrating his life. Allan Steele, 69, of Plano, retired in 2013 from his position as Chief Information Officer for Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Upon retirement, Allan, never an avid golfer, decided to take up the game and learn at The Courses at Watters Creek.

Just months before Allan passed of a rare lung disease known as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Carrie, a Plano native who now lives in the Denver area, flew to Texas to visit her father. While visiting, Carrie, who hadn’t played golf before, was taught the game’s fundamentals by her father, and together they played nine holes at Allan’s favorite course.

“You’re never too old to learn something new from your dad,” Carrie said. “It was such good fun.”

Carrie said her father didn’t want a “big, sappy funeral,” but instead requested that his life be honored in a different way—by throwing a party. So, upon his passing, Allan’s family approached The Courses at Watters Creek to use the clubhouse to throw a party in her father’s honor. They called the ceremony “A Celebration of Allan’s Life.”

“We approached Lee Hunter, the food and beverage supervisor at The Courses at Watters Creek, about having the celebration at the clubhouse,” Carrie shared. “We explained what we wanted to do and Lee helped us every step of the way.”

More than 160 guests attended the celebration of Allan’s life

in The Courses at Watters Creek pavilion, including his wife of 43 years, Pat, and their younger son, Andrew.

The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Sandy McLachlan, a friend of the Steele family, and the reception included a video, songs and raised glasses. A bagpiper even played for Allan, just outside of the clubhouse.

In attendance were family, friends and Allan’s golfing buddies, who, along with Carrie, wanted to do one more thing to remember Allan… play hole #6, a nemesis of Allan’s golf game. So, the group hopped on several golf carts, met with a course marshal and was escorted to the hole.

As for playing hole #6, it proved to be just as challenging for Carrie as it was for her father.

“I shanked it,” Carrie laughed. “But it was a wonderful experience to be able to honor my dad in such a meaningful and happy way. He wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”

Now that she’s back home in Colorado, Carrie has no plans to put away her clubs, but instead will keep golfing in honor of her father.

“It’s my job to continue the golfing legacy,” Carrie said, and maybe, one day, conquer hole #6.”

For more information about The Courses at Watters Creek, please visit WattersCreekGolf.com or call 214.509.4653. v Matt Cobb is the senior marketing coordinator for the City of Allen.

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3rd Annual Zack Patrol Yulissa Arescurenaga to dance for Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

Family and friends of Allen resident Zachary Buckner have organized the 3rd Annual Zack Patrol Dance Fitness Charity Event to benefit the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas (DSG) and its annual Buddy Walk.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, from 5-7 p.m. at the Murphy Community Center, 205 Murphy Rd., in Murphy. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

An energetic and enthusiastic boy, Zack was born with the most common form of Down syndrome, Trisomy 21.

Now eight years old, Zack participated in local and area Special Olympic events; bringing home a ribbon and the bronze medal in basketball skills and silver and gold in track and field events. This summer, he participated in the iCan Shine iCan Bike program hosted by the DSG. This will be the 15th year for the DSG to host the Buddy Walk. All funds raised in support of the Buddy Walk help fund local programs and services including support and

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Yulissa Arescurenaga resources for new and expectant families, social and educational activities for new parents, youth, teens and adults with Down syndrome, outreach and training for educators and professionals, and resources and support for Spanish speaking families.

This year’s event will feature guest instructor Yulissa Arescurenaga, the first licensed Zumba® instructor in America with Down syndrome. A native of San Francisco, Yulissa’s journey began in 2008 after she attended her first Zumba® class. Four years after her first class, and countless hours of daily practice, Yulissa fulfilled her dream in 2012 and became a licensed instructor.

Joining Yulissa on stage will be local and DFW-area certified fitness instructors to lead participants in two hours of dance fitness in formats such as Zumba®, MixxedFit®, BollyX and U-Jam®.

Tickets for the event are: $15 advance and $20 at the door, ages 10 and up. For more information visit: zackpatrol.com or facebook.com/ events/1732870570287090. v

Allen Police Build Trust, One Conversation at a Time

by Chelsey APRILL

When Allen police officer Chris Hester cruises through a neighborhood, he’s always looking for crime, but he’s more interested in pursuing conversations.

“A lot of people have never met a police officer,” says Hester. “My job is to change that.”

As a member of APD’s Community Relations Unit, Officer Hester uses his post to earn trust and build partnerships in the Allen community—from the retiree who starts a Neighborhood Watch group to the kids wandering sidewalks in pursuit of Pokémon.

“You can patrol a community without knowing the residents,” says Officer Hester. “But you can’t truly serve them without building relationships.”

That’s why, on a sweltering afternoon in August, you could find Officer Hester and fellow Community Relations Officer Sammy Rippamonti visiting Allen neighborhoods, doling out ice-cold Capri Suns and bags of chips from the trunk of a cruiser.

“Hello, officers!” A group of children shout, giddy, as the vehicles roll to a stop. The officers are quickly swarmed by bobbing braids and little voices asking for hugs and stickers. A boy in a Batman t-shirt eyes their gear-lined belts. Officer Rippamonti lets him hold the flashlight.

“Do you remember what I told you to do if you ever found a gun?” asks Officer Rippamonti.

“Don’t touch it!” He shouts proudly.

Fewer than 200 people are on the payroll at the Allen Police Department, but APD has developed more than a thousand community ambassadors through programs such as its Citizens Police Academy, Rape Aggression Defense course and National Night Out. The community relations unit also offers specialized training on active shooters and identity theft.

“We’re not just building goodwill toward the department. We’re also building a network of contacts,” says Officer Hester. “Someone who thinks of you as an

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ally is more likely to call in suspicious behavior, to tell us what they know.”

The officers nurture those connections through visits to Allen’s many Neighborhood Watch groups. At a summer meeting at Star Creek, they

present recent crime statistics and hear concerns about speeding cars.

“They trust us as much as we trust them,” said Olivia Reis, who participates in the Star Creek Neighborhood Watch. “It makes it

easier to address problems in the neighborhood because they know we’re on their side.”

These relationships are paying off. Despite national events that can put police in a negative light, the support from Allen residents has been overwhelmingly positive. The support is especially evident on National Night Out, an annual evening of block parties encouraging camaraderie and crime prevention.

“We don’t ever want people to feel like they’re bothering us,” says Officer Hester. “We tell people to ‘see it, hear it, report it,’ and we mean that.”

This year’s National Night Out will be held on October 4.

Neighborhoods wishing to host a block party should submit a permit application by September 30. Details are available at AllenPolice.org/ NationalNightOut. v Chelsey Aprill is a marketing specialist for the City of Allen.

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St. Jude Carnival

Talley Amusements, Inc. will once again bring their exciting midway, kiddie and thrill rides and beloved carnival food September 9-11. St. Jude’s traditional courtyard activities and games will take place on Saturday and will offer a unique and unforgettable family carnival experience. Talley Amusements, Inc. and the Saturday parish activities will require separate ticket purchases.

Food purchases are cash only for Talley Amusements. Back by popular demand is the “Friday Night Only Unlimited Rides” $30 wristband. For your convenience, Talley Amusements, Inc. will provide ATM machines on the premises.

Saturday is a great day to visit carnival sponsors while participating in parish fun for all ages—musical

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acts, raffle prizes, silent auction, cake walk, face painting, Allen Police Department Command Center, Allen

Fire Department/EMS, food from the Knights of Columbus, rock wall and a large variety of inflatables.Following our St. Jude activities, the fun will continue with the Maylee Thomas Band from 8-10 p.m.

This year’s carnival promises hours of wholesome family fun for all ages. Who can resist a funnel cake and a giant Ferris wheel? The midway will be open Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-10 p.m. St. Jude Parish Courtyard will be open on Saturday from noon-7:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 8 p.m. Carnival attendees are invited to take part in the 35th Anniversary on Sunday, September 11, from 1-3 p.m. in the courtyard for an art show and live entertainment as the Talley midway continues.

Please like us on Facebook: facebook.com/pages/St-JudeCatholic-Church-AllenTX/161131773935099) and follow us on Twitter @ St Jude Parish. Please visit our website for ticket purchase or contact our parish at 972.727.1177.

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s one of the first plastic surgeons in Allen, Dr. Charles Slack has been serving the community for over 15 years. Originally from the Dallas area, he moved to Allen in 2001 because he liked the idea of being a small town doctor—partly because he wanted to do a variety of procedures and partly because he truly enjoys interacting with people.

“I like that I’m not just a hired guy in an office.

I’m part of the community,” he says.

Even though that “small town” now has a population close to 95,000, Dr. Slack still gives his patients undivided time and attention and works to build the kind of doctor-patient relationship that is becoming obsolete in today’s economically-driven medical environment. That means that when a patient sees Dr. Slack, before any sort of exam, they will be greeted by him in the lobby before going into his office to talk in-depth about what the procedures will and won’t do to ensure they will get the results desired. “They are entrusting their body and health to me and I don’t take that lightly,” Slack says. He continues the same level of care—focusing on the relationship with the patient—from exam to surgery to post-op check-ups.

“Honesty and good communication is key,” – Dr. Slack Dr. Slack performs all types of plastic surgery, including cosmetic surgery (body, face, and breast), skin cancer repair and breast reconstruction. Breast and body work, especially tummy tucks and repairing post-pregnancy damage, are mainstays of his practice. Patients can rest assured that they are in capable hands, as Dr. Slack brings impressive

academic training to his practice.

He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed his surgical residency at Parkland, followed by his Plastic Surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He then completed an additional 6-month fellowship in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast.

Unlike a lot of other “cosmetic surgeons,” Dr. Slack is board-certified in plastic surgery, which means he has undergone extensive training and met a set of stringent criteria. As a testament to the care and compassion he provides, he has been named Best Doctor of the Year by D Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015.

Dr. Slack also brings cutting edge technology to Allen, with non-surgical procedures such as Venus Versa, a treatment that tightens skin and improves the skins texture and tone, and new techniques for tummy tucks that eliminate the need for drains and allow for better mobility post-surgery.

If you are thinking about cosmetic or recon­ structive surgery, Dr. Slack offers consultations at no charge, so call and make your appointment today.

Havana Nights Get ready for a night under the stars in the beautiful streets of Havana, Cuba! The Foundation For Allen Schools will host a benefit on Saturday, October 1, at the Sheraton Hotel in

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McKinney. Complete with a VIP cocktail hour, dinner, a silent and live auction and live entertainment by InVersion Band, this special event is a fundraiser for student scholarships and a celebration of all things Allen.

Tickets are $125 per person and, along with sponsorship opportunities, are available at www.

AISDFoundation. org.

Cuban chic inspired attire is recommended. The evening will include many special reminders

of the music, food, fashion and fun of Havana in bygone days.

Havana Nights will lead the foundation into its 20th year of supporting education in Allen ISD. The foundation has invested more than $1.6 million back into Allen ISD through grants, student scholarships, teacher training and scholarships, and support of special programs. This includes more than $900,000 in grant funding and more than $500,000 in scholarships for students and teachers. Funds raised at Havana Nights will primarily be used for scholarships for AHS seniors. For information contact regina_taylor@ allenisd.org or call the Foundation at 972.727.0362. www.facebook.com/ AISDFoundation. v

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Toastmasters Open House

McKinney Community

Speak Up Allen, the local Toastmasters club, invites the community to an Open House on Wednesday, September 21, 6:45 p.m., in the meeting room of IHOP Restaurant, 315 Central Expwy. S., in Allen. Club members will provide guests with information about Toastmasters during a dessert buffet. An abbreviated Toastmasters meeting will follow with prepared speeches, Table Topics™ (impromptu speeches) and evaluations.

Concerts

“Speak Up Allen Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Marty Chiang, Club President.

The new season for McKinney Community Concerts is right around the corner. Opening the 2016-17 series on Friday, September 16, is a big band for a new generation called The Equinox Little Big Band. On Friday, October 7, the Doo-Wah Riders are ridin’ back into town. The remainder of this season hosts the Ronnie Kole Trio, legendary jazz pianist, Tenoré vocal trio and professional shows normally seen in Las Vegas, Branson, Nashville, Broadway and London.

All seven concerts this season, one a month on Fridays between September and March, are included for only $95/adult; $35/student (K-12). Visit www. mckinneycommunityconcerts.org or call 214.548.4384.

Hosted again at the venue of Christ Fellowship off Eldorado, performers and audience alike are thrilled with the Bose sound system and in-house coffee shop along with ample lighted parking. Don’t miss out. v

Club member David Hyden, VP of Public Relations, says, “Table Topics are one of my favorite parts of the meeting.

Guests and members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet and is a lot of fun!”

For more information, contact David Hyden at dbhyden@gmail.com. Speak Up Allen Toastmasters meets each Wednesday. v

Note-Ably North Texas Note-Ably North Texas Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines Int’l, a highly respected, worldwide singing organization, is right here in Allen. Our chorus offers music education and growth, competition, quartets and performances.

Come experience why thousands of women around the world love to sing A Cappella four-part harmony at our Global Open House ”Harmonize the World” on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. You will love the camaraderie, the warm and inviting environment, the joy of singing and the excitement of making music together with our chorus family.

Meet our new Director, Richard Light, a dynamic and highly talented musical leader and director with 25 years experience.

Visit www.nntchorus.org for more information. Our rehearsal location is at Blue House Too, 934 Market Street in Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, Allen. v Allen Image | September 2016

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Snippets Happy Fall Fest From cooler weather to changing colors and football, the fall season brings plenty of reasons to celebrate. And in September, the annual Happy Fall Fest in Allen will help bring in the season for shoppers, classic car enthusiasts and fun-seekers as well.

This year’s Happy Fall Fest vendor market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 17. Shop over 40 vendors and artisans from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex who will be offering an assortment of unique and special gifts. In addition, guests can stroll the Heritage Village grounds, and there will be oldie tunes and food vendors on site. Heritage Village will be celebrating the newest restoration later this fall, and guests are welcome to stroll the grounds and pick up a brochure with information on the structures.

ACT’s 2016-2017 Season Allen’s Community Theatre (ACT) announces the 2016-17 season themed Make ‘Em Laugh, Every Show a Comedy! The season kicks off with a new Jones, Hope, Wooten production, Doublewide, Texas, October 6-23. Then, celebrate the Christmas season with a mystery comedy, The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays, written by Ken Ludwig, December 1-18.

The new year starts with Epic Proportions, by Larry Coen and David Crane, January 26-February 12, 2017. March 16-April 2 brings Social Security, by Andrew Bergman to the stage. This production is recommended for adult audiences.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Morning Maniacs Car Club will host the festival-favorite Classic Car Show, an exhibit and competition that will showcase different makes and models of antique, classic and custom cars and trucks. Owners of classic automobiles that are 25 years and older can register through the Morning Maniacs to be part of the show. Prizes will be presented for the “Top 20,” Best-In-Show Car and Best-In-Show Truck. If you would like to enter a classic car, please contact Charles Chewning at 214.507.5856 or Gene Hair at 972.658.8789.

The event’s location, Allen Senior Recreation Center, is conveniently located at 451 St. Mary Drive at the corner of St. Mary and Cedar Drives. An overflow parking lot will be available next door at The Edge Skate Park and Visitor Center.

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Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith is scheduled for May 3-21, and is followed by Zolidis World Premier by Austin playwright Don Zolidis, June 30-July 16. Zolidis has written this play just for ACT—to be acted, costumed, designed and directed by our teens. The season closes with the youth production of Disney’s Mulan, Jr., by Wilder, Zippel, Schwartz, Tesori, Junge, August 11-27.

ACT season tickets are on sale at www. allenscommunitytheatre.net. Auditions for each show are announced on our website and in our newsletter. Volunteers are always needed for the front and back of the house. Check our website for more information. v

Snippets Legacy Humane Society Pet Benefit Come join the Legacy Humane Society (LHS) on October 22, 6-11 p.m., at the Canavaugh Flight Museum for a fun-filled night to raise funding and awareness for the many fur kids in the greater DFW area and beyond.

Given the historical venue, this year’s theme for our event is roaring 20s, which comes just in time (the week before Halloween) for anyone wanting to dress the part.

Gamble the night away in the casino while the live band plays in the background. Not a gambler, not a problem! Browse through over 100 auction items spread throughout the venue, enjoy the fresh air or relax in one of the many sitting areas. The night wouldn’t be complete without amazing food from local eateries as well as themed beverages for all to enjoy.

Attire is business casual with the option for people to dress in 20s themed attire. Tickets are $85 per person or $700 for a table of 8. A portion of the proceeds will go towards building a LHS adoption facility. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well.

Hunter’s Autism Specials After his son was diagnosed with autism, Chad Kleis founded Hunter’s Autism Specials, a non-profit organization which helps families find and access a calendar of autism-friendly programs, events and resources. “We take into consideration sensory related issues: bright lights, loud sounds, extreme smells, etc.,” stated Chad. Although the non-profit organization’s main focus is to benefit families dealing with autism, it also incorporates ways to integrate events for all special needs families.

On Sunday, September 11, Hunter’s Autism Specials will host its 2nd Annual All Specials Needs Day, which is exclusive for special needs families. The Hunter’s Autism Specials organization was able to rent out the entire Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in the Colony from noon to 6 p.m., allowing these families to relax and enjoy the waterpark. Ticket prices are $15 per person and may be purchased at www.huntersautismspecials.org or onsite.

If you would like to volunteer or donate, please visit us online for more information. v

Farewell to Summer Join the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Ryan Ross for our Farewell to Summer Concert, Monday, September 5, at 7 p.m. Originally planned as our annual Memorial Day Patriotic Pops program, which had to be rescheduled, this free concert will take place on the Allen Civic Plaza located behind Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway.

Swing down memory lane with favorites that include “Gershwin by George,” “A Beach Boys Medley,” along with Sousa marches and other patriotic favorites. Not to be missed will be the grand finale—Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture”—complete with fireworks.

Ryan Ross

Note-Ably North Texas Women’s Acapella Chorus will perform at intermission.

Representatives from the Allen VFW, Blue Star Mothers, Heroes on the Water and the Allen Public Safety Committee will be our special guests. So, pack your picnic, grab your camp chair or blanket, and join us on the Civic Plaza. For more information, visit www.allenphilharmonic.org or call 972.359.0656. v Allen Image | September 2016

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OCTOBER 1 Fall Family Festival

11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Church of the Savior.

Miniature train rides, bounce house, petting zoo, face-painting, food and gift vendors and much more. 110 S. Alma Drive at the southwest corner of McDermott and Alma.

972.649.4032 for more information.

september CITY OF ALLEN

Allen Event Center Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), charge by phone at 800.745.3000 or at the Allen Event Center box office.

For more information, visit www.alleneventcenter.com.

3-4 Allen Gun Show 7 Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul 10 Guns and Hoses: 15th Annual Police vs. Firefighters Boxing Event 16-18 4th Annual Collin County Fall Home and Garden Show 22 Sadie Robertson—The Live Original Tour 2016 24 Counting Crows and Rob Thomas 28 “Putting Texas Back to Work” Job Fair—Presented by Cumulus Media

Parks and Recreation For more info about Parks and Recreation events, visit AllenParks.org.

9 SNAP Dance (Hollywood Theme), Recreation Hall. SNAP your fingers and shuffle your feet at this Special Needs and Adapted Program! Enjoy music, a fun theme and snacks. This month’s theme is Hollywood! Register early, fee increases to $15 at 5 pm the Wednesday prior to each dance. For more information, contact Lisa Potvin at lpotvin@cityofallen.org or 214.509.4707. Age 18 years+. Cost: $10.

17 Happy Fall Fest, Allen Senior Recreation Center. Stroll through a Classic Car Show; shop the craft and specialty gift market; Indulge in scrumptious and tasty concessions. Allen Heritage Guild will offer tours of the Heritage Village. To register as a vendor, contact Denise Fenner at Scenter@ cityofallen.org. To enter a classic car in the Car Show, contact Charles Chewning at 214.507.5856 or Gene Hair at 972.658.8789. Learn more at AllenParks. org. Cost: Free.

ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Youth Services Weekly story times are held in the Children’s Program Room. All story times are free and no registration is required to attend. For more information, call 214.509.4906. Fall story times will resume Monday, September 12.

Baby and Me—For pre-walkers w/caregiver, Thur., 10:15 am.

Fun Ones & Twos—For 1 & 2 year-olds w/ caregiver, Mon. & Tue., 10:15 am.

Together Time—For 3-5 year-olds w/ caregiver. Mon., Tue. & Thur., 11:15 am; Wed., 10:15 am

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All By Myself—For 4-5 year-olds without a caregiver. Wed., 11:15 am Pajama Story Time—For 3-5 year-olds & family. Tue. & Thur., 6:30 pm (Note the new star t time!)

For more information about events below, call 214.509.4906. All events are free and no preregistration is required to attend. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before the program.

11 Family Game Day, 2:30-4 pm, Children’s Program Room. All ages with an adult. Strengthen family bonds and build critical skills with games for all ages—from pre-readers to adults.

12 American Girl Club, 4-5 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 7-12. Celebrate the newest historical girl—Melody from 1964! We’ll have crafts, activities and fun!

13 Homeschool Nonfiction Club,1:303 pm, Children’s Program Room.

Recommended for ages 8-10, all ages welcome. Join us each month as we read a nonfiction story and create a project based on what we’ve learned. After our project, homeschool families can enjoy some social time. This month’s book: Miss Moore Thought Otherwise by Jan Pinborough.

13 How-To Draw, 4-4:30 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 5-9. Learn a new skill every month!

18 Crafternoon, 2:30-4 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 3+ with adult. Make as many masterpieces as you like at this come-and-go program. Caregivers must stay with children under age 9.

19 Sand Art, 4-5 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 5+ with an adult. Create colorful sand ar t to take home!

23 Sensory Play Day,10:30-11:30 am, Children’s Program Room. Ages 0-3 with an adult. Join us for a relaxed morning of stimulating sensory play stations.

24 Lego Family Fun Day, 10:3011:30 am, Children’s Program Room.

Ages 5+ with an adult. Bring your parents and create with Legos at the library!

26 Art in Action! 4-5 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 7-12. Create your own work of ar t using fun techniques!

28 Nature Scavenger Hunt, 4-5 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 5-8.

Celebrate the arrival of fall with a scavenger hunt and other outdoor activities!

TEENS 8 Teen Anime Evening, 6:30-8 pm, 2nd Floor Program Room. For teens, ages 12-18. Join us as we watch anime, eat Japanese snacks and have fun!

20 Sticky Crafts, 4-5 pm, Children’s Program Room. Ages 12-18. Pull, tear and stick your way to new creations with duct and washi tape crafts.

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ADULTS Adult ser vices programs are held in the 2nd Floor Program Room unless otherwise indicated. All events are free, and there is no registration unless noted. Please call 214.509.4905 or 214.509.4913.

7 Noontime Pageturners, The Nightingale

by Kristin Hannah, 12 pm. Bring a lunch and a friend and join us for a lively discussion! We offer a relaxed environment where you can share the joy of reading.

8 Discover a Healthier You—Mindful Laughter, presented by Carrie Brazeal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 1 pm.

8 Trivia Night at Nine Band Brewing Co., 6 pm, Off site at Nine Band Brewing Co., 9 Prestige Circle, Allen. Team up with friends to compete for first place at Allen’s own brewery—test your knowledge of beer, literature, history, science and more! The tap room has draft beer for purchase; the library will not be providing alcohol. Ages 21+.

14 Twisted Threads—A Fiber Craft Circle, 6:30 pm. Do you knit? Or crochet? Twisted Threads is a social group for knitters, crocheters, felters, quilters and any other crafters who use thread or yarn! All skill levels are welcome! So, bring your latest project and work on it in the company of other fiber crafters.

20 Let’s Talk Dewey: Animals in Our Lives, 7 pm. Nonfiction readers! Chooseyour-own-nonfiction book club. We pick

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the topic—you pick the book. For September, the topic is “Animals in Our Lives.” Check the 590s or 636s in adult nonfiction for ideas, or ask a reference librarian. You’re welcome to attend even if you haven’t had a chance to read a book.

21 DIY@APL—Paint & Decorate Wooden Letters, 10 am. Paint, decoupage, distress, embellish wooden letters for an art project for your home.

All supplies will be provided. Ages 16+.

25 Before Pokemon-Go, There Was Geocaching—the World’s Largest Treasure Hunt, 2:30 pm. Learn how you can use your smar t phone to search for real hidden treasures (or caches). Claudia Wayland, geocaching aficionado, presents geocaching basics and leads attendees on a Library treasure hunt. Ages 12+ 27 Armchair Travelers Visit Iceland, 7 pm. Explore the world, without ever leaving Texas! Join Anna Kostamo as she shares stories and pictures from her travels though Iceland. Take a tour of this unique island, from the capital city of Reykjavik, to the glaciers, geysers, and waterfalls that make up the dramatic landscape. Icelandic-inspired snacks will be available to sample.

CLUBS 2ChangeU Toastmasters, meets every Tuesday, 7 pm, Plano Family YMCA, 3300 McDermott Rd., Plano. Visitors welcome.

For more info: www.2changeu.org.

Allen Area Patriots, meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 7-8:45 pm, Faith Fellowship Church, 415 West Lucas Road, Lucas. Local Tea Par ty presents speakers, encourages citizens to par ticipate.

For more info: www.AllenAreaPatriots.com.

Allen Garden Club, meets the first Thursday each month, 7 pm, gardening talks by area exper ts, Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main.

For more info: Denise Webre, 972.390.8536 or www.allengardenclub.org.

Allen Heritage Guild, meets the first Wednesday every month, 6:30 pm, Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main. Programs feature guest speakers on topics of historical significance.

For more info: 972.740.8017 or www. allenheritageguild.org.

Allen Retired Educators meet the third Monday each month, 10:30 am, Heritage Ranch Country Club, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview.

RSVP: Sondra Long, billysondralong@tx.rr.com.

Allen Toastmasters’ Club, meets every Monday, 6:30 pm, Train Depot, 100 E. Main, Allen. Guests welcome.

For more info: Joe Nave at 214.566.3100.

Allen/Fairview Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Morning Live networking breakfast, every Tuesday, 7:30 am, 5th Street Pizza, 111 Central Expwy., #102, (Inside Stacy Furniture). $1 member/$10 non-members 1st visit free.

For more info: 972.727.5585.

Allen/Fairview Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, meets fourth Tuesday each month, 11:30 am-1 pm. $20member/$25 guest.

For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber.com.

Collin County Archaeology Society, meets second Tuesday each month, 7 pm, Texas Star Bank, McKinney.

For more info: archaeology@netzero.net.

American Association of University Women-Plano/Collin County Branch, meets second Monday each month, 6:45 pm, 2nd Floor Conservatory, Senior Living Center, 6401 Ohio Dr., Plano. Open to anyone with assoc. or bachelors degree interested in helping women.

For more info: Carol, 972.862.3460.

Collin County Genealogical Society, meets the second Wednesday each month, 7 pm, Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano.

For more info: ccgs.programs@gmail.com.

Art History Brown Bag Series, meets first Wednesday each month, 12:301:30 pm, Heard-Craig Carriage House, 205 W. Hunt St., McKinney. Lectures presented by Annie Royer. Bring lunch.

For more info: 972.569.6909 or www. heardcraig.org.

Bible Study, meets every Thursday, 9:3011:30 am, Community Nor th Baptist Church, 2500 Community Avenue, McKinney. Bible study for women and children. Studying Luke.

Reg. required.

For more info: katpf@att.nett or mckinneyallen. cbsclass.org.

Collin County Aggie Moms, meets the third Monday each month Sept-May, 7 pm, Texas A&M Ext. Center, 17360 Coit.

For more info: 972.382.3124 or www. collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com.

Collin County Libertarian Party meets every second Wednesday, most often at 5th Street Pizza, 111 Central Expwy., Allen.

For more info: collinlp.org or email collinlp.org@ gmail.com.

Collin County Master Gardeners tour of Myers Park, meets the first Wednesday each month, 10 am, 7117 County Rd. 166, McKinney. Reservations req.

For more info: 972.548.4232 or mgcollin@ag. tamu.edu.

Collin County Republican Men’s Club, meets the third Thursday each month, 7 pm, locations vary.

For more info: www.ccrmc.org.

Dallas Dog Lovers, events for dogs and owners in the Dallas area.

For more info: www.dallasdoglovers.com Department 56 Village Collectors Club second Saturday every month, in the Plano/ North Dallas area to share ideas.

For more info: www.bigd56ers.com.

Ericsson Village Toastmasters Club, meets every Monday, 12-1 pm, Ericsson, 6300 Legacy, Plano. Guests welcome.

For more info: Per Treven, 972.583.8273 or per. treven@ericsson.com.

First Nighter African Violet Society, meets third Monday each month, 7-9 pm, Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney. Promotes interest in African violets and study of growth habits.

For more info: 972.398.3478.

Greater Collin County Kennel Club, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7 pm, Joe Farmer Rec Ctr, 1201 E. Bethany, Allen.

For more info: www.greatercollinkc.org.

Legacy 4-H Club (Allen & Lucas), meets first and third Tuesday each month, 7 pm, Lovejoy High School, Lucas.

For more info: kathrin_esposito@asus.com or 214.616.2460.

Live @ 5 Business After Hours, meets the third Thursday each month, 5-6:30 pm at various member businesses. Free.

For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber.com.

Lone Star Parliamentary Unit, meets 2nd Monday of each month September thru May 10:30 am, Allen Public Library. Promotes parliamentary education.

For more info: 972.727.3090, Mae Shaw, Pres.

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Lovejoy Preschool PTA. Monthly meetings at Creekwood UMC, second Thursday each month, 261 Country Club Rd, Fairview.

Different topic and speakers each month. Free lunch; babysitting available for nominal fee.

For more info: www.lovejoypa.org, meetup.com/ Lovejoy-Preschool-PTA/.

McKinney Amateur Radio Club, meets the second Tuesday each month, 7 pm, Spring Creek Bar B Que 1993 North Central Expressway, McKinney.

For more information: 972.814.4190.

McKinney Area Newcomers’ Club, meets third Tuesday, 9:30 am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 W. Virginia Pkwy., McKinney.

For more info: www.mckinneynewcomers.com.

McKinney Area Republican Co-Ed Club, meets second Thursday each month, 7 pm, Collin County GOP Hdqts., 8416 Stacey Rd., #100, McKinney. Location varies.

For more info: collincountyconservativerepublicans.com.

Moms in Prayer, join worldwide prayer movement—bringing mothers together and seeing God change children through prayer.

For more info: MomsInPrayer.org or Amy Guthrie at amyguthrie@verizon.net.

NARFE Chapter 559, meets third Monday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Village of Stonebridge Assisted Living, 3300 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney. All current government employees and retirees invited.

Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano, meets the second Tuesday each month, 9:30 am, SMU in Plano, 5236 Tennyson Pkwy., Plano. Guests welcome.

For more info: www.newcomerfriends.org.

North Dallas Newcomers, meets first Thursday each month, 11 am, various country clubs.

For more info: www.northdallasnewcomers.net.

Open Forum, meaningful discussions, meets first Saturday every month, 3 pm, Delaney’s Pub, 6150 W. Eldorado Pkwy., McKinney.

For more info: Charlie, 214.585.0004.

Plano Amateur Radio Klub, meets the third Monday each month, 7 pm, FUMC of Plano, 3160 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, all welcome.

For more info: www.K5PRK.net.

Plano Photography Club, meets the third Thursday each month, 7 pm, W. Plano Presbyterian Church, 2709 Custer Rd., Plano.

Visitors welcome.

For more info: www.planophotographyclub.com.

Plano Republican Women’s Club, meets 3rd Tuesday each month, 11:30 am, Southfork Hotel, 1600 N. Central Expy., Plano.

For more info: www.planorepublicanwomen.com.

Preston Persuaders Toastmasters, meets every Monday, 7:15 pm, Champions School of Real Estate in the Rangers Room at 3721 Mapleshade Ln, Plano.

For more info: Ed Meissner, 469.323.0538 or Todd Richardson, 214.497.4495 or www. prestonpersuaders.org.

Random Events Dallas, laid back, fun, diverse social group with meetups in Dallas area.

For more info: RandomEventsDallas.com.

Reasonable Faith Discussion Group, meets every Tuesday, 11am-12:30 pm, Cottonwood Creek Church Rm B1116.

For more info: www.RFCCTX.org.

Reasonable Faith Collin County Chapter, meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:45-8:30 pm, Cottonwood Creek Church Rm B202.

For more info: www.RFCCTX.org and email: ReasonableFaithCollinCO@gmail.com Single Side Up, meets the third Saturday each month, 7 pm, This Side Up Family Center, 1100 Capital Ave., Plano. Single parent support group.

Low cost childcare.

For more info: www.singlesideup.org or info@ thissideupfamily.org.

Singles Mingle 60 +, meets first Monday each month at Delaney’s Irish Pub, 6150 ElDorado Parkway, McKinney. Social forum for men and women singles who are active, enjoy meeting new people and like getting together.

Various social activities.

For more info: For meeting information on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm, call Bill, 214.544.5835.

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The MOB (Men of Business), meets second Monday each month, 11:30 am1 pm, TopGolf USA, Allen, for networking. $20 mem; $25 non-mems/general public.

For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber.com.

Toastmasters SpeakUp Allen, meets every Wednesday, “Become the Speaker and Leader You Can Be,” 7 pm, IHOP, 315 Central Expy, Allen.

For more info: Bill Peterson, 972.523.9425.

United Methodist Women’s Reading Group, meets the first Sunday each month, 2 pm, FUMC, 601 S. Greenville. Book discussion & refreshments. We encourage women of all faiths to participate.

For more info: http://www.fumcallen.org.

Volunteer Master Gardeners offer landscaping & gardening advice, every Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am-4 pm. Texas A&M’s Co-op Extension, 825 N. McDonald #150, McKinney.

For more info: 972.548.4232 or 972.424.1460.

Voyagers Social Club of McKinney, meets the fourth Thursday each month, 10 am, Eldorado Country Club, 2604 Country Club, McKinney. Social club open to women in McKinney and surrounding areas.

For more info: voyagersofmckinney@gmail.com.

W.I.S.E. (Women in Support of Enterprise), meets second Thursday each month, 11:30 am. Location varies. Networking and discussion of women’s issues. $20 member/$25 guest.

For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber.com.

ART/MUSIC/THEATRE Allen Folk Music Society, meets third Saturday every month, 7-10 pm, The Blue House, 102 S. Allen Dr. Bring snacks to share.

For more info: www.twiceasfar.com.

Allen Symphony Chorus rehearsals, every Monday, 7-9 pm, choir room at First UMC. For more info: Henry@ WealthManagementGroupLLC.com Sweet Adelines, NoteAbly North Texas Chorus meets Monday at 7 pm. New director, Richard Light! Visit us at Blue House Too, Watters Creek, 934 Market St., across from DSW Shoes. Guests always welcome. Women of Allen and surrounding area invited.

For more info: nntchorus@hotmail.com or www. nntchorus.org.

CRAFTS Allen Quilters’ Guild, meets the third Thursday each month, 7 pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, 605 S Greenville.

For more info: www.allenquilters.org.

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Common Threads of Allen, meets the first and third Tuesday each month, 7 pm, Whole Foods Market Café, Stacy Rd. Share needlework projects, learn techniques, make friends.

For more info: contact Debi Maige at 214.704.0994 or debik@verizon.net.

HEALTH Allen AA meets every Monday-Sunday, 601 S. Greenville. Mon.-Fri., 7 pm; Sat., 9 am; Sun., 7:30 pm.

For more info: Joe, 214.564.9403 & Tina, 214.566.7561.

Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parents Group meets the third Tuesday each month. Offers suppor t and resources for parents of children with autism and other related developmental disabilities. Join online group at http://health.groups.yahoo. com/group/autismparentsuppor t.

Allen Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, meets every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 pm, 1st UMC, Wesley House, 601 S. Greenville. For friends and family of alcoholics.

For more info: 214.363.0461 or www.al-anon. alateen.org.

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to appointments. If you have a car and have time 9 am-5 pm, you can help.

For more info: Debbie Moen, 972.712.5711.

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Baylor Health Care System suppor t groups, medical info and events.

For more info: www.BaylorHealth.com.

Breast Cancer Support Group for patients, family and friends, meets the third Monday of every month, noon, N. Central Medical Center, 4500 Medical Center Dr., McKinney.

For more info: Kelly Finley Brown, 972.540.4984.

Cancer Support Ministry, meets third Thursday each month, 7 pm, 1st Baptist Church Allen, 201 E. McDermott, Rm E101.

For more info: James Craver, 972.727.8241.

Collin County ADD/LD Parent Support Group, meets the second Tuesday each month, 7-9 pm, parlor, 1st UMC, 601 S. Greenville Ave., Allen.

For more info: Shirli Salter, sscaroline@aol.com.

Heart Link Women’s Networking group, women only business networking. Monthly meetings—days & locations var y.

For more info: www.75013.theheartlinknetwork. com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets every Tuesday, 6:15-8 pm, Good Shepherd UMC, 750 W. Lucas Road, Lucas.

For more info: 1.800.YEA.TOPS or www.tops.org.

Texas Health Presbyterian, variety of events.

For more info: www.texashealth.org.

The Shores AA Group, every MondayFriday, noon, Raceway Prof. Bldg., 200 W. Boyd, Suite C, Allen. Open AA discussion group. Everyone welcome.

For more info: 469.854.9593.

Weight Watchers, meets every Thursday, 12:15 and 6 pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 600 S. Greenville Ave., Allen. South entrance, 2nd floor.

HOBBIES SPORTS/FITNESS Allen Classic Cars, meets every Thursday, 7-10 pm, 103-111 N. Central, parking lot of Stacy Furniture.

Fit and Funky Fit Club, meets every Monday, 7:30 pm, and every Sunday, 7 pm, Unlimited Success Mar tial Ar ts, 604 W. Bethany #208, Allen. Work out to p90x, Insanity, etc. Free.

For more info: fitandfunky@att.net.

Infinity Personal Fitness Charity Workout, meets every other Saturday at 9 am, 1201 W. McDermott, Suite 106, Allen.

Min. donation $5. All proceeds donated to local charities.

For more info: email cattaneo.ray@gmail.com.

McKinney Chess on the Square, meets every Wednesday, 4-7 pm, Downtown McKinney Performing Ar ts Center. Open play & lessons.

For more info, 214.620.0527 or mckinneychess. org.

McKinney Chess Club, every Saturday, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, McKinney Public Library, 101 E Hunt St. Free. And every Friday, 2-5 pm, Senior Center, 1400 South College Street, McKinney. Adults 50+(Free).

For more info: 972.547.7491.

Plano Bicycle Association, club rides, social activities, monthly meetings, newsletters.

For more info: Chris Mathews, 972.964.2869 or www.planobicycle.org.

Plano Pacers run at Schimelpfenig Library parking lot, second Tuesday each month, 5024 Custer, Plano, 7 pm., and at Bob Woodruff Park on San Gabriel Rd., Plano, the last Saturday every month, 8 am.

For more info: Bob Wilmot, 972.678.2244, or www.planopacers.org.

Skilled Motorcycle Riders Association promotes motorcycle safety through rider training. Monthly practice courses, social activities, etc.

For more info: www. skilledmotorcycleriderassociation.com.

Zumba/Cardio Dance Fitness, every Tues., 10:30-11:30 am, and every Thurs., 9:30-10:30 am, USA Mar tial Ar ts, 505 W. McDermott. 1st class free.

For more info: 469.854.6872 or Facebook.com/ TrueBlueDanceCrew.

MOM’S CLUBS Allen Early Childhood PTA, support for parents & caregivers of kids age 0-5. Fun activities. Play groups, park days, lunch w/friends, field trips, Mom’s Night Out, Dads & Kids, etc.

Come play with us.

For more info: www.aecpta.com or information@ aecpta.com.

Allen/McKinney Area Mothers of Multiples, new & expectant moms’ forum, meets the third Thursday each month, 7 pm, First Christian Church, 1800 W. Hunt, McKinney.

For more info: www.amamom.org or 972.260.9330.

Collin County Early Childhood PTA, meets second Monday of every month, 9:45 am, Parkway Hills Baptist Church, 2700 Dallas Pkwy., Plano. Nursery reservations required.

For more info: Suzanne Judkins, 972.712.3634.

MOMS Club of Allen, for moms and children in Allen, Fairview and Lucas. Monthly playgroups, kid field trips, business tours, special events, Mom’s Night Out & more.

For more info: momsclubofallentx@gmail.com.

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MOMS Club McKinney Central, support group for stay-at-home moms. Play groups, daytime activities, Mom’s Night Out, parties, babysitting co-op, etc. Monthly bus. meeting.

For more info: MckinneyMoms@yahoo.com.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), support group for moms with kids 0-5 years, meets every other Friday, 9:30-11:45 am, First Baptist Church, Allen. Childcare provided.

For more info: 972.727.8241.

MOPS of Hope Plano, Hope Community Church, meets the first and third Wednesday of every month, 9:3011:30 am, 3405 Custer, #200, Plano.

For more info: 214.762.0037.

mUSEUMS/preserves allen heritage guild museum

Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm, 100 E. Main Street, Allen. Permanent and rotating exhibits, historic photo collages and DVD programs on Allen history.

For more info: www.allenheritageguild.org.

Connemara Meadow Preserve Bird Walk at the Connemara Meadow Preserve, monthly alternating first Saturday and the first Sunday, 8-10 am, Allen. Bring binoculars and field guides; learn habits, calls and characteristics from Gailon and Rodney, Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society. All ages.

For more info: www.connemaraconservancy.org.

HEARD MUSEUM 2nd Saturday Bird Walk Educational Program, 8 a.m. Learn more about birding!

These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques.

3rd Saturday Nature Talks: Nature Journaling. Learn new ways to experience nature through nature journaling! An intro to journaling techniques through hands-on activities.

Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, meets the second Tuesday each month, 7-9 pm, Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. Visitors welcome.

For more info: www.bptmn.org or email info@bptmn.org.

Heard Museum Collin County Hobby Beekeepers, meets second Monday each month, 7 pm, Heard Craig Center, McKinney.

For more info: 972.562.5566 or www. northtexasbeekeepers.org.

Heard Museum Native Plant Society, meets the first Tuesday each month, 7:30 pm, One Nature Place, McKinney.

For more info: 972.562.5566.

Heard Museum Nature Photography Club, meets the second Saturday every month, 1:30 pm, Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney.

For more info: 972.562.5566.

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Heard Museum Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society, meets the four th Tuesday each month, 7 pm, 1 Nature Place, McKinney.

For more info: 972.562.5566.

Allen Sunrise Rotary Club, meets every Wednesday, 7 am, Warm Springs Hospital, 1001 Raintree Circle, Allen.

For more info: 972.673.8221 or www. allensunriserotary.com/

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Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR, The General Bernardo de Galvez Chapter, meets third Tuesday each month.

For more info:txshawm@sbcglobal.net.

Allen Senior Citizens Luncheon, meets second Tuesday each month, 11:30 am, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville.

For more info: 214.509.4820.

Allen Seniors Genealogy Club, meets fourth Monday each month, 1 pm, Allen Seniors Center. Must be member of ASRC. For more info: www.asgconline.com or Richard Henry, 972.390.7402.

Classic 55+ Game Night, first and third Friday each month, 6:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church Allen, 201 E. McDermott, Rm E104.

Snacks, fellowship & games. For more info: 972.727.8241 or Eddie Huckabee at huckgolf@hotmail.com.

Singles Mingle 60 +, meets first Monday of each month at Delaney’s Irish Pub located at 6150 ElDorado Parkway, McKinney. This group is to provide a social forum for men and women singles who are active, enjoy meeting new people and like getting together twice a month. We have various social activities throughout the month.

For more info: For meeting information on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm, call Bill, 214.544.5835.

Xtra Years of Zest Seniors Luncheon, meets the third Thursday each month, noon, First UMC Allen, 601 S. Greenville, Fellowship Hall. Lunch, fellowship, speakers and entertainers.

For more info: griflkl@sbcglobal.net.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Allen High Noon Lions Club, meets the second and four th Thursday each month, 5th Street Pizza (inside Stacy Furniture), 111 Central Expwy. S. For more info: Peter Young, 972.849.4952.

Allen Kiwanis Club, meets every Thursday, noon, Café Del Rio, on 75 just south of McDermott. Visitors welcome.

For more info: www.allenkiwanis.org.

Allen Lions Club, meets the first and third Tuesday each month, 7 pm, Kelly’s at the Village, 190 E. Stacy Rd., #1204, Allen.

For more info: Bob Schwerd, Secretary, 214.402.0982.

Allen Rotary Club meets every Wednesday, noon, First United Methodist Church, 601 S. Greenville, Allen.

For more info: www.allenrotary.org.

Fairview Rotary Club, meets second and four th Thursdays of every month, Stacy Road, Fairview.

For more info: 214.893.5360.

Knights of Columbus, meets the third Thursday each month, 7:30 pm, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville, Allen.

For more info: Steve Nagy, 469.569.3357 or www.stjudekofc.org.

Sons of Confederate Veterans, William H. L. Wells Camp, No. 1588, meets the second Monday each month, 7 pm, Tino’s Too Restaurant, 2205 Ave. K, Plano. Speakers, programs, etc. Open to anyone interested.

For more info: Lloyd Campbell, 972.442.5982.

VFW “Lone Star Post 2150,” meets the second Monday each month, 1710 N. Church St, McKinney. Post Members, 6:30 pm; Ladies Auxiliary, 5:45 pm; Men’s Auxiliary, 6:30 pm.

For more info: 972.542.9119, gmlsp2150@gmail. com or visit on web: www.vfwpost2150.org.

VFW “Lone Star Post 2150” Motorcycle Group 33, meets first Saturday every month, 10 am, 1710 N. Church St., McKinney.

For more info: “Driveway John” 971.822.4483, gmlsp2150@gmail.com or visit www. vfwpost2150.org.

VFW Post 2195, meets second Wednesday each month, 7:30 pm, Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, 1015 Hwy. 121, Allen.

For more info: Larry Nordgaard, 972.727.9956 or www.vfw2195.org.

Vrooman’s Regiment, Children of the American Revolution, teaches children to serve their community, meets the second Saturday every month.

For more info: 972.396.8010.

Please keep us informed of any local activities or events of general interest to our readers by fax to the Allen Image at 972.396.0807 or email to contact@ allenimage.com.

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The Library presents…

by Tom KEENER

World War II Internment Camps in Texas Were you aware that two World War II internment camps were close to Allen? Learn about these and other Japanese, German and Italian Camps in Texas during that period from William A. McWhorter at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 15, at the library. Sponsored by the Allen Public Library, the program is free.

The nearby camps were located in Princeton and at White Rock Lake in Dallas.

Here, prisoners served as workers on local farms where a tremendous labor shortage existed because so many American young men were serving in the military.

McWhorter is the Military Sites Program and Oral History Program Coordinator for the Texas Historical Commission (THC). A native of Eagle Pass, Texas, McWhorter earned his

Nomad will treat their listeners to a unique blend of music from both the East and West at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 23, at the library. Synthesizing and mixing flamenco, jazz, blues and Middle Eastern, these musicians offer a consummate international musical experience.

Sponsored by the Allen Public Library, the concert is free.

Master of Arts in History with a focus in American military history in May 2005. The U.S. Army Military History Institute in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, awarded McWhorter a research grant for his scholarship on the 106th Infantry Division, the “Golden Lions,” during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. McWhorter coordinates the THC’s one-of-a-kind historic research and interpretation project on Japanese, German and Italian civilian detainment sites in Texas during World War II. His efforts led to successful historic preservation efforts for the sites in Texas.

McWhorter handles the THC’s military sites consultations aspect of the agency’s Federal Review Program, and all military history associated assignments; from the state’s war of independence to Operation Enduring Freedom. v Nomad is comprised of members from six different nations and cultural backgrounds, offering a sound that pleases the ears of music lovers of all nationalities. Known for its instrumental purity, with some vocal, Nomad presents programs that are both soothing and soulful.

Because it has a different meaning for each individual listener, world music can be difficult to define. This genre encompasses musical styles from around the globe, that includes ethnic and indigenous. Intermingling and fusing global rhythms and harmonies of different countries along with Western popular music results in an innovative musical experience. Nomad’s creative use of numerous instruments will provide an unprecedented concert.

Nomad has performed at Worldfest, Share a Smile Foundation, Bishop Art District Flamenco Festival, Taste of Addison and Soho Food and Jazz.

Nomad’s members are: Saeid Davani on acoustic guitar; Sia Mianabi on drums, percussion, bass; Brad Bogle on electric guitar; Eddie Tann on flute; Victor Carmona on acoustic guitar; Souren Manzouri on acoustic guitar; Roger Mari on percussion; Mojtabah Aghajani on daf (Persian hand drum); Mike Porter on bass; and Julien Taylor on violin. v

Tom Keener is the cultural arts manager with the Allen Public Library.

The library is located at 300 N. Allen Drive. Call 214.509.4911 for more information.

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Western Legends

A special treat awaits Allen Public Library patrons attending this month’s Western Legends series. Actress Kim Darby, known most for her role as Mattie Ross in the original True Grit will introduce our showing of the classic film via Skype.

At age 21, Kim caught the attention of producer Hal Wallis in an episode of Run for Your Life (1965), and he offered her the coveted role of Mattie Ross, opposite John Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn, in True Grit. This classic western earned John Wayne his only Oscar and made Kim Darby a star.

As a teenager, Kim earned her first acting roles in episodes of television shows, including Mr. Novak (1963), Dr. Kildare (1961), The Eleventh Hour (1962), Star Trek (1966) and The Fugitive (1963). Kim also appeared in Murder, She Wrote, The X-Files and The Love Boat.

September 6 The Magnificent Seven (1960, PG), starring Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn. An oppressed Mexican peasant village assembles seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.

September 13 Ride the High Country (1962, PG), starring Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea and James Drury. An ex-union soldier is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. What he doesn’t realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

September 20 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962, PG), starring John Wayne, Vera Miles and James Stewart. A senator who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. v

Allen Folk Festival Two outstanding performances highlight this year’s Allen Folk Festival. Mike Carroll and the Blues Evolution will kick off this popular annual event, followed by Beyond the Pale for a stirring second act. This free concert is at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 30, at the library.

Mike Carroll and the Blues Evolution is a local musical project dedicated to telling the story of American popular music as it evolved from its European folk and African-American blues roots to jazz and rock. Mike (mandolin, guitar, vocals) formed the group with his son Peter Carroll (saxophone, guitar, vocals) and musicians Ron Hampton (harmonica) and Sam Baker (guitar, vocals).

Mike studied musical composition and taught classical guitar in Germany, and in the 1970s he toured with the American string band, Hogwood. His son Peter Carroll has soloed and competed in high school and junior college.

Sam Baker is an accomplished singer-songwriter who performs a wide variety of styles. Ron Hampton plays jazz on the chromatic harmonica.

Celebrate the charm and excitement of folk culture with the Celtic and folk band Beyond the Pale. This group cooks up a tasty acoustic stew on fiddle, flute, hammered dulcimer, accordion, guitar, bodhran, whistle, concertina and saxophone.

With six CDs, Beyond the Pale strives to reflect the musical connections between European immigrants and the roots of American music, from Appalachian to Cajun and even Tejano and Texas Swing. Guitarist and percussionist Christy McLeod notes, “Beyond The Pale always hopes that a part of our music resonates to some internal connection with our listeners, whether it be a fast-paced set of Irish jigs or a plaintive ballad.” v

September 27 True Grit (1969, PG), starring Kim Darby, John Wayne and Glen Campbell. A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father’s murderer in Indian territory.

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Making a Difference

by Jennifer GRIMM

Students at Vutakaka assembled for the text book presentation

In 2001, while visiting the Allen Rotary Club, I had the opportunity to meet Griff Moore. Before I knew it, he had recruited me to join his campaign team for Collin County United Way, sponsored me into Rotary membership and worked with me on several service projects. I remember setting up my Outlook contacts and just could not decide a category for Griff—so I created one just for him alone. I called it “My Hero.”

Over the years, I have come to know Griff and his wife Tonya as selfless servants to people in Allen, and have seen

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their generosity extend across the globe. When Griff is passionate about an issue, he is as tenacious as a bulldog until the needs of the people are met. “Coats for Kids” started as a dream to provide new coats for children at Allen’s Boyd Elementary School and has now expanded to cover students who have no coats in Allen and other communities.

So, it was no surprise that when Griff and Tonya came to visit me in Kenya—where I was serving as a Peace Corps volunteer—that Griff would find needs here that could be

Griff and Tonya Moore, with Jack Holsted, present text books to the Head Boy and Head Teacher at Vutakaka Junior School in Takaungu.

met through their personal generosity and the engagement of Griff’s Rotary Club of Allen Sunrise.

On his first visit to Kenya in 2012, Griff accompanied the members of my new club, Rotary Club of Kilifi, on a visit to a primary school in Kilifi County’s Ganze District where we distributed de-worming medicine to hundreds of students. This project had been supported by a grant from Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Vinings, Georgia.

Kilifi is on the beautiful Coast of Kenya, about one hour north of Mombasa. Located in the interior of Kilifi County, Ganze is one of the poorest districts in Kenya, with approximately 72% of the population below the poverty level. Many classrooms are mud-walled, with dirt floors. Many schools do not have toilets, and unsanitary conditions led to high incidence of worms and other parasites.

Griff was moved by the number of children who had no shoes. He vowed to find a way to get his fellow Allen Rotarians involved in addressing these and other core issues that impact the ability of children

from poor, rural families to get the education desperately needed to lift them from poverty.

Four years later, the Sunrise Rotary Club of Allen is bringing hope to schoolchildren in Kenya. In June 2016, Griff and Tonya traveled to Kenya with their “adopted” grandson, Jack Holstead, celebrating his recent graduation from Lovejoy. Following a most excellent safari, they came to Kilifi to visit the Rotary Club here— which has become a sister club to Griff’s home club—and to visit projects they have helped to support.

Sunrise Rotarians currently cover secondary school fees for five students, most of whom attended primary school in Ganze District. In Kenya, only primary school is compulsory and free (mostly). If a child scores well on the standardized test, they will be invited to attend a secondary school where the school fees range from $350-$1200 annually, a big number for a poor family earning about $2 per day.

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On behalf of Allen Kiwanis Club, Tonya Moore presented dictionaries to teachers.

…Griff and Tonya Moore, as well as the Rotarians and Kiwanians of Allen have hearts bigger than Texas, and this community is grateful beyond words.

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Club where Tonya has been a longtime member.

While on safari, we also distributed dictionaries to the teachers at a village in the Masai Mara and one in Samburu. These dictionaries are treasured contributions to the students and the communities, as excellent English skills are essential to one’s chance of success in their education.

It is estimated that young girls miss approximately 50 days of school annually when they are unable to stay in school during their menses. For poor families, the choice can be difficult—food or sanitary towels?

While the Kenyan government has started a program to distribute

sanitary towels in schools, there are still many schools that have not been reached by this program.

Partnering with Rotary Club of Kilifi and a Kenyan organization, Health Education Africa Resource Team (HEART), the Allen Sunrise Rotarians secured a District Grant that will allow a one-year supply of pads, four pair of panties as well as reproductive and sexual health training for 300 girls.

Then we went to the village of Takaungu to visit Vutakaka Primary School, where Kilifi Rotary—with a grant from the Rotary Club of West Seattle—is part of a project to improve classrooms, build a computer center and basketball court. I teach the upper classes basic business skills.

With startup capital from the grant, they have started a bakery to provide some income for the school and provide “hands-on” learning about business.

Griff and Tonya delivered several hundred textbooks, and Jack gave the school children pencils and pencil sharpeners. One of Sunrise Allen Rotary’s sponsored students completed his primary studies at Vutakaka and is now a Form 4 (senior) student in Malindi.

After my Peace Corps service ended in 2013, I stayed on in Kilifi to continue various projects in Community Economic Development.

Here I see firsthand the tremendous impact that international service clubs have on the lives of people in developing countries. The projects they support address water and sanitation, disease prevention, education, maternal and child health, and peace and conflict resolution.

As the host club, Rotary Club of Kilifi can ensure the community needs are addressed and the funds properly allocated. My friends Griff and Tonya Moore, as well as the Rotarians and Kiwanians of Allen have hearts bigger than Texas, and this community is grateful beyond words. v

For Your Health

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STUDENT NUTRITION

Allen ISD Chef John Lara offers vegetarian samples in pilot project for new cafeteria line.

Keeping Up with Changing Tastes

by Keith A. TAYLOR

Adapting to changing tastes and popular trends is important to any successful food service provider and student nutrition in Allen ISD is no different than a chic bistro.

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“Parents have high expectations of what we serve on a daily basis,” said Dorothy Thompson, Allen ISD’s director of student nutrition. “Parents want more fresh choices for their children.”

One way Allen ISD is responding to the demand for fresh choices is by introducing a vegetarian station in the Allen High School cafeteria for the 2016-2017 school year.

“We’re very excited to put up all kinds of new recipes that kids have never experienced at school before,” Thompson said. “Chef John Lara has been working on vegetable recipes and grain recipes, tofu, stir fry and noodle bowls.”

Lara, the district’s culinary arts trainer and caterer and a former U.S. Navy and White House chef, said students in the vegetarian line will be able to watch as their dish is prepared.

“The whole idea is to introduce fresh food and fresh vegetables in a way that the students can see the meal being prepared,” he said. “We piloted the idea during the spring and it was very popular. We had kids swarming the lines.”

Lara also is training student nutrition staff on the preparation of the new entrees.

“What we want to offer is a variety of taste profiles,” Lara said.

“Today’s students are more sophisticated. They have been exposed to other cultures and dishes and they would like to see that reflected in the food we serve.”

The Student Nutrition Department also is looking at healthy, standardized dishes that could be available in any line.

“We are looking at a variety of black-bean burger recipes to see what would work best for us,” Lara said.

“We also are considering bistro boxes,” with compartments containing a healthy protein, cheese, fruit and a carbohydrate.”

Since high school students also like variety, Lara is adding “flavor stations” as an option in the cafeteria.

“This is a display or rack with a variety of spices and mixed spice packets that are low in sodium while providing an option for customizing their meals,” he said.

Although the high school vegetarian line is new, vegetarian dishes have been available at all levels in the school district for several years, Thompson said.

“There are vegetarian options every day at the elementary and middle schools,” she said, noting that

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Student Nutrition Director Dorothy Thompson provides vegetarian samples to Allen High School students.

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Allen ISD is one of the few districts that allows self-service selections, even at the elementary level.

“For example, kids can choose a pizza slice or a chef salad and they are always making a healthy choice,” she said. “We want to encourage the kids to be adventurous and try new things.”

Allen ISD is a leader in providing fresh choices at the elementary level.

“It’s a surprise to a lot of my colleagues,” she said. “They can’t believe we offer options at the elementary level because they think it would take too much staffing and work. We want to encourage kids, though, and we make it work.”

All meals served to students have to meet federal and state nutritional requirements regardless of the choice.

“That means our meals are low fat and low sodium,” she said. “Parents probably are not aware that the food we receive from suppliers is prepared under strict guidelines. The pizza crust is whole wheat. The chicken nuggets have to be free from preservatives and antibiotics. You can’t buy these items at the grocery store.”

Lara also is aware that kids can be picky eaters.

“At the elementary level, we have to fit a calorie profile,” he said.

“Finding a variety of foods that can be prepared for large numbers is a challenge. We constantly test new dishes to find what they like.” He said one result of this approach is a popular bolognaise sauce made in-house with mushrooms and onions.

Another new idea being expanded in the elementary schools is a breakfast smoothie bar featuring fresh fruit and yogurt.

“These are made-to-order smoothies made with fresh fruit such as strawberries,” Thompson said.

“This has been an extremely popular choice that costs the same as a regular breakfast.”

The smoothies are available once every three weeks on Fridays.

As Allen ISD has grown, Thompson said top goals of the

department are to make sure the food is tasty—and safe.

“We accommodate specialized diets and pay strict attention to students with allergies,” she said. “We have a significant obligation to make sure our students are safe, healthy and prepared for the challenges of school every day.”

Besides creating new and innovative food for students to try, Student Nutrition wants to keep parents informed about the breakfast and lunch programs. Menus, nutritional values, allergen information, contact information and payment options all are available at the website, http://www.allenisd. org/Domain/37. The department also hosts a Facebook page.

“We are also adding a dietician to staff this school year,” Thompson said. “We will be adding an ‘Ask the Dietician’ page to the website so parents can ask questions about nutrition and health.”

Thompson and Lara agree that exploring new flavors and cuisines is important to students as well as parents.

“There’s always an open invitation to parents to come dine

with us,” Lara said. “We want them to see what we’re doing and we welcome suggestions on how to improve.” v Keith Taylor is a public relations specialist for Allen ISD.

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Beyond the Textbook Honors Classes Take Subjects In Interesting Directions

by Kirk DICKEY

Dr. J.D. Isip

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What do Superman, the search for justice and a powerful musical score have in common?

Nope. We’re not talking about a blockbuster film. We’re talking about the unique opportunities Collin College Honors Institute students have this fall.

Available to any student with a 3.5 GPA, honors classes provide students with benefits including smaller class sizes, priority registration, free testing materials, exclusive honors societies and scholarships, transcript notations and articulation agreements with local universities. Honors classes run the gamut of required and elective courses, usually with an emphasis on particular topics within the subject matter.

So, one art appreciation class will explore the business side of art, while another examines the world of art through the lens of stolen treasures and the reasons for their theft. Both courses look at art appreciation overall, but a particular focus can provide students with greater insight into the subject. The same applies to art, math, history, biology or whatever they happen to be studying.

That level of focus is possible because students who take honors classes have already demonstrated a certain level of proficiency and commitment by way of their grade point average according to Dr. Adam Miller, Central Park Campus’s Honors Institute director.

“I think the minimum 3.5 GPA bar gives both the class and the professor more freedom with the kinds of things that they can do,” Miller said. “There is more freedom in that setting to try new things, to experiment with different learning styles. The class has already, in a sense, demonstrated that they are willing to buy into what is going to happen.”

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Experiential Approach to Honors Humanities what is going to happen is an exploration of the arts and performance through personal experience instead of classroom readings alone. Students spend about a third of their class periods attending live music, film screenings, theater performances or art exhibits.

The experiences are either free or purchased at a reduced cost, the price of which can be readily absorbed, since Dr. Perry does not assign a textbook for the class. Instead, she relies mostly on readings available for free online.

“The students attend the field trips and write essays about them,” Dr. Perry said, adding that other assignments are also designed to get the students examining art and humanities closely, like a

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photography assignment in which the students recreate aspects of celebrated art pieces.

The Honors Institute has offered the course for several years and Dr. Perry said her students, many of whom have not taken an honors course before, appreciate the chance to experience humanities education in a different way. One student told her, “I feel as though my view of the arts world has increased by multitudes.”

Dr. J.D. Isip’s Writing as Super Power: Literacy, Identity Politics and DC Comic Heroes expands students’ view of literature by exploring classical themes of writing through the distinctly modern form of comic books. This is the second honors English composition course that Dr. Isip, the Honors Institute director for the Spring Creek Campus, has

offered. The first focused on the Marvel Comics universe.

“I’d say the Marvel class was a split between those who took the class specifically because I was using comics and those who knew nothing about comics but needed the class,” Dr. Isip said. “What was surprising was having students say that they really wanted to read more comics and that they were glad that they had been exposed to a form of writing with which they were unfamiliar.”

The class juxtaposes classic works

by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Plato and others on themes as varied as society’s expectations of its citizens and their responsibility to one another with stories about Green Arrow, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Far from the “funny books” of the 1950s, comic book characters

impact of those decisions on American lives,” Hershenberg said. “The interactive nature of the honors course will help build students’ analytical skills, as well as assist them in gaining confidence in public speaking and debate.”

Like many of the other honors classes being offered, the students are able to dig deeper into the subject because of this immersion. Honors classes available this and most semesters range from advanced math and biology to drama and psychology.

Each offers its students the chance to see the subject from another perspective and “honor” it for its worth.

Visit www.collin.edu/academics/ honors/ for more information about Collin College’s Honors Institute. v

Professor Julie Hershenberg

Kirk Dickey is a public relations writer for

deal with topics as complex as addiction, racism, personal morality and what it means to be “alien” in the modern world.

Students absorb the material and write on those themes.

“I have learned that students are more willing to write when you can spark their interest in a unique subject,” he said. “This is really no different from what composition professors have always done by finding more exciting texts in newspapers, magazines and online.”

Professor Julie Hershenberg’s Supreme Court Cases That Shaped American Policy will likely elicit some excitement from her students as well. Students will slip on judges robes to inhabit the role of the U.S. Supreme Court justices inside the setting of Collin College’s Abernathy Courtroom on its Spring Creek Campus. The idea is for the students to study landmark cases from the nation’s history—Marbury v.

Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Texas v.

Johnson, Bush v. Gore and others— and deliberate those cases for themselves.

“The purpose of this honors

course is to introduce students to how the court functions, the decisions that the court and justices make, and the

Collin College.

Photos by Nick Young, Collin College photgrapher.

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kids korner

Lunchbox Inspiration

by Deborah DOVE Back to school means back to packing lunches. We’ve rounded up a few ideas to ensure your child’s lunch will be anything but boring, from lunch box hacks to recipes to make with your child, plus a few cooking classes for your aspiring little chef.

Lunch Box Hacks

• Make peanut butter sandwiches by the dozen and freeze in individual Ziploc bags. Pull them out in the morning and they’re thawed by lunchtime.

• Keep apple slices from turning brown by drizzling with lemon juice, or slice the apple with an apple corer, remove the core, put peanut butter in center of the apple and then wrap in Saran Wrap.

The peanut butter keeps the apple from turning brown, and your child can dip the apples slices in peanut butter to eat.

• Freeze juice boxes to double as ice packs.

• Use cookie cutters to cut sandwiches, cheese and fruit into fun shapes.

• Use muffin liners to separate food in larger containers.

• Thread cheese squares, turkey cubes and fruit onto pretzel sticks to make edible skewers • Spread cream cheese on a tortilla, then layer lunch meat, a cheese stick and crushed Doritos on top. Roll up and cut into “sushi.” For a dessert version, spread tortilla with Nutella, place a peeled banana on top, roll and slice.

• Write notes or jokes on a napkin and slip into your child’s lunchbox so they know you’re thinking of them • Write a message on the outside of a banana with a toothpick. As the banana begins to ripen and brown, the message will be revealed.

• Place chopped fruit into cupcake liners and place in the freezer.

Grab in the morning and they’ll be defrosted in time for lunch.

• Keep chips from getting crushed by filling Ziploc with air

Lunchbox Recipes to Make with Kids Mini Pizza Bites

1 tube canned biscuits Pizza sauce Grated mozzarella Toppings of your choice (mini pepperonis, cubed ham and pineapple, pepper strips, sliced olives, etc.)

Cut biscuits in half and flatten slightly. Press into a mini muffin tin that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on dough and spread with the back of the spoon. Add cheese and toppings. Bake at 350º for 10-15 minutes or until done.

Blueberry Fruit Rollups Blend 2 pints of blueberries with a drizzle of honey (or another

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sweetener to taste). Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Spread the fruit out evenly on the pan about 1/8th of an inch thick.

Cook in a 175º F oven for 6-8 hours until center is not tacky anymore.

Remove from oven and peel off of baking sheet. Cut into strips and roll in parchment or plastic. Store in airtight container or freeze.

Lunchbox Smoothies 4 c. frozen strawberries 1 c. vanilla yogurt 2 bananas 1 Tbs. honey 1 c. orange juice Blend all ingredients together, then freeze in freezer jars with lids.

Store in the freezer. When you take them out in the morning, they are ready to drink by lunchtime.

Breakfast Cookies 1/2 c. butter, softened 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 c. peanut butter 2 c. quick cooking oats 1-1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 c. wheat germ 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 c. water 2 tsp. baking soda 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. raisins Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy.

Beat in eggs and water.

Mix together flours, oats, wheat germ, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. Mix into peanut butter mixture. Stir in raisins. Drop by scoopfuls 2-1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks. Store in an airtight container.

Cooking Classes for Kids

Young Chef’s Academy—9350 Pasadena Dr., #300, Frisco, 972.335.4449, www.friscotx.youngchefsacademy.com In addition to camps and birthday parties, this just-for-kids kitchen offers weekly classes for ages 3-14 that include kitchen safety, proper food handling, food preparation, cooking and baking techniques, presentation, table setting and manners. They also offer kid’s night out one Friday each month.

Kids’ Wilton Tie-Dye Cupcakes Classes @ JoAnn Fabrics Combine bold and bright icing colors, fun designs, kids and cupcakes and you get an amazing tie-dye cupcake class! Intended for children 8 years and older, this class costs $35 and is available at varying times and stores. Visit www.joann.com for classes and locations.

Cooking classes for kids are also offered from time to time at Central Market and Sur La Table. v

pet page

“Phoebe” Meet Phoebe! She was brought into the LHS adoption program when she was pregnant and had eight beautiful babies. Her babies have been adopted and it is now her turn to find a forever home. She weighs approximately 60 pounds and is three years old.

Phoebe is house trained and is working on basic commands. She loves every human she meets and is the best snuggler around.

She is spayed, microchipped, is heartworm negative and up to date on her vaccinations and rabies. Phoebe likes to chase kitties so it is best if she goes to a home without cats.

We do not have a facility to house the dogs in our program. They are all kept in foster homes until they are adopted. Therefore, if you are interested in adopting from LHS, you have to complete an online application at http://www. legacyhumanesociety.org/adoptionapplication/and we will contact you ASAP. v Allen Image | September 2016

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Shake, Rattle and Roll

by Simon VALENTIN

Jumping into a Ford Model A and going for a spin that turns heads isn’t as easy as jumping into a Ford Model A and going for a spin that turns heads. There’s lots of preparation, sort of like a pilot going through a preflight checklist.

Jeff Phelps is taking his burgundy beauty out for a quick run on an early Saturday morning. He folds the hood open, turns the battery on, closes up, sits behind the wheel and flips a valve under the dash to feed fuel from the front mounted gas tank.

“Sometimes a novice forgets to turn the gas on, goes three feet down the road and the car dies,” Jeff said, sounding like someone who may have done it a time or two.

Once the fuel flows, he adjusts the choke, tweaks the spark advance, turns the key, and the four-cylinder-engine chugga-chugs to life. It settles into a soothing rhythm as Jeff gently pulls out of his alley, and the car, built when gas cost ten cents a gallon, rattles through a beautiful Allen neighborhood in full bloom. Dogs bark, neighbors wave and Jeff smiles as he drives one of Henry Ford’s worldchanging automobiles.

The Model A was born in 1927, just before America’s Great Depression, and introduced innovations like safety glass windshields and the iconic blue oval Ford logo. In the

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four years it was produced, nearly five million were sold, from Dearborn, Michigan, to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Jeff, a member of the Dallas Model A Ford Club, tools around Allen in a 1930 coupe he named “Buck.” It has room for one passenger in front and two more brave souls can tag along in the rumble seat in back. The cabin is a tight fit, a bit road noisy, and the ride is interesting.

You know those Magic Finger Massagers, the seats you plop yourself into at the mall and they vibrate you from head to toe? That’s what it feels like. One of Jeff’s buddies who meets him and other Model A enthusiasts on Thursday nights in the Stacy Furniture parking lot sees it differently.

“It’s actually an easy, patient ride—stress free,” said John Marshall. “The windows are bigger than a normal vehicle, a more panoramic view. It gives you the feeling of being on open road; I find it soothing.”

So soothing he’s driven his baby, “Sweet Pea,” 810 miles in four days on a Model A tour to Lake Charles, Louisiana.

“It was great, but we got worn out,” he said. “The suspension systems on these cars aren’t very good.”

Other things like air conditioning, power brakes and power steering weren’t typical options either.

Merle Gulick with Cristian and Jack Barineau

John Marshall

“Does it have power steering?”

Jeff chuckles. “Sure does. It takes all the power you have to steer it.”

He said with some vehicles it becomes you against a one-ton beast.

“You’re always working to keep control of the car, it can be all over the road, get away from you, just take off and go into the ditch,” Jeff said.

No power brakes means the gentle tap that slows down an oversize SUV isn’t even felt by a Model A. If you want to stop, step on the brake like you’re trying to put your foot through the floorboard. The more you push, the more you stop. But in spite of these challenges, Model A’ers can’t get enough of these cars.

One fan from Allen didn’t let a war on the other side of the world and a 30-year-wait get in the way of his dream car.

“In 1966, I was fixing to hop a

Merle Gulick

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flight to Southeast Asia,” Robert Fox recalled. “I picked up a paper and saw a 1929 Model A Roadster pickup for sale so I went to take a look and it was terrible. It was awful.”

So, he did what any kid would do. He bought it for $600 and parked it in his dad’s barn. After serving in Vietnam, coming home and going through a lifetime of jobs and moves, Robert finally got around to fixing up that Roadster—in 1996.

“Yeah, I’m not terribly smart,” he joked, “but I sure am persistent.”

His wife, Pat, nodded in agreement, remembering the first time she saw the car they christened “Jack.”

“I thought ‘oh my gosh, it’s nothing but junk!’” she said. “It needed everything. It was rusted out.

Somebody had painted the side of it.

The top was falling in. The wood in the roof was exposed. It was in bad condition.”

Jack’s rebirth wasn’t quick.

“It took us three years to put it together, working with Merle, another club member, in his shop,” Robert said.

“If he was working on someone else’s car, I’d help him with that. When there was a spot in the shop, we’d work on mine.”

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repair and restore Model As that other people would turn into giant geranium planters.

“I love working on them, it’s in my blood,” said the former Air Force mechanic, who, along with his buddy, eighty-eight-year-old George Tynan, runs Merle’s Model A Garage in Parker.

“We’re open Monday through Friday, nine to five, rain or shine,” Merle said. “We work on about 15 cars a month, usually have two or three in the shop at one time.”

Today, Merle and George are coaxing a pretty little coupe into running smoother.

“Merle is amazing with these cars,” George said as he fired the coupe up. “But his specialty is electronics.

Anything, I mean anything to do with electronics, he’s the best in the world.”

George doesn’t give compliments easily. The former Air Force bomber pilot flew everything from B-47s to B-52s for more than three decades and he knows it’s precision work that keeps them in the air. He expects that same perfection when he works on Model As. Merle shrugs off the compliment, grabs a wrench and sticks his head back under the hood, talking as he adjusts the timing belt.

“I like to think of us as a teaching

garage. George and I want people to come in, learn how to work on these cars while we’re still around to help them,” he said.

That whole “give a man a fish, feed him for a day, teach him to fish and feed him for life” concept has been embraced by a couple of Merle’s neighbors. Jack and Cristian Barineau, a father and son who’d never even looked under a hood, are apprenticing with Merle—getting grease under their nails; skinning their knuckles and loving every minute.

It started during one long Easter vacation when a bored 17-year-old Cristian walked next door to give Merle a hand. He got such a kick out of working on a Model A, he encouraged his dad to come over and help.

Jack, one of those all-or-nothing kind of guys, loved it and it wasn’t long before the pair bought a Model A pickup from Merle. It’s name?

“Mater”—after the tow truck in the Disney movie Cars.

“My wife wasn’t comfortable riding in it because you could see the road through the rotted floor boards,” Jack said.

The truck didn’t have a drop of paint on it, had sheet metal held together with woodscrews and good intentions and the engine ran like it was having an asthma attack. Jack,

Cristian and Merle labored over it for months, put new wooden floorboards in, got the engine firing on all four cylinders again, bumped out dents, got rid of the screws and put three coats of midnight-blue paint on it.

Okay, that part’s not true. There’s still not a drop of color on it unless 80-year-old-sheet-metal is a color.

There are still holes in the running boards and woodscrews holding it together. And that’s how it’ll stay— jalopy chic.

“This car is a head turner. It stands out,” Cristian said. “It’s awesome. It’s unique. I’m not going to paint it. It’s perfect the way it is.”

Jack agrees. “Wherever we go people smile, wave, honk, give us the thumbs up.”

To prove his point he takes the pickup for a quick spin.

“It won’t be long now,” he said.

Right on cue, a biker on a Harley with his girl ride by and they both give a thumbs up. A few minutes later

George Tynan

at a traffic light, a middle-aged-man and his wife in a sedan do the exact same thing. Model As seem to make everyone happy.

When Jack really wants to get folks going, he hits the horn and the Model A wails AHOOOGA! As we pull back into Merle’s Garage he

explains why everyone reacts so joyfully to the cars he loves.

“It’s simple,” he said. “It’s because every day in a Model A is a parade.”

And everybody loves a parade. v Simon Valentin is a freelance writer from Allen.

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