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Page 2A - ALLEN AMERICAN - Thursday, September 29, 1983
by the Allen American staff
Put simply, gathering information for Friday night football is a do.
We went inside and while I was having my ears lowered, my
‘‘Because I designed this building,” grandfather said.
—James
ministration that have resulted in better water service for the
spent in research and interviewing for Thursday’s article.
It is a pleasure to work with a news media like the Allen American citizens of Fairview.
Hall.
nex.
“I bet you a dollar I can guess how high this building is, give or
take a foot either way,” grandfather said. The barber, not ever hav*
The establishment of business in Fairview will provide the fun-
ding that is essential to meet the increasing demand for city ser-
Sincerely and farewell,
VerUnW. Fisher, Mayor
opinions
American graffiti
rat race. He wouldn’t want you to find out but from experience I know his grandfather made a few notes to himself on the back of a magazine
Let me take you quickly through the motions. First of all average work week is easily 80 hours plus. And his assistants aren’t and then asked the barber if he would care for a friendly wager.
—Gary ing seen us in his shop before, perhaps even thinking he might
pocket a dollar, agreed to the wager.
Grandfather sat down again and looked much busier than before,
I once asked my grandfather before he died why it is necessary to his pencil moving furiously across the back of the magazine. I
study mathematics. At the time we were on our way to have our hair distinctly remember hearing the barber chuckle and then gasp as
cut, and as much as I can recall, this was one of the few times we my grandfather hollared “65 feet high!”
“How did you know?” the barber asked.
highly qualified to accept these duties. My resignation as Mayor is panding growth pattern of the Dallas metroplex area. As a result of
due to a professional career opportunity that will require me to our location Fairview is currently experiencing, and will continue to Fairview has a very bright and prosperous future.! am confident
move from Fairview to Boulder, Colo. It is an opportunity toward experience, the increasing pressures of being a very desirable place that the citizens of Fairview, its elected officials and employees and
which I do look forward but I sincerely regret leaving all of you to live. Most of us living in Fairview now are enjoying its special volunteers will always meet the challenges ahead with energy and
whom I have been privileged to represent. quality of life environment because we were welcomed here by those dedication.
The past 4% years of my involvement in the local government of desiring Fairview to grow and willing to share this quality of life.
our town has been a very gratifying experience. To all those whose It is my opinion that there is a tendency that, once settled in Fair-
active involvement and support have helped to implement water ex- view, it becomes tempting to consider stopping this inevitable
_ _ . _ ___________ Sure enough, grandfather was the architect for the building, his
Then its back to the office to write a brief story for one Dallas barbershop building fronted, stooped over and picked up a loose name etched on the cornerstone of the building, but I was puzzled,
paper and turn in a statistical and scoring recap to another. Finally piece of cement. He then turned to me and handed his gold pocket- “Why did you drop the rock from the roof grandfather?”
it’s early to rise, 6 a.m. Saturday, to write the game up for our watch and fob to me and said, “when you see me on the roof of the “To show you the value of learning mathematics. We timed the
paper. building I’ll take this rock and drop it to the sidewalk we’re stan- fall of the rock from the top of the building to the ground. By using
- Juxtaposed in there somewhere, though, is the gathering of Coach ding on. When I yell ‘go,’ keep track of the time it takes for the rock that time with a formula developed many years ago by Newton, I
Ken Purcell’s post game comments. Sometimes this task, in the to hit the sidewalk.” was able tn determine the approximate height nf the building, which
event of a road game, is carried out past the bewitching hour. helped me remember what it actually was.”
And by the look in our bloodshot eyes I know sometimes neither He disappeared into the building and reappeared about five “Why did you bet the barber when you all ready knew how high
of us are up to pursuing this task. But Purcell is always glad to talk minutes later at the edge of the roof. “All right, go!” The watch the building was?”
Eagle football and before long our responsibilities have come to an tickedaway until,four second later, the rock hit the pavement.When “To teach you that the value of knowledge is not just knowing
end. he returned he asked, ‘ ‘do you know what the height of that barber- what is and what isn’t, but knowing what to do with that knowledge
For his cooperation in the wee hours I extend my gratitude. I also shop building is?” I guessed and wasn’t too disappointed that I to earn a living.”
know for a fact that he arrives back to work Saturday morning as I guessed incorrectly.
calendar of community events...
Allen Chamber of Commerce—Third Tuesday, 12 noon luncheon, Old Middle School, Fairview Public Works—Fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Fairview City Hall.
Johnnie Caplinger, 727-5585. Fairview Volunteer Fire Department—Second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Fairview City Hall,
Allen City Council— First and third Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Allen Municipal Annex. last Saturday, 8:00 a.m., Fairview City Hall.
Allen Eastern Star—First Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Ms. Shaw, 727-3090. Heard Museum Volunteers Guild—Second Wednesday of month, 10 a.m., Activities
Allen Extension Homemakers Club—First Thursday, 2 p.m., Old Middle School Room, Heard Museum.
cafeteria. Ladies Auxiliary of Allen Fire Department—Third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Fire Sta-
Allen 4-H Club—Meets second Tuesday, Old Middle School. 7:30 till 8:30 p.m. tion.
Allen Independent School District Community Education Advisory Council—First Lions Club of Allen—First and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Old Middle School, Jerry O
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Allen High School Library. Wilson, 727-5749.
Allen Jaycees—Second and fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at Old Middle School, Mike Lovejoy PTC—Third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Lovejoy School Auditorium.
Garvin, 727-4598 or Mike Roberts, 727-6685. Lovejoy School Board—Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Lovejoy School.
Allen Jaycee-Ettes—First and third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Call 727-6709 for information Lucas Allen Non-denominational Women’s Bible Study—Every Tuesday 9:30-11 a.m.,
and location. Grace Evangelical Free Church, FM 2170. Nursery provided. ,
Allen Masonic Lodge—Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge. Lucas City Council—First Monday, 7:30 p.m., Lucas Community Center.
Allen Municipal Court—Second and fourth Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Allen Municipal An- Lucas Planning and Zoning Commission—Second Saturday, 9:00 a.m., Lucas City
there’s a mad rush after work to get ready and arrive at the stadium far behind. In my opinion that represents quite a dedication to the
ahead of the traffic. high school athlete. #
But those inconveniences I’m sure are also shared by you the
reader. What happens beyond that point may differ.
During the game things are fairly routine. My job is to keep a
play-by-play account, making notations to the clock or other rele-
vant factors in the game. On the college level I know from obser-
vance that this task is often handled by a staff of eight or more.
At halftime its a compilation of the stats and afterward a finaliza- were alone together,
tion of those figures, both on a collective and individual basis. The
Dallas papers demand both. He stopped, turned at the comer of the sidewalk on which the
who records accurately positive stories! I have personally been dedicated to the goal of helping to change vices that we are already experiencing. Thus Fairview can ac-
Again, thank you sincerely, Stacy Road from a gravel, one-lane-bridge road to a paved county comodate the inevitable growth and its accompanying demand for
Marcie Moseley road in 1979, and look forward to its complete conversion and increased city services without a major increase in city tax rates. Ef-
Trustee upgrading to a State Farm-to-Market Road beginning in the next fective ordinances in Fairview will provide for control of the types
Lovejoy I.S.D. few months. and appearances of businesses that will establish themselves in
p • • ___ ~ , m_, ,u in the area of city streets we have established, through the Public Fairview.
haArVIeW DIOS 3dl6ll Works Dept., a local street maintainance program. This program Finally, my current major concern for Fairview is support for our
- will continually upgrade and maintain all those Fairview streets Volunteer Fire Department. An effective Volunteer Fire Depart-
Dear Editor, within its local jurisdiction. The Public Works Dept, contains ment is essential to a growing town like Fairview. The current fire
To all in the Fairview community I would like to express my dedicated volunteers and permanent employees that administer and department has been, and will continue to be, supported from a
sincere appreciation and gratitude for your continued support but I maintain the city streets and water system to serve your needs. financial standpoint, but volunteers by those willing to spend time,
regret to announce that I have submitted my resignation as your The future of Fairview will offer many new and exciting effort and energy toward its effectiveness are sorely needed. It is
Mayor. Effective Oct. 1, Mark Lane, the current Mayor Pro Tem, challenges to the people of Fairview and those they have elected to my hope that concerned citizens of Fairview will meet this need im-
will assume the responsibilities of Mayor. Mark is experienced and represent them.Fairview is a community located directly in the ex- mediately.
Allen Parent Teacher Association—Third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Boyd Elementary Lucas Volunteer Fire Department—First Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Fire Station, third
cafeteria during school term. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Fire Station.
Allen Parks and Recreation Board—Second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Allen Municipal An- Lucas Women’s Club—First Tuesday, 10 a.m., Lucas Community Center.
nex. John McVeigh Republican Women’s Club—Second Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact Ed-
Allen Planning and Zoning Commission—Second and fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m., na Staton, 542-3088 for location and directions.
Rountree Elementary. Plano Toast Masters—Every Wednesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harrington Library, 1501
Allen Rotary Club—Wednesday, 12 noon luncheon, Old Middle School Cafeteria. 18th St., Plano. For more information, call Aaron Booker, 542-6690.
Allen School Board—Second Monday, 7:00 p.m., High School Library. Power, Inc., Board of Directors—Third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., 1130 East Dallas North
Allen Sports Association—First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Rountree Elementary School Parkway, Plano. O
cafeteria. Prairie & Timbers Audobon Society—Fourth Tuesday, Heard Museum of Natural
Allen Volunteer Fire Department—Second and fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Fire Sta- Science in McKinney. Call 542-5566 for more information.
tion. . . . Senior Citizens Luncheon—Second Wednesday, Noon Luncheon, First Baptist Church.
American Business Women s Association Collin County Charter Chapter—Fourth Senior Citizens Center—Blood pressure checks first Tuesday at center, Old Middle
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Jo Long, 727-4204; Jackie Horton, 727-4220. School. 11 a.m. till noon.
Bi-Weekly Club—Second and fourth Monday, 7:00 p.m., member’s home. Tri Cities Political Women’s Club—Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in individual
Collin County Archeological Society—1st Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Heard homes. For more information call Linda Schenck, 542-3269 or Marilyn Smith,
Natural Science Museum. 727-3330.
Collin County Commissioners Court—Monday, 10 a.m., Collin County Courthouse. Wesley United Methodist Church Parents Night Out—For parents with handicapped 6
Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association—First Monday, 7:30 p.m. at Texas children. Second and fourth Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., McKinney, Church
American BanklAllen, 542-7915. 542-2228 or Jayne Wolfe, 542-1072.
Collin County Humane Society—Call 542-5262 for monthly meeting time and location. Young Homemakers of Texas—Allen Branch—First Monday, 7 p.m. at Allen High
Epsilon Sigma Alpha—Second Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., member’s home, Charlene School home economics room.
Blackburn, 727-3036 NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY—First Baptist Church, 10-11 a.m. each
r air view City Council—First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Fairview City Hall. Tuesday. Nursery provided.
Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission—Fourth Thursday, 8:00 p.m., Fairview Ci- Let us display your notices of events in The Allen American Community Calendar, call
Ea___________________________________ 727-3352. e
dear editor------------------------------------
— . , pansion programs, street and paving projects, residential develop- growth. The intent of this temptation is to preserve the current
t rUSt66 DraiSQS press Pla^ ment planning and coordinating and numerous problem-solving quality of life; however, the paradox remains that growth is in-
' " " ■ cooperation, I would like to express my thanks. evitable. The way to ensure the preservation of the special quality of
Dear Editor, Your efforts and interest have helped Fairview to grow and pro- life in Fairview is not to attempt to hinder growth but to welcome it
The Board of Trustees, the staff and faculty, the present students sper and look forward to a bright future. Your city government is on a controlled and well-planned basis. Toward this aim Fairview’s
and all those who came before, appreciate the coverage you gave to one that I believe has been, and will continue to be, very attentive to Planning and Zoning Commission of dedicated and qualified
Lovejoy on our special day. You helped record the event of our the opinions, needs and concerns of all of its citizens. Since my in- members have begun in depth study, planning and zoning activities d
historical designation by the State of Texas in a beautiful way. volvement in Fairview government I have witnessed the im- that will be striving to blend quality residential growth with ade-
Special thanks to Gary Hancock, Staff Writer, for the time he provements in the city water system under the Peter Haas ad- quate business support growth.
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