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WHAT’S HAPPENING
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Scott Nowling
Photographer
Debbie Tackett
General Manager
Donna Francis
Editorial Assistant
■ Prepared childbirth classes meet the last Wednesday of each ■ The city of Allen Municipal Court meets the second and third
month at North Texas Medical Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Jan James
Retail Advertising
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Saturday
1:10a.m. —recover stolen property; Allen Civic Plaza.
7:34 a.m. — burglary/structure; 100 block East Coats.
and Connecticut. The Show Choir will
perform its major production show,
“Premier,” at 7:30 p.m. May 25 in the
AHS auditorium. Tickets are $2 and will
be available Tuesday. (Staff photo by
Scott Nowling)
Friday
9:18 a.m. —burglary/structure; 900 block Grassy Glen.
9:51 a.m. — burglary/structure; 100 block E. Coats.
9:51 a.m. — burglary/structure; 100 block E. Coats.
9:51 a.m. — burglary/structure; 100 block E. Coats.
9:51 a.m. — burglary/structure; 100 block E. Coats.
9:51 a.m. — burglary/structure; 100 block E. Coats.
11:45 p.m. — accident; Bethany and U.S. 75.
10:34 p.m. — fight in progress; 800 block Circle Cove.
10:58 p.m. — accident; U.S. 75 and McDermott.
11:21 p.m. — arrest; U.S. 75 and McDermott.
11:50 p.m. — found property; Allen Civic Plaza.
Thursday
1:30 a.m. — assault 500 block Goliad.
7:32 a.m. — accident; U.S. 75 and Bethany.
10:54 a.m. — forgery/counterfeit; 100 block North
Greenville.
5:33 p.m. — burglary/structure; 500 block Boyd.
7:47 p.m. — accident; 500 block Northridge.
8:22 p.m. — assault; 600 block Park Place.
Tuesday
■ A dinner meeting for guests and members of the
Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution,
Plano Chapter from Collin County at 7 p.m. at Steak
Kountry, 2600 Ave. K, Plano. Men interested in joining
the patriotic-educational-historical society may call 363-
1239 for information.
Monday
■ The Allen 4-H Club meets the first Monday of each month at
7:30 p.m. at Allen Church of Christ on Jupiter Road. Call
Denise, 727-6338, Janet, 727-5891, or Kay 727-3710.
Of the 164 calls Allen police responded to between
Monday, April 30 and Sunday, May 6, reports were filed
only in the following 43 cases:
Monday
9:22 a.m. — telephone harassment; 200 block East
Main.
3:31 p.m. — theft/property; 200 E. Bethany.
8:23 p.m. — follow-up; 700 block Pulitzer.
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Rcccplionist/Accounling
Mark Hutchison
Editor
The Allen American welcomes letters to the editor on
subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most
likely to be chosen for publication, but the use of any
material is at the discretion of the editor. The editor re-
serves the right to edit letters to meet space requirements,
to clarify, or to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy.
Individual complaints against businesses and letters thank-
ing businesses for small donations or other actions cannot
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by Virginia Collier, took first place in
the Jazz/Show catagory over 20 others
groups from places as far away as Michi-
Sunday
3:49 a.m. — arrest; U.S. 75 and Bethany.
9:20 a.m. — criminal mischief; 500 block Bethany.
9:24 a.m. — arrest; 500 block Bethany.
10:52 a.m. — found property; 700 block Thoreau.
2:53 p.m. — accident; 800 block South Greenville.
3:49 p.m. — accident; 900 block Greenbrook.
5:28 p.m. — theft/property; 700 block Greenbrook.
7:02 p.m. — follow-up; 100 block East Coats.
8:45 p.m. — accident; U.S. 75 and Stacy.
11:26 p.m. — arrest; Bethany and Greenville.
luesday
9:56 a.m. — theft/property; 200 block Wildwood Place.
10:37 a.m. — theft/property; 1500 block South Jupiter.
11:50 a.m. — theft/property; One Butler Circle.
1:14 p.m. — theft/property; 1200 block Collin.
5:14 p.m. — accident; Greenville and Main.
FOR HOME DELIVERY, SERVICE AND BILLING
CALL 727-3352
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Subscription Rates: 521/ycar, ’15/6 months
Outside Collin County: ’27/ycar, ’18/6 months
Wednesday
1:15 a.m. — arrest; Hillside and Bethany.
7:46 a.m. — accident; U.S. 75 and Bethany.
8:45 a.m. — accident; suspicious person; 300 block
Young.
10:41 a.m. — robbery; 1300 block Petunia.
12:07 p.m. — criminal mischief; 800 block Charter Oak.
10:53 p.m. — domestic disturbance; 900 block Sunny
Slope.
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Allen High School’s Show Choir won the gan, Florida, Maryland, West Virginia
1990 Music City Classics competition at
Opryland in Nashville, Tenn. April 21.
The 14-member singing group, directed
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e leased early at 12:30 p.m.
7 ■ The city of Allen’s open gym program at Vaughan
2 Elementary School, 820 Cottonwood Drive, resumes
A from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and
• Thursday; also Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. Call Ed Voss at 727-0140 for more information.
’. ■ State Comptroller Bob Bullock makes a campaign stop
' t from 10a.m. tolla.m. at the Opera House Restaurant
X- on North Kentucky Street in McKinney. All are wel-
come.
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" your own lunch) begins at noon in the community room
A, at Allen Public Library. A program titled “Money Man-
. agement for Women,” given by two'employees of First
4,- National Bank, Allen, is scheduled. Reservations are
. requested by calling 727-0190 or 727-0503.
\ ■ A Leadership Development Training session
g for parents of students at Ford Middle School begins at 7
.c p.m. in the school cafeteria. Call Denise Crawford or
* Diane McDaniel, sponsors of the school’s National Hon-
c or Society program, at 727-0590 for information.
fy ■ Registration for children entering Allen Indepen-
dent School District, who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1,
... is planned from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at all elementary
- t campuses. Parents unable to register at that time should
: - call the office of the school the child will attend to make
an appointment.
■ A free, one-hour special program titled “What’s
y. Happening to my Aging Parents” begins at 7 p.m. at
. North Texas Medical Center in McKinney. A question
, and answer session will follow the presentation and
। -i. refreshments will be served. Seating is limited; call
,, 548-3262 to reserve a seat.
Saturday
[ , ■ A free tennis clinic begins at 10 a.m. at Ford Park
tennis courts. The event, which will include a free clinic,
| , games and prizes, is being presented by Allen Parks and
I Recreation and the University of Dallas Extension Prog-
. • ram. Call Ed Voss at 727-0140 for details.
Monday
: ■ A free diabetic support group meets from 7 p.m. to
8 p.m. in the private dining room at Westpark Medical
2 Center in McKinney. Dr. Mackenzie will speak on the
proper care of the spine how to prevent back injuries.
Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. Call
548-5326 for information.
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■ The Classic Celebration — a Garden Party begins at 6
p.m. Saturday, May 19 with entertainment and silent
. auction followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. at Eldorado
"" country Club in McKinney. The proceeds from the
. event benefit the operations of the Heard Natural Scien-
ce Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney. Tickets
. ' are $45 each. Call 542-5566 for information.
" ■ The Collin County American Red Cross will conduct
cholesterol/blood pressure screenings from 11 a.m. to 2
- p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Northside Pharmacy in
H McKinney. The cost is $5. Call 422-4282 or 542-5642
,3 for information.
-2. Clubs and organizations that would like events and meet-
e ings announced in “What’s Happening” can call The
'-y Allen American at 727-3352 or can bring the information
C to the newspaper’s office at 205D W. Main by 5 p.m.
v- Friday before the desired Wednesday of publication.
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Today ■ The Allen Adult Literacy Council meets each third Tuesday aui p.m. Call Roberta Fischer, 727-2573, or Joan Lathen, . 1
■ The Allen Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon in the at 3 p.m. at Vaughan Elementary School. Call Ruth Pringle, 727-6976. : j
old middle school. Call James Nelson, 727-8941. 727-3777. ■ A breast-feeding support group meets the second Tuesday i
■ The Allen Eagle Athletic Association meets at 7 p.m. the ■ The Allen FFA Booster Club meets the first Tuesday of each of each month at 10:30 a.m. at North lexas Medical Center. . |
first Wednesday of each month in the high school cafeteria. month at 7:30 p.m. in the AHS Agricultural Department. Call 548-3361. I
■ The Allen Jaycees meet on the first and third Tuesdays of • The Tuesday Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each c I
Thursday each month at 8 p.m. at the Wildwood Village Apartment month from September through May, except December, at m-
■ Allen Order of the Eastern Star meets the first Thursday of Clubhouse, 1500 Jupiter. Call Donna Dobbs, president, at 9:30 a.m. at the Harrington Library, 1501 18th St., Plano. • 1
each month at 7:30 in the Masonic Lodge. Call 390-7390. 727-4079 or 604-1420. ■ The League of Women Voters of Collin County meets at 7:30 ]
■ 1 he Senior Citizens potluck luncheon is each third Thursday ■ The Allen Masonic Lodge meets the second Tuesday of each p.m. the third l uesday ot each month at 403 W. Plano Park-
at 11:30 in the old middle school. Bring your favorite dish. month at 7:30 p.m. at 10712 Main Street. Call Lenat 727-5107 way, Suite 203. Call 964-3335. <
■ The Senior Citizens Center sponsors blood pressure checks or John at 517-4623. ■ The Collin County Legal Secretaries Association meets the ~ I
the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. in the old middle ■ The Boyd Elementary PTA meets the third Tuesday of each third Tuesday of each month. Call Lori Robertson, 548-4316. 1
school. month at 7:30 p.m. except December, February and March H The Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, . 1
■ The Allen Quilter’s Guild meets the third Thursday of each and during summer. Plano Chapter, convenes for a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. every I
month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Call Amy, ■ The Lions Club of Allen meets the first and third Tuesdays of third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held at Steak Koun- l
837-2772, or Barb, 727-6719. each month at 7 p.m. at El Rio Mexican Restaurant. Call Darryl try Restaurant, 2600 Ave. K, in Plano. Call 363-1239. |
■ The Story Elementary PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. on the Traweek, president, at 727-3530. Government and Education -
secondThursday,of each month except December. ■ The Reed Elementary PTA meets the third Tuesday of each , The AISD school board meets the third Monday of each
"The Vaughan Elementary. meets at p.m. the month at 7:30 p.m. during the school year. month at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building. ' W
TallondThursdayof eac hmonth.Some babysittingis provided. ■ lhe Rountree Elementary PI A meets at 7:15 p.m. the , The AISD Community Education Advisory‘Council meets
-aaheresapnrchardat a . , second Tuesday of each month during the school, except the first Tuesday ofeach month at 7 p.m. in the ALSO Adminis- -
■ 1 he Allen Preschool PIA meets the third I hursday of each January. tration Building >
month at 7 p.m. at Rountree Elementary School. Call 727- . The Senior Citizens Luncheon is held the second Tuesday of ■ The Lovejoy Independent School District board of trustees
4°Lgc . . -ri i .mu' each month at St. Jude Catholic Chuich at 11.30 a.m. meets the third Tuesday ofeach monthat 7p.m. at the school. I
mLLo ipan isC uh meetsat noon every hursday at El 0 1 St. J tide Catholic Church s senior citizen potluck luncheon is . The Allen City Council meets the first and third Thursdays of - "I
Mexican Restaurant Call Susan Bartlemay.« 727-8333. , the fourth luesday o each month at 11:15 a.m. in the church each month 7:30 in the municipal annex. ' 2 -
■ Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents who activities center. Call 727-4685. m The city of Allen ponicang Zoning Commission meets the > 1
have lost children, meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of . The Adoption Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second scokaromrnMlmnnigandconngitmntssonmeets the 5 v
each month on the second floor of the Vita Building. Call Tuesday ofeach month at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, minicinan anny. I huisdms ol cash monthat /.30 p.m. tn the a
Call Barbara, 727-5729, oi Nancy, 990-7558. • The city of Allen Parks and Recreation Board meets each g j
Friday second Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal annex. E ]
■ AL-ANON, a support group for those living with someone County Clubs and Organizations ■ The Allen Library Board meets the first Tuesday of each 2 j
affected by substance abuse, meets Fridays from 8 p.m. to 9 • The Heard Museum Volunteers Guild meets the second month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. :
p.m. at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. Call 727-5292. Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the museum. ■ The Allen Board of Adjustments meets the first Tuesday of « ' I
■ The Lucas Lopers square dance club meets the first and ■ The Collin County Humane Society meets the third Wednes- each month at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal annex.
third Fridays of each month at Lovejoy School. Call 727-2463. day ofeach month at 7:30 at 301 W. Louisiana, McKinney. Call ■The city of Allen Sign Control Board meets the second a ,
542-0373. Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal annex. - I
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■ The Senior Citizens business meeting is the first Monday of meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in fourth Thursdays ofeach month at 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. c j
each month at 11 a.m. in the old middle school. Plano. Call Pam McCord at 699-9393. ■ The Lucas City Council meets the first Monday of each • .
■ Overeaters Anonymous meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. each Monday • The Collin County Archaeological Society meets the first month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas Community Center. 3* y
at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 501 Hightrail. Call Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Heard Museum. ■ The city of Lucas Planning and Zoning Commission meets 3
727-1380. ■ The area Christian Women’s Club meets the third Thursday the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas 3-
■ Allen Bi-Weekly Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Plano. Call Linda Community Center. 2 1
of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the homes of members. at 727-8134. ■ The Lucas Volunteer Fire Department meets the first and f -jj
Call Glenda Ford at 727-3306. ■ The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Collin County meets the third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lucas Fire - 1
■ The Ford Middle School PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. one Mon- second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 805 E. 15th in Station. '
day a month. Call 727-8095. Plano. Call 422-5296. ■ The Fairview City Council meets the first Tuesday of each 2 j
■ Persons Reaching Individuals for Dyslexic Education ■ Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Re- month at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview City Hall. -
(PRIDE) meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month lated Disorders Association (a family support group) meets at 7 ■ The city of Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission meets C ' |
at the Allen High School library. Contact Audrey Covington at p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. Call Alma Stapp at the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview .
727-2979. 542-4444. City Hall. 0 . I
■ The Allen Sports Association meets the first and third Mon- ■ A free Collin County Rape Crisis Center support group for ■ The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department meets the second 4 ,
days of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 720 E. Main, Suite D. rape victims meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Monday and the last Saturday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at > !
■ The Allen chapter of Learning Disabilities Association (LD A) McKinney. Call 548-RAPE. ’ Fairview City Hall.
meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month during the ■ The Depressive and Manic Depressive Association meets ■ The city of Fairview Public Works Commission meets the -
school year in Room 134 at Vaughan Elementary School. Call Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Call 867-1339. fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview City d I
727-5436 or 727-4271. ■ The Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association meets Hall. a |
■ The St. Jude Catholic Church Women’s Club meets at 7:30 every other month on the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the ■ The Collin County Commissioners Court meets the second 2
p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the church. Heard Museum. Call 542-5566. Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Collin County 2- j
■ Men of Note, area chapter of a national service organization Courthouse in McKinney. Call 548-4631 to verify the time. 2 ";
Tuesday of barbershop quartet singers, meets at 7:30 each Monday in
■ The Allen Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly luncheon Plano. Call 727-5973 or 727-1512. Clubs and organizations that would like to have meetings in h ।
on the third Tuesday of each month at the old middle school. • The American Business Women’s Association, Collin Coun- “Community Calendar" can call The Allen American, 727- O
Call Dana McGowan at 727-5585. ty Charter Chapter, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month 3352, or bring the information to the office, 205D W. Main. 3 j
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