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December 2008
City of Plano Holiday Closings
Video Gaming Offered at All Five Plano Libraries in December
Ryan Earns National Certification
November 2008
Take Your Fried Turkey on the Road
City of Plano Thanksgiving Day Closings
Plano Television Network Airs 36th Plano Children’s Christmas Parade
30th Annual Christmas Crafts Fair Rings in Another Year at Plano Centre
Plano’s Emergency Call Center Named Flagship Agency
Plano’s District 2 Neighborhood Roundtable Slated for Nov. 20
Photography Exhibit Commemorating Veterans Day Featured in Plano Municipal Center
Starting to Track Your Ancestors?
Cynthia O’Banner Honored as National Code Enforcement Officer of the Year
Sandra Long Receives TEHA’s Highest Individual Award
October 2008
Veterans Day Salute planned at PLANO SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
Citizens encouraged to help make a better Plano by visiting “COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS”
Veterans Memorial and Memorial Park Dedication Slated for November 11 in Plano
The Original Nerdfighters Are Coming to Plano!
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Coming To Haggard Library
Gatekeeper Program Equips City Employees to Help Seniors
City of Plano Fleet Named Among 100 Best Fleets in North America
Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau Named the “Best Destination Management Service Provider”
Creative Skills Wanted – Environmental Artwork and Slogan Contest
Plano Hosts “Man-Up” Seminar October 22
Trick Art Treat in Downtown Plano, October 24, 7pm - 10pm
Plano Television Network Earns 5 EMMY Nominations & 3 NATOA Awards
Plano brings family fun back with MOVIES IN THE PARK at the Amphitheater
City Expands Plastic Recycling Program
Energy Rebate and Tips to Save Money
Teen Mystery Night XI and The Bella Cullen Project band come to Davis Library
Free Work Shop for Home Energy Savings
September 2008
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY HONORED AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT FELLOW BY INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Public Art Dedication in Plano Libraries
VIETNAMESE BAPTIST CHURCH RECEIVES PERMISSION TO USE BUILDING AS A CHURCH
MEDIA ALERT: Environmental Community Awards Scheduled for This Week
Plano Animal Services Reports Rabies Positive Bat
Keep Pets Safe During Severe Weather
Plano Fire Department Announces Promotions
City Manager Announce Appointment of Denise Tacke as Finance Director
Plano Residents Prepare For High Winds and Power Outages
Plano Animal Services Reports Rabies Positive Bat
Photography Exhibit Now Featured At Plano’s City Hall
Plano Fire & Police Departments Remember 9-11
Public Works Expands Service Hours
August 2008
Plano Mayor/City Council Promote Importance of CPR Training; Plano Employee Saves Life Administering CPR at Conference
City of Plano Labor Day Closings
Public Art to Be Installed and Dedicated in Libraries REVISED
Plano City Council Acts to Promote CPR Training
Plano Diversity Initiatives, Successes to be Celebrated at Second Annual MCOR Reception
Genealogy Friends Donate to Plano Library
Plano Animal Services Reports Rabies Positive Bat
Plano Fire Department Receives $23,000 Grant
City Plano City Council Hosts District 4 Neighborhood Roundtable
City Employees Help Homeless Teens Start the School Year Right
Steps To Beat Heat Related Illness
July 2008
Environmental Award Nomination Deadline Nears
1st Annual NEHA Excellence in Sustainability Award was presented to the City of Plano, Texas
PLANO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CLOSED AUG. 15
Breathe Easy, Air North Texas
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO LEAVE FOR POSITION IN GRAPEVINE
Esparza Earns Reaccreditation as Chief Fire Officer
Plano Citizen Fire Academy Accepts Applications
Bargain Books Galore and More!
Plano Offers Job Shadow Day in July for Douglass Community Center
Money May Grow on Trees, If You’re YardWise
Plano Council Calls Meeting for July 7
Live Green, Lead Green - Environmental Award Nomination Deadline Approaches
June 2008
Plano Assistant Fire Chief Retires – Robert Acker ends over three decades of service
Plano City Offices Close Celebrating Independence Day
Plano Prohibits Fireworks
Animal Services Officer Alerts Residents of Fire
Get Outside this Summer during the Great American Backyard Campout, June 28
Plano Television Network Named National Awards Finalist
Public Art Proposal by Jim Collins Chosen for Downtown Fire Station Project
Heroes for Children 5K Run/Walk Event Date Has Been Set
DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER Makes Final Prep for Plano’s JUNETEENTH Celebration
Illustrator Terry Widener to Appear at Davis Library
Plano’s All-American 4th Fireworks At Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
30-Year Plano Fire Department Captain Passes
Texas Book Festival Grants Awarded to Plano Public Library System
Plano Receives “Safe Community” Recognition for Third Year
Plano Public Safety Communications Dept. Begins Re-accreditation Process
No Watering Restrictions for Plano: Voluntary Water Conservation Continues
May 2008
Plano Kicks off the Summer with Picnic in the Park...On the Road
Old-Fashioned Entertainment Highlights 100 Year Celebration of the Electric Railroad in Plano
Plano Public Library System Celebrates Opening of Jeanette Bickley Bland Meeting Room
Plano City Offices Close in Honor of Memorial Day
Plano City Council Hosts District 3 Neighborhood Roundtable
Mother of slain Marine gives keynote address for PLANO MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY
Sales Tax Holiday Encourages Texans to Choose Energy Efficient Household Equipment
BEATLES TRIBUTE NIGHT Rocks Plano’s 2008 Concerts in the Park Series
Plano Animal Services Promotes Dog Bite Awareness
“Girl Talk” Teen Summit at Douglass Center focuses on S.O.S…Saving our Sisters
DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCES JUNETEENTH EVENTS
WHEN THE BOWL IS A ROCKIN’…Plano’s 2008 Concerts in the Park Roll to Big Finish
Finalists Compete to Create Fire Station Art
PTN Airs City Council Election Results
Plano Storm Debris Update
April 2008
Every Child Ready to Read
“Healthy” Lifestyles is the focus of Plano Senior Wellness and Information Fair
City Outdoor Siren System Activated April 17, 2008
Car Crash Teaches PSHS Students Dangers of Drinking and Driving
Dinosaurs Rock® Coming to Plano Public Library System
City Staff Collaborates on Storm Cleanup
Plano Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month
YACFEST Rocks Amphitheater May 3
National Animal Control Appreciation Week!
Katherine McGuire Named City of Plano 2008 Employee of the Year
No Outdoor Watering Restrictions in Effect for Plano
New Carpeting for Schimelpfenig Library
STORM DAMAGE PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL PICKUP
TRAFFIC LIGHTS OUT AT INTERSECTION OF PARKER AND
CUSTER
STORM DEBRIS PICKUP IN PLANO
Plano Television Network Begins Airing Collin County Commissioners Court April 3
Karen Fogle Earns Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Certification
March 2008
Plano’s Multicultural Outreach Committee National Prayer Day Event to be Moved to the Courtyard Theatre in Downtown Plano
National Library Week Celebration at Plano Public Library System
Amphitheater Season Opener Has the Blues
New Carpeting for Schimelpfenig Library
Manhole Discharge at Bob Woodruff Park
The Buzz on Bees
Liberty Legal Institute Inquiry Regarding City of Plano Facilities Reservation Policy
Plano is Featured City of the Month on AmericaTheBeautiful.com
Great American Cleanup™ Registration Deadline Nears
Plano Building Inspections Department Receives State Award of Excellence
Historic Downtown Plano Association Downtown@Sundown Kicks off 2008 Schedule March 8
Plano Softball Team Donates Automated External Defibrillator
February 2008
Artists for Fire Station Public Art Project To Visit Plano
Plano Animal Services Welcomes Chinese Veterinarians
Plano Hosts Job Shadowing for 8th Year
‘Man-Up’ Program Mentors Teens At Plano Male Youth Summit
Wild Wonders from the Fort Worth Zoo Coming to Parr Library
Chinese Film Festival at Davis Library
"Men’s Health” Ranked Plano 8th Nationally for Safe Food
Don't Hang Up on This Collection Agency
Plano City Council Hosts District 1 Neighborhood Roundtable
Two Councilmembers Serve in National Committee Leadership Positions; Six Serve on Committees
January 2008
Plano Animal Services Offers Cats Nickel Neutering
New Downtown Plano Development Partnership
Plano Collects $24Kfor On-street Parking Violations
Plano Heritage Preservation Awards Committee Seeks Nominations for Annual Preservation Awards
Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance: A Night of Enchantment for Dads and Daughters
Plano Animal Services Presents an Urban Wildlife Forum
Children’s Author Bruce Hale to visit Davis Library
Plano Court Clerk’s Office Closes Feb. 4-5
Plano City Offices Close in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Plano Very Special Arts Festival Brings Together People of All Abilities
Genealogy, Local History, Texana and Archives Open House
Don't Let Cold Weather Get the Best of Your Pets
Growing Vegetables in Your Own Backyard
Plano Residents' Opinions Sought During The National Citizen Survey
Plano Senior Recreation Center Presents Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Plano Animal Shelter Improves Hours of Operation for 2008 %2