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C raig R anch News for the Residents of Craig Ranch

September 2008 Volume 1, Issue 6

The Collin Theatre Center Announces 2008-2009 Season

The Collin Theatre Center will launch their 2008-2009 season in October with Big Love, a dazzling new drama by Charles L. Mee, based on The Suppliant Women by Aeschylus. Fifty brides flee their fifty grooms and seek refuge in a villa on the coast of Italy in this modern re-making of one of the western world’s oldest plays. The fifty grooms catch up with the brides, and mayhem ensues: the grooms arrive by helicopter in their flight suits, the women throw themselves over and over again to the ground, hear pop songs and see romantic dances, and, finally, unable to escape their forced marriages, 49 of the brides murder 49 of the grooms… and one bride falls in love. Note: This show contains adult situations, and is not recommended for children. Directed by Robin Armstrong. October 9 - 19, 2008. John Anthony Theatre. Our holiday offering is the Southwest Regional Premiere of The Ruby Sunrise, an inventive new play by Rinne Groff. The Ruby Sunrise begins in 1927; a scruffy teenage girl hides out in a barn in rural Indiana, where she scrounges electronic parts and constructs the first television set. Could this have really happened? If this were the truth, how many people would be allowed to know about it? From the compelling story of young Ruby in Act One, we are suddenly thrust into the world of 1950s New York and the Golden Age of Television. In this world, there are even more surprises. There are also lots of laughs, although these are painful at times. Looking back at the ludicrous conventions of 1950s TV, we wonder what we could have Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc.

been thinking at the time. Playwright Groff also makes us wonder what we’re thinking now, as young Ruby explains how television will change the world. Directed by Gail Cronauer. December 4 - 14, 2008. Black Box Theatre. In spring we will present Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with music and lyrics by Roger Miller and book by William Hauptman, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain. Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows young Huck in pre-Civil War America. Huck is torn between the choices of living a wild, responsibilityfree life with his abusive drunken father versus holding to the strict expectations of the townsfolk who have taken him in. The young Huck also has to deal with his confusion about what is right or wrong in the world. Huck stages his own death so he can seek adventures elsewhere, and he and runaway slave Jim board a raft down the Mississippi. There, they find much conflict and great joy as they encounter a slew of unique characters and situations. They also learn a lot about friendship and themselves. The story of their journey downstream is an American classic. Note: This show is perfect for the entire family. Directed by Mark Mullino with choreography by Paula Morelan. March 5 – 15, 2009. John Anthony Theatre. The Collin Theatre Center season will conclude with Don Juan in Chicago, a sexy comedy by David Ives. Don Juan is a handsome, rich, sexually naïve nobleman in sixteenth-century Spain. His servant,

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Back to School Safety Tips As summer vacations come to an end, students across the country are readying themselves for the start of a new school year. With all of the excitement this time brings, safety may not be the first subject that springs to mind. The American Red Cross encourages parents to take time to talk with their children about safety before school starts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 24 million students nationwide start their school day with a trip on the school bus. Although NHTSA reports that riding on a school bus is nearly eight times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle, an average of 11 school-aged pedestrians are killed by school transportation vehicles each year. Whether they walk, ride the bus or travel by car, teach your kids these few tips to ensure they get to and from school safely. Tips for School Bus Riders • Line up facing the bus, not alongside it. • Do not play in the street while waiting for the bus. • Carry all loose belongings in a bag or backpack. • Never reach under the school bus to get anything that has rolled or fallen beneath it. The bus driver may be sitting too high up to see you. • After getting off the bus, move immediately onto the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, try to stay as far to the side of the road as possible. • Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street. Walk at least 10 steps away from the front of the bus so the driver can see you. • Never cross the street or play behind the school bus. Tips for Pedestrians or Bike Riders • Know your child’s walking route to school. Ensure that the route is a safe route and that the child knows the route. • Never walk alone - always travel with a buddy. • Pay attention to all traffic signals and crossing guards along the way. Never cross the street against a stop light. • Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. • Ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic. • Avoiding ill-fitting clothing that could get caught in spokes or pedals, or restrict movements. • Wear reflective colors and material to be more visible to street traffic. • Walk your bicycle across all intersections. Tips for Car Drivers and Passengers • Everyone in the car should wear a seatbelt, even if it is just down the block. • Make sure babies and young children are in safety seats at all times and the safety seats have been properly installed. • Remind teenagers to take extra precaution when driving to school or riding with another teenage driver. • Limit the number of teenage passengers to prevent driver distractions. • Do not allow your teenage driver to drive while eating or talking on a cell phone to and from school. For more information about preparing for emergencies or for facts and tips about safety, visit RedCross.org. Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc.

craig ranch gazette Collin Theatre Center. - (Continued from Cover Page) Leporello, urges him to find a girlfriend and lead a normal life, but the Don is more interested in finding the meaning of life through books and alchemy. Afraid he won’t have time to find it, Don Juan calls up the Devil and cuts a deal that grants him (and Leporello) immortality—as long as Don Juan seduces a different woman every day. Four hundred years later, exhausted by endless liaisons, Don Juan and Leporello grapple with the sexual mores of contemporary urban America. Will Don Juan and Leporello be doomed to eternal damnation… or, to eternal bliss? Note: This show contains adult situations, and is not recommended for children. Directed by Robin Armstrong. April 30 – May 10, 2009. Black Box Theatre. With each subscription, patrons will receive free admission to the Southwest Regional Premiere of One Shot, One Kill, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Vetere. Sergeant Nick Harris has just returned from a dangerous mission during the early days of the Iraq War. During his de-briefing with Major Mark Royce, Sgt. Harris requests to be dismissed from the Corps. What happened on that mission? And who is really to blame? One Shot, One Kill is a searing and uncompromised look at the machinations of war. Mr. Vetere will visit Collin College to participate in this production. Note: This show contains adult situations, and is not recommended for young patrons. Directed by Brad Baker. October 14 – 19, 2008. Black Box Theatre.

The Collin Theatre Center is located on the Spring Creek Campus of Collin College in Plano (2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.) Season tickets are on sale now. A General Admission subscription includes four shows plus a free pass to One Shot, One Kill for $30. A Student/Senior (age 55 +) subscription includes four shows plus a free pass to One Shot, One Kill for $23. For additional information about the Collin Theatre Center’s 2008-2009 season, please call the Theatre Hotline at 972.881.5100 or visit us on-line at www.collintheatrecenter.com. NOTE: A TYY information line for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing patrons is available at 972.881.5117.

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craig ranch gazette Meet Samantha and Marissa The 2008 Heart Gallery of Central Texas is almost here! It will be unveiled at SPAZIO’s on September 18, 2008. This picture is featured on our invitation this year, with the hopes that someone will see them and give us a call. You see, Samantha is 16, turning 17 in September and Marissa is 10. These two girls are full of life, hope and plans.... but they need a permanent, forever family to help them grow and learn. Even at 17, Samantha still needs a family. She’s missed out on the fun things girls get to do with their parents. While she has learned a lot of life’s lessons, they are not the kind that create memories for a happy childhood. Each of these girls still have a lot of room to grow and a lot of love to give. Help them to believe! About Samantha and Marissa: Samantha and Marissa are beautiful siblings who enjoy listening to music.  Samantha is funny and sweet, she loves playing softball, drawing and writing in her journal.  She will be going into the 9th grade and participates in special education.  Marissa is energetic and friendly, she likes to color and play board games.  She will be going into the 3rd grade and participates in special education.  Both girls hope to attend college at the University of Texas in the future.  These sisters hope for a family that enjoys going to church as much as they do.  They also hope that their adoptive family enjoys to swim.  Samantha and Marissa are legally free for adoption and look forward to meeting their adoptive family.  If you would like to learn more about adopting from foster care, Samantha and Marissa or hear more about The Heart Gallery of Central Texas Gala on September 18th, please call us at 512-3012825 or [email protected]

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craig ranch gazette Pet Waste: Dealing with a Real Problem in Suburbia Pet waste is not the predominant or most toxic pollutant in urban streams, but it is one of many small sources of pollution that can cumulatively have a big impact if left unmanaged. In North Central Texas the estimated dog population is 1.2 million. The average dog produces three to four pounds of waste daily, according to the Food and Drug Administration. That’s about 900,000 pounds of dog poop produced every day in North Texas. Add to this figure cats and other smaller pets, and a significant volume of waste is being generated daily. Pet waste contains bacteria and parasites, as well as organic matter and nutrients, notably nitrogen and phosphorous.

pet waste. Employing this flawed thinking, waste is often disposed of in the street stormwater catch basin. Aside from dumping directly into a water body, this is the single worst place to dispose of waste. In the next rainstorm, the accumulated waste is transported quickly and efficiently to the nearby receiving water course, polluting it.. That said, then, specifically what can be done?

• Campylobacteriosis- a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea in humans. • Salmonellosis- the most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from animals. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. • Toxocarisis- roundworms transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms include vision loss, rash, fever, or cough. In addition to these diseases, the organic matter and nutrients contained in pet waste can degrade water quality. When pet waste is washed into a surface water body, the waste decays. This process of breaking down the organic matter in the waste uses up dissolved oxygen and releases ammonia. Low oxygen levels, increased ammonia and warm summer water temperatures can kill fish. Excess phosphorous and nitrogen added to surface waters can lead to cloudy, green water from accelerated algae and weed growth. Decay of this extra organic matter can depress oxygen levels, killing organisms. Objectionable odors can also occur. Flies and other pest insects can also increase when pet waste is disposed of improperly, becoming a nuisance and adding another vector for disease transmission. Managing pet waste properly is something that everyone can do to make a difference in their respective watersheds. Truly, proper individual actions result in significant water quality improvement when carried out by the majority. Unlike some forms of stormwater pollutants, pet waste can be easily and economically managed by the individual. Sometimes, the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ attitude exists regarding

Bury it

Some of the diseases that can be spread from pet waste are:

Proper Onsite Disposal Flush it

Pet waste itself (not the litter or bedding material) can be flushed down the toilet. The water from the toilet goes either to a septic system onsite or a sewage treatment plant that removes most pollutants before the water reaches its outlet. The used litter should be disposed of in a securely closed bag in the trash. You can bury the waste directly in the yard. Dig a hole or trench that is 6 inches deep, away from vegetable gardens, play areas, and away from any lake, stream, or well. Often, the woods is an ideal spot. Microorganisms in the top layer of soil will break down and digest the waste, releasing the nutrients for uptake by adjacent vegetation. Never add the waste as a fertilizer to the garden or to the compost pile. The disease organisms will continue to survive and create a significant health risk.

Trash it

Check local ordinances first. Putting pet waste in the trash is against the law in some communities. Even if legal and easy, it’s not the best solution. Waste can contribute to the landfill problems in the state.

Leave it to someone else

Believe it or not, a number of professional pet waste disposal services exist. These businesses will completely remove the waste from your yard and dispose of it themselves, for a fee.

Odinances, signage and education

Many communities have “pooper-scooper” laws that govern pet waste cleanup. Some of these laws specifically require anyone who walks an animal off of their property to carry a bag, shovel, or scooper. Any waste left by the animal must be cleaned up immediately. Call your local health officer to find out more about pet waste regulations. (Continued on Page 7)

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craig ranch gazette Pet Waste - (Continued from page 6) In recreation areas, trails, and public parks, ‘scooper signage’ along with plastic bag dispensers and disposal cans should be provided. This idea is especially critical at streamside or lake shore walking trails. Public education is critical when addressing the pet waste problem. Interestingly, much of the public thinks of problems associated with pet waste as being only nuisance related-odors or aesthetics. An actual example of this is the woman walking her dog in the park who had brought along a brown paper bag to collect the 150 pound mastiff’s waste. This she indeed dutifully did, and then proceeded to dispose of the bag by….tossing it into the lake! Brochures, newsletters, signage, local public service announcements, and evening seminars are all ways to get the word out to the public. One very effective way to reach people is to have a flyer enclosed in tax bills or other municipally-generated mailings that go to all property owners.

Conclusion

The problem of pet waste disposal in suburbia is a real one. Research has indicated strongly that water quality is negatively impacted by this pollutant in Texas. However, unlike many other sources of water degradation in the state, improper pet waste management is a dilemma that can be easily corrected through education by organizations and common sense actions by individuals. Let’s all “doo” the right thing and pick up after our pets. Make a difference and go green.

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