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Posted by Amy Stevens  at 11:37 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)

TTPA to host free horse clinic

Trinity Trail Preservation Association will host a free Trick and Liberty Training Clinic with Donna DeYoung and her Andalusians with lunch at noon and the clinic at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at1255 Christian Lane in Lucas.
To sign up, email Bonnie Guimarin or call 972-727-4496.

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Collin County's budget and finance departments receive national praise

Collin County’s budget and finance department was recently recognized nationally for “meeting the highest principles for governmental budgeting” in its annual presentation on how taxpayers’ dollars are spent locally.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada lauded the county last month for publishing a Distinguished Budget Presentation, singling out Assistant Director of Budget and Finance Monika Arris for heading the report’s production.
GFOA officials stated that the 480-page report for fiscal year 2007 served as an “excellent example for other governments throughout North America.” The award marked the third year in a row that the county department has been singled out for its budget presentation. The report, along with the Collin County Capital Improvement Program and the Budget-in-Brief can be viewed online at the Budget & Finance Department’s Web site.

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Get a first-hand Allen city news update

Allen Retired Educators Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Monday, March 19 at Ralph & Kacoo's, 401 Central Expressway. Allen city manager, Peter Vargas, will speak about new developments in Allen. Retired educators are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call Anne Sandfort at 972-542-0867 or Jo Long at 972-727-4204.

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Does your marriage need a tune-up?

Michelle Nietert, M.A., LPC-S, will host a seminar for married couples and lead a study of the book Your Time-Starved Marriage: How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Light by Dr. Les Parrott III and Dr. Leslie Parrott at 9:45 am Sundays, March 18, 25 and April 1 in the Upper Room Chapel at First United Methodist Church of Allen, 601 S. Greenville Ave.

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Another mixed-use project in Allen's future

Dallas Morning News reporter Steve Brown's article about a new suburban development was published March 6. Click here to find out more about the project.

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Eat well for a good cause

Tin Star Restaurant, 1008 W. McDermott Drive, will make a contribution to The Allen Retired Educators Association scholarship fund for each meal purchase the evening of Tuesday, March 20.

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