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From The Publishers

Town Matters

Coach Carpenter

PHS’s new Principal, Dr. Burdett

Super Agents

Dancing into Nationals

Putting Together a Hometown

Eagle Nation News goes to NYC

Women Leaders Award

Collin County Judge Keith Self

Windsong Elementary

Library News

ON THE COVER Coach Rick Carpenter, PHS Varsity Baseball Coach

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HOME…by definition, it is the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. It is where you feel your most content, your safest and your deepest sense of belonging. It is the place that you know you can always come back to, with a peace and comfort that no other place can bring. It’s where your family is, where your roots are buried and where your dreams are born. It’s your past, present and future, all rolled into one. And that’s what Prosper is…it is HOME.

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We’ve welcomed so many new residents to our hometown over the last several years, and we are on the brink of a population explosion like we’ve never seen before…our hope is that all of the new families moving here will adopt that same sense of love, commitment and connection for our home. We hope that they plug into Prosper and into the people in positive ways. We hope that they teach their children that they are the future of Prosper…that they are creating our history and they are helping to cultivate our culture.

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We have a great thing here in Prosper, Texas. We have worked hard to create a culture of family and values. We help one another, we build each other up, and we are supportive and encouraging. These are the things that make us exceptional. These are the characteristics that draw people to our little slice of paradise. And it is up to us to maintain that…whether you’ve been here for 10 minutes or your entire lifetime, you are a part of this…we are a part of this…WE ARE PROSPER!!

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The Prosper Town Council and town administration are always looking ahead for every way to help the town in its fast and heavy growth pattern. To that end, Town Manager Harlan Jefferson and Mayor Pro Tem Curry Vogelsang went to Austin last week to testify on behalf of Texas Senate Bill 823 which was authored by Senator Craig Estes. The bill was being reviewed by the Natural Resources and Economic Development which is chaired by Estes. Jefferson said it’s a bill that will allow Prosper to take advantage of taxes from entertainment, restaurants, hotels and convention centers – which will help the town with costs for infrastructure and more. The bill states it is “relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.” Jefferson says there are fewer than 10 municipalities on the list for those that can benefit from these tax dollars and they want to get Prosper included on that list. Realizing there is no current hotel from which Prosper can benefit, it’s only a matter of time until one gets built. It is going to happen. “This will benefit the residents of Prosper because as we grow, more amenities will be available within our city limits and hotels and a convention center certainly will be part of that,” he said. “These are things that will generate tax revenue to reduce the taxes for residents in some form or fashion.” The plan is to have the same attributes and opportunities that McKinney or Frisco or the city of Dallas have so Prosper can compete with those cities. “We realize as the metroplex grows we can become a mecca for entertainment. As the state continues to grow, there are going to be more opportunities and we want to help in that endeavor,” Jefferson said. Individuals who are interested can read the text of the bill on line at http://bit.ly/2nEfCMI. It’s only three pages. You can also follow the bill’s progress on line by going to http://bit.ly/2nkiZVN.

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t doesn’t take long for Rick Carpenter to name the top thrill of his amazing coaching career. After four state championships in baseball, Carpenter says his greatest thrill and achievement is in coaching his two sons, Matt and Tyler, from Little League through high school and to see them move into the pros. After that, this Eagles’ baseball coach can name several lofty honors and achievements that dot his 36-year coaching career; not the least of them is his most recent milestone — 800 career wins. That came during a recent tournament after the Eagles defeated two 6A powerhouse teams; 6A No. 14 Coppell and 6A No. 8 Flower Mound. The team started its district play at 162-1 after beating Little Elm 4-3. Carpenter says, when he started his career, he thought he might get 500 career wins. “I’ve had a lot of talent over the years and I’ve been smart enough not to mess it up,” he said. “This year is one of the top five starts of my career,” Carpenter said referring to his team’s win-loss record so far. “And the reason for it is basically all facets of the game. We are playing good D, pitching well and we are hitting the ball

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well. We have a good chemistry now and you're not going to be good without a good chemistry. Right now, the kids are hitting it off together and rooting for each other.” As this district play gets started, the Prosper Eagles have great plans to be in the state tournament once again. But as Carpenter looks back on a star-studded career, in his mild unassuming manner, he says he’s been lucky and he’s been blessed. One sportswriter recently stated on Twitter that if baseball had a Mount Rushmore, surely Coach Carpenter would be on it. His programs have won state championships at two different schools “and there have only been two people in the history of Texas to win one at two different schools,” Carpenter said. He was inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, named National Coach of the Year a couple of times and has taken seven trips to the state tournament. Not bad for a guy who planned a business career when he went to college. He started in 1981 as an assistant coach at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. He explained that he and wife Tammie graduated high school at the same time and when he went to college she wanted to go into the workforce. But three years later she decided to go to college so she was a freshman when he was a senior. After he graduated he had three years to stay put while Tammie finished college so he went to work in the athletic department. “One of my high school coaches in Ohio (I’m from Ohio) got the job at Paris, Kentucky which was right down the road [from Georgetown] so I coached football in the fall there and baseball in the spring at Georgetown College,” he said. “And all that was part-time pay. We were living in the dorm and we were dorm directors so we didn’t need a lot of money.” Carpenter went to college on a basketball scholarship and thought he would make a career out of being an accountant. “I got a summer job working in an office and I hated it,” Carpenter remembers. “I’m in four walls and got there when it was dark and left when it was dark and I’m an outside guy. I was used to working on a farm and being outside all day.” That experience helped him decide to stick

with coaching. “So, I started thinking about what I can do for the rest of my life and thought, ‘I can’t get out of athletics, so coach it is.’” When Tammie graduated from college, the young couple was ready to move on and get real jobs but none were to be found in Ohio or Kentucky. They landed in Texas and began building their lives in the fall of 1982. Carpenter said they tried to move back when their youngest child Caitlyn was a baby. She had a serious illness and had to be hospitalized. Carpenter said he was shaken by that because they had no family close enough to help them. But as he related the story, he said “Thank goodness there were still no jobs available, so we stayed in Texas.” He started out at Fort Bend Elkins and that’s where Matt and Tyler began their baseball careers. Matt is still with the Cardinals but Tyler gave up the dream a few years ago.

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Tyler is younger than Matt and he played with the Mets. “He played in the minors but he didn't make it out of the minors,” Carpenter said. “He was okay with that.” He talked to his boys when they went to the pros. He didn’t want either of them to spend their youth in the minors and then have a hard time getting a job and building a career. “I said to them, ‘You get after it and give it your best shot, and if it looks like it’s plateaued, you need to get out,’” Carpenter said. “And Tyler called me up one day and said ‘I think it’s time.’ We had a long talk because I wanted to make sure it was time and it was. He got out, got a good job, got married and all is well. But it was tough on him to decide to quit and it was tough on us to see him give up his dream.” In Coach Carpenter’s office at Prosper High School is a framed Cardinals’ jersey from Matt with the no. 13 bearing a handwritten note, “Dad, A childhood dream became a reality thanks to you. We did this together. Thanks for everything. I love you! Matt Carpenter 13.” His sons are not the only graduates of Carpenter’s baseball program to go to the pros. “I have four kids playing in the big leagues and the first three I feel like I taught them a lot about playing the game, the mentality part of it. They were good when I got them,” he said.

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First was Kipp Wells drafted by the Sox. He played for about five teams including the Rangers. “He was a first-round draft choice in 1998. I coached him at Elkins. James Loney has had a 10-year big league career and was drafted by the Dodgers. He is now in big league camp with the Rangers. Chad Huffman got called up for the Yankees for two weeks. That’s all but he’s still playing. He’s actually in the big league camp with Matt (for the Cardinals). He and Matt have been in a game together.

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But kids don’t have to make the pros in order to have a place of pride in the heart of Coach Carpenter. Players come back to see him all the time to say thank you for what they learned. “I’ve got lawyers, entrepreneurs, teachers, coaches and just about every kind of professional and they are still all my kids. It’s so great when they come back.” With all the honors and accolades Carpenter has seen through the years, his very favorite thing about coaching is still dealing with the kids. “I feel like this helps me keep young mentally,” he said.

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Carpenter said his 2013 season may be his favorite so far and it was almost his last. The team was 19-18 and still made it through four rounds of the playoffs. Almost everybody that deep had won 30 games, but for Prosper it wasn’t going so well. Carpenter said he had never worked so hard to have nothing pan out and his frustration level was almost unbearable. It was a miserable time for him and he said he had decided to retire at the end of that year. It was the team’s first year in 4A, and although nothing was turning out the way he wanted, the kids on his team never gave up making it even more sweet when their results changed and they headed into the playoffs. Carpenter says the Eagles are planning to get back to the state tournament again this year. And while it will be exciting, for him it’s all about the kids.

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Big Shoes to Fill PHS Principal Wright Retires

By Joyce Godwin

Taround Prosper like a hot potato thrown

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from hand to hand — Mr. Wright is retiring this year. Much disappointment was expressed in the wake of uncertainty of what is to come for Prosper High School students and teachers. Who will take over. What will become of the traditions students, parents and teachers have come to value during Greg Wright’s tenure. Within weeks, the answer came when Dr. John Burdett was approved by the Prosper Board of Trustees on March 20. His official start date is April 3 but he’s already on camps meeting folks.

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He comes to Prosper with 22 years of experience as a classroom teacher, elementary and high school assistant principal, high school principal and his most recent post is assistant superintendent. Burdett says he’s excited to be back to a principalship where he is working with kids. “Dr. Burdett will continue and build upon the excellence of PHS,” said Prosper Superintendent Dr. Drew Watkins. “Although he has big shoes to fill with the retirement of Mr. Wright, we believe in a short time students, parents, and staff will soon see and appreciate the vision he has for Prosper High School. Dr. Burdett comes to us with valuable experience leading a high school campus in a fast growth district. His experience in dealing with the program transitions along with exploding student growth should prove to be invaluable moving forward.” “We are going to do what’s best for great learning and great emotional and social support for students,” Burdett said. “If that means having a pep rally we have a pep rally. If that means keeping their privileges we will keep their privileges. If you go in and change a lot of things, that means something is wrong. I

don’t think that there is anything wrong [at Prosper High School].” Burdett says it’s important to honor all of the great things that are already in place at the high school. “My job is to serve the kids, the staff and the community. We are going to be big on great instructional opportunities,” he said. “When we reflect on what we do each day, we ask have we done the absolute best we can for the kids. Have I done the absolute best for staff so they can do what’s best for kids. If the answer is yes, it’s a great day. If not, we have to fix it.”

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Dr. Burdett says this is the best promotion he’s ever had. It’s not a job to him, it’s a calling and he wants to be with the kids. “This is an absolutely amazing community,” he said. Then he talked about the importance of a community supporting teachers. “You have the highest student achievement when you have teachers who feel supported by colleagues and the community. My dissertation was about that and I’ve done a lot of research on it. It makes perfect sense.” Burdett says he feels he is returning to his calling. “When I was a principal it was the most energizing, challenging and invigorating position I’ve ever had,” he said. “It’s all about kids, supporting students and supporting teachers. That’s my calling and thats why I’m on this earth.” The Burdett family is still in Dripping Springs but making preparations to move to Prosper. They already have their new house and expect to move in June. Burdett’s wife Corey will be coming with three boys ages 15, 13 and 9. They are excited to be moving and excited to join the Prosper community. He expects to be spending as much time as possible with current principal Greg Wright in these next months leading up to graduation and the end of the school year. He wants to meet students and parents and is looking forward to getting to know the high school staff.

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Lena Smith Super Agents

Lena Smith started her career Selling and Marketing Homes in 1986. She has a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and superior service. Lena quickly rose in her success specializing in New Home Sales and construction. Lena has over 15 years of experience as a VP of Sales in Home Building, and now over 30 years of hands on experience in all phases of Home Sales, Marketing, Advertising, and new home Construction. Lena is also an award winning Interior Designer, bringing you the best of both worlds. Attracted by Ebby Halliday’s #1 market share in the Metroplex, and it’s upscale approach to real estate marketing, Lena quickly partnered with the very best for her clients. Lena holds the CSP (Certified New Home Sales Professional) designation, and has attended the Institute of Residential Marketing with the Dallas Homebuilders Association. She is also a recipient of numerous Home Sales, Marketing, Advertising and Interior Design awards from the Dallas Homebuilders Association, The Texas Homebuilder Association and the National Homebuilders Association. 13 year resident of Prosper, Lena and her husband Ray Smith are highly involved in the community. Her husband Ray Smith is the Honorable Mayor of Prosper. Lena has served the community through various organizations. She is the Founding President of The Prosper Ladies Association, and a founding member of The Prosper Scholarship Program. Lena Smith is committed to providing the best experience and results for her clients in the business. Her knowledge, experience, and professionalism will exceed your expectations. Lena specializes in the Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Prosper and Celina markets. Make Lena Smith your real estate agent in Prosper, and discover what full service is really all about. Contact Lena at: The Lena Smith Team, Realtor® Ebby Halliday Realtors 460-271-7100 Call or Text lenasmith@ebby.com lenasmith.ebby.com

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Wayne Bartley

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Shelley Herman Super Agents

Shelley Herman moved to Prosper in 2007 with her husband Gregg and their two young sons. After seven cross-country moves, it was an easy choice to make Prosper their permanent home. Shelley has a passion for serving people which started early in her career as a key leader with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Working out of the Keller Williams North Country office in Celina she prides herself in delivering industry leading customer service. Drawing from her personal and business experience as a realtor, Shelley puts her customer’s needs and concerns as her number one priority. “I make it a priority to always be available for my clients and to work diligently with their best interest in mind – all the time. As someone who personally relocated many times with my family, I bring a unique understanding of the process to my clients. I fully understand the excitement as well as the challenges that go with buying and selling a home and can help my clients through this process. I am blessed to have so many great clients – many who have become very good friends over the years. My business is built on relationships and referrals, and my goal is to have you as a customer for life.”

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Cody Robinson Super Agents

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Cody, along with his wife Teresa, is the founder and owner of Robinson Team Real Estate a Prosper based real estate brokerage. They are proud to be a part of the Prosper community. Cody’s personal service and love of negotiation shine through as he helps his clients buy and sell homes at the best possible price. He has been honored by Texas Monthly as a Five Star Professional, by Hot On Homes as Realtor of the Year, featured on HGTV’s House Hunters, and named to the Aggie 100. His clients know him as someone who fights in their best interests, works tirelessly on their behalf, and is there for them for life as their go-to real estate professional. His motto is “Outwork the competition, communicate the truth, and do the right thing”. Cody is also proud to announce that Robinson Team Real Estate has become the exclusive REALTOR® partner and first corporate sponsor of KidsProsperKids, a local non-profit created by Prosper elementary students. KPK is working hard to build a school for children in Ghana that have been rescued from slavery. And now, YOU CAN HELP! Purchase or Sell a home with Cody as your agent, and Cody will donate $1000 to KidsProsperKids. Just call 972.365.0432 and mention this article! Let’s partner to assist our Prosper kids as they do something remarkable! Not buying or selling right now? Please consider donating at KidsProsperKids.org! Contact Cody at 972.365.0432 or Cody@ MyRobinsonTeam.com We recently decided to put our house on the market in Prosper, TX. Before deciding on Cody, we interviewed other agents because we knew selecting the right one was going to be critical in today’s Real Estate Market. To our surprise all the agents we interviewed came well prepared with very good information. Our reason for selecting Cody was predicated on his honesty and willingness to work hard for us. His eagerness, drive and determination shined through above the rest of the agents we spoke with. Our gut instinct proved to be accurate. We sold our home in less than a week with multiple offers and above asking price. His sale was also the highest priced sale in our neighborhood, ever. From our first initial meeting he was honest, gave us good advice on what we needed to do to prepare our home and get the best price possible. We followed his lead and the outcome was great. We have lived all over the U.S., bought and sold many houses over the years and worked with many Real Estate Agents. Cody Robinson set the bar for us. You will never find another agent with his work ethic, determination and follow through. I would highly recommend Cody Robinson whether you’re looking for a home or selling one. He is the best of the best. — Debra Flanigan

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Spring selling season has arrived, and if you are thinking of selling your home, there’s no time like the present! To ensure a fast sell for the best possible price, present your home in a way that appeals to the largest audience. Staging can make all the difference! Below are some tips for getting your home “show ready”! Add Curb Appeal – You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it good! Clear branches, rake leaves, trim bushes, pile on a fresh layer of mulch to those flower beds, and plant some seasonal color. That pop of color adds a hint of cheer! Define The Space – Define your home’s space in such a way that showcases the size of the room while also highlighting its purpose. You may need remove some furniture to make space to feel open, inviting and functional. Lighten It Up – Open the drapes and pull up the shades, because lighting makes a difference! Take advantage of multiple light sources. Turn on any overhead lights as well as any indirect lighting, such as lamps or under counter lighting. Unexpected lighting adds warmth to any space. Clear The Closet Clutter - Closets should be free of clutter or distractions. They should be painted a neutral color, and be sure to take everything off the floor. You should pack away anything that you don’t need because closets show best when they are only 1/3 full.

Create Scent Appeal – Smells matter! Be sure to take out the trash, run the sink disposal, and employ some room spray or a nice candle. Baking cookies before a showing never hurts either! Born and raised in West Texas, Tiffany is a fifth generation Texan who resides in the Prosper area with her husband Justin and two daughters. She is a multi-million dollar producer, celebrating 10 years of success in the industry. Honesty and integrity are Tiffany’s trademarks coupled with experience and a bit of Southern hospitality. Among the top D/FW realtors, and a member of the RE/MAX Executive Club, she would be honored to put her expertise to work for you. So if you’re thinking of selling, call Tiffany today to schedule a free, no obligation appointment so that she can take a fresh look at your home and offer staging tips to make it more appealing to buyers. She will also provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis so that you will know exactly what your home is worth. Contact Tiffany at: RE/MAX Performance Group 214-425-3233 Tiffany@TiffanyTSmith.com www.TiffanyTSmith.com

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The Prosper High School Talonettes competed at the MA Nationals in Fort Worth on March 24th and 25th. Teams from all over the nation came to show off their best High School Drill Team dances. The Talonettes competed in the Large Division, which is based on the number of dancers on the team. Out of 9 teams in their division, the Talonettes placed in the Top 3 of every single category in which they performed. Cali Hoffman, Director of the Talonettes, said, “This was my first year at Prosper High School and I am so excited and extremely proud of the girls for all the hard work and preparation that went into each performance.”

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Awards: National Champs in Elite Contemporary 2nd place in Team Jazz 2nd place in Team Hip Hop 2nd place in Elite Jazz 3rd place in Team Lyrical 3rd place in Officer Jazz 3rd place in Officer Lyrical 3rd place in Officer Contemporary and multiple Talonettes competed with Solos

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Hulon T. Webb, Jr. Putting Together a Hometown By Leslie Scott

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“The best part of my job is this is the first place I’ve had a management position that I also live in the community. At first I was apprehensive that the public would approach and question what was happening in the Town and intrude when out in the community with my family, but it’s actually a positive. I enjoy being approached and embraced in a friendly way by community members.” Hulon said another great part of his job is that it’s something new every day. “Combined with my engineering background, I enjoy building things, it’s exciting to see the growth and development of the Town. Driving around getting to see roads and water towers that I’m in charge of, but also retail and office buildings going up that’s not my job, but I had a part in the development of the Town.” When asked if there’s anything else he could see himself doing, without hesitation he says no. Chris Copple, Director of Development Service in Cedar Park, Texas, worked closely with Hulon for eight years in Prosper. Chris says of Hulon, “I was able to witness firsthand how much he cares for the community he has played such a significant role in building over the past decade. Hulon displayed his passion for Prosper not only through his dedication to the job, but also by leading the effort to construct the town’s first community-built playground, his service with the Prosper Rotary, and by assisting in numerous community events. Hulon’s drive for excellence in everything he does is obvious to anyone who spends time visiting with his staff and co-workers, Prosper’s property and business owners, and community leaders. Hulon’s leadership style is the definition of “lead by example” and he played a huge role in not only my professional development, but my growth as a person, a husband, and a father.” Hulon loves what he does and strives to be his best so much, that when asked what he would go back and tell himself as a 20-year old, he would say to, “get more involved in the career, the real aspect. Do internships and learn the nuts and bolts of how a career works.” He would give himself advise on how to be better at what he already does so well. To-do lists motivate Hulon. “Writing down what we need to accomplish and then putting puzzle pieces together and making it happen and marking it off,” he said. “Whether it’s something like roads

or water sewer lines, it’s nice to break it down into those pieces and then putting the puzzles together. And especially if it’s putting it together for the first time.” The very thing that motivates him also keeps him up at night. He says he worries that the pieces of the puzzle are not going together quickly enough or in the right way. He wants to make sure it’s completed right and in a timely fashion. Hulon’s accomplishments do not go unnoticed. Hulon’s friend Jeff Payne said about him, "Hulon has always been one of the hardest workers I know. He truly cares about the Prosper community he serves. You can see his fingerprints all over our growing community from the Windmill Park he helped organize to all the planning and infrastructure construction he has orchestrated to make the Town something special. I'm proud to call him a friend."

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Being proud of the Town is something you never have to guess at with Hulon. And once you talk with him on a personal level, you will also quickly find out that he is also very proud of his family. He and his wife Allison will celebrate 19 years of marriage this year, but they’ve been friends much longer. Hulon gets almost sheepish when he says, “Allison is my best friend. I made the right choice.” Together they are raising their two children here in Prosper. Daughter Chandler is 12 and son Trey (Hulon Webb III) is 9 and Hulon relishes being their dad. If he could give one piece of advice to his children, he would make that advice different for each, as they are so very different from each other and deserve that. “For Chandler: Look at a challenge and take on the challenge and work through it as soon as it arrives. Chandler is very smart and I want her to learn to focus on taking care of what she needs to take care of. Take on the challenges and she’ll be successful. For Trey: Follow your heart and your dream and don’t let anybody steer you otherwise. Trey is very driven and unique and I hope he follows what he wants rather than being influenced by others.” Hulon himself is a piece of the Prosper puzzle. His intelligence, calm demeanor, practicality, patience, and dedication all make Prosper better without anyone knowing that it’s happening behind the scenes. If you see Hulon out in the community, be sure to stop and chat. He’s proud of the Town of Prosper and its future.

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Women Leaders in Emergency Response

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The League of Women Voters for Collin County held its Women’s History Luncheon in March at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano during which Women Leaders in Emergency Response were honored. One of those six honorees was Prosper’s very own Marty Nevil, a Prosper firefighter and medic. The five other honorees were Christa Weisinger, Allen Police and Student Resource Officer; Ursula Watson, McKinney Detective; Susan Carr, Plano Director of Public Safety Communications; Leslie Girdner, Frisco Community Education Coordinator, and Katy Willoughby, Wylie Fire Department Captain. In 2015, when the LWV honored Collin County women in Public Administration, Prosper’s Town Secretary Robyn Battle was included.

As the luncheon part of the program began to wind up, each woman was asked to talk about herself, her training and challenges. Nevil talked about the town of Prosper and how the fire department interacts within the community. “Building a trust within the community is important so residents feel comfortable calling in that time of need,” she said. Nevil started her career as a first responder in the police department. She is thankful for her training at Highland Park where she says she was ‘triple trained’ meaning trained as police, paramedic and firefighter. She came on staff with the town of Prosper as a police officer and transferred four years ago to the fire department. She is thankful to be well rounded as a first responder with a good understanding of where she fits in.

In the event program, each woman is featured with a photo and a short biography. Nevil's bio follows: “Marty Nevil, Town of Prosper. Born in Dallas and reared in Leonard, Texas, she has a B.A. from Southern Methodist University and is currently completing a Masters Certificate in Public Communications from Texas Christian University. She has worked for the Dallas Police Department and Highland Park Department of Public Safety. She is a certified Firefighter, Police Officer, and Paramedic, and has also owned and operated a café/coffee shop. She has been employed as a Firefighter with the Town of Prosper for four years. Her interests are running, spending time with family, going to church and volunteering.”

It’s important to Nevil that younger women understand there is opportunity for other women as first responders. “I have been successful because of great encouragement from men and women in my life who have mentored me and encouraged me to go forward even though it is an unconventional role for a female,” she said. She named a few of her biggest encouragers: her husband Broox who is also a firefighter, Prosper’s Fire Chief Tucker, Highland Park’s Chief Vinson and her dad who is no longer with her. “I work with a lot of great men, and being the only female, I get to complement what they do at a really high level,” Nevil said. “I just add to what they already do a great job at. They are my brothers.”

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Honorees at the League of Women voters March 18 luncheon, shown left to right, are: Christa Weisinger, Allen Police and Student Resource Officer; Ursula Watson, McKinney Detective; Susan Carr, Plano Director of Public Safety Communications; Marty Nevil, Prosper Firefighter Medic; Leslie Girdner, Frisco Community Education Coordinator, and Katy Willoughby, Wylie Fire Department Captain.

Nevil points out that the award she received is meant to focus on what all the great women have done to pave the way for me and other females like me. Nevil used as an example Erin Hubbard, who is the first female police officer for Prosper. She has done a lot to open doors for other women to come in. “Our town motto is ‘A place where everyone matters,’” Nevil said. “We embrace that at the Fire Department and take pride in doing that whenever we can.” That attitude applies in everything firefighters do whether participating in fire prevention education or doing fire inspections and certifications for CPR.

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Self says he decided to run for County Judge because it was a policy position “and I love working on policy issues and changes. I thought Collin County could do better. There were two people in the race and I thought there should be three.” After 10 years in office, Self has a lot to offer. “I now understand how hard it is to basically keep your budgets low and keep the taxpayers in mind and just monitor how you spend the taxpayers’ dollars,” Self said. “I think that is one of the things the U.S. Congress just doesn’t understand. The $20 Trillion dollars that we are now in debt is the elephant in the room that no one is wanting to address. Those are valuable experiences in what Congress deals with.” In addition to his experience on the bench, Self also has a stellar military career from which he retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel. “Not only did I serve in the Pentagon J3, but in NATO military headquarters and the European Command,” he said. “I have experience on both sides of the Middle East conflict. I was at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo in the security assistance program monitoring the $2 Billion we gave them in military aid every year. Then when I was in the European Command. I was the Israeli desk officer in the J3, so I spent a lot of time in Israel and understand their issues. Those things are valuable because the Middle East conflict is one of those issues that continues to raise its head and continues to be troublesome in the world.” Self points out that there are no guarantees in politics. “I would go into this race knowing that it will be a difficult race regardless of who wins. It will be a race that will require all the support I can muster from all of my supporters across the county. I appreciate every one of them. Open Congressional seats tend to draw a crowd so Self says he expects to have several in this race, “It’s basically a year from now,” he said. “March 2018. We are looking to see if this is something that I ought to do.” When Johnson steps away from Congress he will be giving up a seat on the Ways and Means Committee. Self says there is plenty to be done in Congress even as a junior member. “There are now caucuses there that are making a big difference in the traditional model of Congress,” Self said. “The traditional model of Congress is that the leadership controlled everything. I think there are ways junior members of Congress can make a difference if you carefully select those groups that better represent my constituents.”

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Self describes the Commissioners Court where he currently serves as a good mix of talents and points of view. “We don’t always agree but I think we do a good job of exploring all the issues,” he said. “We try to conduct our business in a transparent way so people can know what we are doing. Too often elected officials don’t hold discussions in front of the public, they just vote in front of the public and they need to carry on those conversations in front of the public so people can understand the thinking behind the issues.” Self says he has loved being Collin County Judge. He enjoys getting out in the county and says he’s seen beautiful places. He added that he never tires of getting invited to a groundbreaking or other festivity celebrating growth in the area. It’s been a privilege for him to be there. He is continuing his work for Collin County. Just because he’s looking at another position doesn’t mean his work in the county is finished. He still has several projects working. Some of those are respect for the taxpayers’ money, transportation through Collin County and road construction and repair.

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Just as their key phrase “Windsong Strong” states, the first year of Prosper’s newest elementary school is winding down, but Windsong Ranch Elementary is going strong. Overseeing the more than 500 students who line the long halls at Windsong is principal Kardel Miller. Miller came to Windsong after serving four years as Assistant Principal at Sparks Elementary in Frisco. “My goal is to foster a positive educational environment for each and every student, staff member, as well as the community,” said Miller. Windsong has a number of opportunities for students to grow individually and as a leader such as Honor Choir, Safety Patrol, 100 Mile Club, STRONG Team, Broadcast, Reading Buddies, and Suzuki Strings Violin Program. One of the most unique programs offered at Windsong is the Suzuki Strings Violin Program, originally developed by Shinichi Suzuki to teach young children how to play musical instruments employing the same series of skills the child used to learn his or her native language. The parents are an essential part of the learning process and are considered to be the child’s “home teachers.” The Suzuki parent attends the weekly private lesson at school and works with the child at home. Rachel Holt has taught Suzuki in schools for 15 years and said, “I am thankful that Prosper ISD has chosen to offer such a unique and valuable program to its families.” Another program offered at Windsong is the 100 Mile Club. Windsong Art teacher, Jennifer Greer, wanted to find a way to encourage her students to make healthy choices and in doing so, found that she was able to connect outside the classroom. “What started as a group of us just walking around the school has turned into an avenue to really get to know these kids on a personal level and for them to get to know me outside of the 50 minutes of class time,” said Greer. While this is just a peek inside the walls of Windsong, Miller says the sky is the limit. “We are extremely proud of the programs and people in place here at Windsong, and I look forward to seeing the progress as we move forward,” Miller said.

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Easter Story Time at Windsong Ranch 11:00 am - Easter Bunny will hold an Egg hunt Easter Program 11:00 am at the Library - Crafts, stories, and songs Genealogy 1:00 pm Story Time at Windsong Ranch at 11:00 a.m. Story Time at LDS Church at 11:00 a.m.

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