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Class President Cutter Nielsen delivers the welcome speech for his graduating class.
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Valedictorian Alexis Vu speaks to the 2017 graduating class of Prosper High School. This is her image on the large video screen. Behind her is School Board President Daniel Jones, left, and School Board member Jim Bridges. Graduates toss their paste boards high in the air at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony.
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517 Prosper High School Graduates accept diplomas in graduation ceremony Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com
It was a day of high emotion for Prosper High School graduates from the time their procession began to the time they left the auditorium. There were tears and laughter as the Class of 2017 performed the Prosper Rumble one final time as a class during the graduation ceremony Saturday at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. As the graduates marched in to begin the ceremony, the band played while parents and friends shouted to their loved ones and held up signs of encouragement as they entered the auditorium letting their graduates know their family was with them.
The pasteboards of their graduation caps were decorated with logos of the colleges the seniors plan to attend or with the military branch logo they plan to join. Class President Cutter Nielsen put things into perspective early when he said “This is a pretty awesome privilege to get to speak to all of you today. Walking across the stage does not mean we forget our friends.” And in a lighter moment he added “Mom and Dad, it does not mean I have to pay for my gas.” Next it was the Salutatorian’s turn. Svaksha lyengar told her classmates to remember this new chapter of their lives that is unfolding before them. “Don't underestimate the positive impact you can have on people's lives,” she said. “Don't underestimate what a bright light you can be. In the end, it's not really about the
success and the fame and the wealth, it's going to be about the memories you made and the people you shared them with. So, go on and make me proud, Class of 2017. I can't wait to see what y'all do.” Prosper High School Principal Greg Wright shared some impressive statistics about the Class of 2017. Fifty-one students qualified for the top 10 percent of the class. There were 11 commended Merit Scholars and three National Merit Scholars. He also recognized Meghan Davis as the first ever PHS student on the way to MIT. Then he asked graduates planning to enter a branch of the military to stand. Close to 15 responded and the auditorium erupted into great cheers and applause. In fact, they repeated that every time one of these future military members walked the state to accept
a diploma. Wright expressed pride in the Senior Class that was able to raise $10,623 in one month for Relay for Life in the fight against cancer. “These are champions in their academics, in their performance, in the giving and in their behavior,” Wright said. “This is the nicest group of students I have ever been around in my career.” He spoke directly to the Class of 2017 and said, “You are amazing. This world is a better place because of you. I couldn’t have picked a better Senior Class to go out with,” he added referring to his coming retirement. “Do not every give up on your dreams,” he said. Valedictorian Alexis Vu took her turn at the podium and commended parents for sitting See GRADUATES, page 3
Prosper ISD students to have summer lunch options Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com
The Light Lunch Ministry will be active yet again this summer. Tiffany Smith, founder of the program, said she is delighted to continue the program which will start up Tuesday, June 13 and will continue through August 1. Smith said she had the idea for this program for close to 15 years before she began finding a way to support the program through a strong partnership with the Prosper Ladies Association. Smith says there are more than 700 PISD students on the free and reduced lunch program at school and she’s concerned about them being able to have lunch when they are away from school. “We serve every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. at Bodine Orthodontics,” Smith said. “Basically, I go shopping during the week and Tuesday night we set up a big assembly line. Each child has their own reusable bag that they bring with them.” The child then goes through the stations to pick up what they need to make sandwiches at home. Smith said the first year they stuck to shelfstable products, such as canned goods and packaged items. “We’re excited that we’re able to begin offering refrigerated items. That enables us to offer hot dogs and string cheese and lunch meat and yogurt and things like this,” she said. Smith said she is particularly excited to get help from Bar S Foods this summer. “We are able to get a lot of protein for the kids,” she said. Smith said this year is going to be better because Custer Storage is providing storage for the summer to enable her to keep things ready for the children. “I will have a place to pre-shop and organize and have a home base for our food,” Smith said. The estimated cost is $125 per child and will feed them through the 10 weeks of summer. Smith said she is expecting approximately 175 youngsters to come through the program. Donors wishing to help feed the children through the summer should call Smith at 214-425-3233 to inquire about in-kind donations and more. Also, if there are students in need who haven’t yet filled out an application, parents should also contact Smith.
Time to pay attention to mosquito protections Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com
With the rising Texas temperatures for summer, comes warnings about mosquito transmitted diseases. Most notable at this time is the Zika virus and the Texas Department of State Health Services is already tracking information and sending out warnings. As of May 26, Collin County has been reported with one case of the Zika virus, but it is early in the season. The DSHS provides updates every Tuesday on its website on the number of Zika virus diseases cases in Texas by the patient’s county of residence. Twelve Zika cases have been reported for 2017 with 323 cases reported for 2015 and 2016. Collin County is not currently included in the high-risk areas of the state. The Texas DSHS is expanding its testing guidance for residents of six South Texas counties. In these counties, the DSHS has recommended testing for all pregnancy residents as well as any who have a rash plus at least one other common Zika symptom such as fever, joint pain or eye redness. The high-risk areas named are Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, Willacy and Zapata counties. For the rest of the state, DSHS recommends testing anyone who has at least three of those four Zika symptoms and all pregnant women who have traveled to areas with ongoing Zika transmissions, including any part of Mexico. “Zika remains a significant health risk to pregnant women and their
babies, and it’s only a matter of time until we see local transmission here again,” said DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt. “We want to cast as wide a net as possible with testing to increase our ability to find and respond to cases, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley remains the part of the state most at risk for Zika transmission.” Zika testing is widely available through commercial labs, so healthcare providers can order testing through their normal channels. “We don't want cost to prevent anyone from getting tested,” Hellerstedt said. “If the cost of testing would be a barrier for a patient, providers should contact their local or regional health department for information about testing through the public health system.” DSHS says as temperatures continue to warm up, mosquito activity will increase, so people statewide should protect themselves from mosquitoes at home and while traveling to areas where Zika is spreading. Precautions include consistently using mosquito repellent when outside, wearing long sleeves and pants, and using air conditioning or making sure window screens will keep mosquitoes out of the home. Texas is also calling on people to pick up trash and dump out containers that could hold standing water in and around their homes and businesses to deny mosquitoes a place to lay their eggs, decrease the overall number of mosquitoes, and help protect family members and neighbors from Zika. The Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite
of an infected mosquito, though it can also spread by sexual contact. While symptoms are usually minor, Zika can cause severe birth defects in babies of some women infected during pregnancy. DSHS recommends pregnant women follow CDC advice to avoid traveling to locations with sustained, local Zika transmission, including all areas of Mexico. Pregnant women and their sexual partners who have traveled to those areas should use condoms or avoid sexual contact during the course of the pregnancy. The health alert and additional information on precautions and travel advice are available at TexasZika.org. A letter was sent recently to all Texas school superintendents and school board members about the dangers of the Zika mosquito. “Combatting Zika begins at the local level. When done in concert, these simple steps represent a big step toward preventing the spread of Zika.” The letter was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Commissioner for DSHS Dr. John Hellerstedt and Mike Morath, Commissioner for TEA. It states, “We encourage all schools and communities to take action now to address the threat of Zika virus in Texas. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us or your local health department as we work to limit locally transmitted cases of Zika in Texas. DSHS stands ready to provide technical expertise as you prepare school campuses for the summer months. Please feel free to send any questions to TexasZika@ dshs.texas.gov.”
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PT C o m m u n ity C a l e n da r Friday, June 9th
Music on the Lawn: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.at Windsong Ranch in Prosper. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10th
Prosper Community Library Summer Kick-Off Event: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Prosper Community Library, 700 North Coleman St. Sign up for the summer reading program, play games, learn about Beanstack, and see drawings of the new library facility. Hot Dogs & Hot Rods Car Show: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Frontier Park located at 1551 Frontier Parkway. This is a Free community event benefiting Bethlehem Place, Prosper’s only Food Pantry. Music in the Park: Free community event from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Frontier Park, located at 1551 Frontier Parkway. Free community event with live music, food vendors, and vendor booths. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night).
Sunday, June 11th
Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting).
Monday, June 12th
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Christian Fellowship Church located at Prosper Trail and Custer Rd. Town Council Meeting: Town council meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Prosper Municipal Chambers, located at 108 W. Broadway Street in Prosper. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper
Thursday, June 15th
Last Day to order your Pride in the Sky Shirts!! Prosper Community Library Story Time, Thursdays at 11 a.m. Ages Birth – 6 years old can enjoy stories, songs and dance. The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail.com) if you plan on attending. Prosper Lions Club: Meetings are held every first and third Thursday of the month at 1:15 pm at the Cotton Gin Café in downtown Prosper. Meetings are open to the public.
Friday, June 16th
Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17th
Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night).
Sunday, June 18th
Residential Bulk Trash Pickup: From Teel Pkwy to Preston Rd. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@wasteconnections. com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 9th to be placed on the schedule. Prosper Ladies Tennis Club: Plays Monday nights for all 2.5 and higher players. Contact Michele Williams for more information at m19williams@gmail.com or 469-583-1051. Prosper Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting: 12:00 – 1:00
Happy Father’s Day!! Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting).
Prosper Community Library Children’s Program at 11 a.m. Children ages 4-12 years old can have fun with Science during this week’s program “Bubble Magic”. Prosper Historical Society: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the board room of the Prosper ISD Administration Bldg. Prosper Chamber of Commerce Meeting is held twice a month (second and fourth Tuesdays) at 7:15 a.m. at Lighthouse
Residential Bulk Trash Pickup: From Preston Rd to Coit. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@wasteconnections.com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 16th to be placed on the schedule. Prosper Ladies Tennis Club: Plays Monday nights for all 2.5 and higher players. Contact Michele Williams for more information at m19williams@gmail.com or 469-583-1051. Prosper ISD School Board Meeting: The Board of Trustees meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. (unless
Tuesday, June 13th
Monday, June 19th
otherwise publicized) at the Central Administration Board Room located at 605 E. 7th St., Prosper, TX 75078.
Tuesday, June 20th
Prosper Community Library Children’s Program at 11 a.m. Children ages 4-12 years old can have fun with Science during this week’s program “Explosions”. Town of Prosper Planning & Zoning Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers, 108 W Broadway in Prosper.
Thursday, June 22nd
Prosper Community Library Story Time, Thursdays at 11 a.m. Ages Birth – 6 years old can enjoy stories, songs and dance. The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078).
Community Info, Outreach, and Prayer Groups
Cornerstone Assistance Network or North Central Texas is a faith based non-profit that unites with others the demonstrate Christ’s compassion by serving our neighbors in need. With the help of volunteers, they conduct intakes twice a month where they meet with new and current neighbors to hear their stories, help where they can, and give guidance where they cannot. If you need help, call 972-689-9115 and leave a message. Intakes are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about Cornerstone, visit cornerstonenct.org. Bethlehem Place is Prosper’s only Food Pantry located on the parking lot of Prosper United Methodist Church at Third and Church streets. The food pantry is open for food distribution every Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. Bethlehem place greatly appreciates any food or monetary donations to support this organization. Please visit www.bethlehemplace. org for more information Prosper Mom’s in Prayer is open to women who have a heart to pray for their school age children. For more information on Mom’s in Prayer, visit www.momsinprayer.org. For local meeting information for your child’s school, contact either Christy Rubin at 469-995-6061 or Karina Anderson at 214566-7762. Karina is able to answer questions in Spanish as well as English. Prosper Community Library Hours: Monday - Summer Hours will begin Jun 10th: Monday/Wednesday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For questions or more information, contact Library Director Leslie Scott at 469219-2499.
PT P o l ic e Re p o rts Prosper Police respond to several burglaries Compiled by Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com
Burglary reports highlight this week’s police report. There were two burglaries of a habitation on May 29 in the same block of Red Fox Drive and another on June 2 on Travis Lane. Then on June 4, there were two vehicles burglarized – one on Lakeside Drive and another around the corner from there on Creekwood Lane. Following is the complete report: May 28: Attempted suicide in the 4400 block of Honeyvine Lane. May 29: Two incidents of burglary of habitation in the 800 block of Red Fox Drive. May 30: Accident involving injury or death on East First Street at North Coit Road; Credit card or debit card abuse in the 2100 block of West Yorkshire Drive; Information report on North Coleman at Eagle Lane. May 31: Information report in the 900 block of North Coleman Street.
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June 1: Information report in the 800 block of Waterview Drive; Theft of items valued at more than $50 and less than $500 from a public servant or government contractor in the 100 block of West Broadway Street. June 2: Burglary of a habitation in the 600 block of Travis Lane; Credit card or debit card abuse in the 5900 block of North Custer Road; Fraudulent use or possession of more than five and less than 10 items of identifying information in the 700 block of Camden Way; Information report at Shady Grove RV Park. June 3: Accident involving damage to vehicle valued more than $200 on East Prosper Trail at Castle Drive; Information report on West Prosper Trail at North Dallas Parkway. June 4: Assault by family or member of the household impeding breath or circulation in the 1000 block of Fox Bend Way; Burglary of a vehicle in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive and in the 2900 block of Creekwood Lane; Driving while intoxicated, third or more charge on North Dallas Parkway at West First Street; Fraudulent possession of a controlled substance in the 1300 block of North Preston Road; Information report in the 4500 block of Bristleleaf Lane; Possession of less than two ounces of Marijuana in the 200 block of East Fifth Street.
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This group of students at Reynolds Middle School show off their certificates for the Duke TIP Awards. The Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that supports academically talented students in grades four through twelve. Students are offered above-level testing, enrichment resources, year-round learning options, residential summer programs, online courses, and need-based financial aid. Programs are designed to challenge gifted students, inspire them to take pride in their abilities, and foster their educational, social, and emotional development.
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I was the delighted guest of a library patron’s “Celebration of Learning” event at Windsong Elementary last week. Alexandria, a third grader, was one of several being honored for achieving straight A’s for the year. As the second and third grade children filed into the cafeteria, I was struck
with nostalgia of going to these types of events for my daughter years ago. In fact, I was reminiscing when a situation happened that I was so touched by, that it continues to be on my mind a week later. As the children were sitting on the floor waiting for the program to begin, I observed Alexandria (luck would have it directly in front of me) chatting with the girl beside her. She and her friend were turned around watching the audience file in and Alexandria began telling her friend who was in attendance for her. As she went down the row pointing us out in order we were seated, I could clearly hear her say, “That’s my dad, that’s my mom, that’s my granddad, that’s my grandma, and that’s my librarian.” There was no hesitation at all as she went down the row of us sitting there behind her. When she pointed to me and said that, I had an intense moment of joy at her innocent use of words. She could have said I was the librarian, the librarian her sister volunteers with, the lady at the library, simply said my name, or hesitated in confusion of what role I do play in her life and what my relationship category is to her. Instead,
without hesitation, she gave me a title and said I belonged to her. I do belong to her. I am her librarian. And I am her classmate’s librarian, her sister’s librarian, and many in our community’s librarian. Until I heard her say it, I never thought that I have the distinct privilege and honor of being the librarian to all who come into the library. As I was leaving the school after an additional celebration in Alexandria’s classroom, where she also won “Author of the Year,” three other children saw me that visit the library regularly. Two knew me immediately, and one gave me the look of knowing me from somewhere, but just not sure where. Again, I thought about what Alexandria called me and of the transition I’ve made from when I attended school events years ago for my daughter. I was honored to be “Lynsey’s mom” back then, and I’m honored to be “Alexandria’s Librarian” now. I believe, years from now, I will shelve a book in the library written by this amazing little girl, and I will say I knew her when I was her librarian!
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PT IN HIS PRESENCE
Put Stress Down Bo Thompson Special to The Prosper Times
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8 ounces to 20 ounces. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed —– incapable of doing anything. That's why you need to put the glass down." Most would read a story like this and nod in agreement. We know that stress and worry are a slow trickle of fear that meanders through the mind until it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. Yet, while agreeing, most feel powerless to do anything about it. People concur that they need to put stress and worry down; they just have no clue regarding how to pry their fingers from the glass. This is why I love passages like Philippians 4:6-7. Far from just telling us to stop worrying, God gives us a couple of practical steps
necessary to put it down. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” This passage tells me that I set my glass of worry and stress down by prayer. More specifically, I pry my fingers from the glass when I ... • Pray to God. Remember who you are talking to! ... present your requests to God. And the peace of God ... in Christ Jesus. The passage assumes that the one praying knows and has a relationship with God. I realize this seems painfully obvious, but it is often overlooked. The first step to dealing with stress is making sure you are in a relationship with God and spending time developing that relationship. It is that relationship that instills a sense of confidence in you that the God who created the heavens and the earth can take care of your problem. • Pray about everything. Note that the scope of my requests is everything (in every situation). Here's the interesting thing about this verse to me. We read it to mean when we are anxious the remedy is prayer. But, I think that misses Paul's point. More than a remedy, Paul talks about prayer as the vaccine. Notice again the words in every situation. Not just about what is making you anxious ... but everything. He is saying that as we cultivate a habit of prayer, as we learn to pray about everything, we'll find that when anxious times come, we are not anxious. Rather, in prayer we have learned that God is here and He is God and He is trustworthy. No need to worry! • Pray with confidence. Beautiful words: And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds ... Your expectation as you pray ought to be that He will fill you with His peace that transcends understanding, and in doing so, stress will be displaced! So, what is your glass of stress and worry? Is it connected to something on your summer schedule, a job that seems uncertain, finances, too much to do, the future, or a concern about health? You do not have to carry that glass; You can put it down. Bo Thompson is the senior pastor at Rhea’s Mill Baptist Church since 2009.
Graduates From page one through a graduation ceremony for 517 “when you only care about one.” She complimented her classmates on becoming one of the most successful classes in the history of Prosper High School. She cited more than $11.5 million raised in scholarships and the more than $40,000 raised to fight cancer. She said even more important is what she’s seen from classmates through four years of high school. “I’ve spent my four years at this school watching incredible acts of everyday kindness, endless hours of hard work put into events and performances beyond what your talent required, loving friendships, the not-so-loving friendships that made you learn how to have loving friendships and an unrivaled sense of community.”
Then Vu warned the Class of 2017 that they should “Acknowledge the things you’ve learned at this hallowed institution and look back occasionally but… don’t stare. And, more importantly, don’t become a statistic…. And by that, I mean don’t be that kid who peaked in high school, because we all will make fun of you at the reunion.” She added that this class “has the biggest potential to change the world than any other.” There was also fun to be had at the graduation of the Class of 2017. The class did the Prosper Rumble one last time as a class. Then, following the class song, 517 graduation caps took flight expressing a glee that only graduates realize. And another Prosper High School class leaves the cocoon of high school life to begin anew with a clean slate.
PT K i ds S a y …
Leslie Scott Special to the Prosper Times
Caleb
He wants cotton candy for dinner, just finished Kindergarten, likes math because he’s good at it, likes to play soccer, and wants to do nothing this summer. How old are you? 6 Favorite color? Yellow
Favorite food? Cotton candy What do you want to be when you grow up? A scientist that travels. Where are you going to travel for work? The jungle. I’ll see waterfalls. What animal would you most like to see while you’re working in the jungle? The African Lizard. What do they look like? They kind of look like a dragon but they have these big puffy things on their sides. They stay puffy all the time. Is there anywhere else you think you’ll travel to work as a scientist besides the jungle? Underground. What do you think is underground? Rocks and it’s hot. Think you’ll see any animals underground? Not where it’s that hot!
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May 22: Motor vehicle accident with injuries on La Cima Boulevard and East University Drive; Assist invalid in the 2100 block of West Yorkshire Drive; Building fire in the 400 block of Pecan Street; Public service call on Arrowhead Drive and La Cima Boulevard; Smoke detector activation, no fire — unintentional in the 1000 block of Harvest Hill Drive; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on North Preston Road and East Broadway Street; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2200 block of Arbol Way. May 23: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Public service assistance, other in the 700 block of Buffalo Springs Drive; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 400 block of North Coleman Street; Person in distress, other in the 2100 West Yorkshire Drive; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East Prosper Trail and North Custer Road; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East First Street and North Coit Road; Dispatched and cancelled en route on FM 455 and Cowboy Way, Celina; Lock out in the 300 block of North Preston Road. May 24: Odor Investigation in the 300 block of Hidden Lake Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on La Cima Boulevard and East First Street; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 2600 block of Heart Road, Little Elm; Grass fire on CR 9 and Rawride, Celina; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 2100 block of Nocona Drive; Brush or brushand-grass mixture fire in the 1500 block of Izzy Lane, Aubrey; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1000 block of South Coit Road; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 26900 block of East University, Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East University Drive at South Preston Road. May 25: False alarm or false call, other in the 26900 block of East University, Little Elm;
Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 1800 block of Preston on the Lake Boulevard, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 100 Collin Green Drive; Unauthorized burning in the 700 block of Texana Drive; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 3400 block of Beechwood Drive. May 26: Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 700 block of Huron Court; False alarm or false call, other in the 2700 block of Meadow Ridge Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on West University Drive and Gee Road; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1800 block of Waterwood Drive; Hazardous condition, other on South Church Street and East First Street; Water problem, other in the 1800 block of Sand Creek Drive. May 27: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill in the 27000 block of East University, Little Elm; Fire, other in the 4500 block of Acacia; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4900 block of Bonfire Way, Little Elm; Smoke investigation in the 4300 block of East University Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 300 block of Eagle Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the 200 block of Booker Court. May 28: Odor investigation in the 2300 block of Woodhaven Drive; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4400 block of Honeyvine Lane. May 29: Lock out in the 4300 block of East University Drive; Lock out in the 1900 block of Blue Forest Drive; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 1100 block of Lancashire Lane; Lock out in the 26800 block of East University, Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on Navo Road at State Highway 380; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East University Drive at South Preston Road. May 30: Smoke detector
activation due to malfunction in the 900 block of Ridgecross Road; Water or steam leak in the 1000 block of High Willow Drive; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 500 block of Venture Point Drive; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on North Custer Road at East Frontier; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 4200 block of Bellingrath Drive; Motor vehiclepedestrian accident on East First Street at North Coit Road; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 4100 block of Preston Lakes Circle, Celina. May 31: Assist invalid in the 100 block of Collin Green Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4600 block of Acacia; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 1200 block of Cedar Lake Drive; Public service in the 2100 block of Woodhaven Drive. June 1: Water problem, other in the 100 block of West Broadway Street; Public service in the 8800 block of Prestonview Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 100 block of West Broadway Street; Lock out in the 100 block of West Broadway Street; Animal rescue in the 900 block of South Coit Road. June 2: Alarm system sounded due to malfunction in the 1200 block of North Preston Road; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 200 block of East Fifth Street; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 100 block of South Coleman; Structure fire, other (conversion only) in the 1800 block of Heron Drive, Aubrey; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on Providence and State Highway 380, Little Elm; Assist police or other governmental agency on North Coit Road at East Prosper Trail; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 300 block of East Third Street; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on FM 1385 at Fishtrap Road. EDITOR’S NOTE: Information found on the Fire Department website at http:// www.prospertx.gov/fire-department.
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Friday June 9, 2017 bound, at Coit Road with the creation of a four way stop. Once road work is completed, a separate TxDOT project is scheduled (Spring 2018) to install a temporary span wire traffic signal at the Coit Road intersection. Status Updates: TxDOT Area Office continues to work on plans ahead of June 2017 letting. Craig Road (Preston Road to PISD): Replace the existing asphalt pavement on Craig Road with six-inch cement treated base and install 3” of Type B and 2” of Type D Asphalt pavement. Status Updates: Project was bid April 12, 2017. Town Council awarded bid to Advanced Paving Company on May 9, 2017. Scheduled to start the week after school is out.
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With the help of the Town of Prosper’s website, we have put together a report to help readers get a heads up on closed streets and others projects under construction. There are construction updates and summaries with links to find more information online at www. prospertx.gov. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES The Engineering Department publishes weekly updates on all major construction projects. To view Capital Improvement Projects go to the town’s website to http://bit. ly/2pn1DsS. To inquire about a specific project, including projects that are not listed in this report please contact the town by email at engineer@ prospertx.gov or phone at 972-346-3502.
PARKS PROJECTS
Frontier Park — North Field Improvements: Construct three new allweather youth baseball-softball fields and two all-weather multi-purpose fields. Also includes the construction of additional parking lots, bridge over pond with trails and park accoutrements. Project anticipated to be complete for Town’s Spring 2018 season. Status Updates: Field crews continue to work fabric and rock on multipurpose fields. Utility contractor continues to work on finishing drainage improvements and pavilion. Staff coordinating with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), Texas Parks and Wildlife, and franchise utilities. The foundation of the concession building has been poured. Will begin to install mow bands around fields 2, 3 and 4. Drainage system for field #5 is underway.
STREETS AND TRAFFIC
Richland Boulevard and Lovers Lane (Gates of Prosper): Roads to serve the Gates of Prosper development at the northeast corner of US 380 & Preston Road. Status Updates: Sidewalk construction continues on Richland. Landscaper has finished planter beds and has begun working on irrigation. Planting materials for medians are scheduled to arrive this week. Subgrade crews have pulled off of project. Staff received TxDOT approval for the construction of new traffic signal at Richland and Preston intersection and has submitted 90% plans to TxDOT for review. West Prosper Road Improvements, Phase I: Construct four-lane (ultimate sixlane) concrete curb & gutter roadway on Gee Road from US 380 to 800 feet north. Construct two-lane (ultimate six- lane) concrete curb & gutter roadways from 800 feet north of US HWY 380 to Fishtrap Road, and Teel Parkway from US 380 to Fishtrap Road. Construct twolane (ultimate four-lane) concrete roadway of Fishtrap from Gee Road to Teel Parkway. Status Updates: Utility crews are scheduled to begin repairs of damaged storm sewer on Fishtrap June 5th. The pipe replacement and subsequent paving is anticipated to be complete June 30th. Residents may wish to use Acacia Parkway to Gee Road for signalized access to US 380. Design Engineer has completed revised plans for the drainage structure at Fishtrap and Teel intersection and staff is awaiting proposal from contractor for changes. West Prosper Road Improvements, Phase 2: Construct two-lane (ultimate sixlane) concrete curb & gutter roadways from intersection of Fishtrap Road and Gee Road to FM 1385. Project also includes the construction of 45’ wide bridge over Doe Branch Creek,
and the reconstruction of asphalt connection of FM 1385 to Fishtrap. Status Updates: Staff has returned comments of 40% plans for road and bridge construction over Doe Branch Creek. Town staff contacted TxDOT again to coordinate approval process for the realignment of FM 1385 at Fishtrap Road and approval of the remaining $1 million of the $4 million in Regional Toll Revenue financing for the WPR projects. U.S. 380 (Denton County Line – Lovers Lane): TxDOT project. Improve four-lane undivided rural roadway to a six-lane suburban freeway with frontage roads in each direction between the Denton County Line and Lovers Lane. Through traffic on US 380 will bypass the SH 289 and Dallas Parkway intersections when completed. Status Updates: Drainage crews continue to work on Phase II improvements as contractor continues to remove old pavement for processing. The entire project is expected to take 24-30 months to complete. TxDOT Project Tracker: http://apps.dot.state.tx.us/ apps-cq/project_tracker. Frontier Parkway (DNT — Preston Road): Collin County project. Improve two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane (ultimate six-lane) divided suburban arterial between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road, including an overpass over the BNSF Railroad. A two-lane access road will be provided to the north of the overpass to provide access to properties in Celina. Status Updates: The Town of Prosper and the City of Celina both approved Resolutions supporting the project on January 12, 2016. Collin County will manage the design and construction of the project. A timeline for construction has not yet been determined. First Street (DNT — Coleman Street): Improve two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided suburban arterial between the Dallas North Tollway and Coleman Street. Project includes concrete curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements, twelveinch water line, and median lighting. Status Updates: Engineer has delivered revised plans for realigning roadway between BNSF and Coleman Street. Staff has begun right-of-way acquisition. A timeline for construction to be determined once funding for construction is allocated. Staff coordinating with franchise utilities within the area. Options are being considered for the intersection of BNSF and First Street, including a Silent Crossing vs. an overpass over the tracks. Prosper Trail (Kroger — Coit Road): Improve two-lane rural roadway to a fourlane divided suburban arterial from 1000’ east of Preston Road to Coit Road as well as the Coit and Prosper Trail intersection. Project includes concrete curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements, and median lighting. Status Updates: Engineer resubmitted revised drainage drawings. Staff is working with utilities regarding relocation. Staff received ROW documents from Engineer at Coit intersection. Property acquisition and utility relocations are anticipated to take 6 months. Meeting CoServ onsite on Wednesday, May 24. Old Town Streets 2015: Reconstruction of existing two lane asphalt roads to a concrete roadway without curb and gutter (Fifth, McKinley). Status Updates: Project on hold. Funding potentially redirected to accelerate Frontier Parkway project. Reassessment of Old Town Streets Project, once outcome of Frontier
Parkway time line is resolved. Decorative Monument Signs: Construct eight decorative stone and steel signs at La Cima and First (3 EA), First and Coit (2 EA), and Coit and Richland (3 EA) intersections. Status Updates: Staff awaiting electrical service installation. Broadway (McKinney - Coleman): Reconstruct existing concrete paving to typical downtown section with two lanes of travel, head in parking, and extra wide sidewalks. Project also includes the installation underground drainage, 12” water line, sanitary sewer crossings, landscaping and street lights. Status Updates: Staff has reviewed 50% plans, waiting for delivery of lighting and landscaping. Coordination of improvements with franchise utilities continues. Coit Road Median Lighting (US 380 First Street): Design and construct decorative median lighting in center of medians on Coit Road, between US 380 and First Street. The decorative poles and LED light fixtures will be of the same design as those installed on Preston Road. Since the width of Coit Road is less than Preston, the wattage of the new lights will be reduced to mitigate light spilling into the adjacent neighborhoods. Status Updates: Staff anticipates receiving initial draft of completed plans and specifications from Engineer this week. Project is expected to bid in June. Coit Road (First Street - Frontier Parkway): Design four lanes of an ultimate six lane concrete, curb and guttered, divided roadway with underground drainage. Status Updates: Preliminary Roadway Profile is almost complete. Preliminary drainage is underway. Engineers are coordinating with Utilities and Prosper Road Project. Prosper Trail (Coit Road - Custer Road (FM 2478): Design of a four lane, curb and guttered, divided roadway with underground drainage with the construction of a new four lane bridge over Wilson Creek. Status Updates: Contractor has installed signal arms over Windsong Parkway. Staff expects arms over US 380 to be installed by the end of May. City of Frisco has finished testing signal cabinet, and crews have placed on pad. Activation of signals is tentatively scheduled for mid/early June. Parvin Street (Broadway to Eighth), Sixth Street (Coleman To Church), Third Street (Church to Lane): Reconstruction of existing two lane asphalt roads to a concrete roadway without curb and gutter with new 8” water on Parvin Street, Seventh Street to Fifth Street. Status Updates: Bids were opened. Council awarded contract on April 25, 2017. Waiting on contracts from Contractor. Should have contracts back this week. Traffic Signal (FM 2478 and Prosper Trail): Installation of temporary span wire traffic signal at the intersection of Custer Road and Prosper Trail by TxDOT. Status Updates: Signal design by TxDOT currently underway. TxDOT Area Office engineers also working on alignment and grade issues on east side of Custer to facilitate construction of signal. FM 1461 (SH 289 to FM 2478): Regrading and building up of roadway shoulders to provide additional pavement width on Frontier Parkway. Includes the installation of stop signs on FM1461 at FM 2478 (Custer Road) intersection until construction of a west bound left turn lane with temporary span wire traffic signal can be built. Crews will also construct left turn lanes, both east and west
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Lovers Lane Segment 42” Lower Pressure Plane Water (Gates of Prosper): Construct 2400 LF segment of 42” water line under Lovers Lane from Richland Boulevard to Preston Road prior to Developer constructing roadway. Status Updates: Installation of pipe is complete. Staff awaiting density and deflection testing results. Prosper Trail Elevated Storage Tank: Construct a 2 million gallon elevated storage tank (water tower) on the north side of Prosper Trail, midway between Preston Road and Coit Road. Status Updates: Crews have constructed driveway and have begun work on finished site grading. Prosper Trail Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV): Install a 12” Pressure Reducing Valve on existing water line west of BNSF of Prosper Trail. Status Updates: Crews established traffic control and are awaiting delivery of additional vault components. Contractor should remobilize next week. Public Works Interceptor: Install a Sewer Interceptor that will allow the effluent currently pumped from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station to gravity flow to Upper Trinity River Water District (UTRWD), and to regulate the flows between UTRWD and North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to optimize flows and subsequent costs. Status Updates: Town Council awarded contract for construction to Raytech Services, LLC. at the February 28, 2017, Council meeting. Construction estimated to begin next week.
FACILITIES
Town Hall / Multi-Purpose Facility: Construct a Town Hall / Multi-Purpose Facility to serve the Town's increasing needs, including administrative offices, Council chambers, municipal court, library, multipurpose rooms, and other functions. Estimated cost includes construction services, equipment, and furniture. Status Updates: Structural crews continue to erect steel framing. Second floor concrete placement has begun. Masonry crews continue to work on the construction of stairwells. Mechanical crews continue to work on internal utilities and mechanical improvements. Town Hall Infrastructure Project: Reconstruction of Main Street (First Street to Broadway) to curb and guttered concrete roadway. Project also constructs additional street within alley easement south of Broadway to Crockett. In addition to pavement, project includes water, sewer, and drainage improvements for Town Hall, as well as lighting and landscaping improvements for Main Street. Status Updates: Utility crews installing water line from Town Hall site to Broadway. Work continues on the construction of drainage improvements in Crockett at Broadway. Staff awaiting AT&T’s completion of relocations adjacent to Town Hall to facilitate pole removal on Broadway.
DRAINAGE
Church and Parvin Drainage Improvements: Design of underground storm sewer currently flowing through an unimproved alley and across residential lots east between Church Street and Parvin Street, north of Broadway and south of Seventh Street. Status Updates: Engineer has provided design options. Staff continues to work on property acquisition.
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busy summer schedule requires plenty of energy, and while relaxation is sure to help, what you eat is your essential source of fuel. Just like filling up your gas tank, food is what makes your body go. A well-balanced approach to eating is a smart way to ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs to power you through each fun-filled day and keep you operating in tip-top shape. An eating plan such as Atkins offers a balanced approach with delicious foods that contain fiber-rich and nutrient-dense carbohydrates and good fats and proteins, while focusing on reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and added sugars. Reach for snacks full of seasonal fruits and vegetables like peaches, cucumbers, zucchini and raspberries that will satisfy your appetite and fuel your summer days. Find more warmweather recipes and tips to stay energized throughout the season at Atkins.com.
Tropical Raspberry Smoothie
Recipe courtesy of Atkins Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 1/2 cup coconut cream 4 ounces firm silken tofu 1/2 cup red raspberries, plus additional (optional) 2 teaspoons sugar substitute (optional) 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract 3 ice cubes whipped cream (optional) In blender, combine coconut cream, tofu, raspberries, sugar substitute, if desired, and coconut extract; blend until smooth. To remove seeds, strain mixture through sieve then return to blender. With machine running, add ice cubes, one at a time, and blend until smooth. Pour into tall glass and garnish with whipped cream and raspberries, if desired.
Peachy Prosciutto Bites
Recipe courtesy of Atkins Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 (3 bites per serving) 1/2 cup whole almonds 2 medium peaches (each 2 1/2 inches in diameter) 4 ounces cream cheese 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon sugar substitute (optional) 12 thin slices prosciutto 12 basil leaves (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. In single layer, toast almonds 10 minutes. Let cool then coarsely chop. Set aside. Slice each peach into six wedges and set aside. In small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with cinnamon and pinch of sugar substitute. Add almonds; blend to combine. Lay out single slice of prosciutto, place 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on top of peach wedge and top with basil leaf. Place wedge at one end of prosciutto and roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Avoid the Hidden Sugar Effect
The frenetic pace of summer activities makes on-the-go foods the norm. While many portable snacks tout healthy benefits and good-for-you nutrition, it’s easy to be confused about what truly makes up nutritious foods, as well as how the body responds to various foods. According to the recent Sugar Gap Study conducted by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., there is a significant gap in Americans’ knowledge about nutrition and the “hidden sugar effect,” where certain foods turn into sugar during the digestive process. While a person can’t see these sugars, his or her body can. The study revealed that only 1 in 10 Americans are aware that certain foods can cause the hidden sugar effect. Make better choices and avoid hidden sugars this summer
with these tips for finding foods that won’t create excessive sugar spikes: n Beware of sugary beverages, especially fruit juices. Keeping well hydrated is especially important when temperatures rise, but sweet drinks can pack an excessive amount of sugar. n Know that not all snack bars are created equal – with many packing a sugary punch. An option such as the Atkins Harvest Trail Coconut Almond Bar combines roasted coconut and almonds which can keep you feeling full and satisfied without the hidden sugars. n Understand which foods can cause blood sugar spikes – it’s more than cakes and candy. All carbohydrates elevate blood sugar; even ancient grains and brown rice convert into sugar when digested, making it important to enjoy these foods in smaller portions. Learn more at hiddensugar.com.
Smoked Salmon, Cucumber and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
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Olympic Dreams
Fashion and lip-gloss are on the minds of most 10-year old girls, but Prosper resident, Kaylee Funk, is not “most” girls. While Kaylee can be seen in print ads for Neiman Marcus as a model for the prestigious Kim Dawson Agency, her goal is to be seen on an Olympic podium.
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“I love the motivation of gymnastics and feel I have a very special life,” says Kaylee. “It's very challenging but I know it's right for me.” With a schedule that could go toe-to-toe with many highlevel CEO's, Kaylee trains from 8 a.m. to noon, attends school classes from noon to 4 p.m., then trains again from 4 p.m. To 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday at World Olympic Gymnastics Academy. WOGA is the home of Carly Patterson, Nastia Liukin and most recent Gold Medalist, Madison Kocian. Gym owner, Valerie Liukin was named the coordinator for the United States women's national gymnastics team, replacing the retiring Márta Károlyi. This week Kaylee and her family are on the beach in Florida taking a much needed rest from her grueling schedule. “I haven't had a real vacation in over a year,” laughed Kaylee. She is just 10 years old and training at level 8. She was selected to be on the WOGA development team in 2012, at age 5. She started competing for the gym in 2013 and quickly mastered beam and floor. Kaylee recently completed her level 7 season in New Mexico at Regionals with top gymnasts from seven states including Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Wyoming and won silver on bars, beam and all-around. Kaylee’s bars and vault coach is WOGA gym owner and Carly Patterson's coach, Yevgeny Marchenko. Coach Haiou Sun coaches Kaylee on beam and floor. Both coaches competed in their respective countries’ Olympic Games. Coach Haiou coached current National China team before WOGA hand selected and hired her in 2016. Kaylee says her favorite event is definitely the bars, but her best event is beam. On June 26, Kaylee and nine other gymnasts will travel to Beijing, China for 10 days with their coaches to train at the National Center. The training will be the first of many for Kaylee as she prepares to enter the national stage of gymnastics. “We will spend five or six days training and the other days we will get to go sight-seeing and I can't wait to see the Great Wall of China,” Kaylee says. She says her ultimate goal is to be in the Olympic Games like her coaches and some of the incredible athletes before her. “Carly Patterson is probably my favorite gymnast because of how much she loves the sport and her personality also,” says Kaylee. Be sure to follow the Prosper Times as we will do a followup with Kaylee after her trip to China.
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Prosper High School students Julia Kieffer and Ciera Hecht holding the championship plaque from the Far Western National qualifier tournament in Reno. They play on the Lonestar 16 Red club team. Their team is ranked top in the nation and with wins at Reno and at the Lone Star Classic in Dallas, they double qualified for the National tournament in Minneapolis later this month.
Kenzie Johnson (4), Callie Kieffer (6) and Grace Fox (5) are students at Rogers Middle School and play together on the Lonestar 12 Red club team. After a heartbreaking 2nd place finish at the Colorado Crossroads National qualifier in early March, their team rallied back to win their bid to Nationals at the Regional qualifier last month. In the 12 National division, there are only 48 teams in the nation awarded bids to Minneapolis later this month.
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Last season, PHS running back, Kaleb Adams rushed for over 1,000 yards averaging 8 yards per carry. Head coach Brandon Schmidt says he is expecting big things from Adams this season.
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Kayla Martin
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Many of the recent graduates of the Prosper High School Class of 2017 are still undecided about college choices, but for rising junior Kayla Martin, that decision was made in May of her sophomore year when she verbally committed to play Division I volleyball almost 1,800 miles away at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. “I was a little nervous about going so far away, but after visiting the campus and meeting the team, I knew this is where I was meant to be,” says Martin. “It feels very homey.” According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association only 1.2 percent of high school athletes make it to a Division I school to play volleyball. A large number of those athletes began at an early age,
however, Martin's success is even more impressive, as she has only been playing volleyball for five short years. Martin plays libero on the Prosper High School varsity volleyball team. She is also Captain of her club team, the North Texas Regional Champions, Excel 16 National Red. Chosen for libero for her quickness, consistency, good passing, digging and ball handling skills, Martin remains in the game at all times and is the only player not limited by the rules of rotation. Martin practices with the Excel team for at least two hours, three times per week as well as competing in tournaments. At the Girls’ Junior National Championship, the team qualified for Nationals which will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota the last week of June. Martin is very thankful for her abilities and is quick to give the credit to God. “I definitely pray and
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thank God before and after every game,” says Martin. Incredible as Martin is on the court, she is the true representation of a student-athlete. Martin is a member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), serves as Student Council Treasurer, is an Executive Student Mentor at PHS and was awarded Academic AllDistrict for 14-5A. Martin has two more years at Prosper High School before she heads to Northeastern. Once there, she plans to major in Biology or Biochemistry in hopes of becoming a pediatrician. “I know it will be hard work, and I am ok
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with that because I know the reward will be awesome,” says Martin.
PISD Coaches Host Youth Football Camp Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com
Approximately 75 kids ranging from first through fifth grades signed up to attend the PISD Football Camp directed by Prosper Football Coach Tyler Moore and assisted by a number of PHS coaches. The camp was geared at teaching the fundamentals of the game such as blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, coverage and ballhandling skills using a variety of drills and games. Elaine Renfroe's son, Grant, attended the camp and after the first day, she said, “My son [Grant] had so much fun today that he listed every single drill and play he ran today. He can't wait to go back!" In addition to the skills, coaches also focus on teaching each athlete how to be a “coachable player” while instilling a love of the sport. “Thank you, PHS! Tyler is loving it already,” said John Logeman of his son Tyler. Next week PISD will host camps for Baseball, Cross Country & Track, Tennis, and Basketball. For a complete list of camps offered, along
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The Prosper 8u Ladybugs softball team went undefeated for the season. The Ladybugs went on to beat the Prosper Diamond Divas in the first round of playoffs last week.
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Will he or won’t he? The question is tossed about from school district to school district across the state of Texas. Will Governor Abbott call a special session to handle school funding issues that didn’t get settled before the 85th Legislative session that ended May 29? Now it’s up to the Governor. The biggest question seems to be over allowing parents to use vouchers to pay to private schools. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has seemed unwilling to allow the tax funding to move forward without vouchers being included. Prosper Independent School District administrators say it is imperative Gov. Abbott hear from constituents in Prosper this week encouraging him to call the special session and to place on the agenda the Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction funding. Residents within the Prosper ISD recently received a letter from the district explaining that PISD will lose $10 million in state money. “Our funding went down
the drain because the Texas Senate and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick would not move forward with a school finance bill unless it included a voucher proposal’” stated the letter. Put into perspective, the letter states this loss means there is $1,000 less to spend per student. “This will undoubtedly result in climbing class sizes across the board and possibly limit the availability of certain programs,” the letter states. “The commitment from our Board of Trustees and the administration is to ensure that our Prosper students continue to experience what has come to be known as the Prosper Way. Ten million dollars is approximately 12 percent of our total operating budget. Nearly 85 percent of our budget is personnel (primarily teachers) related, so the consequences of the inaction of the legislature will be significant.” There has been no announcement on the special session at press time but it is expected any time now. Governor Abbott does not have an email but individuals can go to www.gov.texas.gov/contact to register an opinion about including ASATR on the special session agenda. Also, the fax number for the governor’s office is 512-463-1849.
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