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To w n H a l l t o be topped-off, cupola frame lifted into place Town Hall to be topped-off, cupola frame lifted into place Pogue Construction, the contractor erecting the Prosper Town Hall and Multi-Purpose Building, in conjunction with the Town of Prosper, will conduct a topping off ceremony, including the placement of the framing which will form the cupola of the building at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27. The ceremony will not include any formal speeches and should conclude no later than 9 a.m. Mayor Ray Smith and members of the Town Council will add their signatures to the final beam being added to the building’s steel frame. The beam will then be hoisted and put in place. The site of the new Prosper Town Hall and Multi-Purpose Building, on south Main Street, is between Broadway and First streets in downtown Prosper. The site is approximately a halfmile west of Preston Road and Broadway Street. The Prosper Town Hall and Multi-Purpose Building is set for an early 2018 opening and will house the Community Library as well as many of the Town’s departments and personnel. Parking is available curbside around the area, which is an active construction site, and safety personnel will be on hand to ensure that non-construction personnel remain confined to appropriate areas.
Town seeking volunteers for boards and commissions
Applications due by August 4th, appointees take office on October 1st The annual call for Prosper residents to volunteer for open seats on the Town’s boards and commissions is being sounded by the Council, as it seeks to identify potential members for the 20 positions to be filled this year. “Serving as a volunteer on boards and commissions is an impactful way citizens can participate in the community’s decision-making process,” says Town Secretary Robyn Battle. “The Council encourages all eligible citizens to step forward and consider serving.” Applications are being accepted until Friday, August 4. Boards and commissions advise the Town Council on policy development and administration of services. Appointments are made each year by the Town Council as members’ terms expire or as vacancies occur. To be considered for an open position on the various Town boards and commissions, individuals must fill out an application form and be willing to attend regularly scheduled meetings; must agree to serve a full term; and meet certain eligibility requirements. Applicants must be residents of the Town or its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, and must have been so for at least one year at the time of application. Only registered voters are eligible to apply. “Applicants may be asked to undergo a brief interview with the Town Council so Council members can gauge the applicant’s suitability for specific positions,” said Battle. Applications may be obtained from the Town Secretary at Town Hall, 121 W. Broadway, or electronically at www. prospertx.gov on the Boards and Commissions page under the Government tab. Applications will be reviewed and all applicants, including incumbents, will be considered for an interview. A meet and greet reception will occur on August 22 at 5 p.m. to allow applicants to learn more about board service and interact with Council and staff members. See BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, page 3
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Gates of Prosper:
Construction beginning to take shape
Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com Scheduled for completion September 1, the Gates of Prosper is beginning to show glimpses of the finished product. Anyone driving close to the intersection at Preston Road and U.S. Highway 380 can get a view of the ever-changing landscape from the rising store walls to the planting of hundreds of trees as construction continues. The finished property should contain 550,000 square feet of space which will include a location for a sub-station for the Prosper Police Department. This will allow police to be on site to monitor the large retail property and its surrounding areas. As with most construction projects, the end date can change regularly. Mayor Ray Smith says that is the case with the Gates of Prosper and he thinks a more realistic completion date may be closer to October 1. The goal is to be open before the shopping season for the holidays. Pending a few outstanding leases, they hope to have it filled by the end of the year says Smith of the developer Blue Star Land and Lincoln Property. Joe Hickman, president of Blue Star Land, was a speaker for the Prosper
Chamber of Commerce a couple of years ago, before construction began at the Gates of Prosper. He presented an overview of the project. He pledged that, even though the construction process would destroy the trees on the property at the time, an abundance of trees would be planted throughout the project. And a glance at the property today shows exactly that. Large trees are already being placed along the roadways within the project. The Northeast corner of that intersection is only a portion of what is expected to be an 800-acre planned mixed-use development on both sides of Preston Road. Close to 20 years after the Dallas Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones purchased the land through his Blue Star Land company, part of the construction is coming together for a retail center that will greatly affect the town of Prosper and its tax income. The new shopping center will bring choices to Prosper residents that have not previously been available without traveling outside the community. It’s an exciting time to be in Prosper with so much development and growth going on. Follow the Prosper Times for regular updates on existing projects as well as The Gates of Prosper.
Pride in the Sky coming soon
Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com
Pride in the Sky has been the Independence Day celebration in Prosper for the past five years and this year will be no exception. The party begins at 5 p.m. on July 1 with a variety of activities. The event schedule includes an array of live music, an interactive kid zone, a car show, a charity softball game and the biggest fireworks show around. Food trucks and local vendors will also be throughout the park. Music will be playing throughout the park and ongoing until the fireworks begin. Live music will begin at 5 p.m. at the Pavilion by Windmill Playground and crowd favorite, DJ Clifford will be spinning tunes over by the Car Show and Kid Zone. The fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m. and the Car Show will begin at 5 p.m. with the awards being announced at 9 p.m. The Kid Zone will be open from 5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to give families time to find their seats before the fireworks begin. The Charity Softball Game will begin just after 7 p.m. Posting of the Flags by the Prosper Fire Department will begin around 7 p.m. and will be followed by the National Anthem and then the ceremonial first pitch. Again this year the Prosper Education Foundation will be taking on the Cornerstone Assistance Network of North Central Texas. Team captains are Melissa Randle (PEF) and Amy Bartley (Cornerstone). There are still a few players needed on both sides. The goal is for each
player to raise $250 towards their charity of choice. Players receive a ceremonial jersey and VIP Parking the day of the event. We at Cedarbrook Media, Prosper Magazine and the Prosper Times are looking forward to seeing our readers at the most exciting Fourth of July celebration in the area. Presented by Cedarbrook Media, our appreciation goes out to our Stars & Stripes Sponsors: PROSPER Magazine, Prosper Times, the Town of Prosper and Bodine Orthodontics. A full list of sponsors, as well as the complete details of the event can be found at WeAreProsper.com.
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PT C o m m u n ity C a l e n da r Friday, June 23rd
Prestonwood Baptist Church: Friday Morning Men's Bible Study at 6:30 a.m. Men, join us every Friday at 6:30 a.m. for our weekly men’s Bible study. Enjoy coffee and breakfast and you will have an opportunity to meet other men trying to be what God has called them to be. Whether you are a member of Prestonwood or not, you are welcome each week and encouraged to invite a friend.
Monday, June 26th
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. Residential Bulk Trash Pickup: From Coit Road to Custer Road. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@ WasteConnections.com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 23rd to be placed on the schedule. Eagle Basketball Camp: (1st – 5th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lady Eagle Softball Camp: (1st – 9th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eagle Basketball Camp: (6th – 9th grade) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 08:30 am (CDT) — 05:30 pm (CDT) Under The Sea Camp: Come to St. Paul's and dive into fun and explore the deep blue sea. Hands-on experiments, sensory activities, art and crafts. Half and Full Day Camps available. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27th
Prosper Chamber of Commerce Meeting is held twice a month (second and fourth Tuesdays) at 7:15 a.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church located at Prosper Trail and Custer Rd. Town Council Meeting: Town Council meetings are held
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every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Prosper Municipal Chambers, located at 108 W. Broadway in downtown Prosper. Prosper Community Library: Children’s Program at 11a.m. Children ages 4-12 years old can have fun with Science during this week’s program “Fire Science”. Prosper 5-0 Club: Games and dominoes every Tuesday, 9:30am to 11:30am, in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, 300 S. Coleman. ALL ARE INVITED! Eagle Basketball Camp: (1st – 5th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lady Eagle Softball Camp: (1st – 9th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eagle Basketball Camp: (6th – 9th grade) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28th
Eagle Basketball Camp: (1st – 5th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lady Eagle Softball Camp: (1st – 9th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eagle Basketball Camp: (6th – 9th grade) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 29th
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 Community Library Story Time: Thursdays at 11 a.m. Ages Birth – 6 years old can enjoy stories, songs and dance. Eagle Basketball Camp: (1st – 5th grade) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lady Eagle Softball Camp: (1st – 9th grade) 8:30 a.m. –
PT IN HIS PRESENCE A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Have you ever gotten so busy in life that you just don’t notice the tiny things around you? You rush around from place to place at such a pace that the details of life pass by you in a blur? As a mom of two children, they tend to slow me down, even when I am in a hurry. They force me to pause and notice a flower, a police officer with a service dog, or even a turtle trying to cross the road. Sometimes I think it is God’s sense of humor, but more often than
not, God uses the pause to get my attention. Just a few weeks ago, I stopped in my tracks as I was leaving for yet another meeting. I was in a hurry but noticed a strange animal lying on the sidewalk outside my home. It would have been easier to just keep driving, but I stopped. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a possum. You know those ones that are “rabid, disease carrying and have mouths full of very sharp teeth? I had always been taught that they were “aggressive creatures”. To make a long story short, I chose to stop and take action, because God was softening my heart to this creature that I finally realized was still alive. With the helpful ear of an animal rescuer out of Colleyville, we got the little guy into an animal carrier and I drove him to her. She
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Community Info, Outreach, and Prayer Groups
Cornerstone Assistance Network of 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 214-566-7762. Karina is able to answer questions in Spanish as well as English. Prosper Community Library Summer Hours: 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 469-219-2499.
explained to me that this little guy was actually not aggressive and just looked scary to protect himself. What I had been taught all my life about possums just wasn’t the truth, yet not only had I believed it; I had taught it to my own children. There is a time for everything, and the time for me has been made clear. This is a time for truth, and speaking truth in love. Instead of passing on things that I have been partially or incompletely taught, it is time for me to investigate the truth in all situations. Instead of being scared of a possum and the possibility that he might “attack me”, I have now learned that possums can’t carry rabies and that they are truly nature’s garbage disposals, a gift from God. Instead of locking my doors at a traffic light because the person
outside of them looks different to me, maybe it is time to discover the truth about my neighbors. We are all created in God’s image and instead of perpetuating a story that may not be correct, I need to learn about my fellow man and then speak the truth in love. Isn’t that what we all want? By the way, my story has a happy ending! Our little possum, whom we nicknamed Lazarus, was released back into the great outdoors about a week or so later! He got a second chance at life just because I allowed myself to stop, pause and be used by God. Let’s all keep our eyes out for God’s miracles waiting to unfold. Melissa Hatch is senior pastor at The Mission at Prosper United Methodist Church
Fireworks remain outlawed within Prosper town limits Public safety at the center of officials’ concern Fire officials around the country are in general agreement that towns and cities which curtail the use of retail fireworks within their neighborhoods see a major reduction in fires, property damage, and personal injury. “It stands to reason,” says Prosper Fire Marshal Bryan Ausenbaugh. “Every year throughout the country, the careless and often illegal use of fireworks results in tragic consequences. Municipalities that pass ordinances related to this issue see far fewer incidences.” Nationwide, preventable
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tragedies mount during the Independence Day holiday. While merchants strategically set up retail fireworks sales stands where allowed by law, it is not legal to have possession of these items within Prosper. And, of course, the use of fireworks, whether or not purchased by the user, is also strictly prohibited. Ordinance #00-13 makes it a misdemeanor offense to possess or discharge fireworks inside the Town limits and within the extra-territorial jurisdiction. The only fireworks allowed in Prosper are those set off by professionals with a valid
permit, an inspection and proof of abond. The restrictions on the possession and use of fireworks are in the interest of protection of property and personal safety. “If a person or persons are found in violation of this ordinance, they may be issued a citation,” added Ausenbaugh, a certified peace officer in the State of Texas as well as the Town’s fully-qualified Fire Marshal. “They will then be required to appear in Municipal Court, and if found guilty, could face fines of up to $2,000 for each offense.”
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The Town of Prosper is a CoSponsor of the annual Pride in the Sky event at Frontier Park on Saturday, July 1, which culminates in a sanctioned fireworks display. The free event begins at 5 p.m. and the fireworks will occur shortly before 10 p.m. “The members of the Prosper Fire Department wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and refraining from fireworks will help ensure that,” concluded Ausenbaugh. Contact the Fire Department at 972-346-9469 or visit www. prospertx.gov to view the fireworks ordinance.
Leslie Scott
Prosper Times contributor
Pool floats and kitchen utensils As I was lost in the abyss of Amazon shopping this weekend, I was struck by some items that I’m seeing a lot of and wondered why in the world they are just now popular. For instance, pool floats. The latest trend in pool floats are every day, but certainly random, objects. They vary from items such as a donut, a flamingo, a piece of pizza, an ice pop, a swan, the Millennium Falcon, and a watermelon, just to name a few. And then there are USB flash drives in crazy fun figures such as Yoda, a shark, a truck, a banana, a finger, and there’s a pineapple
too. These everyday items being replicated onto toys and office supplies is intriguing to me. I have to admit that I own some of these very silly items. I think USB drives that look more like toys are fun. I also think that kitchen utensils in bright colors are better than the typical black or metal ones. I like the weird and wacky rather than the typical. I saw an amazing threepiece set of kitchen tools over the weekend that I wanted to purchase solely because of their beautiful color. Good thing my husband was there to remind me that I do not need any more spatulas, even if they were the most beautiful bright blue. I’m also fascinated with sheets that have fun characters on them. And shower curtains too. Perhaps I’m turning into an eccentric person, but what fun are plain sheets, plain kitchen utensils, and plain shower curtains? I also believe that literature has taken this same turn in the past couple of years and veered toward the unusual and different. In the past couple of months, I’ve read several books that, as I was reading them, I paused because they were so unusual. The plots were not much
different or out of the ordinary, but the ways in which the story was told and the situations the characters found themselves in were definitely different. Just a few minutes of inventory, and it’s plain to see that I’m pretty expressive in my personality through day-to-day objects. My main USB drive is a card catalog replica of long ago, pizza and a flamingo float in my pool, my kitchen utensils are a rainbow of fun colors, my scooter helmet is a replica of Speed Racer’s, and there’s many more of these little
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nuances of my personality that show through everyday items. Whether it is pool toys, USB drives, or a book with a decidedly different type of character, knowing what you like and having it be part of your life is a good thing. Take a look around and see what items bring you happiness or expose your personality. You might be surprised that they do, or perhaps they don’t. If they don’t, start with the pool toys and USB drives! Leslie Scott is the Director for the Prosper Community Library.
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Boards & Commissions From page one Among the boards and commissions seeking members are: Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals • Composed of five members and two alternates appointed by the Town Council. • Members serve a two-year term. • The board hears and determines appeals of administrative decisions; petitions for variances in the case of peculiar and unusual circumstances which would prevent the reasonable use of land; and such other matters as may be required by the Town Council or by Law. • The Board meets as needed. Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors • Composed of seven members appointed by the Town Council. • Members serve a three-year term. • The board promotes broad-based business expansion, encourages sustainable job growth, and makes recommendations to Council regarding funding priorities to assist new, prospective and existing businesses. • Members meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at 170 N. Preston Road, Ste. 50. This body is under the direction of the Executive Director of the Prosper Economic Development Corporation. Library Board • Composed of seven members appointed by the Town Council. • Members serve a two-year term. • The board serves in an advisory capacity in matters related to the services rendered by the library, encourages the development of library facilities, recommends library policies, and encourages the development and advancement of the public library. • The board meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m. at the Community Library. Parks & Recreation Board • Composed of seven members appointed by the Town Council. • Members serve a two-year term. • The board selects a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, whose terms last one year. • The board encourages the development of parks and recreation programs and facilities; recommends the acquisition of additional parks, equipment and supplies; participates with the County and other entities to acquire grant funding; assists staff and Town Council in the planning process of facilities, program development and goals and objectives. • Meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m., in Municipal Chambers and is under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Planning & Zoning Commission • Composed of seven commissioners appointed by the Town Council. • Commissioners serve a two-year term. • The commission, among other duties, reviews all current and proposed ordinances and amendments pertaining to planning and zoning and makes recommendations to the Town Council for action to be taken. • Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, at 6 p.m., in Municipal Chambers, and is under the direction of the Director of Development Services. Appointments will be made in September, becoming effective on October 1. More information can be obtained by calling the Town Secretary at 972569-1011 or via e-mail at robyn_battle@prospertx.gov.
PT P o l ic e Re p o rts Compiled by Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com June 4: Assault from family or house member to impede breathing or circulation in the 1000 block of Fox Bend Way; Burglary of a vehicle in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive; Burglary of vehicle in the 2900 block of Creekwood Lane; Driving while intoxicated — third count or more 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. June 6: Assault with contact in the 1300 block of North Preston Road; Burglary of a vehicle in the 200 block of Dragonfly Drive. June 7: Assault with contact in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Other agency warrant in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Reckless damage or destruction in the 100 block of East Broadway Street; Resisting arrest, search or transport in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Theft of property valued at more than $100 and less than $750 in the 900 block of White River Drive; Theft of property valued at less than $100 in the 500 block of East Seventh Street. June 8: Burglary of a building in the 2100 block of West University Drive; Two counts of Mental Detention in the 300 block of East Second Street; Theft of property valued at more than $750 and less than $2,500 in the 4700 block of West University Drive. June 9: Assault causing bodily injury in the 2100 block of West Prosper Trail; Interfere with an emergency call in the 4300 block of East University Drive; June 11: Deadly conduct discharge of firearm in the 2100 block of West Prosper Trail.
PT F i re D e pa rt m e nt i n c i d e nt re p o rts Compiled by Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com June 13: Public service assistance in the 400 block of Komron Court; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 700 block of Berkshire Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1100 block of Millers Creek Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 800 block of Huron Court; Assist police or other governmental agency 900 block of South Coit Road; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on North Coit Road at East First Street; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury on East University, Little Elm; Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional in the 200 block of South Church Street; Lock out on North Coit Road and East Prosper Trail; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 27000 block of East University, Little Elm; Removal of victims from stalled elevator in the 27000 block of East University, Little Elm; Unauthorized burning in the 600 block of East First Street; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 200 block of South Church Street. June 14: Assist invalid in the 100 block of Collin Green Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle acci-dent with injury in the 2300 block of South Preston; Natural vegetation fire, other in the 1500 block of Cedar Bend Court; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1000 block of South Coit Road. June 15: Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 9300 block of Masse, Aubrey; EMS call ex-cluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2100 block of Dove Creek Circle; Building fire in the 2100 block of Carrie Creek Drive, Aubrey; Lock out in the 200 block of West Broadway Street; Odor investigation in the 1900 block of Cypress Lake Lane; Power line down on Fishtrap Road and FM 1385; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East First Street and South Coleman Street; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 26900 block of East University Drive.
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She has the face of an angel, is wonderfully opinionated and independent, can carry on a great conversation, and within moments will win your heart. How old are you and what grade are you going in to? I’m 6 and going into first grade. What are you going to do this summer? Do swim team and go to the pool.
June 17: Public service assistance in the 2900 block of Vista View Lane. June 18: EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1600 block of Betts Lane; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4400 block of Canopy Street, Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the 26700 block of East University, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 1300 block of Lasso Drive, Little Elm; EMS call excluding vehicle acci-dent with injury in the 900 block of South Coit Road. June 19: Building fire in the 3200 block of Preston Hills Circle, Celina; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 1200 block of La Cima Boulevard; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1100 block of Monticello Drive; CO detector activation due to malfunction in the 3000 block of Sunny Hill Lane; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1900 block of Oak View Drive, Cross Roads. EDITOR’S NOTE: Information found on the Fire Department website at http://www.prospertx.gov/fire-department.
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June 16: EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1400 block of Havenbrook lane; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 500 block of Willowview Drive; EMS call ex-cluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1700 block of Honey Brook Lane; Public service on North Preston Road and North Coleman; Outside equipment fire in the 1700 block of Gentle Way; Lock out in the 400 block of North Church Street; Lock out in the 1300 block of North Pres-ton Road; Odor investigation in the 1600 block of Lakemere Drive; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on North Preston Road and Stone Creek Drive; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 1600 block of Angel Lane, Aubrey.
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If you could have any pet in the world which would you chose? A rabbit! And a doggie! What would you name your rabbit? Fuzzy What is your favorite game to play? Uno. I play with my family and every time I win. Any other games you like to play? Monopoly and Monopoly Pokémon. I play with my friend Xavier, he’s obsessed with Pokémon. What are you obsessed with? I also like to play with American Girl Dolls. I play with my mom’s American Girl Doll when she was little. What is your favorite color? Pink! My bedroom is pink room and I have a pink comforter. Do you have special plans for Father’s Day? My mom is going to make coffee cake.
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Does your mom like to cook? Yes, she likes to cook. And my mom likes to spend time with us and my daddy. We went to Italy you know. Yes, how fun! What do you remember the most about your trip? Throwing up all over my dad (giggles), going to the Colosseum, and going tow the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Are your ears pierced? No, my mom said I have to wait until I’m 11, but maybe she will let me when I’m 7 or 8. I want to get my ears pierced because I see babies with their ears pierced. Maybe when babies get their ears pierced they cry. They don’t even know they want their ears pierced, but I know I do. EDITOR’S NOTE: Prosper Community Library Director Leslie Scott has a unique opportunity for candid discussions with youngster of all ages. She is sharing these experiences through the Prosper Times.
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rom casual gatherings with friends to outdoor athletic activities and leisurely time at home, all of the best summer pastimes have one thing in common: tasty snacks make them more enjoyable. Light, airy and fresh popcorn is a perfect summer snack. It’s naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free – all the makings of an ideal guilt-free treat. Whether you enjoy it one delicious handful at a time, sprinkled with seasonings or as an ingredient in fun summertime recipes, popcorn offers plenty of versatility for every occasion. You can kick up the heat with a zesty popcorn mix or take a sweeter route with a blend of toasted coconut and bananas. No summer sporting event is complete without some good old toffee-style popcorn and nuts, and even a favorite like ice cream sandwiches can only get better with the addition of sweet, crunchy popcorn and candy. Find more popcorn recipes perfect for summer at popcorn.org.
Coconut Monkey Mix
Yield: 7 cups 1 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened or sweetened) 6 cups popped popcorn 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt dash of nutmeg 1 cup dried banana chips Heat oven to 325 F. Spread coconut in 13-by-9-inch baking pan, breaking up any clumps as needed. Bake 10 minutes, or until edges of coconut begin to brown. Spread popcorn over coconut and sprinkle with butter; toss. Sprinkle popcorn mixture with sugar, salt and nutmeg; toss. Bake 5 minutes longer, remove from heat and toss with banana chips. Serve immediately or cool and store in airtight container.
Popcorn Chipwiches
Yield: 12 2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 3/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate pieces 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 pints brick-style vanilla ice cream Keep popcorn warm. In 3-quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook until hard ball stage (250 F on candy thermometer). Pour syrup over popcorn; stir to coat. Add chocolate pieces and nuts; stir just until mixed. Pour into two 13-by-9-by-2-inch pans, spreading and packing firmly. Cool. In each pan, cut 12 rectangles. Cut each pint of ice cream into six slices. Sandwich each ice cream slice between two popcorn rectangles.
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Ballpark Popcorn Crunch
Yield: 3 quarts 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 quarts unsalted popped popcorn 1 cup chopped walnuts Heat oven to 350 F. Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. In separate bowl, toss popcorn and walnuts. Add creamed mixture to popcorn and nuts. Combine until coated. Spread on large baking sheet in single layer. Bake 10 minutes, or until crisp.
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Prosper High School Lady Eagle basketball's highly celebrated 5'11” Point Guard Jordyn Oliver can now add “Team USA Gold Medalist” to
In addition to Callan, the USA Basketball Women’s Developmental National Team Committee included: athlete representatives Tamika Catchings, a four-time Olympic and two-time World Championship gold medalist, and DeLisha Milton-
experience being with the best of the best,” said Jordyn of her experience in Argentina. “I have never been that far down on the bench before but I just remembered what my previous coach Jett Terry told me, ‘No matter where you start or when you go out
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her already impressive profile. Jordyn, who has committed to Baylor, was the only player from Texas chosen to play on the team for the United States in the FIBA Americas U16 Championship June 7-11 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “Having the local support of the entire town of Prosper and the surrounding community has been incredible,” says Jordyn. “And having the opportunity to be an ambassador of the US and to put Prosper on the Team USA map is really an honor.” Jordyn, who was a finalist but ultimately not chosen to last year's Team USA team, spoke to the committee after being cut so she would know how to improve and come back stronger this year. “I worked this entire year to get to this point and I'm proud to say I'm going to Argentina to represent my country,” she tweeted on May 31, 2017. The 12-member roster was selected from a pool of 133 athletes chosen to attend trials at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs last month. After four days of trials, the committee, led by Carol Callan, USA Basketball Women's National Team Director, selected 18 finalists then two days later made the final cut.
Jones, a two-time Olympic and two-time World Championship gold medalist; AAU representative Kevin Lynch of the Philadelphia Belles; National Federation of High Schools representative Jill Rankin Schneider, a 1980 U.S. Olympian and head coach at Monterey High School in Texas; and at-large representatives Kirsten Moore, head coach at Westmont College, and Mia Smith, head coach at Illinois Wesleyan University. In a press release announcing the team, USA head coach Carla Berube from Tufts University said, “We are thrilled about these 12 players that the committee has chosen, I think we bring a lot of athleticism, strength and a high-basketball IQ. We are going to put together a strong team that plays together, plays hard, plays smart and represents the United States the way it should be. And, hopefully make our country proud,” she continued. Jordyn, along with 11 other teammates, did just that, bringing home a gold medal by defeating Canada in the final game, 91-46. What's even more impressive is that the 45-point gold medal win was the closest game Team USA had in the entire series where Jordyn averaged 5 points per game. “It was such a humbling
there, play your best game in the time you're given' and that really helped me stay focused.” Team USA's first wins included a 91-33 win over Columbia, a shocking 100-37 defeat of Mexico, and the 79-32 win over Puerto Rico which bolstered them into the semifinal game against host country, Argentina. “It was so crazy during the Argentina game. There was a fight in the stands and it was just really intense,” said Jordyn. “It was really us against an entire country.” Despite the events, Team USA soared past Argentina 98-42 and secured their spot in the final game to face a strong opponent in Canada. With the win, Team USA earned a berth into the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup, which is awarded to the top four finishing teams. “Tamika (Catchings) told us during the trials that being on the podium and hearing the National Anthem was so moving, but we didn't really understand it until we were up there as a team. She was absolutely right,” said Jordyn. After the championship game, the girls were still high off their win and were told they could go anywhere for dinner to celebrate so in true gold medal fashion, they chose
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an American favorite. “We chose McDonalds across the street from the stadium,” said Jordyn laughing. “But as we were walking one of the girls just broke out into singing the national anthem and we all joined in, walking down the streets of Buenos Aires in our Team USA gear and gold medals. It was awesome.” Jordyn started playing basketball at the age of 4, while living in Vallejo, California. She has come a long way and in her first two years of high school basketball has earned some of the area's top awards such as 2017 SportsDay All-Area Team, 2017 District 14-5A Offensive Player of the Year, 2017 TABC Girls’ All State Class 5A, 2017 TABC Girls’ All Region Class 5A Region II, 2017 MVP Prosper Holiday Tournament, 2016 SportsDay Newcomer of the Year, 2016 District 10-5A Offensive Player of the Year, 2016 TABC Girls’ All State Class 5A, 2016 TABC Girls’ All Region Class 5A Region II, 2016 Class 5A Total Points Leader (544), 2016 MVP Prosper Holiday Tournament, 2016 MVP Royce City Tournament, and 2016 Frisco ISD All-Tournament
Team. Now that she is back home in Prosper, Jordyn says she is looking forward to her junior year at Prosper High School but is still keeping an eye on the goal of U17 Team USA in Europe next year. Jordyn still works out six-days a week, taking only Friday off. She says on the days she is off she likes to hang out with her friends, swim and do pretty much anything except talk about basketball. “I really need that time away from all things basketball to keep energized,” said Jordyn. Jordyn will be playing basketball at Baylor University after graduation, but is still undecided on a career path. Jordyn says she is encouraged when young athletes look up to her because even as successful as she has been, there was a time when she lacked confidence and had to overcome obstacles. “Dream Big. That's what I tell them,” she says. “There will always be competition and always someone watching, just be the best YOU you can be. Play your game.”
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Prosper Grad Plays in All-Star Game Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com 2017 Prosper graduate, Easton Murrell, takes nothing for granted, including being selected to play shortstop for the North team in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 5A/6A All-Star Game. Murrell, who is signed to play baseball for University of Arkansas in the fall, played the last of his high school games on June 17 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Prosper head baseball coach, Rick Carpenter said, “Easton is a great player, we are really excited for him to have this opportunity.” And once on the field, Murrell proved why he is one of the state's best athletes, making his mark in this year's scorebook with a solid double play to end the fifth inning. “It was amazing being out here with some of Texas' best,” Murrell said. The team, comprised of two players in each position who rotated in every inning, played eight-innings in over 100 degree south Texas heat. The North ultimately lost the game 9-1, but that didn't take anything away from the experience for Murrell. “Of course, I always want to win, but this was something I will never forget,” said Murrell. “Now I am just really looking forward to Arkansas and bringing what I can to that program.”
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Prosper figure skater, Kirstin Towle, was invited by the Dallas Figure Skating Club to perform a tribute routine she created for her father, Jim Towle, as part of an exhibition during their June Bug Competition in Allen on Father’s Day. Kirstin has been skating competetively for 7 years. Under the direction of coach Ann Brumbaugh of Celina, Kirstin performed to Dear Theodora, a theatre musical selection from “Hamilton”. (Photos courtesy of Events-Captured Photography)
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Last summer, Cockrell Elementary 4th grader Addison Pegg watched eagerly as her favorite gymnasts, Simone Biles and Madison Kocian, represented the United States in the 2016 Olympic Games. Addison, 9, is currently a Level 3, Division 2 gymnast at Prosper Athletics where she trains over 20 hours per week. “They are hard on me to help make me better, but they are nice also,” says Addison. “I have lots of friends there too, so that makes it fun.” Her mother, Heather, says, “Her dad and I admire Addison and her dedication to the sport. She gives up a lot of her summer and free time.” In April, Addison attended the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) State Gymnastics Meet in Dallas where she took 1st Place All Around. She also took the gold in floor and silver in the uneven bars. “I work really hard on my form like keeping my toes pointed and legs straight,” Addison said. “The small things make the difference with the judges.” Addison says the event she finds most difficult is the vault, but her favorite is the bars. Addison says, “I really like the bars because of the flipping.” With her 1st place win, Addison finished the 2017 TAAF season with the highest honors and is now training to join the USA Gymnastics circuit as a level 4 gymnast.
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