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New stadium and natatorium projects A Bit of previewed at PISD Board meeting Wisdom... Wisdom from cowboys offered Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com
I used to work with Gary Carter, whom I considered to be a gifted journalist and editor. He has moved to Colorado and I know he will not mind my sharing a few of his words of wisdom from years ago which was published in the Herald Democrat in Sherman. Judging by the sales of selfhelp books, many are looking for tips on how to live their life to the fullest, or how to just get by without pulling their hair out. Sometimes, keeping it simple is the best route. I look to wisdom from those who roamed the range, the great American cowboy. Some of the old timers will tell you to “never squat with yer spurs on.” Another bit of sage advice from the cowboy, “don’t worry about bitin’off more than you can chew, your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger’n you think.” And I think this is very appropriate in this day and age: “If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around.” True story — After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you’re full of bull, keep your mouth shut. And a few more tips: * If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’. * Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut. * Good judgment comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgment. * If you’re ridin’ ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there. * When you give a lesson in meanness to a critter or a person, don’t be surprised if they learn their lesson. * When you’re throwin’ your weight around, be ready to have it thrown around by somebody else. * Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier‘n puttin’ it back in. * Always take a good look at what you’re about to eat. It’s not so important to know what it is, but it’s critical to know what it was. * The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. Hope these words made you laugh. Since starting the Prosper Times, we’ve had ups and downs and things are beginning to even out. We’re still learning about what works best for us and what we want to provide for our readers. We welcome your input.
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This is Huckabee Architectural firm’s rendition of how the new stadium will look at night.
Joyce Godwin Joyce@ CedarbrookMedia.Com Josh Brown and Joe Tremblay of the Huckabee Architectural firm kicked off a presentation for the Prosper ISD School Board on Monday night with a real glimpse at two new structures coming to Prosper – the longawaited natatorium and the new football stadium. Both are still in the design stages so a long way from fruition, but “stunning” was the word used by Board members after seeing the presentation. Seating capacity on
the visitor’s side of the stadium will be 6,000, the same as the home side. Seating in the natatorium will be 500. Both will be structures in which Prosper residents will take pride. Projected completion date is March 2019. PISD Superintendent Drew Watkins began the meeting with a construction update on elementary schools number eight and nine. Both will be named later. Number eight is located on the district’s southern border, on the north side of Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco. It is on the east side of the Miramonte development on Alameda Drive. The dirt work is in the beginning
stages. Pogue Construction has moved its construction trailer to the site and a big sign is there announcing “Future Home of Prosper ISD” and below that “Frisco Master-Planned Community.” Construction for elementary number nine will begin in the next few weeks, reported Watkins. The location is on the north side of Frontier Parkway close to the location of the new football stadium. It is scheduled to open in August 2018. From construction of new properties, the meeting went into budget presentations from Rusty Craig, Director of Business Services.
“We have had $69.6 million in total expenses for the year and we still have two months left and some expenses to come,” Craig said. “We are on target for all of our expenses except for transportation. We will be next month doing budget transfers and budget amendments and we will be taking care of that next month.” Mays Davenport asked for an update on land purchases. “This last one was the middle school site on Coit Road,” Craig said. “We purchased it this last month and that was $7 million. And high schools two, three and four.” See NEW STADIUM, page 3
Kroger shows confidence in Prosper market & growth Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.Com
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Prosper Mayor Ray Smith holds the ribbon-cutting shears along with a Kroger employee as other Kroger dignitaries, Town of Prosper leaders and Chamber of Commerce representatives look on in the ceremony to kick off the opening of the second Kroger store for Prosper last Friday, July 14.
Kroger has had its eye on the Prosper market for several years and Friday’s opening is only the second of three Prosper stores for the supermarket chain. The location on U.S. Highway 380 at its intersection with Gee Road was busy Friday, July 14, when Prosper Town dignitaries joined with Kroger dignitaries to celebrate the opening of its second store in 16 months. Bright balloons and banners decorated the property to mark the Ribbon-Cutting ceremony as Prosper residents got a look at the second Kroger store for Prosper. Mayor Ray Smith said in an email, “The Town of Prosper thanks Kroger for being a tremendous Corporate Partner. They continue to give back to our community in many ways and at the Grand Opening gave a donation to the Veteran’s Memorial project.” That check for $2,000 was accepted on behalf of the Historical Society by Jack Dixon and Cap Perry and constitutes the first corporate donation received for the Veteran’s Memorial in Prosper. Dixon and Perry, both veterans themselves, See KROGER, page 3
Veteran’s Memorial project for Prosper gets its first corporate boost Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com Friday was a good day for Prosper with the addition of a second grocery store when Kroger officially opened its doors at the second Prosper site for the supermarket chain. And in honor of the ribbon cutting event, Kroger donated $2,000 to help get the Veteran’s Memorial budget campaign moving. Jack Dixon and Cap Perry, both military veterans, accepted the donation on behalf of the Prosper Historical Society. Dixon and Perry, as a subcommittee of the Prosper Historical Society, have been working toward this project for almost five years and confess there were times when they wondered if it would ever happen. “This was the first corporate donation and we Renee Marler/PROSPER TIMES hope there will be many, many more,” Dixon said. Jack Dixon, left, and Cap Perry accept Kroger’s donation check for the Prosper Veteran’s Memorial Getting the location established was a long project during the ribbon cutting ceremony at Kroger’s new store on U.S. Highway 380 at its intersection ordeal and several sites were considered before with Gee Road Friday, July 14. Dixon said this is the very first corporate donation the project has See VETERAN’S MEMORIAL, page 3 received and they hope it is only the start of many more to come.
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PT C o m m u n ity C a l e n da r Friday, July 21st
Prosper Chamber of Commerce: New Resident bag stuffing. 4:00 p.m. Prosper Lions Club: Meetings are held on the first and third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room of Kroger, located at 1250 N. Preston Rd, Prosper. Fun Fridays at Frontier: 10:00 a.m. at the pavilion at Frontier Park. A partnership between the Community Library and the Parks & Recreation Department, Fun Fridays at Frontier is an informal, casual morning featuring a different art, craft or exercise each week. Registration not required, but children must be accompanied by a parent during all activities.
Saturday, July 22nd
Win the Day Charity Event: In the Light Farms Barn Yard, your family is invited to a fun night out as our amazing community rallies and raises funds for beloved Light Farms resident Bruce Thompson, his sweet family and his new WIN THE DAY charity! Enjoy great live music, delicious food and world class cornhole as DJ Unjust plays tunes and Ben and Skin keep the laughs coming as they auction off incredible items for a fantastic cause. Hosted by THE BEN & SKIN SHOW.
Monday, July 24th
networking meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship at 7:00 a.m. This week’s sponsor is Baylor, Scott & White. All members are invited to come and bring a guest. Prosper Town Council: Town Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at the Prosper Municipal Chambers, 108 W. Broadway at 6:00 p.m. 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!
Thursday, July 27th
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.
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NEW to PISD Gifted and Talented Referral Window Begins: GT referral window for middle school and PHS freshmen students NEW to Prosper ISD for the 2017-18 School year. Referrals must be submitted by Friday, August 4 at 3:00PM. No late referrals will be accepted. The referral can be completed at: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/actionforms.aspx. 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 to Custer Road. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@WasteConnections.com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 21st to be placed on the schedule.
Tuesday, July 25th
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.
DICK’S Sporting Goods expects to hire 175 full-time, part-time and temporary positions for its upcoming DICK’S Sporting Goods and Field & Stream in Prosper, TX, expected to open in August. More details are in the release below. Candidates can visit dickssportinggoods.jobs to apply and learn more about joining the DICK’S Sporting Goods and Field & Stream team.
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PT IN HIS PRESENCE Fake News
Kenny Thacker Special to the Prosper Times
The printing and dissemination of misinformation is hardly new, but the term fake news is. Fake news is Journalism that consists of deliberate misinformation published with the intent to mislead. Most often, the motive being to gain financially, politically or influentially. During the first century BC, Mark Antony committed suicide as a result of a campaign of misinformation initiated by Cleopatra. Benjamin Franklin reportedly wrote about murderous "scalping" Indians working with King George III, in an effort to influence public opinion for the American Revolution. There’s nothing new about fake news. However, the oldest account of fake news in history by far occurred in the garden of Eden. The first couple was happy and free, enjoying fellowship with God, and partnering with Him in stewarding the earth. Enter the
serpent. He offered a perspective about the motive of the Almighty that called God’s character into question. Eve was left doubting God’s trustworthiness. The fall of man came as a result of two human beings believing fake news. The enemy of our soul uses the same tactic today; misinformation about God. Understanding who God really is and what God is really like is the most important thing in life to get right. That understanding is like the top button of your sweater. If you don’t get it right, every other thing in your life will be off. The truth is, God is love. And he loved us so much that He sent his own son as our rescuer and redeemer. Every other religion will give you advice on what you need to do to appease the Divine; whereas, the gospel is essentially news. The word gospel literally means “good news.” It’s the flat announcement of what God has done through Jesus Christ in order to redeem mankind. It’s the news of how Jesus, the very Son of God, came as one of us, lived a sinless life under the law, died on a cruel cross, and rose again, victorious over death, hell and the grave, to reconcile men to Himself. Michael Horton explains this further: "It is interesting that the biblical writers
chose the word “gospel.” The heart of most religions is good advice, good techniques, good programs, good ideas, and good support systems. These drive us deeper into ourselves, to find our inner light, inner goodness, inner voice, or inner resources. Nothing new can be found inside us. There is no inner rescuer deep down in my soul; I just hear echoes of my own voice telling me all sorts of crazy things to numb my sense of fear, anxiety, and boredom, the origins of which I cannot truly identify. But the heart of Christianity is Good News. It comes not as a task for us to fulfill, a mission for us to accomplish, a game plan for us to follow with the help of life coaches, but as a report that someone else has already fulfilled, accomplished, followed, and achieved everything for us. Good advice may help us in daily direction; the Good News concerning Jesus Christ saves us from sin’s guilt and tyranny over our lives and the fear of death. It’s Good News because it does not depend on us. It is about God and his faithfulness to His own purposes and promises." There’s nothing fake about that news.
emotional challenges. History shows some type of bibliotherapy has been around since ancient times, but in the past few years, it has become an acknowledged option of dealing with stress, anxiety, development, abuse and depression. If you stop to think about it for a moment, many of us do turn to books to relax, unwind, escape, or shut the world off around us. So, in our own way, we are applying bibliotherapy on our own. Reading is therapeutic. We escape into another realm when reading, and by doing that, we are closing the door on our issues and problems and opening ourselves to healing and coping. Perhaps this is one of the reasons we find reading materials located in the waiting rooms of places that make us anxious
or nervous. Even those businesses know that by giving us a reading distraction, they are allowing us a way to escape our worry or stress. Bibliotherapy is a serious science, and I would not dream of mocking it. With that in mind, the next time someone says you should read a book to make you relax, be happy, or to calm you, take them up on the suggestion. Bibliotherapy has not been prescribed to me by a professional, but I believe that I am the least stressed when reading for relaxation. Reading is a productive activity that in itself is good for us. Librarians, teachers, parents, and health professions agree that reading continues to prove helpful in more ways than we ever thought it could. So, pick up a book and read your way to a more healthful life.
Kenny Thacker is lead pastor at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship.
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Leslie Scott
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Bibliotherapy Reading is good for us. It’s really that simple. And more recently it’s become more evident, understood, and even accepted by health practitioners. Bibliotherapy, the use of books as therapy
in the treatment of mental or psychological challenges, has become a widely accepted treatment option. As a society, we agree that reading does many positives for us. From relaxation to education to entertainment to escaping reality, reading has been a therapy for us at different times in our lives. Bibliotherapy involves not just random reading, but includes purposeful reading of a specific book or type of book to promote healing. At times, it is utilized to allow the reader to experience situations without the actual physical experience of it. Books are used to assist readers with solving problems by providing ideas, prompts, advice, coping mechanisms, and provide knowledge. Reading is offered to prison inmates and dementia sufferers, as well as a variety of addictions and
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New Stadium From page one High School number two is planned for south of U.S. Highway 380 on the west side of Coit Road across from the Prestwyk development in Frisco. Watkins added that locations of the third and fourth high schools are yet to be determined. “But we have three high school sites and that’s the biggest chunk of change,” he said. Craig continued with a preliminary report of the 2017-2018 budget. “This month we review this presentation tonight,” he told the Trustees. “Next month in August, we will approve the budget. In September, we will actually approve the tax rate. This budget you see tonight is based on current law and based on enrollment of 9,500. Details on the financial report may be viewed on line at http://bit. ly/2tdIGLi. Next the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new elementary school north of Frontier Parkway was set at $22,828,995. This is set to allow the ISD to budget for the construction and protect against economic fluctuations, Watkins said. “It’s about $700,000 less than the school in Miramonte development
in Frisco,” Construction Manager Jim Toney told the Board. It was reported in the June Board meeting that the difference is caused because Frisco requires a storm shelter be built with the school. It’s a new policy requirement for schools built in the City of Frisco. In other business, the Board approved Teague, Nall and Perkins for the design of the sanitary sewer for the new high school site on Coit Road in Frisco before entering into executive session where the agenda states they would discuss: • An update regarding the annual School Safety Audit along with the Threat and Vulnerability Assessment conducted by the Department of Homeland Security; • Discuss potential future school sites, the purchasing of land and site-related infrastructure costs; • Approval of any professional or contract personnel to be employed and status of current professional personnel; • Approval of resignations received. Important dates for the coming month are: August 14 — First day of school for students August 21 — Budget Hearing and regular monthly school board meeting.
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PT F i re D e pa rt m e nt i n c i d e nt re p o rts July 11: Motor vehicle accident with injuries North Dallas Parkway at West Frontier Parkway; No incident found on arrival at dispatch address in the 17000 block of Prosper Road; Lock out in the 1100 block of Preston Road; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on Gentle Creek Trail and Rock Ridge Drive; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 400 block of North Coleman Street. July 12: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1100 block of South Teel; Electrical wiring or equipment problem on North Preston Road at East Prosper Trail; Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other in the 300 block of Gentry Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4300 block of Red Wing Drive; Alarm system sounded due to malfunction in the 1200 block of North Preston Road. July 13: Dispatched & cancelled en route in the 1400 block of East University Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries the 27600 block of West University, Aubrey; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on West University Drive and Dallas Tollway; False alarm or false call, other on West University Drive and Windsong Parkway; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2800 block of Meadow Ridge Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on North
Preston Road and CR 83, Celina. July 14: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1100 block of St. Peter Lane; Assist police or other governmental agency on Prosper Road at North Teel Road; Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries on East University at FM 1385, Little Elm; Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries at East University Drive and Winding Parkway; False alarm or false call, other in the 4500 block of Honeyvine Lane; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East University Drive at South Paloma, Little Elm; Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries on West University Drive and FM 1385, Aubrey; Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries in the 2100 block of East University Drive. July 15: Motor vehicle accident with injuries on West University Drive at Dallas Parkway; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1200 block of East Prosper Trail; Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries in the 12000 block of East University Drive, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1300 block of North Preston Road; Alarm system sounded due to malfunction in the 200 block of South Church Street. July 16: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 600 block of Willowview Drive; Alarm system sounded due to
Kroger Courtesy of Prosper Independent School District
From page one have been working on the memorial project for almost five years. This donation is encouraging to the members of the Historical Society who, many times, thought the project might never happen. The new Kroger offers the same inventory and services as the first Kroger Marketplace and is expected to draw patrons from Windsong Ranch, Little Elm, Savannah and others in the far west Prosper area and Denton County. Town of Prosper Manager Harlan Jefferson says this is in line with the Town Council’s efforts. “We’re extremely excited about the Kroger store and its ancillary businesses opening up on the west side of town,” he said. This is really good news on several fronts. First, the residents in this fast-growing section
malfunction in the 1300 block of Circle J Trail; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 16600 block of Dry Creek Boulevard, Aubrey; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2800 block of Meadow Ridge Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4500 block of Bluestem Drive; Public service assistance, other in the 1000 block of South Coit Road. July 17: Motor vehicle accident with injuries on East Prosper Trail and North Custer Road; Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries on West University Drive at FM 2931, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 27000 block of East University, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 200 block of South Preston Road; Public service assistance, other on West University Drive at South Teel; Dispatched & cancelled en route in the 16900 block of West FM 455, Celina; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 800 block of Starling Lane, Aubrey; Public service in the 3700 block of East Prosper Trail. July 18: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 800 block of English Ivy Drive; Public service assistance, Other on South Teel at Fishtrap Road. Editor’s Note: Information found on the Fire Department website at www. prospertx.gov/fire-department.
of town will be served by a high-quality grocer, along with the other services provided by the surrounding businesses. And, second, the Town Council has gone on record supporting a diversification of our tax base, and these commercial establishments get us closer to that goal. The recent increase in the homestead exemption, the higher rating from credit agencies, and the opening of more businesses like Kroger are all part of our efforts at growing our economy and expanding our employment base while being mindful of our commitment to a conservative financial posture.” The third Kroger Marketplace is planned for Prosper Plaza, A Rosebriar Properties site, located on U.S. Highway 380 at the intersection with Custer Road which is where McKinney, Prosper and Frisco all converge. The Kroger will be located directly west of Lowe’s and together with Lowe’s will serve as anchor of the plaza development.
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This is Huckabee Architectural firm’s rendition of the main entrance of the new natatorium.
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This is Huckabee Architectural firm’s rendition of one view of the 16-lane pool inside the natatorium.
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Veteran’s Memorial From page one the Prosper Town Council settled on a location in Frontier Park inside a paved walkway that forms a 100-foot circle. “It’s all going to fit perfectly,” Dixon said. “It’s a perfect spot for us and it’s going to look great there.” Brad Nichols, grandson to Bill Hays, former President of the Historical Society, has taken up the torch for fundraising in honor of
his grandfather, also a veteran, who died in December 2016. Earlier in the year Bill Hays, Perry and Dixon approached Mark DeMattia and “made me an offer I couldn’t refuse,” he said. “Both Dr. Goddard [who recently accepted the superintendent job at Red Oak ISD] and I agreed to jump in.” DeMattia says it’s a continuing success story. “It’s not just a partnership between the Town and the Historical Society, but a really talented team of individuals and
firms all raising their hands saying they want to be involved.” Impatience exists for all who’ve worked on the project and hope to see it completed. But, sooner or later, Prosper will have a Veteran’s Memorial to pay tribute to those in uniform who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice and others who’ve paid the price of military service, many of whom carry lifelong injuries whether physical or emotional. It is Prosper’s chance to say officially, “Thank you for your service.”
This is Huckabee Architectural firm’s rendition of the main entrance of the new stadium.
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The sun sets behind the construction site for the next elementary school, number eight, for Prosper ISD. An entrance to Miramonte development can be seen as well as the street sign designating Alameda Drive. The Pogue Construction Company’s construction trailer is on site and a sign reads “Future Home of Prosper ISD” and below that “Frisco Master-Planned Community.” It is located on the north side of Panther Creek Parkway. The school is scheduled to open in Fall 2019.
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This is an artist’s rendering from Freese and Nichols consulting firm and is a close representation of what the Veteran’s Memorial will look like at Frontier Park.
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Light Farms Community comes together to support one of its residents Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com The Light Farms Barn Yard, in the middle of the Light Farms community, will be bustling with a large crowd beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Ben and Skin of “The Ben and Skin Show” will host an open-tothe-public, free, family-friendly charity fundraiser concert and auction for friend and Light Farms neighbor Bruce Thompson, who recently received the devastating diagnosis of Deep Lobe Parotid Gland cancer. In April, Thompson went from living a dream life in the suburbs to the fight for his life. This loving husband to Tori, and doting father to Logan, 9, and Avery, 7, was suddenly having trouble communicating while in the bleachers at his son’s youth baseball game in Prosper. His hand began to tremble uncontrollably. Soon after came his life-altering diagnosis. Sadly, lesions caused by his cancer have now spread throughout his body to his lungs, shoulder and brain. “Thompson is known throughout Light Farms as being one of the nicest and kindest souls you could ever meet,” Ben Rogers of “The Ben and Skin Show” said. He is a welcoming neighbor, always quick to smile and extend a friendly handshake. A volunteer youth football coach with a style that makes little kiddos smile and feel like superstars.” A press release for the event states “Bruce is so selfless that he would not let his neighbors throw a benefit exclusively for him, unless they were willing to start a new charity with him that could help far more than him alone. And so, the WinTheDay.org charity was launched with the following mission statement: ‘Providing support for North Texas families who are blindsided by a sudden, acute cancer diagnosis.’” The momentum among friends and relatives began to build for a movement that resonates with so many because, this could happen to anyone. What started as a modest charity cornhole tournament soon grew into a full-fledged charity benefit concert and auction to raise funds for Thompson’s fight, and to launch his new charity. Rogers says several big names have joined the cause along the way to contribute unique experiences, fantastic sporting event tickets and rare, autographed memorabilia to be auctioned off both in a live online auction that is underway now through Todd Wagner’s extremely cool CharityBuzz app, and a silent auction the night of the event. Some of the auction items can be seen now — such as a suite for 18 to a regular-season Cowboys game, lunch with Mavs GM Donnie Nelson, breakfast with Rangers GM Jon Daniels, Cole Beasley guest-coaching a youth football practice, and more. Status of open bids may be seen now at: www.CharityBuzz.com/WinTheDay. But the good news keeps pouring in to support the new charity to fight cancer. Country music star Josh Abbott joined the movement early on with his band’s generous charity, JAB Cares, as the official 501c3 of the July 22 event. Although Abbott’s band is not available to perform the night of the event, there will be fun, laid-back, family-friendly entertainment. In addition to Ben Rogers and Skin Wade, four different acoustic performers — Brad Stinson, Kevin “KT” Turner of the Ben and Skin Show, Jesse Jennings and Tim Urban from Season 9 of American Idol — will take center stage during the concert. Bounce houses, porta-cools and free chicken-strip baskets donated by Golden Chick will be available for kids. A nice selection of food trucks will also be available. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and coolers for the special outdoor event beneath the stars. For more information about Bruce Thompson and the start-up charity, visit the websites at https://www.youcaring.com/brucethompson-828059 and www.WinTheDay.org.
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Take a nutritious dish to the family table that still brings a flavorful bite. This savory lasagna recipe boasts meaty eggplant, fresh zucchini and lycopene-rich tomatoes. Whole-wheat noodles pack fiber and natural plant compounds, called phytochemicals. Find more better-for-you recipe ideas at AICR.org.
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research. Servings: 12 2 eggplants (about 3 pounds), quartered lengthwise 6 medium zucchini (about 3 pounds) canola oil cooking spray 1 pound whole-wheat lasagna noodles 15 ounces low-fat ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups low-fat mozzarella cheese 4 cups low-sodium tomato sauce, divided
Heat oven to 450 F. Grease 13-by-9by-2-inch baking pan; set aside. Slice eggplant and zucchini in 1/2-inch slices. Layer on two baking sheets and coat both sides of vegetables with cooking spray. Roast 20 minutes. Toss vegetables and continue roasting until well browned and soft, about 20 minutes more. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 375 F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Separate noodles and let cool slightly. In medium bowl, mix together cheese, eggs, Parmesan, nutmeg and garlic powder. To assemble: Spread thin layer of sauce over bottom of prepared pan. Cover with layer of pasta (noodle strips slightly overlapping). Spread with one-third of ricotta mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 of the mozzarella over ricotta. Spoon 1/3 of roasted vegetables on top. Top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and continue assembly as directed until there are four layers of pasta and three layers of filling. Spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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Quick, Flavorful Meal Idea It’s not always easy to make healthy food choices. When time is of the essence, look for delicious recipe ingredients that are convenient and easy to prepare while also offering great taste and health benefits. In fact, 40 percent of American consumers said shorter cooking times are especially important when buying grocery items such as rice, grains and pasta, according to research from Statista, and 83 percent said taste is an important factor when purchasing food. Ready in 10 minutes with flavor infused in every grain, Uncle Ben’s Flavor Infusions rice is ideal for those looking for quick and healthy meal options. With its one-step cooking process, it makes it easy for families to cook with their kids and quickly get dinner on the table. The re-sealable pouches ensure freshness for multiple uses, and any of the five flavors can be combined with fresh vegetables, proteins and herbs for a simple meal that’s ready in less than 20 minutes. Simple recipe options using Flavor Infusions, such as Easy Thai Chicken Satay and Rice Salad, are quick meals the entire family can enjoy, even when short on time. Find more meal ideas at UncleBens.com.
Easy Thai Chicken Satay and Rice Salad Servings: 4-6 Dressing: 1/4 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons red curry paste 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1-2 tablespoons hot water Salad: 1 cup Uncle Ben’s Flavor Infusions Roasted Chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded carrots
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cup sliced pea pods cup sliced red pepper avocado, pitted and sliced red radishes, thinly sliced tablespoons chopped peanuts 2 tablespoons chopped green onions To make dressing: In small glass bowl, stir together coconut milk, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, red curry paste, cayenne pepper and hot water; set aside. Cook rice according to package instructions. Makes about 3 1/2 cups. In center of individual plates, place about 1 cup rice. Arrange chicken, carrots, pea pods, red pepper, avocado, radishes, peanuts and green onions around rice then drizzle with dressing. Photo courtesy of Uncle Ben’s
Fish with a Twist
Add a little variety to your dinnertime protein with a smart, heart-healthy option like fish. Fillets cook quickly and a slightly sweet white fish like farm-raised catfish has a mild enough flavor to entice picky young eaters. White fish is also quite versatile; it can take on other flavors such as this citrusy topping with ease. Find more family-friendly fish recipes at USCatfish.com.
Catfish Quesadilla with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Recipe courtesy of The Catfish Institute Servings: 4 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets, grilled or baked 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste smoked paprika or chili powder 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 3/4 cup whole corn kernels 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 4 flour or wheat tortillas (10 inches each) 1 can (16 ounces) refried black beans 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1/2 lime, juiced lime zest salt, to taste
Lightly brush fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika or chili powder. Prepare fish on grill or bake until done. Place in refrigerator to cool. When cool, cut into bite-size pieces. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Saute red pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn, red pepper flakes, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to incorporate and saute 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl and add cilantro. Heat pan large enough to hold flat tortilla to medium heat. Lightly brush pan with remaining olive oil. Spread tortilla on work surface. On half of each tortilla, spread refried beans and vegetables; top with fish. Place in heated pan and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on other half of tortilla. Heat until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly crispy. Fold cheese side over vegetable side and remove to plate. Using serrated knife, cut each tortilla into four pieces. Serve with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream. To make Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream: In small bowl, mix all ingredients until combined.
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PT K i ds S a y … Ben and Nathan These boys kept me on my toes in their answers. They answered for each other, out of order, had incredibly unique answers, and sat polite and still as if we were having a serious job interview.
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How old are you? Nathan: I’m 5 Ben: 7 What grade will you be going into? Ben: He’s going into Pre-K and I’m going into second. What do you think you’ll learn in Pre-K, Nathan? Nathan: I don’t know. I’m going to camp this summer. Ben: We are going to camp this
summer. Every week there’s a theme, like all camps have. Nathan: On the first day we went there, guess what my teachers name is? (I guess incorrectly) No, Miss Micah. What is your favorite thing to eat? Ben: Pizza, just cheese. And maybe hamburger on it too. Nathan: Mine is cheeseburger. Just like McDonalds. I had it for lunch yesterday. Ben: No, it wasn’t from McDonalds. What is your favorite thing you’ve done this summer? Ben: I don’t think I have one. Nathan: Well I have one. I think it’s super fun to go to Jump Zone. Ben: We went there last summer. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Ben: Either a teacher or a presidential historian. Nathan: A dentist. Do you have a favorite game? Nathan: OH! My favorite game is in my iPad. It’s a house. (Here Ben attempted to explain this house game that involves five people doing things around the house and there is a “mailperson” too. I’m sure I’m out of the loop with this app, but it is Nathan’s favorite by far!) Do you have a favorite kind of animal? Ben: I did not get to say my favorite kind of game. It’s probably Uno. Nathan: OH! That’s my favorite game too! Ben: We also have giant Uno too. Are the Cards as big as you? Ben: No. They are just big cards. And we always play them inside.
What is your favorite animal? Ben: Either a hyena or a jackal. Nathan: All the kids in Bible school… Ben: Nathan! What is your favorite animal? Nathan: A termite. Ben, what is your favorite thing about Nathan? Ben: He’s always cuddly. Nathan: And I’m crazy! Nathan, what’s your favorite thing about Ben? Nathan: I don’t have a single one. Ben: How about… Nathan: too many! 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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Prosper Athletes Take Part in Rugby National Championship Renee Marler Renee@ CedarbrookMedia.com Rugby is a sport that began in the early 1800s in Britain and has grown into a sport played by and watched by tens of millions of people around the world, especially during the Six Nations Championship. Rugby is often compared to football, but Rugby fans will quickly point out that Rugby was first. Rugby is played with an oval ball larger than an American football with either seven a-side or 15 a-side (team) depending on the game being played. The object is to score a try by placing the ball on the ground behind the try line at the ends of the rugby pitch. The ball cannot be passed forward, only laterally or backwards, making it essentially a game of running and evading tackles. The most marked difference between the two is that football stops when someone is tackled, but in rugby this is where the game gets the most exciting! When a rugby player is tackled, there is a set of actions that occur that require skill, strength, endurance and strategy. When a tackle happens, you’ll see people jumping up in the stands for a better look at who wins the ruck and takes possession of the ball. Rugby also involves scrums, where three or eight players from each side bind together to form a tightlyknit pack. The two packs interlock and push on each other to try to win the ball being thrown into the middle. Many liken this to big horned sheep smashing into each other like a National Geographic special, but the scrum is a highly organized battle of people in very specific roles working together to win the ball for their team. The North Texas Barbarians got its start in 2012 when local residents Mark Kissinger and Jim Loggins envisioned bringing the sport to the area. “Jim and I played rugby together for Denton Rugby Club,” Kissinger said. “When my oldest son started pee wee football in second grade, I volunteered to coach. Lo and behold, Jim was out there as well with his son, and we decided that sometime in the future, we would start a rugby team for kids in Prosper, Celina and the surrounding areas.”
They put together a small team of nine players. In the five years since it began, North Texas Barbarians Rugby has grown to more than 80 players and a dozen certified coaches. The ages range from Kindergarten all the way through eighth grade and continue to grow, with the 2018 season being the inaugural season to include Barbarians high school teams. The Barbarians have both boys’ and girls’ teams. The girls’ teams are ramping up, with the help of head coach Rachel Ford. Ford grew up playing rugby in Canada and was hesitant on coaching a new team because she had so much respect for the sport. “Honestly, Mark had so much passion and had done the heavy lifting, so to speak, so I knew I wanted to be a part of this,” said Ford. 2017 was the first year the Barbarians were able to field a girls-only team. They played a terrific first season, even beating their toughest competition. In 2018 the girls’ teams will be expanding to include at least a middle school team, and a high school team. The coaches have a vision to build elitelevel players as women’s rugby scholarships are currently available at 24 Division I and II universities in the US, and this number is growing each year. Kissinger and Ford, along with the assistant coaches are all Level 200 certified, meaning they have gone through rigorous face-toface training with Rugby Texas and passed the testing necessary to be qualified by professionals in the sport. Coaches are additionally tested in their concussion awareness and safe sport training and are deeply committed to the sport of rugby, and to growing players from the North Texas area in this sport. If you ever had doubt that rugby is a safe sport, look at how many football teams are shifting to a rugby tackle to reduce concussions and extremity injuries to their players. Seattle Seahawks coach, Pete Carroll, produced a video in 2014 using the rugby tackle and it has been incorporated into many collegiate and professional teams as the safer and more effective way to tackle. More than anything, the members of the North Texas Barbarians say rugby is a family. Since rugby is growing so much in Texas, the Barbarians have the opportunity to
travel regularly to play other teams in friendlies and tournaments. The season typically starts as football ends, running from January to June and provides many opportunities to play locally as well. In the 2017 season the Barbarians played multiple times in Plano and Celina, as well as traveled to College Station, San Antonio, Austin, Shreveport, Louisiana and Oklahoma for tournaments. Both the boys and girls Barbarian teams were invited to the Middle School Rugby National Invitational Tournament which was held June 24 - 25 in Rock Hill, S.C. Out of approximately 500 teams in the country, 12 boys’ teams were invited to play in the four-game series. And only three girls’ teams were invited out of more than 200 teams nationwide to compete in the seven-game series. The boys placed fifth in the championship, and the girls third. “This game draws strangers together from various walks of life under a common link of rugby,” says Kissinger. The teams often eat meals with the teams they play to strengthen friendships, and to ensure good sportsmanship and camaraderie remain paramount in the players’ lives. Kissinger says, “The thing I love most about rugby is watching a new player learn a skill, gain confidence, and use it in a game. It's so great to see the things that these players have worked on in practice bring them success in the game environment.” It is said in rugby the spectator may pay for the whole seat but will only need the edge. Readers are encouraged to watch the North Texas Barbarians play and see what they mean. Club president is Mark Kissinger. Boys coaches are Kissinger (Head), Thomas Smallwood, Derek Mercer, Tim Kramer, David Kennedy, Rick Hankins and Greg Ford. Girls coaches are Rachel Ford (Head), Crissy Hinojosa, Monique Fosco and Jennifer Kissinger. Anyone wishing to know more, can follow the North Texas Barbarians on Facebook and Twitter at Facebook: North Texas Barbarians Rugby and Twitter: @ NTBarbarians.
Prosper Hockey Hold Tryouts for JV and Varsity Teams Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com The Prosper Eagles Ice Hockey teams will be having tryouts for the JV and Varsity teams on Thursday, August 3rd beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the Dr Pepper Stars Center in McKinney. Coaches will be hosting an open practice preview in advance of tryouts on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the same location. Tryouts are open to players in grades 7th thru 12th from Prosper, Celina, Melissa and other areas within Collin County. For questions, please email prospericehockey@gmail.com or visit the team website at www.prospericehockey.com.
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PASO to Offer Academy Soccer Due to the incredible response from the fall and spring skills sessions, as well as the current summer camps, Prosper Area Soccer Organization has partnered with UK Elite/FCUSA Texas to provide academy soccer in Prosper through PASO. The PASO Academy is a new opportunity for academy-age (U7-U10) boys and girls to enjoy an Academy soccer experience with training by a professional coach and a competitive level of soccer that will offer a greater challenge than recreational soccer. PASO Academy will focus on player development and is intended to supplement recreational soccer, NOT replace it. All participants must be registered in the PASO Recreational program as a prerequisite to registering for the PASO Academy. “We could not have found a partner with more integrity or genuine passion for the sport,” said PASO’s Board of Directors President Mike Korbuly regarding UK Elite/FCUSA Texas. “This is something we have envisioned for 5 years now and we are so excited to finally be able to offer it to Prosper.” Academy teams will compete in the United Academy League academy teams from the DFW area. All UAL games will Sundays and will not conflict with PASO recreational
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Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 PASO Academy rosters comprised of players born in years 2008 (U10), 2009 2010 (U8), and 2011 (U7**).
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The PASO Academy will hold two weeks of player evaluation sessions, the first in late July and the second in early August prior to the Academy director making the player roster selections. This program is intended to be an in-house benefit to PASO recreational players only. Therefore, all PASO Academy players will be required to register and play for a PASO recreational team in order to be eligible for the Academy program. **U6 or birth year players 2012 or younger will not be eligible to play PASO Academy until Fall 2018 when they become U7 age players as per North Texas Soccer regulations. Frequently Asked Questions: When & where will player evaluation sessions be taking place? Player evaluation sessions will take place at PASO summer camps July 24-July 27th and the week of July 31-August 4th at Frontier Park. Information will be sent to those registered in the program via the Academy director. How will teams be formed following the player evaluation sessions? FCUSA Texas coaches will be selecting the players & managing the team formation for the four divisions (2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011) with as many teams created as needed and as many players rostered as possible. All rostering decisions are made by the PASO Academy coaching staff and at the discretion of the PASO Academy Director, Glen Waudby. Unlike PASO’s recreational league structured by school year where 2010 may play with 2009 or 2011 players depending on the month they were born; PASO Academy teams will be rostered in an age pure calendar format. In other words, if your child was born in 2010, they will play on one of the 2010 PASO Academy teams and those born in 2009 will play on one of the 2009 PASO Academy teams. How many teams will be formed for each age group? The number of teams will depend on the number of players. The PASO Academy coaching staff will form as many teams as required to roster all players for each age division. Players will be placed on teams and divisions consisting of players with similar skill level. How & when will I find out which PASO Academy team my child is on? Following the second week of player evaluation sessions, the PASO Academy coaching staff and Academy Director will form the rosters and inform the respective parents of their team assignments no later than Monday August 7th. The first team training sessions with each team’s respective coach will begin on Wednesday August 9th. Who are the coaches? The PASO Academy team coaches are all licensed and experienced UK Elite / FCUSA club coaches.
Prosper Finishes 7-on-7 Season Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com The Prosper Eagles football team finished the summer season of 7-on-7 in preparation for upcoming 2017 regular season on Tuesday night. The tournament, a series of three games each week, was held at Lone Star High School in Frisco. Lone Star, Frisco Independence and Little Elm, as well as other local schools, took part in the action. “This is just getting us ready for the real thing,” said junior running back, Wayne Anderson, Jr. “It's good to keep focused and get the team playing together before the season.”
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Can 2007 birth year and older players participate? No - any player born in and prior to 2007 is outside the age window defined by NTX as being academy age. Can 2012 birth year and younger players participate? No - any player born in and after 2012 is outside the age window defined by NTX as being academy age. What will happen to my U10 Academy team next year? At the discretion of the coach and the parents, the team may choose to remain together and transition out of Recreational/Academy soccer and into competitive soccer (U11-U19). When does the Academy season start? The United Academy League typically opens their Fall season the weekend prior to Labor Day weekend which would be Sunday, August 27th. Not all teams will play the opening weekend, some may have byes. The UAL schedule is set by the UAL scheduler, not PASO. Academy + Recreational Play Does my child need to register for the Prosper Area Soccer Organization (PASO) recreational league before registering for the PASO Academy? Yes. In order to access the PASO Academy registration program, each player must first have completed the recreational registration program. What days are practices & games for the PASO Academy? Academy practice once per week on Wednesday / (1) Academy game per w e e k . Games will take place on Sundays (typically after 12pm). What days are practices & games for the PASO recreational league? The practice day(s) for a player’s recreational team is set at the discretion of the recreational coach. Games will take place mostly on Saturdays with some weeknight games on Mondays, Tuesdays and T h u r s d a y s possible. Why are PASO A c a d e m y trainings on Wednesdays? P A S O Academy teams train on Wednesdays in order to not compete or interfere w i t h recreational teams’ practices as most Town fields are typically closed on this day anyways. Is the PASO Academy a year-round commitment? No. Registration is separate for Fall/Spring seasons and will happen in conjunction with the associated seasonal recreational registration. What is the structure of PASO Academy? PASO Academy was formed under the direction of Prosper Area Soccer Organization to run side by side PASO’s recreational program. PASO Academy has its own Director, Glen Waudby, and club director for UK Elite / FCUSA Texas. PASO is the governing body for PASO Academy and all decisions regarding coaching staff, players, rosters and such fall under the direction of the PASO Academy Director. What if I want to play academy soccer with a different team/organization? The process remains the same as prior seasons, if you are already registered in PASO as a recreational player you just need to complete an Academy Release form and submit it to the PASO registrar for completion (required by NTX as proof of age verification and proof of insurance). If you are not registered in the PASO recreational program, you would need to register in the Academy Release Program in order to pay your individual NTX fees and receive your Academy Release. Cost What are the fees for the PASO Academy? Fall 2017 fees are $155 for the full season; this includes all field use, insurance, coaching, and league registration fees. The uniform kit is an additional fee of $55 and includes a numbered jersey, shorts, socks, and training shirt. Is the PASO Recreational fee included in this cost? No. The PASO recreational fee is separate from the PASO Academy fees. Separate registration is required for each program. NOTE: The information in this article was collected from an email sent by the PASO Board and an interview with Mike Korbuly. PROGRAM REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/Default. asp?
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