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Prosper Pumpkinfest draws Record Crowds
Meet The Hendleys Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com The year was 2006. The population in the Town of Prosper was a mere 5,244 but would increase by five when Darrin and Rita Hendley moved to Prosper with their three children, Rose, Sarah, and Ross. Fast forward eleven years and the then-newcomer Hendley family are now familiar faces around the Town of Prosper, often seen welcoming new residents. Their story began in Georgia. An Italian girl from New Jersey meets a country boy from Vidalia, Georgia in college. Darrin was attending Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia and Rita was attending Kennesaw State University just ten miles away. Introduced by a friend, the two started on a journey that would bring them together and eventually to Prosper, Texas. Darrin gradated with a degree in Engineering and worked in the telecom industry for over 25 years. He retired and had a desire to start a business where he could interact with and help people. A year ago, Darrin became licensed and now owns his own Farmers Insurance office. Rita has had a successful career selling Premier Designs Jewelry for over 25 years and has led a bible study on Sunday mornings at the church they have been attending for about six years, Prestonwood North. Being from a large Italian family, Rita loves to decorate, shop, cook, and entertain. Her Sunday meals include lots of pasta and “gravy” as she calls it, which is red sauce to the rest of us. “My kids love it when I cook Fettuccine Alfredo, but I really just love to cook anything Italian,” she said. Darrin is a duck hunter and displays his ducks all around the house, even in Rita's office. “In many of my jewelry videos you can see ducks hanging on the walls,” she laughed. The Hendley's daughters both attend the University of Arkansas where they are active in the Kappa Delta sorority. Ross is a senior at Prosper High School and can be found every Friday night under the stadium lights helping lead the Prosper Eagles to victory. Both are active in the Prosper Chamber of Commerce and love finding new ways to interact with the community. In what could be described as a Hollywood love story twist, just as the Hendley's did 25 years ago, in 2015 Southern Polytechnic State University merged with Kennesaw State University. “Darrin can’t stand it that his school merged with mine, but it's kind of a neat story,” said Rita.
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Hundreds of pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch and fall decorations throughout the park were used to transform Frontier Park into the 2017 Prosper Pumpkinfest on October 7th.
Heather Reynolds Heather@CedarbrookMedia.com It was a beautiful day for a wonderful community event last Saturday evening. Frontier Park was transformed into a Fall Festival for the entire family, complete with hundreds of pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, hay bales, scarecrows, fall inflatables and a
variety of different home-cooked chilis. The weather was perfect and over 5,000 people ventured to the park for the food trucks, shopping and live music. The entertainment was provided by the band In10City, who belted out Top 40s music and kept the massive crowds dancing all evening. They began their show at 5:00 and played until just past dark, allowing their light show to create
an even more fun party atmosphere. Along with the food trucks and Kona Ice, a big highlight of the event was the chili contest. There were seven different types of homemade chili to sample and vote on. Among the entries were a Wagyu beef chili, bison chili, chicken chili, lava beef chili and two different pots of brisket chili. To participate in the voting, after sampling their favorites,
festival attendees were given a dry chili bean to vote with. The beans were then counted and the chili with the most dry beans was declared the winner. Hotch and Shelly Van Blarcum, of Prosper, known as the Prosper Eggheads, won this year’s award with their Brisket Chili. See Pumpkinfest, page 3
No Rain Out for National Night Out Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com One of the best ways to build a safer, more secure community, is to know your neighbors. Each year, millions of neighbors across the United States take part in National Night Out, a focused campaign held on the first Tuesday in October, which promotes police and community partnerships as well as neighborhood bonding in an effort to increase safety. Despite the rain and cloudy skies, close to 30 neighborhoods in Prosper hosted National Night Out events, often referred to as block parties, even if they may have had to scramble a little. Prosper Police Officer Erin Hubbard, who helps the department organize community events such as National Night Out, said, “Some people moved their parties inside to garages, but some people just rolled with it. The kids had a blast playing on some of the inflatables in the rain.” During the evening, first responders from Prosper Police and Fire Department made their way to Submitted Photo the various block parties to interact Chief Stuart Blasingame poses with some neighborhood kids at the National Night Out Block Party on Tuesday with the community, answer questions October 3 and to just strengthen the community “We have a great community here and I know families we are blessed to service in a fun and relationships. Prosper Fire Chief Stuart Blasingame says, friendly environment. We love getting to know we are growing, but no matter the size, we will “It's always one of the highlights of our year to the members of our community and the children always maintain that small town feel,” said be a part of National Night Out because it allows love to tour all the fire department engines and Hubbard. the Prosper Fire Department to interact with the ambulances.”
Prosper Mighty Eagle Band Earns Grand Champion Award Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com
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Prosper Drum Majors and Color Guard members show off their awards after the HEB Marching Contest on October 7
Prosper’s Mighty Eagle Marching Band took its show, The Lost World, on the road and wowed the competition Saturday at the HEB Marching Contest held at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas. Seventeen bands, including Coppell, The Colony, Frisco Wakeland, Allen and others, competed in the contest, which lasted all day. The judging process consisted of a seven-person panel of adjudicators from across the U.S. taking into consideration all components of the marching show. The bands were given a 30-minute warm-up period and 10 minutes to move its more than 300 members to the gate. Prosper took first place in the preliminaries in Class 5A and overall, earning outstanding awards for Percussion, Music Performance, and General Effect, reported Director of Bands John Alstrin. Prosper scored in the top 10 highest scoring bands and advanced to the finals. In the finals competition, Prosper went head-to-head with the best of the best. Prosper was named Grand Champions by earning the highest overall score, receiving awards for music, visual, and general effect. See Mighty Eagle Band, page 3
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7th Annual Cornerstone Golf Classic presented by ONE Community Church on October 23rd at Stonebridge Ranch Dye course
This year, Cornerstone Assistance Network has committed to paying $100,000 in direct bill pay for our Neighbors in need. Help us meet our goal and register to play in the 7th Annual Cornerstone Golf Classic presented by ONE Community Church on October 23rd at Stonebridge Ranch Dye course! We have a few spots left! Play for the SWAG (which is killer), play to shoot the Air Cannon (which it too much fun), play for bragging rights, play to help our LOCAL Neighbors in need! Register online at www.cornerstonenct.org/golf or contact us at golf@cornerstonenct.org. Thank you to the following sponsors: ONE Community Church, Bodine Orthodontics, Encore Wire,
Rotary Club of Prosper, Benchmark Mortgage, Texas Bank, Uber Wash, Eagle Mortgage, JL Remodeling, The Gin, Classic Texoma, D&S Engineering, Wayne Bartley REALTOR, Providence Church, Verity Instruments, Chesney Construction, Clothe A Child, Independent Bank, Cole, Brown & Griffin, Marshall Partners, Kwik Kar, State Farm - Kevin George Agency. Based in Prosper, Cornerstone’s mission is to unite with others to demonstrate Christ’s compassion by serving our Neighbors in need. This is accomplished by sharing the Gospel and helping family units escape the cycle of poverty for good by providing resources, tools, and education.
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Prosper Police Department Receives Recognition Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com Greg Conley, Chief of Police for McKinney, stopped in at the Prosper Town Council meeting Tuesday night to make a presentation to the Prosper Police Department. “I am here to present to the Prosper Police Department a Certificate of Recognition for achieving compliance with the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Program,” Conley said. The presentation to Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski and Assistant Chief Gary McHone was for receiving the Recognized Law Enforcement Agency designation by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. “I am an active member of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and here on their behalf,’ Conley told the Council. “I am part of the Texas Recognition Program. Our agency has been recognized by the Texas Police Chiefs for a number of years and was started with Chief Kowalski and he has also brought that great recognition to this city.” Conley continued his explanation saying the TPCA is made up of more than 1,100 professional law enforcement executives throughout the state dedicated to improving the practices of police services. To earn the recognition, there are 168 challenging standards an agency must meet, including aspects such as appropriate use of force; protection of citizen rights; vehicle pursuits; property and evidence management; and patrol and investigative operations, among others. It has become the new gold standard for agencies in the state of Texas. About two years ago Chief Kowalski and the police department began the process of proving the elevated standards. The department was notified last August of successful submission for the designation. Two trained assessors made an on-site inspection of the agencies to assure compliance with all the standards of the best practices program. It was determined that the Prosper Police Department exceeded the requirements. An audit team from the TPCA reviewed the department’s operations and facilities, and interviewed the department’s staff. That assessment team developed a report of its findings to the organization’s Recognition Committee. The Committee reviewed the findings and voted affirmatively to award Recognized status to Prosper. The status is good for four years, with annual updates. Conley said there are 2,400 law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas and only 140 have met the requirements. “Prosper is the 140th recognized agency in our state. It means your agency is one of the very best in the state.” After photos were completed, Kowalski took a moment to celebrate an honor earned by the McKinney Police Department. “The McKinney Police Department swat team won first place in the statewide Texas Tactical Police Officers competition and they will represent the state of Texas soon in Orlando.” Kowalski shook Conley’s hand as applause broke out across the chamber.
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Cattone Recognized by Council Mayor Ray Smith presents Barbara Cottone a Certificate of Appreciation for her service on the Town’s Parks and Recreation Board at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Her term expired in September.
Planned Development for Food Truck Park Approved Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com The Council approved a proposed Planned Development for Prosper resident Doug Walker to build a food truck court adjacent to Silo Park on Broadway Street in downtown Prosper. Alex Glushko, Planning Manager for the Town of Prosper, addressed the Town Council regarding the proposed food truck park and outdoor entertainment venue. The site will include an area to accommodate up
to six food trucks, a stage for live entertainment, kids’ play area, and a building for beverage sales and will accommodate an office, bar and restrooms. The Beverage Center will offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which are subject to Town of Prosper Alcohol Regulations and TABC permitting requirements. Description documents state “Silo Park will occupy the northern half of the subject property with two future retail buildings shown on the remaining southern half along West Broadway Street. Currently, the Zoning Ordinance does not address this type of food and entertainment development, therefore a Planned Development is being requested to allow for the use, and to address certain development standards associated with the use.” After a lengthy discussion, the PD was approved with the restriction that Walker will have to return to the Council in two and a half years to renew his permission to operate. The Council will talk more in the next Council meeting about certain
restrictions involving the project. Silo Park is proposed as a shortterm use to determine if it is a sustainable business. The proposed Development Standards allow for an initial period of three years. If the property owner wishes to continue the venture longer than three years, the proposed Development Standards require the property owner to request approval of a Specific Use Permit to continue the use. This will allow the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council the opportunity to review the development and consider continuation of the use as well as other options or improvements. The project cleared the Planning and Zoning Commission with approval last month. As this is seen as a possible short-term venture, the property owner is requesting to deviate from certain requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, including architectural, landscaping, and paving. Future development of the Silo Park site and the retail buildings will be required to meet all applicable architectural, landscaping, and paving requirements.
From left are McKinney Police Chief Greg Conley, Prosper Town Councilor Curry Vogelsang, Prosper Mayor Ray Smith, Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski, Prosper Councilors Meigs Miller, Jeff Hodges and Kenneth Dugger in honor of the prestigious award for the Prosper Police Department from the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
Doug Walker who lives on Breezypoint Circle said he will be the operator of the business and it will be family friendly where people can go and have a variety of food. “There will be one entry point and one exit point and it will be fenced,” Walker said. “This came about because my wife and I needed a place to go to hang out with friends and kids and we couldn’t find that.” The Council discussed hesitations to approve because of the temporary nature and the exceptions requested to the towns standards. They explained that approving the Planned Development is only the first step but will give Walker the go ahead to work out the details with the town staff for approval of the Council. In other business, the Council agreed to authorize Town Manager Harlan Jefferson to execute a Roadway Impact Fees Reimbursement Agreement between Longo Toyota of Prosper and the Town of Prosper related to the construction of Mahard Parkway to serve Longo Toyota which is currently under construction.
Also, a proposed no-parking zone on South Craig Road south of Rucker Elementary School is tabled indefinitely. The Consent Agenda was approved without discussion and includes: • The August Financial Report; • Appointing a Special Purpose District Committee; • Amending Resolution regarding the application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Outdoor Recreation Grant for development of the Whitley Place Trail Extension project; • Authorize an Interlocal Agreement for Geographic Information System services between the town of Prosper and the city of Frisco; • Approve an ordinance adopting Section 6 “Drainage System Design Requirements” of the Engineering Design Standards Ordinance; • Authorize an agreement to contribute Right of Way funds between the Texas Department of Transportation and the town of Prosper related to the construction of FM 2478 (Custer Road) from U.S. Highway 380 to FM 1461.
PT I n O th e r W o rds A Book Debate While at a book store, I’m just as likely to be watching the people there as I am to be looking at the books. I look at what they are reading, what they are buying, and which books they are chatting with others about. And that was the case this morning, Columbus Day, as I was perusing the children’s book section. Sitting in the center, at a small table, was a mom and three children of varying ages. I was walking past them when I heard the girl’s voice rise to a shrill in disagreement over a book, and that’s when I immediately stopped and feigned interest in a book on a shelf nearest them so I could hear more. A child arguing for a book stops me in my tracks every time. I am always curious at their desires in reading and in their reasoning. I especially wanted to hear a bit of this one due to her passionate rise in voice level and
the topic. The daughter wanted a book the mother was against. The book in question was a graphic novel. Just for explanation, graphic novels are book forms of what might be best described as comic strips. Unlike a comic book that comes in a short format and typically part of a long periodical series, a graphic novel tells a complete fiction, non-fiction, or biographic story. The words and the art work hand in hand and they are written for all age groups. The mom at the book store said she was not buying a book that didn’t have a story. The daughter said, “This has chapters just like a book, it tells a story, and doesn’t have as many words, but it still has enough that you have to read it too.” The best part of what happened next was she reasoned and negotiated with the mom. She asked the mom to look at the book and then decide. She told the mom to “look at the words and see they are long complex words like in other books.” Oh I wanted to run to the intercom of the store and say for all to hear, “Attention shoppers - there’s an amazing reader in the children’s section that you should all go praise because she gets it, she really gets
it!” Ok, I know I would have been escorted out of the store by security and embarrassed the girl, so I held myself back. This girl, of about 9 or 10, was arguing for her reading choice on a day off from school. For teachers and librarians, and really parents too, this is such a great accomplishment worthy of high praise. I’m happy to say her mom took a look at the book and said okay. This was a win not just for the girl, but for the graphic novel as well. Graphic novels are one of the most checked out section of books at the library. I have a special appreciation for them because I believe they are one book that fits most. They are a great fit for the reader right at their reading level, they are an encouraging fit for the reluctant reader or struggling reader because the pictures help tell the story and keep the child’s attention and assist with building vocabulary, and they are complex and challenging enough for a gifted reader in that there are multiple levels of observation, interpretation, and reading happening at once. There is not another form of books that I know
of which fits these diverse readers as well as graphic novels. Parents are rarely fans of them because they associate them with comic books of their childhood or don’t believe there are enough words for a story to be read in them. Kids love them because of the opposite, they are reading a story not just in words, but visually as well. Throughout my day I thought of that girl at the bookstore and I grinned each time. To hear a young reader present an argument for a book in such an intelligent and meaningful way confirms that books matter just as much as they always have and that even children can explain their importance. I sincerely hope that a disagreement or debate you have soon is over a book. Because really, there are much worse arguments to have with your child. Listen to the child’s argument and case for their reading choice, it might surprise you how much they can explain their preferences, and how proud you become over their reading rational. Leslie Scott is the Director for the Prosper Community Library.
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Mighty Eagle Band From page one In the finals, Prosper again took first place overall, earning outstanding caption awards for Music Performance, Visual Performance and General Effect. Prosper Band began marching practices and music training in late July and began adding the visual program to the show during the first week of August. “We rehearse a total of eight hours per week outside the school day, some evenings and mornings,” said Brad Honeycutt, Prosper Associate Director of Bands. “As we tell the students, we don’t teach results, we teach the process,” Alstrin said. “And as this is just the beginning of the most rigorous and competitive month in Prosper history, we are very excited to see what the students do with this, the last third of their 100-day group project. The staff and students are reinvigorated and ready to work our systems, dedicate our efforts to our teammates, and trust the process.” “The show this year is ‘The Lost World,’” said Michael Huestis, Assistant Band Director, Percussion. “We try to convey an ‘Avatar’ meets lost boys from ‘Peter Pan’ with a little aspect of the TV show ‘Lost.’ It’s kind of mysterious with a tribal naïveté feel to the program with jungle scenes and a sense of community.” Some of the music is original music written especially for the Eagle band. Donald Hill, another assistant band director, wrote the winds’ section score while Huestis wrote the percussion parts. Hill also arranged the rest of the program using music originally composed by Samuel Barber, the famous composer. Music from his violin concerto has been arranged to fit each section of the band. “So, each section gets a spot to be the star of the show,” Huestis said. Alstrin said he and the staff are most pleased with and proud of the daily effort and continued growth of the largest band in the history of Prosper High School. “It is a joy to watch the students take ownership of their project and their own learning,” he said. The Mighty Eagle Band is marching its way through competition aiming for the Alamodome in San Antonio for the November 8 UIL State Marching Contest. But first they will need to clear the Regional Competition on October 21 at Little Elm, followed by the Area Competition on October 28 also at Little Elm.
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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 October 3: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 200 block of Hidden Lake Drive; Unintentional transmission of alarm, other in the 800 block of Somerville Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of West University Drive & South Windsong Parkway; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 700 block of Table Rock Drive; Lock-out in the in the 1300 block of North Preston Road; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 600 Falcon Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of West University Drive & Legacy Drive. October 4: Motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 1600 block of West University Drive; Lock-out in the 700 block of Field Crossing Xing, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2200 block of Willow Bend Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 800 Copper Canyon Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of East First Street & South Preston Road; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1000 block of South Coit Road. October 5: Odor investigation in the 300 block of Dragonfly; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the area of North Custer Road & East First Street; Sprinkler activation due to malfunction in the 1200 block of North Preston Road; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of East University Drive & South Coit Road; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 700 block of Sandbox Drive, Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of East University Drive & South Coit Road. October 6: False alarm or false call, other in the 700 block of Berkshire Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1500 block of East First Street; False alarm or false call, other in the 900 block of North
Preston Road; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the 27600 block of University, Little Elm; Lock-out in the 1000 block of South Coit Road; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of FM 1385 and Magnolia (Savannah) Boulevard; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 26900 block of East University Drive, Little Elm; No incident found on arrival at dispatch address in the 3000 block of Lakefield Drive, Little Elm; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 800 block of Kiowa Drive; Assist police or other governmental agency in the area of FM 1385 and West University Drive, Aubrey. October 7: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2400 block of Breezypoint Circle; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1600 block of West Frontier Parkway; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2500 block of East University Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of East University Drive and & FM 2931, Little Elm. October 9: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1500 block of East First Street; Lock-out in the 4700 block of West University Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 26900 block of East University Drive, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 200 block of South Preston Road; Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire in the 200 block of North Preston Road; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the 1600 block of West Frontier Parkway; Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) in the 800 block of Walworth Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of East University Drive and Navo Road, Little Elm; Lock-out in the 800 block of Hunters Place; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1700 block of Brookside Drive. Editor’s Note: Information found on the Fire Department website at www.prospertx.gov/firedepartment.
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Pumpkinfest From page one Around 8:00, the kids gathered in front of the band and the lights to participate in the costume contest. There were approximately 25 children who came dressed in their best Halloween costume, hoping to win the prize. Costumes included Spiderman, Ariel, Elsa, Sugar Skull, a skeleton, gorilla and a soldier, among many others. Crowd participation helped determine first and second place awards. After multiple cheering contests, the crowd determined that Baby Snow White would take second place and the Stay Puff Marshmallow man would take the top prize. Once the costume contest winner was declared, it was time for everyone to grab their popcorn and retreat to their blankets and chairs in anticipation for the start of the movies. It was the perfect fall evening for the residents of Prosper and surrounding areas. The event was coordinated and presented by Cedarbrook Media, and included the following sponsors: Bodine Orthodontics, PROSPER Magazine, Prosper Times, Town of Prosper, Kona Ice, Longo Toyota, Children’s Health Pediatric Group, Prosper Family Dentistry, ReMax Performance Group, Kids R Kids, Prosper Chamber of Commerce, Pinnacle Performance Center, SuddenLink, First United Bank, Market Street, Functional Health Centers and Methodist McKinney Hospital/ Prosper Family Medicine.
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Library Program Recognized for Book Trail Leslie Scott, Director for the Prosper Community Library shared the library’s latest award at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. The Prosper Library Services Department received the Texas Municipal League Award for Excellence for the Town of Prosper Book Trail located behind Judy Rucker Elementary School. In the photo are, from left, Paul Naughton, landscape architect, Prosper Town Councilors Jeff Hodges and Kenneth Dugger, Prosper Mayor Ray Smith, Scott holding TML award, Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development and Community Services, Prosper Town Councilors Curry Voglesang and Meigs Miller.
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PT C o m m u n ity C a l e n da r Friday, October 13th
Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity vs R.L. Turner at PHS Arena – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A vs R.L. Turner at PHS Auxiliary Gym #1 – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball JV vs R.L. Turner at PHS Arena – 6:30 p.m. Eagles Football: Varsity vs Carrolton Turner, Homecoming at Prosper Eagle Stadium – 7:00 p.m. Eagle Hype Tailgate party: Reynolds Middle School parking lot. Free hot Dogs and Cold Drinks.
Saturday, October 14th
Prosper Community Library: Halloween event at the Prosper Community Library – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, October 16th
Eagles Golf: Boys V2 at The Redhawk Shootout, Ridgeview Ranch – 8:00 a.m. Lady Eagles Golf: Varsity at The Redhawk Shootout, Ridgeview Ranch – 8:00 a.m. Prosper ISD Board Meeting: The Board of Trustees meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise publicized). The meetings take place at the Central Administration Board Room located at 605 E. 7th St., Prosper, TX 75078. 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 Pick-Up: From Preston Road to Coit Road., Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@ WasteConnections.com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 13th to be placed on the schedule.
Tuesday, October 17th
Eagles Tennis: Varsity Bi-Districts at TBD Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A at Lake Dallas High School –
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5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: JV at Lake Dallas High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9B at Lake Dallas High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity at Lake Dallas High School – 6:30 p.m. Prosper Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting: Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Municipal Chambers, 108 W. Broadway at 6:00 p.m. Prosper 5-0 Club: Games and dominoes every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church 300 S. Coleman.
Wednesday, October 18th
Economic Development Board: The PEDC Board regularly meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. The Prosper Economic Development Office is located at 170 N. Preston Rd, Suite 50, Prosper, TX. All meetings are open to the public.
Thursday, October 19th
Eagles Football: 9th Green at McKinney North High School – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: JV Green vs McKinney North at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: 9th White at McKinney North High School – 7:00 p.m. Eagles Football: JV White vs Plano Jasper at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 7:00 p.m. Prosper Library Story Time: Pumpkin painting at Windsong Ranch – 11:00 a.m. Prosper Rotary Club: The Prosper Rotary Club is a local community service organization, which focuses on fellowship, fun, and improving the lives of Prosper residents. The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). All who are interested in getting involved and supporting our community
are warmly welcomed to attend. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann at melsmailbox73@gmail.com if you plan on attending. Prosper Lions Club: The Prosper Lions Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month at The Cotton Gin Café in Downtown Prosper at 1:15 p.m. Community Library Board: Board meetings are on the third Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m., at the Prosper Community Library, located at Reynolds Middle School, 700 N. Coleman Road. Prosper Chamber of Commerce: 5th Annual Awards Banquet at The Piazza on the Green at 6200 TPC Drive McKinney, TX at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Christmas Festival Temporarily Moves to New Location New website devoted to festival introduced
Coffee With Cops Brews Community Connection Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Wednesday, October 4, Prosper residents had the opportunity to start the day off with a cup of coffee and a chat with Prosper Police Department during the Coffee with Cops event held at Honeylou's Coffee. The national event aims to provide a neutral location with a casual atmosphere that opens an opportunity for real conversation where people in the community can sit down with officers to ask questions or simply share ideas or concerns. Many people showed up early and brought their kids to the event, which Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalksi says is extremely beneficial for a number of reasons. “It's important that we build that trust and that the children know and understand that police officers are here to help and we are their friends,” said Kowalski.
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The Prosper Christmas Festival will prove to be a stroll in the park this year, as construction downtown has resulted in the relocation of the 2017 version to Frontier Park. Planners expect the festival to return downtown next year. Set for Saturday, December 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the festival will occupy the area near the soccer pavilion at Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Parkway. The Rotary Club and Lions Club Christmas Parade will step off at 2:30 p.m., following a loop along the drives within the park, providing lots of perfect viewing positions. While the festival will have a new location this year, navigating the event will be a virtual breeze thanks to ProsperChristmasFestival.org, a new website dedicated solely to the event. The website is specially designed to provide complete information on the festival as well as answers to frequently asked questions about the event, booth space and the Christmas parade. As the event date draws closer, the website will provide a complete list of festival attractions and community stage performances by local youth and musicians. Just as importantly, it will also provide event-related traffic and parking information. In addition, as a benefit for their support, festival sponsors are showcased on the website’s home page, with links to their individual web locations. The new site allows for consolidation of all Christmas Festival related forms and submissions, providing a one-stop shop for sponsors, food and merchandise vendors, and parade participants to find information, decide on options, fill out the required documents, and submit them electronically. The Christmas Festival continues to be among the most popular Town events of the year, bringing together thousands of area residents to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. The festival’s traditional hometown flavor also serves to maintain the small town feel of the growing community. Generous sponsorships help ensure that the festival is presented at no charge, with food and drinks available for purchase. Attendees will be treated to a plethora of fun activities, including rides, a variety of shopping options, food trucks, stage performances, Santa Claus in his workshop, and a dazzling fireworks display. Parade entries are now being accepted. Proceeds from the parade’s entry fees will benefit the Prosper Police Department’s “Cops with a Claus” program. Started 17 years ago, program officials hope to provide gift cards for 17 families, helping them have a truly merry Christmas. More information about the parade may be obtained by contacting ProsperRotary@gmail.com via email.
PT A B it of W is d o m … Life Lessons Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com I received an e-mail several years back titled “Life’s Handbook” and several points expressed in the writings touched me. You might say I learned something from it, or was reminded of things. In fact, that same week was pretty informative for me on several levels. You know all those stories you hear about someone being victimized because an unscrupulous person got hold of their bank or credit-card account information? Well, I learned those stories are not just happening to “other” people. To my surprise, I now know it can happen to me. The e-mail I mentioned instructed that I should not compare my life to that of others. “You have no idea what their journey is all about.” Is that something like don’t jump from the pan into the fire? Also, “Don’t take yourself so seriously; no one else does,” and “don’t waste your precious energy on gossip. Dream more while you are awake, and envy is a waste of time.” All GREAT advice to include in a handbook about life. There are a couple of my own I might proffer here that have to do with emails. I do not accept that I will receive special blessings from God or anyone else if I forward an email to 10 people I know. I will forward an email if it amuses me or if it says something profound that I want to share, but I always take off that paragraph at the end that claims outlandish rewards in my future if forwarded and I don’t send it to everyone in my contact list. Only a few of them would be interested in receiving an email like this from me and those are the ones to whom I send it. Following is an example of one of those paragraphs:
“If you received this, it is because someone cares for you. If you're too busy to take the few minutes that it takes right now to forward this, would it be the first time you didn't do the little thing that would make a difference in your relationships? I can tell you it certainly won't be the last.” Talk about a guilt trip. But I don’t buy into those and I remove those paragraphs before sending on. The last and maybe the most important thing I learned recently, at least for the immediate future, is those treadmills driven by electricity keep moving even when you stop walking. My daughter burst into laughter at the mental picture that lesson presented her. Actually, I prefaced it with “You’ll never guess what happened to me,” and she guessed it. I think she knows me better than I thought. And, what my husband said first is, I hope no one there knew your last name. No one did, at least I’m pretty sure of that. Although, one really nice and considerate man removed his ear plugs and asked me if I was okay. I was, but my humiliation level was over the top. One of my Facebook friends said she has had a similar experience and then I didn’t feel so stupid. But, in all fairness, let me say I got distracted by the little TV on the treadmill and just forgot to move my feet. Once you miss a step it’s really hard to overcome. My daughter’s still laughing… and so am I. I think some of the most powerful life lessons can be found almost anywhere and sometimes they come through Country Western music as in a song titled “I Hope You Dance,” as sung by Lee Ann Womack: “I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger, May you never take one single breath for granted, GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed, I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance.” So now, I leave you with this advice: Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. I intend to dance. Join me.
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FAMILY FEATURES
ake your tailgating game to new heights this season with fresh dishes that are easy to make and serve, whether your tailgating tradition takes place at the game or at home. Fast prep times and short ingredient lists make these recipes a cinch to prepare in advance and have ready to go as soon as you reach the parking lot or before guests arrive. The star ingredients are naturally hardwood-smoked sausages and seasoned deli meats from Eckrich, which offers a variety of smoked sausage flavors in traditional ropes and bun-length links as well as gluten-free deli meats such as Black Forest ham and oven-roasted turkey, all with just the right blend of seasonings for a rich, savory taste. You can switch up the flavors of these recipes by subbing in different varieties of smoked sausage, such as replacing the original rope-style smoked sausage with Eckrich Jalapeno & Cheddar Links. The roll-ups are also easy to customize for guests using any type of deli meat, and they’re easy to enjoy on the go if you need a quick bite on the way to the stadium. Find more game-day recipes at Eckrich.com.
Grilled Sausage Skewer Sandwiches
Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1 regular size package Eckrich Smoked Sausage 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 wooden skewers, 10 inches long 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided 6 bolillo or sandwich rolls, split 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Heat grill to medium-high. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch thick slices. Thread sausage, onion and bell peppers alternately onto skewers. Brush 1/4 cup salad dressing on skewered sausage and vegetables. Grill until sausage is golden brown and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes, turning once. Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Fill rolls with grilled sausage and vegetables. Divide avocado and cilantro onto each. Tip: To broil sausage rather than grill, heat broiler to medium-high, follow the same skewer preparation instructions and broil about 10 minutes, or until sausage is golden brown and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Ham and Turkey Roll-ups
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Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 4 ounces Eckrich Deli Oven Roasted Turkey Breast 4 ounces Eckrich Deli Black Forest Ham lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons chunky guacamole 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Layer turkey and ham slices. Layer lettuce, guacamole, cucumber, cheese and bacon crumbles. Roll meat and secure with toothpick.
Try New Toppings
Smoked sausage and deli meats are easy to add to a bun for an instant meal, and there’s plenty of ways to dress your tailgate menu up or down based upon the preferences of your guests. Be sure to keep some basics on hand for those who prefer traditional preparation, but for the more adventurous types, try out these ideas for toppings that create a new dimension of flavor.
Potato Salad with Smoked Sausage
Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 3/4 regular size package Eckrich Smoked Sausage, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 3 small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), cooked and quartered 1 can (4 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved 2 cups Italian dressing 1 green onion, sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper In large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add olives, dressing, onions, garlic and pepper; mix lightly.
Grilled onion Grilled peppers Grilled, roasted or sauteed mushrooms Spicy mustard Flavored ketchup (think spicy, fruity or sweet) Ethnic flavors like curry or marinara sauce Hot sauce Roasted corn relish Crumbled or shredded cheese Bacon crumbles
Handy Hacks n Repurpose
coffee filters as holders for your sandwiches. They’re easy to hold and help keep your favorite toppings contained. n Up-cycle an empty six-pack container into a convenient cookout caddy to hold napkins, condiments and utensils. Not only is it quick to grab and place on the table, but it helps keep napkins from blowing away in a breeze. n For kabobs, keep wooden skewers from charring by soaking them in water before threading on ingredients. n Prepare toppings the night before and arrange them in a disposable foil pan for a quick and easy DIY topping bar.
Million Dollar Moment
This season, Eckrich – the official smoked sausage and deli meat sponsor of the College Football Playoff – is once again hosting the Road to the National Championship sweepstakes. Fans around the country will have the chance to make a 20-yard throw for $1 million at some of the biggest college football games of the season, including the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta. Visit EckrichFootball.com for your chance to win.
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PT K i ds S a y … Kayla
She’s 10 years old, thinks it is really special that her mom stays home to take care of their family, likes Prosper since moving here, but she misses the cold and snow of living in Illinois, and her favorite color is blue. What do you like about school? The teachers and how I learn stuff. What is your favorite class? Reading Do you play a musical instrument? The recorder and piano for a little bit. If you could play another instrument what would it be?
The guitar or flute and I would be in a band. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Hawaii What would you like to do there? Hula dance, eat their food because it sounds kind of good, stay in a hotel, swim in the ocean, and drive over a volcano. But not an exploding one! What do you want to be when you grow up? Either a doctor or a paralegal. For a doctor I want to be a heart surgeon. A heart surgeon will take a lot of schooling. But I like school, so that’s ok. Who’s the funniest one in your family? My dad What’s something special about your sister? She’s really good at cheering
So you moved here from Illinois, what’s something you notice that’s different? In Illinois, you could take the train to Chicago anytime you want to. We used to go there on mommy daughter weekends. Is there something you like about Texas? It’s big and everyone is very friendly. Even if somebody doesn’t know you, they’re like “Hi!” I like the warmer weather and then the community pool is open every day. Do you have any pets? No Do you think you’ll have one someday? A dog. My mom is about to say yes! EDITOR’S NOTE: Prosper Community Library Director Leslie Scott has a unique opportunity for candid discussions with youngsters of all ages. She is sharing these experiences through the Prosper Times.
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P r o s p e r E a g l e s To p D i s t r i c t 1 4 - 5 A A f t e r D e f e a t i n g Tr o j a n s 6 6 - 1 7 Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com While some teams are struggling to find a quarterback to help lead their team, the Prosper Eagles are fortunate to have two ready to step up and do what it takes to win ball games. Senior quarterback Matt Bramer got his first start of the season for the Eagles but junior Keegan Shoemaker would come in for about half of the snaps during the Eagles' dominating 6617 win over Newman Smith on Friday night. Bramer was five for seven for 101 yards and two touchdowns, while Shoemaker threw for 83 yards in 10 attempts. The first quarter was the Kaleb Adams show with Adams finding the end zone 3 times. Thanks to a top notch offensive line, Adams would end the evening with five carries and 113 yards. Bramer's two touchdowns would be in the form of passes to junior Devin Haskins, who also had a pick-six later in the second half on the defensive side. “The coaches worked the route that I got the pick on. They ran it all game so I noticed the hand signals. I saw the signal and jumped the route,” said Haskins of the interception. Prosper already had a solid lead, but right as time was expiring on the half, David Alvarez would take one in to increase Prosper's lead to 45-3. Not missing a beat, the Eagles took the field for the second half and Alvarez put up two more touchdowns ending Renee Marler | Prosper Times the night with 12 carries and three Matt Bramer looks for an open receiver during a touchdowns spanning 174 yards. game at the Ford Center on September 15.
“Honestly we have one of the best offensive lines in the state I think. Without them, me, Kaleb and Wayne wouldn’t be able to do what to do,” said Alvarez. “They grind every day of the week in practice and are definitely the some of the hardest workers I’ve seen.” Friday’s win puts the Prosper Eagles sitting at first place in District 14-5A with a 2-0 record. The Eagles will take on R.L. Turner tonight, October 13th, at 7:00 p.m. for the Prosper Homecoming game. Come out a little bit early to grab a free hot dog at the Eagle Hype Tailgate, sponsored by Bodine Orthodontics, Wayne Bartley REALTOR® and the Prosper Times Newspaper.
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Cade York kicks an extra point during a game at the Ford Center on September 15.
Boys and Girls Prosper Wrestlers Kick-Off Season Feeding the Homeless Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Saturday, October 7, over 50 Prosper High School boys and girls wrestlers, along with their families, met at Gordon Beirsch - Shops at Legacy to volunteer their time and provide the fixings for making 2,000 sandwiches to feed the homeless as part of the Feed The City initiative by TangoTab. In total, over 13,000 sandwiches were made with several organizations participating. Feed the city began in 2015 and according to the website is, “a community event that brings people together of all ages and backgrounds to help feed their fellow neighbors.” "The Prosper Wrestling coaches and booster club parents have a commitment to instill a heart of servitude in the members of our team," says Prosper High School wrestling coach Sion King. "These kids come by it naturally. Wrestling is a mental, physical and emotional sport. It requires the best of the individual each match, and the opportunity to compete as a team. They understand the importance of teamwork." This is Coach King's first year with Prosper Independent School District. He and his wife, Tanya, moved from Amarillo, Texas with their three children. He has received Head Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year awards from the Texas Wrestling Coaches Association. King has coached Girls State Dual Wrestling Champions and Boys State UIL State Wrestling Tournament Champions. He has also coached the Girl's Texas Team for Nationals. His experience and community focus make King a great addition to the Prosper Wrestling program. Former Prosper head wrestling coach, Darren Snyder, was inducted into the Texas Wrestling Hall of Honor last year and was instrumental in building a strong wrestling
program, including junior high, in Prosper during his six-year tenure. With a strong senior team, it is going to be an exciting year for Prosper wrestling. There are ten returning seniors: Anthony Acevedo, Alyssa Alvarez (3rd State), Tristan Baugher (State Qualifier), Anthony Centrella, Tommy Flaherty (5th State), Kade Mann, Jack Megow, Alex Varela, Cristiana Williams (State Qualifier), and James Wujek (4th State). "Two years ago, the Prosper Girls Wrestling Team placed 3rd at the state tournament, and Gabe Costa became Prosper's first State Champion," says Rutledge Gordon, Prosper Wrestling Booster Club Vice President. "Wrestling in Texas has increased 146% and we are seeing that increase in our own team, almost doubling in size this year. It also helps greatly that we have strong junior high and kids wrestling programs at Prosper. Wrestling is going to continue to grow in Prosper and surrounding areas. We couldn't be more excited than to have Coach King continuing to lead us in success." Prosper Wrestling season will officially begin on November 11 with the Prosper team trials followed by the Warrior invite the following week, November 17-18. In addition to the attending the State UIL Wrestling Tournament in Katy, Texas, the Prosper Boy's Wrestling Team will travel for the first time to El Paso on January 13, 2018 to stake their claim at the State Wrestling Duals. The team is seeking sponsorships to defray the cost of travel expenses. You can contact Prosper Booster Wrestling Fundraising Chair, Tonja Waring at 972-6326364 or tonjawaring@gmail.com for more information.
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Members of the girls wrestling team form an assembly line to make bags during the Feed the City event at Gordon Beirsch in Plano on October 7.
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Members of the boys wrestling team make sandwiches during the Feed the City event at Gordon Beirsch in Plano on October 7.
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The Prosper wrestling team stands poses for a photo at the Feed the City event at Gordon Beirsch in Plano on October 7.
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Prosper Hockey in 2nd Place After 7-2 Win
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Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Prosper varsity hockey team secured their spot in second place with a big win over Denton County on Sunday at the Dr Pepper Stars Center in McKinney. The Eagles got off to a slow start but scored their first goal towards the end of the first period. The Eagles settled in after a penalty kill in the 2nd period and the scoring began. The final score was 7-2 with goals by Cole Helm, Landon Crawford, Evan Clayton (2), Alec Gouker (2) and Joey Pachuta. Jeremy Barnes was solid yet again in the net as goalkeeper. The Eagles remain in 2nd place out of 11 teams in the division, behind Highland Park. Prosper varsity hockey will take on Frisco on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Dr Pepper Stars Center in Plano.
Class of 2018
Sport: Cheer Position: Varsity Cheerleader Parents: Chip and Kim Gee Nickname: Shoe Bunny When did you start cheering? I started cheering when I was about 5 years old in kindergarten with a youth cheer team. Biggest strength and weakness in cheer? My biggest strength is when I set a goal to achieve at the next level, I become very focused to meet that goal. I’m very persistent, and work very hard. My weakness would be that I’ve always been too tall to be a flyer or even a base in stunts, I’m always the backspot. What do you love about cheer? I love the school spirit and cheering on Friday nights, but what I love most about being a cheerleader is competitions. UIL Competition is something I prepare for all season long. Sport you always wanted to try? I’ve always wanted to try to play football. It’s my favorite sport to watch. Most memorable moment in cheer? In competitive cheer it was winning NCA and then later winning Summit. In high school cheer it was achieving 2nd in the first Texas UIL spirit competition and the 2015 Black Out Pep Rally. Favorite Athlete: Definitely Tom Brady because he shows a lot of heart for his sport.
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Favorite Sports Team: Prosper Eagles!
Prosper Hockey defeated Denton County on Sunday evening 7-2, securing 2nd place in the division.
Three people you can have dinner with....dead or alive: Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, JK Rowling Favorite quote: “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has been before.” —Albert Einstein Favorite subject in school: Forensics What’s on your playlist? Play It Again by Luke Bryan Plans after HS? I plan to go to Texas A&M to study Forensics, and possibly Pre-Law.
Lady Eagles a Perfect 10-0 Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com The Prosper Lady Eagles are back in the sweeps game. Friday night, they took on Newman Smith Lady Trojans and for the second time this season brought home the win. The Lady Eagles took the match in three sets 25-5, 25-11, and 25-10. Senior Haley Killinger put up 14 kills and junior CiCi Hecht recorded 9 digs and 3 aces in the match. Making her Varsity debut, Freshman Shaylee Shore had 5 kills on 9 attempts for a 0.444 hitting percentage and a kill percentage of 55.6%. Freshman Sami Jacobs also contributed offensively, with 4 kills on 5 attempts for a hitting percentage of 0.600 and a kill percentage of 80%. Back at home on Tuesday evening, the Lady Eagles hosted Carrollton Creekview for senior night. Coach Erin Kauffman started all six seniors in the game for the first time this season. Renee Marler | Prosper Times Madi Whitmire had an incredible night with 31 assists, 9 digs and Coach Erin Kauffman started all six seniors in the game 6 aces. Killinger was back on the board with 12 kills and 8 digs, against Newman Smith on October 10 for senior night. fellow senior Macy Walterscheid is credited with 9 digs and CiCi Hecht had 9 kills and 10 digs for the evening. Tuesday’s victory gives the Lady Eagles a 35-5 overall record and Photo by Vidal Dias a perfect 10-0 in district play. They will take on R.L. Turner at home Senior members of the Lady Eagles volleyball team. The on October 13 at 5:30 p.m. team celebrated senior night on Tuesday evening. From left: Chloe Hancock, Spencer Smith, Macy Walterscheid, Haley Killinger, Taryn Weber, Hope Gramly
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THIS WEEK IN PROSPER SPORTS... Friday, October 13th Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity vs R.L. Turner at PHS Arena – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A vs R.L. Turner at PHS Auxiliary Gym #1 – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball JV vs R.L. Turner at PHS Arena – 6:30 p.m. Eagles Football: Varsity vs Carrolton Turner, Homecoming at Prosper Eagle Stadium – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 16th Eagles Golf: Boys V2 at The Redhawk Shootout, Ridgeview Ranch – 8:00 a.m. Lady Eagles Golf: Varsity at The Redhawk Shootout, Ridgeview Ranch – 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 17th Eagles Tennis: Varsity Bi-Districts at TBD Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A at Lake Dallas High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: JV at Lake Dallas High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9B at Lake Dallas High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity at Lake Dallas High School – 6:30 p.m Thursday, October 19th Eagles Football: 9th Green at McKinney North High School – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: JV Green vs McKinney North at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: 9th White at McKinney North High School – 7:00 p.m. Eagles Football: JV White vs Plano Jasper at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 7:00 p.m.
Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com As I cover Prosper sports, I am introduced to some sports in which I don't have much experience. I consider it one of my favorite parts of my job. As an athlete, I love a good competition, and can appreciate a sport no matter the circumstance. This week, I covered the Prosper Swim and Dive team's first meet of the season. I was fortunate enough to attend the UIL State Swim Meet last May to watch seven Prosper swimmers compete, but we did not have any divers at that competition. So, this week was really my first venture into the world of competition diving. I have always loved watching Olympic diving so it was no surprise to me that I was enamored by this portion of competition. Don't get me wrong, the swimmers are absolutely amazing and I am in awe of the athleticism of swimmers. I can swim, but it's not poetic, like a real swimmer. Let's
just say, I won't drown. That's about it. But diving, that's next level stuff for me. The divers had to dive six times in the meet, performing a different dive each time. I didn't even realize there were so many different dives that could be done off that short board. But they did one from each category; forward, back, reverse, inward, twist and a divers choice from any of the other categories. I was there to take photos and cover a story, but I found myself wanting to watch, not from behind the lens, but with my eyes. It was incredible. I watched as each diver from the three schools took to the board. I watched them focus on the water, raise their arms and plant their feet just so, before attempting each dive. It was so rehearsed, so choreographed. It was truly something. I look forward to following the Prosper Swim and Dive team this season as they go for their eighth district Renee Marler | Prosper Times championship. And I hope to follow Prosper swimmers Freshman Parker Burton performs a twist dive during the first swim meet of and divers to Austin this year as well! the season on Thrusday, October 5.
Prosper Out Swims the Competition at First Meet Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Last Thursday evening, Prosper Swim and Dive season officially kicked off the season with a first place finish during a tri-meet at McKinney High School. Prosper has a record 47 members on the swim team this year, three of which are divers. The meet, which was a tri-meet with McKinney High School and McKinney North High School, started off with the relays, followed by individual races in the butterfly and freestyle swim. Halfway through the swimming races, the divers had a chance to show off their stuff. In the meet, divers worked off a six-dive list meaning they had to perform at least one dive from each of the following categories: forward, back, reverse, inward, and twist and the sixth dive may come from a category of the divers choice, but cannot be a previously used dive. “We were really excited to get out here and see what this first meet looked like,” said head coach Sarah Milne. “I think we are well-prepared and are hoping to get our eighth district championship in a row this year to go on Renee Marler | Prosper Times to regionals.” Freshman Ella Keffer swims the breaststroke Prosper boys earned a combined 152 points to McKinney High School's during the first swim meet of the season on 79 and North's 60. The girls team, who earned 121 points, was narrowly beat Thrusday, October 5. by McKinney High School who gathered 141. Combined totals put Prosper in first place with 273 points, 53 points over second place and a massive 176 points over McKinney North in third. Renee Marler | Prosper Times The next Prosper swim meet is scheduled for Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Denton ISD Natatorium. Zachary Wachter in the butterfly during the first swim meet of the season on Thrusday, October 5.
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