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Prosper Prosper Welcomes New Assistant Fire Chief Shaw Eft Profiles Joyce Godwin Special to the Prosper Times
Meet Master Buddy Hudson
Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com I imagine many of us have dreamed of being called a “Master”, but one Prosper resident can say he's earned it. Master Buddy Hudson is an 8th degree black belt, an international champion and an inductee to the Masters Hall of Fame. With over 30 years experience in the martial arts, Master Hudson is widely recognized as a mentor in the industry. Long before he was Master Hudson, a thirteen-year-old Hudson began training in martial arts in his home state of Arkansas. By the time he left to attend college at The University of Arkansas at Monticello, he was able to begin teaching martial arts to help put himself through school. Although he was steadily rising in the ranks of martial arts, Hudson originally wanted to become a basketball coach and biology teacher. But in 1981, Hudson received his National Instructors Certification and a year later opened his first full-time professional martial arts academy in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Then, in 1985, he was asked to become the Director of Operations of the United States Taekwondo Federation in Little Rock. Hudson won silver in the World Games in 1987 and was an Olympic National finalist in 1988. A seven-time National Fighting Champion, Hudson has seen the world and has trained with many of the most noted Grand Masters and Martial Arts Pioneers in the world. “Martial arts has blessed me as I have been able to travel to Russia, Scotland, Greece, Germany and all over the world as an international competitor,” said Hudson. In 2004, Hudson reconnected with his junior high sweetheart, Pam. Together, they left Arkansas and moved to Park Cities where he began the Professional Black Belt Academy (PBBA), which he still operates. Four years ago, the Hudsons moved from Park Cities to Prosper. Fast-forward to today. PBBA has three locations, Highland Park, West Plano, and Prosper at Prosper Trail and Preston Road. “When we moved to Prosper, opening an academy here wasn't our intent, but after we were here a while we really wanted a home base and knew we wanted it to be Prosper,” said Hudson. Pam, herself a black belt, has received her National Instructors Certification and teaches women's self-defense and other classes as well. The pair have two sons, Brandon and Jared, and two grandsons, Owen, 3 and Carter, 8 months. Brandon is a chef and Jared has found a passion with Hudson in the arena of martial arts and will be teaching at the Prosper location. “Family is everything to us and I know everyone is proud of their kids, but we are just fortunate to be so close and be able to share this life with our kids and grandkids,” said Hudson.
Although he’s been on the job for a short time, the new assistant chief for the Prosper Fire Department is already a part of the social network throughout the station participating in the kind of friendly banter that happens only among good friends. Coming to Prosper after 20 years with the Frisco Fire Department, his first day on the job was October 2nd and Assistant Chief Shaw Eft says he feels at home in his new office already. “Everybody I’ve met here has been so welcoming,“ he said. But Eft already knew some of the personnel in the Prosper Fire Department. “We’ve worked together on big incidents along [U.S. Highway] 380 when we had a joint response and we’ve always had a good working relationship,” he said. Shaw, who lives in Gunter with his wife and two daughters, says he’s been driving through Prosper at least twice a day to and from work for several years and he’s watched the Prosper community change. He thought, after being in Frisco for a similar time of growth, he would have something to offer in Prosper. After 20 years in one place, the decision to make the move was not an easy one, Eft says. But after meeting people here, he knew this is where he wanted to be. “Prosper is phenomenal. I’ve already been on several emergency calls with these guys and I’m really amazed at their positive attitudes, professionalism and skills. People here are talented at their jobs. They have good leadership in place with teamwork and procedures.” Eft says he lives and breathes the fire department and his family, stating “I’m pretty simple.” He’s looking forward to a long career with Prosper. “We are hiring six more full time firefighterparamedics because we are going to put another ambulance in service. It is being built now, and when it’s done, we’ll be able to bring on those firefighter-paramedics to put that ambulance into service,” he said. “And then in the future, we’ll be building five stations and adding personnel and apparatus so we are going to be really busy helping the department to grow and keep up with the community.” The Assistant Fire Chief position became
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him to serve as department manager for the Frisco Color and Honor Guard. His experience includes radio communications, budgeting, developing task books for each of the firefighter/paramedic ranks and has assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures. He completed several certification programs in the fire service through the appropriate state and local colleges and agencies, including Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician, Driver/Operator Pump, Advanced Firefighter, several levels of Fire Officer and Pro Board Fire Officer. He also completed the Fire Service Chief Executive Officer course at the Texas A&M Mays School of Business. Just last month Eft opened a business in Frisco with his wife. They own a gourmet popcorn and candy store at Preston and Warren. Most of what they sell is handled over the counter in the store but they also sell online and at festivals.
Pics on page 3 Large Numbers Turn Out for Homecoming Parade
Retired Fired Chief Ronnie Tucker Serves as Grand Marshal Joyce Godwin Special to the Prosper Times
The Prosper Times is featuring Prosper residents each week in “Prosper Profiles.” We want to bring to the forefront individuals who quietly go about their business with little to no fanfare. If you know of someone who qualifies for this spot, please send an email to let us know.
vacant with the promotion of Stuart Blasingame to the position of Fire Chief upon the retirement of long-time Fire Chief Ronnie Tucker. Bryan Ausenbaugh, Prosper’s Fire Marshal, says Eft is a perfect fit with the Prosper Fire Department. He said he knew Eft was “the one” as soon as they interviewed him. Eft began his career with the Frisco Fire Department as a volunteer in 1996. A year later, he was hired by the department full-time. After two years, he was promoted to Lieutenant, remaining in that position for five years. He was then promoted to Captain. After two years in that position, he was named Battalion Chief Shift Commander. This was followed by a promotion to Battalion Chief of Training/EMS/Special Operations, and in 2015, he was named Deputy Chief of Operations. Eft has been recognized as Frisco Officer of the Year twice, in 2006 and 2012. His experience as a reservist with the US Marine Corps motivated
“Small town, Big heart” is the motto seen all over town. It means Prosper is quickly becoming a big town while the small-town ways of doing things are highly sought by its residents. One of those small-town virtues is
the annual Homecoming parade. It continues to grow bigger every year. Residents who’ve watched it grow each year are amazed and say they hope the parade will remain a staple in the community. Last Wednesday, the community was transformed into a major parade route, with parents and students lining both side of the street to cheer their favorite float and grab a bit of candy. Members of the homecoming court were carried on fancy cars and trucks, Town Council members rode on fire trucks and other vehicles, leaders in the Prosper Independent School District were also transported through the parade as well as past homecoming queens. As the parade advanced from Reynolds Middle School toward Coleman, throngs of people slowed its forward motion to gather the abundance of candy thrown from moving vehicles, floats and participants who were walking with
the parade. This year there were many volunteers stationed along the parade route that ended at the high school. Amy Nader, mom to one of the Lacrosse players, and Angelica Bonin, mom to the junior varsity mascot, were stationed just blocks from Crawford Street on Coleman. Both could be mistaken for high school students in their neon yellow volunteer tee shirts. They both said they look forward to the parade each year and hope it continues. The Contreras family was seated along the parade route in front of their house on Coleman. They said they do this every year to watch the parade which is a favorite family activity. When asked to name their favorite part of the parade, the children were quick to respond, “The Candy.” James Clarke and his daughter Landowyn, 6, were seated in the back of their SUV to watch the event
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pass by. Landowyn attends Folsom Elementary School and said she was looking forward to seeing her big brother Jostein pass by with the high school varsity football team. Retired Fire Chief Ronnie Tucker drove a white Chevrolet Corvette through the parade as parade Grand Marshal. Cheerleading Coach Julie Brantley reported there were 89 floats including community and school participants and Kim Gee served as chairman of the event as she has for the past few years. It started at 5:30 p.m. and ended at the high school where there was a community pep rally in the arena and a free barbecue dinner furnished by Carpet Tech. Members of the homecoming court were introduced as well as past homecoming queens. Tucker was introduced was to the crowd with a description of his career achievements.
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My Favorite Time of Year to Plant!! Crisp, cool mornings. Perfect "sleeping weather” at night. Plant catalogs and landscaping "how to" books piling up on our coffee table. It must be Fall! Fall is my favorite time of the year for so many reasons, not just the wonderful weather. This is that special time of year when we prepare and plant now, anticipating a wonderful spring and summer a few months in the future. Let's take a look at four areas pertinent to the season: pruning, weed control, budgeting and tree selection. Pruning The end of summer and the very beginning of fall is a good time for some gentle pruning. But note the emphasis on the word "gentle". Careful shaping of trees and shrubs can be tackled right now, but this isn't the time to do an "Edward Scissorhands" with those pruning shears! In a useful online article originated by the Office of Agricultural Communications at Mississippi State University, Norman Winter, horticulture specialist with the University's Extension Service, says, "Extensive [fall] pruning could generate too much succulent growth and an early freeze could then damage the plant. It is better to do major pruning just before spring while the plants are still dormant." Weed control A friend of mine told me that he doesn't believe in getting rid of weeds. "If I killed off all weeds and broadleaf," he said, "I wouldn't have anything green at all to look at!" If you said "amen" then maybe you should skip this section, but for the rest of us, this is a good time to apply a systemic weed killer such as Roundup, the chemical name for which is glyphosate. Actively-growing weeds absorb the glyphosate through their leaves and suck it down to the roots. It can take a couple of weeks to totally kill the weeds, as the absorption process is relatively slow. Avoid the temptation to cut back weeds before the process is complete or you'll prevent the glyphosate reaching the roots. Products like Roundup work best when the ambient temperature is still fairly warm, so don't wait too long to attack your weeds. Check the weather forecast, too, and avoid applying just before a rain shower which would wash it off. If you prefer not to use chemicals, you can of course use a small gardening fork or trowel and carefully remove all the offending weeds by hand. Budget It's a good idea to devote some thought to how much you
PROSPERTIMES can comfortably invest in your landscape this season. And yes, it is an investment that will pay off next spring and probably for years ahead. Do some comparison shopping to find a good balance between price and quality. Your PC (or iPad these days) is the perfect tool as it allows you to go "Window" shopping without leaving home! I suggest you get a pad and start writing down plants and prices as you come across them during your online (or print catalog) search. Be sure to make a note of the web address, too, while you're surfing so that you can easily return to that resource when you get around to ordering. As you build your wish list, put asterisks by the "must haves" and gradually delete those plants that don't quite make the cut. If all your "must haves" fit within your budget, you know you can order without stretching
the dollars too thinly! Don't forget we live in CLIMATE ZONE 7-8 so make sure your choices match! Trees As you make your fall selections, don't forget about trees! Truly, trees are an investment in so many ways. They can shade
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your home from summer sun and protect it from icy winter winds. They reduce soil erosion and help to lower your utility bills. When it comes time to move, carefully chosen trees create "curb appeal" for would-be buyers, and increase the value of your property. Summer blooming trees like crape myrtles and vitex respond well to a deadhead-type pruning. Removing spent flowers and seed heads often generates new growth and another round of blossoms. If you'd like some of my personal recommendations for trees you might want to select, send me an e-mail with a few basic details about your location, etc, and I'll get back to you with some ideas. Other Fall Tips Despite the warm temperatures, now is an ideal time to plant many flowers. It is not too late to enjoy one more round of summer annuals, such as marigolds and zinnias, before planting cool season plants like pansies, violas, kale, cabbage and snapdragons for winter. The fall is when perennials such as irises, daylilies, amaryllises, shasta daisies and purple coneflowers should be dug and divided. The general rule of thumb is to divide plants in the season opposite their bloom. Dividing serves at least two purposes: it will provide you with more plants to enjoy and it will increase the plants' blooming ability. Winter recommended sowing wildflower seeds, such as larkspur, purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan and liatris, now for next year's bloom. They will germinate this fall and bloom next spring. Most of all enjoy this beautiful season! Question: Jimmie, I recently installed a swimming pool in our backyard and am going to attempt to landscape it myself (It’s my first landscaping project so don’t be surprised if I’m calling you for help soon when I screw it up!) I want to include a few Palm trees but I’m not sure what types are considered hearty here? Please help! Jennifer S. in Prosper Answer: Hi Jennifer, I’m sure you will do great job! If not, we are always here to help you if need be. Probably a few of the most hearty Palms for our climate zone are; Windmill Palm, Sabal Palm, Pindo Palm, Sago Palm and Mediterranean Palm depending on your personal preference of the different types of foliage. Most would be considered "Anchors" in your design. Until next time…Happy Gardening!! Jimmie Send your landscaping and gardening questions to Jimmie Gibson Jr. at http://www. absolutelybushedlandscaping.com or jimmie@ absolutelybushed.com. Jimmie is a Prosper resident and the owner of Absolutely Bushed Landscaping Company, an award winning, family and veteran owned and operated business created in 1980 to provide the highest quality custom Outdoor Renovation available to homeowners in the Dallas Ft. Worth area.
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Baker Elementary: A True Community School
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Baker Elementary School Principal Danielle Wallace takes a moment with the Baker gym teachers from left Jessica Ramirez, Wallace, Albert Buckles and Kelli Smith.
Joyce Godwin Special to The Prosper Times Warm smiles and welcoming teachers greet the youngsters who enter the front doors at Baker Elementary School each morning. It is situated on the southeast side of the Prosper Independent School District just off of Lake Forest Dive and south of U.S. Highway 380 on Bluewood Drive. Deep in the middle of a neighborhood development, Principal Danielle Wallace describes her school as a community school in the truest sense of what a community school is. “Parents walk their kids to school en masse,” Wallace said. “We have car lines just like everyone else but to see the kids come with parents and get that hug before going in is amazing.” Wallace says starting every day with that hug and smile from parents; you just can’t beat that. “What I like best about Baker is what I like about education in general,” Wallace said. “The enthusiasm of our kids; being around kids all the time, you can’t help but be excited for every day. They approach every day with bright eyes ready for a new challenge every day, and how can you be grumpy or unhappy around that?” Wallace started out in elementary education in California. Then in Texas, she taught in upper grades in McKinney for a bit before coming to Prosper ISD. She was at Reynolds and Rogers before deciding to go back to the elementary ages for her tenth year with PISD. “In my life, at this time, this is the perfect place for me with these little kids,” she said. “This has been the perfect decision for me.” For her first time as a principal, Wallace said she’s been welcomed with open arms by all, including her staff, the parents and the PTO. Collaboration is important to the staff at Baker Elementary. They like to work with partnerships. “We have an incredibly supportive parent group and PTO and they have welcomed me with open arms which is huge,” Wallace said. “What I love most about Baker is the community and partnerships and that helps sustain the symptoms of the growth we experience. That partnership between the school and community is going to help ease all of those growing pains and with that sense of family and community, the kids are the ones who benefit.”
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From left are Kindergarten teachers Carri Buck, Erin Thomas, Baker Principal Danielle Wallace and Kindergarten teacher Amelia Beene take a moment for the camera during their lunch time in the cafeteria with their classes.
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The Baker office staff shower love on Baker Elementary Principal Daniell Wallace. From left are Nancy Nichols, school secretary, Wallace, Rachel Flores, receptionist and School Nurse Shannon Lauby.
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8th Annual • Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017
WINDSONG RANCH PROSPER TX 1001 Windsong Parkway South Prosper, TX 75078
8:00 AM ; REGISTRATION 9:00 AM; FUN RUN 9:30 AM ; 5K ONLINE REGISTRATION schedule & award classes:
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Register on/before Oct. 25th only $20 (includes t-shirt). Race day ; $30
QUESTIONS:
Stuart Blasingame 469-667-1702 stuartblasingame@yahoo.com David Yarbrough 214-683-5846 yarb66@yahoo.com
Cory Ausenbaugh was a beloved mother and devoted Prosper ISD educator who passed away unexpectedly in November, 2009. The Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Run was established to raise money for a deserving Prosper High School senior who is pursuing a degree in education. Cory was known for wearing cowboy boots. In her honor, many choose to walk the Fun Run in their best boots.
Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax-deductible under section 170 of the IRS Code.
The Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Scholarship Foundation is planning its annual 5K and 1-Mile Run event for October 28th at Windsong Ranch beginning at 9:00 a.m. It is an event for the entire family and will include live music, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks and fall fun. It is free to attend and the public is welcome. Fees for participation in the fun run will be $20 if registered by October 27th and $30 if registration is on race day. Event t-shirts are included in the registration fee. Costumes are encouraged at the festival and the 5K. There will be grand prizes for best costume and best themed family costume. Cory Ausenbaugh was a beloved mother and devoted Prosper ISD educator who passed away unexpectedly in November 2009. The Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Run now benefits two annual scholarships for Prosper High School graduating seniors. One is for a student pursuing technical training and another for an aspiring teacher. Activities will be at The Commons at Winding Ranch, 1001 Winding Parkway South.
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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 10: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 800 block of Clearlake Drive; Dispatched & cancelled en route to the area of West University Drive & Walmart/Aubrey; Dispatched & cancelled en route to the 1400 block of South Preston Road, Celina; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction to the 1600 block of West University Drive. October 11: No incident found on arrival at dispatch address in the area of North Coleman & North Preston Road; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 1400 block of Cedar Springs Drive; Dispatched & cancelled en route to the 300 block of Eagle Drive; Dispatched & cancelled en route to the area of East University Drive & Providence Drive, Little Elm; Assist police or other governmental agency in the area of FM 1385 & West University Drive; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 100 block of Crown Colony Drive; No incident found on arrival at dispatch address in the 1000 block of South Coit Road. October 12: Dispatched & cancelled en route to the area of FM 423 & Rockhill Road, Frisco; Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident (MV Ped) in the area of North Preston Road & East Prosper Trail; Dispatched & cancelled en route to the 1100 block of Gee Road; Cooking fire, confined to container in the 1700 block of Navo Road, Little Elm; Lock-out in the 400 block of South Coit Road; Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) in the 4000 block of Woodbine Lane; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1100 block of Lancashire Lane; Public service in the 3100 block of East Prosper Trail. October 13: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 800 block of Copper Canyon Drive; Passenger vehicle fire in the area of East University Drive & South Coit Road; Public Service in the 400 block of North Coleman Street; Public service assistance in the
700 block of Hawthorn Drive. October 14: Public service in the 2200 block of Meadow View Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1100 block of South Teel Parkway; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1900 block of Mountain Creek Lane; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 26800 block East University Drive, Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the area of Parvin Road & North Legacy Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1000 block of Willowmist Drive. October 15: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 400 block of North Church Street; Lock-out in the 900 block of Woodstream Drive; Dispatched & cancelled en route in the 3800 block of Glacier Point Court; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 3800 block of Glacier Point Court; Special outside fire, other in the 2200 block of Meadow View Drive; Lock-out in the 4600 block of West University Drive; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 600 block of Abbey Lane; Odor investigation in the 900 block of White River Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 800 block of North Coleman Street; Lock-out in the 600 block of Hidden Lake Drive. October 16: Motor vehicle accident with no injuries at the intersection of Kiowa Drive & Shadow Hill Drive; Lock-out in the 1600 block of West Frontier; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 700 block of Salada Drive; Motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of East University Drive and South Preston Road; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 1300 block of Millers Creek Drive. EDITOR’S NOTE: Information found on the Fire Department website at www.prospertx.gov/firedepartment.
PT P o l ic e Re p o rts October 9: Violation of Protective Order in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Public Intoxication in the 200 block of South Preston Road; Theft of Property valued greater than $2,500 with 2 or More Previous Convictions in the 200 block of South Preston Road; Theft of Property valued greater than $2,500 with 2 or More Previous Convictions in the 200 block of South Preston Road. October 10: Information Report in the 1500 block of East University Drive; Theft of Property valued greater than $100 and less than $750 in the 2500 block of East University Drive. October 11: Theft of Property valued greater than $100 and less than $750 in the 2500 block of East University Drive; Mental Detention in the 1000 block of South Coit Road.
October 12: Accident involving Injury/Death in the area of North Preston Road and East Prosper Trail; Burglary of a Habitation in the 1500 block of Sweetwater Lane; Death Investigation in the 1100 block of Lancashire Lane; Driving While Intoxicated in the area of Richland Boulevard and Lovers Lane; Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces in the area of Richland Boulevard and Lovers Lane; Harassment in the 900 block of South Coit Road; October 14: Criminal Solicitation of a Minor in the 1500 block of Ridgewood Drive. October 15: Theft of Property valued greater than $30,000 and less than $150,000 in the 1100 block of Terrace Manor Drive. Information for this police report was provided by the Prosper Police Department.
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Friday October 20, 2017
PT C o m m u n ity C a l e n da r Friday, October 20th
NO SCHOOL: PISD Professional Learning and Student Holiday Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A at McKinney North High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9B at McKinney North High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: JV at McKinney North High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity at McKinney North High School – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Golf: Boys Golf Varsity at The Eaton Invitational, Golf Club at Champions Circle – 8:00 a.m. Eagles Football: Varsity vs McKinney North at Ron Poe Stadium – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 21st
Texas Health Fitness Center Prosper - Group Xtravaganza: A free community focused event designed to show how much fun exercise can be by offering an event full of 20-minute demonstrations of our favorite classes taught by our amazing instructors! In addition to our group exercise classes we will also be offering a free outdoor boot camp, free kid care, tons of goodies and giveaways throughout the event! The event will be held at 1970 W University Dr, Prosper from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Let us show you first hand just how much fun fitness can be! Eagles Golf: Boys Golf Varsity at The Eaton Invitational, Golf Club at Champions Circle – 8:00 a.m.
Monday, October 23rd
Eagles Cross Country: Regional Meet at Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie at 8:00 a.m. Cornerstone Golf Classic: 7th Annual Cornerstone Golf Classic at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club at 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions about this event or sponsorships, please contact golf@cornerstonenct.org or 972-689-9115. Register at www.cornerstonenct.org or email golf@cornerstonenct. org. Cornerstone NCT is a 501 (c)(3) organization located in Prosper, Texas. Prosper Ladies Association Meeting: The meeting will be held at The Gin, 204 West Broadway Street in downtown
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Prosper. The meeting will be from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All Prosper and Prosper ISD Ladies are welcome. 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 Coit Road to Custer Road fourth Monday of the month Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@WasteConnections.com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 20th to be placed on the schedule.
Tuesday, October 24th
Eagles Swim & Dive: Varsity vs Double Dual: Frisco, Wakeland, Keller at Frisco ISD Natatorium at 4:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A at Little Elm High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9B at Little Elm High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: JV at Little Elm High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity at Little Elm High School – 6:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce: Fourth Tuesday Networking Sponsored by Prosper Historical Society. Our Networking Meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church, beginning at 7:15 a.m. Breakfast Sponsor: Prosper Historical Society Guest Speaker: Prosper Fire Chief, Stuart Blasingame. All attendees have 30 seconds to give their 'business commercial' and we also have a 10-minute presentation from our sponsor each week. It's an excellent way to network with members and breakfast will always be served. This is an energetic crowd, so be prepared to have a great time and to meet new people! Guests always welcome. 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. Prosper Town Council Meeting: The town council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Prosper Municipal Chambers located at 108 W. Broadway Street at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 26th
Eagles Football: 9th Green at PHS Artificial Turf Field –
5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: JV Green at The Colony High School – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: 9th White vs The Colony, at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 7:00 p.m. Eagles Football: JV White at The Colony High School – 7:00 p.m. Prosper Library Story Time: Life Journey Church at 104 West Broadway Street – 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.
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.
PT A B it of W is d o m …
I Could be a Bear Joyce Godwin When you’re a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing but sleep for six months. I could totally do that. Before you hibernate, you’re supposed to eat yourself stupid. I could totally do that too. When you’re a girl bear, you birth your
children (who are the size of walnuts, the big ones are about a pound) while you’re sleeping and wake to partially grown, cute, cuddly cubs. I could definitely deal with that. If you’re a momma bear, everyone knows you mean business. You swat anyone who messes with your cubs, and if your cubs get out of line you swat them too. I could deal with that. If you’re a bear, your mate expects you to wake up growling. He expects that you will have hairy legs and excess body fat. Yep, I’d make a good bear. Now, I’d like to take credit for all this cuteness and wonderful comparisons to nature, but I can’t. I heard it first a few years ago from my Bible Study Fellowship leader in Denison. She said she usually looks for things to make people laugh that go along with the study materials for the day. “I’m just going to tell you up front,” she said. “I’m telling you this one just because I think it’s so cute.” She said it had been sent to her in an e-mail, and while she normally doesn’t forward or pay a lot of attention to them, she did read this one and loved it. I loved it too. Enough so that I took the time
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to investigate the life of the American Black Bear (Ursus Americanus). It’s true about childbirth during sleep. The little cubs nurse from their sleeping mom and find their warmth from her body while they grow their own fur. It’s merely one more piece of evidence that our universe has been planned in every detail by a higher being. Bears don’t experience bone loss during those long periods of inactivity and they also don’t take bathroom breaks during their months of sleep. Scientists are puzzled by these two features. Research has led to isolating a chemical in the bear’s blood that may prevent bone loss and could ultimately lend itself to treating human osteoporosis. And that information makes me think of the people we see on television and read about in newspapers and books who claim everything in the world is here by accident. They tell us all of our genes and cells have just fallen together by accident and still line up in a way that allows bear cubs to be born during their mother’s hibernation, while getting the care and nutrients they need almost automatically. I always wonder how it is they can’t see God in our creation story. That’s more of a mystery
to me than anything else. The bumblebee flies against all the laws of aerodynamics we know yet it works for them the way they were created. Have you ever thought about how a woodpecker keeps from pounding his brain to mush while he bores into wood structures with his beak, pounding over and over? It’s because of the way they were created. There are a lot of similar stories behind mysteries of creation. I don’t go to the BSF in Denison any longer because of logistics. Now I go to the CelinaProsper Day Women’s class in Celina and love it. Yep, I could be a bear and would probably like it. But God made me a woman, and one thing I’ve learned in my 70 years is that God has a plan for me (Jeremiah 29:11). Accepting that is far more rewarding than anything I could design for myself. I’m happy to be how God made me — even though I still want to be thin again. Joyce Godwin is an award-winning photographer and journalist and a contributing writer for the Prosper Times. She may be reached at joycemariegodwin@gmail. com.
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t times, spending hours in the kitchen can be a relaxing, enjoyable experience. However, even for avid home cooks, a busy weeknight isn’t one of those times. Fortunately, solutions like sheet pan suppers make it easy to create dishes with exceptional flavor depth that come together quickly and clean up just as fast. Keeping a variety of vegetables on hand makes it simple to pull together a family meal. Onions, for example, are versatile, flavorful, easy to store, have a long shelf-life and are available year-round from U.S. growers. An added benefit when cooking with onions is that you’re serving up a good source of fiber. For more tasty recipes to make supper a cinch, visit onions-usa.org and usaonions.com.
Easy Drumstick-Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper
Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 8-10 chicken legs 1 fennel bulb 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 3 medium-sized potatoes, cubed 1 orange (1/4 cup juice and zest) 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley orange rind curls
Spicy Sheet Pan Roasted Jambalaya
Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 1 large yellow onion, diced 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced 1/2 large yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced or diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 link (13.5 ounces) Andouille sausage, sliced 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend linguine noodles, cooked according to package directions 1-2 lemons, sliced in thin wedges 2 green onions, sliced fresh chopped parsley Heat oven to 400 F. Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. In large bowl, combine onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes,
2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly combined. Spread out evenly on pan in single layer. Add slices of Andouille sausage. Roast 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and start to brown. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and prepare linguine noodles. When ready, remove baking sheet from oven. Place shrimp on top of vegetable and sausage mixture in single layer. Top with half the lemon wedges. Return to oven and cook about 5-8 minutes, or until shrimp is no longer pink. Serve over linguine garnished with green onions and parsley with remaining fresh lemon wedges on side.
brown rice, cooked according to package directions quinoa, cooked according to package directions Heat oven to 400 F. Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Place chicken legs on pan. Spread fennel, yellow onion, red onion, garlic and potatoes around and in between legs. In small bowl, whisk together orange juice and zest, thyme and olive oil. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Cook rice and quinoa. Garnish chicken with parsley and orange curls. Serve over brown rice and quinoa.
Sheet Pan-Style Buddha Bowls
Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 2 yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 head of red or purple cabbage, cut into wedges 2 red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 small butternut squash, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions Tahini sauce:
Knowing how to buy and store onions can make them true superstars in your kitchen. Growers and shippers of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee offer these tips: Buying When shopping, buy onions with dry outer skins, free of spots or blemishes. The onion should be firm and have no scent. Avoid bulbs that have begun to sprout. Yellow, red and white onions are available year-round from
producers in the United States. Seasonal differences like flavor and texture are noticeable and highlighted during these time frames: Fall and winter onions (available August-April ) have multiple layers of thick, paper-like layers of skin. Known for their mild to pungent flavor profile, these varieties can be eaten raw, and are ideal for roasting, caramelizing, grilling and frying because they have less water content. Spring and summer onions (available March-August) have thin,
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tablespoon tahini lemon, juiced teaspoon Dijon mustard teaspoon maple syrup avocados, peeled and sliced fresh parsley Heat oven to 400 F. Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Place onion, cabbage, potatoes, squash and Brussels sprouts in single layer on pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables 40 minutes, or until tender. Add more salt and pepper if needed. While vegetables roast, cook quinoa. To make tahini sauce: In small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, mustard and syrup until smooth. To assemble Buddha bowls: Spoon quinoa into bowls. Add roasted veggies and garnish with avocado and parsley. Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl and serve.
often transparent skins and are typically sweeter and milder than fall and winter varieties. Due to their high water content and mild flavor, they are best used for raw, pickled, lightly cooked or grilled dishes. Storing Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, not the refrigerator. Do not store whole, unpeeled onions in plastic bags. Lack of air movement reduces storage life. Peeled or cut onions may be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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PT K i ds S a y … Jonah
He’s 8 years old, in 3rd grade at Light Farms, likes science at school because he gets to do experiments, and is named after the Jonah from the Bible. Who is the funniest person in your family? My Grandpa. He buys donuts every day when he comes to our house. What do you think you’ll be when you grow up? A photographer What do you like to take pictures of? The sunset. My backyard is where a bobcat was once. We told our mom we’ll make noises when we see it. I have to scream when I see it, my sister has to yell for help, and my
sister’s friend has to make a noise too. I heard about that bobcat. What do you think he’s doing in your subdivision? I don’t know, but I went in trees one time to take photos, and it was beautiful, so I bet a bobcat would want to go there too. Trees? Where? It’s near a little river. I only climbed up one tree. But there’s this creepy thing about it. We went deeper into the forest and we saw this blanket and it looked like there was someone inside the blanket. That is creepy! So what did you do? I took one picture of it, but it was blurry. Do you dress up for Halloween? Yes, I’m going to be the It clown. But we are not supposed to dress up as clowns, but I’m going as either the Joker or the It clown. So what else do you do for fun?
I play guitar. I take lessons and two of my friends go to the same practice place. My friend Justin plays the drums and my other friend Conner plays the guitar too. So are you going to form a band? We already are. The only name we came up with now is the Rock Dogs. First I wrote it down on a piece of paper The Beat Boys, but that didn’t really work out. I just wanted to change it to the Rock Dogs. And I’m going to my friend Justin’s house to practice, because he has the drum set. It’s really hard to move the drum set to my house, so I go to his house. Do you have lead singer? Yes, it’s me. EDITOR’S NOTE: Prosper Community Library Director Leslie Scott has a unique opportunity for candid discussions with youngsters of all ages. She is sharing her experiences through the Prosper Times.
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E a g l e s C r o w n R o y a l t y, G e t S h u t o u t Win at Homecoming Game Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com
Prosper's annual homecoming celebration returned with a full schedule of festivities beginning with the parade on Wednesday evening and ending with a 40-0 shutout win against R.L. Turner under the lights of Prosper Eagles Stadium. That win allowed Prosper to remain atop District 14-5A teams with a record of 3-0. Before the game, Prosper crowned seniors Bryce Shavers and Courtney Wilkerson as the 2017 PHS Homecoming King and Queen. “It's a really big honor and I am just very thankful,” said Shavers of being chosen. After the crowning, it was game on for the Prosper Eagles. Prosper got on the board early with the first of four first-half touchdowns by senior running back Kaleb Adams. For the second week in a row, Adams found the end zone three times in the first quarter. He attributes the success to consistent preparation by Prosper coach Brandon Schmidt and his team of coaches. “The preparation that we have throughout the week sets us up for the game, so come game time I just have fun, play, and react,” said Adams. In the first half, Adams had 222 yards, 140 coming in the first quarter alone, and four touchdowns on 16 carries. Fellow senior, DJ Love, ran the ball 84-yards for an Eagle touchdown, bringing his total to 119 yards, all in the first half. “I am very proud of both Kaleb and DJ. Because as good as they are on the field, they are even better young men off the field,” said Schmidt. In a game where Prosper only passed for 33 yards, the offensive line and blocking downfield was vital. “It was an exciting win. But I have to credit the line because we couldn't do our job without our big guys,” said Love. And Schmidt reiterated that by saying, “The offensive line did a great job and I'm also very proud of the receivers. You can't break off long runs without receivers blocking down field.” Prosper would force three turnovers in the game, two of which resulted in interceptions from junior Devin Haskins. Prosper will face McKinney North on Friday, October 20th at Ron Poe Stadium at 7:00 p.m. The Eagles will be looking to advance their lead in the district to 4-0 against the current 3rd place Bulldogs (2-1). “Just going 1-0 is the mindset the team has every week so we are coming into this game looking to go 1-0,” said Adams.
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2017 Prosper Homecoming Royalty, Courtney Wilkerson and Bryce Shavers, after being crowned on Friday, October 13.
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Senior quarterback Matt Bramer hands off to David Alvarez during the second half of Prosper’s 40-0 win over R.L. Turner on Friday, October 13.
Prosper's Hope Gramly Commits to McKendree University as Dual-Sport Athlete Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Prosper senior volleyball standout Hope Gramly can finally rest a little easier this week after announcing her decision to attend McKendree University in the fall. While she will be able to continue to dominate on the court at McKendree, it's the lanes that brought her to choose the school in the first place. Gramly, who has only been bowling a little over seven years, was one of, if not the top college recruit in the country for bowling with schools such as University of Nebraska, Vanderbilt and McKendree University vying for her commitment. In that short time frame, she has been awarded a number of accomplishments and honors including Teen Bowlers Circuit Championships, 2017 Team USA Trials, has been named the Teen Bowlers Circuit Bowler of the Year twice and has bowled two perfect 300 games. Photo Courtesy of SherPicture “All three schools have incredible programs, but I can't Prosper senior, Hope Gramly, at a recent visit to McKendree think of anyone better to play for Univeristy where she will bowl and play volleyball. than Bryan and Shannon O'Keefe,” said Gramly. Bryan O'Keefe was an assistant coach for Team USA and serves as McKendree's Director of Bowling while his wife, Shannon, a professional bowler, is the head coach of the women's bowling program. While at McKendree, Gramly will be studying exercise and sports sciences in her path to becoming a Chiropractor. Prior to her scholarship meeting at McKendree, Gramly had resigned herself to the fact that because she was going to bowl at the collegiate level, this year would be the last year for her volleyball career, but something happened that changed the course of the meeting. “The athletic director asked me in our meeting how I felt about walking away from volleyball and I started to tear up thinking about it,” she said, “He told me he had seen my story on the news and wanted me to talk to the McKendree volleyball coach.” After a brief meeting with volleyball coach Nickie Sanlin, Gramly had an offer to not only bowl for McKendree, but to also join the volleyball team. “It was incredible,” said Gramly. “They were very encouraging and supportive of my being a dual-sport collegiate athlete. I am thrilled to be able to play both sports. I love the combination of the two and how different they are in almost every aspect.” Prosper head volleyball coach Erin Kauffman said, “Hope is the perfect candidate to be a dual-sport athlete in college because she's mature, she takes care of her business, and she just understands how to manage a chaotic lifestyle.” Coach O'Keefe will be a great resource for Gramly while at O'Keefe. In addition to her phenomenal bowling successes, she was a first team all-American softball centerfielder at Portland State University. In her many tournaments, Gramly has had the opportunity to actually bowl with a couple of the women on the McKendree bowling team, which last year was the first Division II program to ever win the NCAA Women's Bowling Championship. Gramly currently stays busy on the court with the 11-0 Prosper Eagles volleyball season in
full swing, but says she still tries to squeeze in a tournament here and there to stay on top of her game. But after the season is over, she will resume her training by driving to Dallas' USA Bowl at least three times a week. “After State, I will hit the lanes hard,” said Gramly. “I drive all the way to Dallas because they give me the lanes and time to keep me competitive.” Kauffman added, “I watch Hope absolutely come alive on the court after a big block or kill. There's a certain etiquette in bowling so she doesn't get to celebrate like she does on the court. She is so competitive and loves winning so I was happy she made the decision to play both sports.”
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Senior Hope Gramly poses at USA Bowl in Dallas. Gramly, one of the top bowling recruits in the country, will be attending McKendree University in the fall.
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Senior Hope Gramly Spotlight Class of 2018
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Senior runningback Kaleb Adams scored four touchdowns in the first half of the game on Friday, October 13, helping Prosper win 40-0 over R.L. Turner.
Sport: Volleyball Position: Middle Blocker Parents: Lee & Robyn Gramly Nickname: Brick Wall When did you start playing volleyball? I started playing in the 7th grade. Biggest strength and weakness in volleyball? My biggest strength is blocking and my weakness is serve receiving. What do you love about volleyball? I love the fast pace of the sport. Sport you always wanted to try? I’ve always wanted to try snowboarding, but Texas doesn’t have snow.
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Taylon Lancaster runs the ball during Prosper’s 40-0 win over R.L. Turner on Friday, October 13.
Most memorable moment in volleyball? During my first ever varsity game, I got 2 HUGE blocks against Lovejoy. Favorite Athlete: Lauren Carlini Favorite Sports Team: Wisconsin Volleyball Three people you can have dinner with....dead or alive: Lauren Carlini, Ellen DeGeneres, Gal Gadot Favorite quote: “She doesn’t come thinking she is going to win, she comes knowing someone is going to have to beat her.” Favorite subject in school: Anatomy & Physiology What’s on your playlist? I have everything from Disney to T-Pain.
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Blake Harrington, Cody Gallegos and Justin Benvie take down an opposing player during Prosper’s 40-0 win over R.L. Turner on Friday, October 13.
Plans after HS? Attend McKendree University for Bowling and Volleyball, then after grad school, I want to become a Chiropractor.
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Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com If you've ever golfed, you've probably strongly questioned your existence on this planet. I know I have. Let me back up. At age 42, I would consider myself somewhat athletic, meaning I could play a game of softball or touch football, possibly score, and not die. But in my prime, I was an “athlete” and that competitive nature has stuck with me. So, when my husband, who has been golfing off and on most of his life, asked me a couple years ago if I would like to try golfing, I jumped at the opportunity. I had heard plenty of stories from people saying they would never golf with their spouse. It didn't even make sense to me. What's so hard about hitting a ball into a hole. Eighteen times. I got this. It's hand-eye coordination, right? It is not hand-eye coordination. I repeat, NOT handeye coordination. I tee up to the first hole. After a little lesson from my husband on which club to use, I set my eyes squarely on the target, my shiny hot pink golf ball. I reared back with my softball-esque swing and completely missed the ball. What just happened? Ok, regroup and try again. I hit it. But it didn't go at all where I expected it
to go. Hole after hole we continue this little game. And hole after hole, my blood pressure continued to rise. I don't understand why the ball simply refuses to go where I want it to go. My husband, seeing my frustration, tries to explain by saying, “Honey, golf is not something you pick up in a day or...” and that's all I was able to hear before my vision went blank and I snapped back, “It's a ball. I have a club. I should hit the ball with the club and it should go into the hole. Period.” I was beginning to understand why so many people said they do not golf with their spouses. I calmed down a bit and decided try to see it as the challenge it was instead of a walk in the park, or the green, if you will. After it was all said and done, I ended up breaking 100, which I am told is respectable for a beginner. Since then, I have grown to have a love-hate relationship with the sport of golf. I would love to say I have gotten much better, but that would be an old golfer's tale.
On October 12th, Prosper Swim and Dive traveled to Denton High School for the second meet of the season and finished with both the boys and girls teams earning first place, out-swimming Denton High School and Denton Ryan High School. The Prosper girls took first, second and third place in the 200-meter freestyle swim. In first was sophomore Victoria Evans with a time of 2:07.36, followed closely by freshman Marcela Hernandez-Flores and fellow sophomore Heather Pappas who had times of 2:16.53 and 2:19.50, respectively. Proving the strength of the newcomers on the team, in the 100-meter freestyle swim, freshman Caroline Egger swam a 1:02.35. The girls had a combined point total of 130, which was 45 more than Denton High School and over 100 points more than Denton Ryan High School. The boys’ numbers were equally impressive with senior Zachary Wachter, who qualified for state last year, finishing the 100-meter fly in 54.51. Freshman Kyle Valdez completed the 500-meter freestyle swim in an impressive 4:51.90. The Prosper boys team finished the meet with 125 points followed by Denton High School with 77 and Denton Ryan High School with 47. Although this meet did not include diving, Prosper assistant swim coach, Sierra Marchand said, “This was an important meet for us as both Denton High School and Denton Ryan High School are our district competitors.” The Eagles' next meet is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23 at the Frisco ISD Natatorium.
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Athlete of the Week Haili Moore
Freshman, PHS Golf Haili Moore shot a 69 at the Redhawk Invitational this week, breaking the girls’ school record to finish 1st place and leading the team to a 1st place finish as well! Way to go, Haili!
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(above) Prosper swimmer Kyle Valdez competes in the 200m Individual Medley during a meet at McKinney High School on October 5.
(below) (above) Prosper swimmer Ana Hernandez-Flores competes in the 100m Butterfly during a meet at McKinney High School on October 5.
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THIS WEEK IN PROSPER SPORTS... Friday, October 20th Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A at McKinney North High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9B at McKinney North High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball JV at McKinney North High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball Varsity at McKinney North High School – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Golf: Boys Golf Varsity at The Eaton Invitational, Golf Club at Champions Circle – 8:00 a.m. Eagles Football: Varsity vs McKinney North at Ron Poe Stadium – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21st Eagles Golf: Boys Golf Varsity at The Eaton Invitational, Golf Club at Champions Circle – 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 23rd Eagles Cross Country: Regional Meet at Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie – 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 24th Eagles Swim & Dive: Varsity vs Double Dual: Frisco, Wakeland, Keller at Frisco ISD Natatorium – 4:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9A at Little Elm High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: 9B at Little Elm High School – 6:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: JV at Little Elm High School – 5:30 p.m. Lady Eagles Volleyball: Varsity at Little Elm High School – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26th Eagles Football: 9th Green vs The Colony at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: JV Green at The Colony High School – 5:30 p.m. Eagles Football: 9th White vs The Colony, at PHS Artificial Turf Field – 7:00 p.m. Eagles Football: JV White at The Colony High School – 7:00 p.m.
Prosper Golf Swings into Action at Redhawk Shootout Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com
Monday, the Prosper varsity girls and varsity II boys golf teams competed in the Liberty Redhawk Shootout at Ridgeview Ranch. The boys were represented by Drew Thompson (85), Jackson Thies (79), Connor Keene (79), Austin Davis (81), and Cooper Hicks (84). In a tough field, they finished third overall with a score of 323, one of the best varsity II scores the Eagles program has posted in recent years. Thies and Keene, both sophomores, posted 79's to lead the Eagles in scoring. The girls team comprised of Haili Moore (69), Emily Nystrom (85), Cassidy McAlpine (86), Caroline Weatherly (107) and Sierra Topper (102-playing in her first varsity tournament) shot a 342 to finish first overall. Moore, who won the individual championship by 10 strokes, posted 4 birdies in the round on the way to breaking the school record with a score of 69. The varsity I boys will be playing a two-day tournament at Champions Circle this Friday and Saturday.
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The Eagles take 1st place at the Redhawk Shootout on Monday, October 16.
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Varsity II boys ready to fly high at Ridgeview Ranch on Monday, October 16.
P ros p e r X C To p s D istrict and E arns M ult iple Aw a rd s In c l u d i ng C oach of th e Year
Lady Eagles Sweep at Home a n d Aw a y
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On Tuesday, October 10th, the Prosper cross country team competed in the 14-5A District Meet. All four divisions took home the championship. Emily Patterson and Tatum Castillo led the way for the Lady Eagles. Emily finished in second place with a time of 18 minutes 55 seconds and Tatum finished in third with a time of 19 minutes and 7 seconds. Freshman Macy Owens came in fifth and Kendall Rose finished ninth. The team brought home the gold with a total score of 30 points. On the boys’ side, Sam Rizzo led the race and his team, finishing as the 14-5A District Champion
with a 5K time of 16 minutes and 29 seconds. Wyatt Landis and Alex Velez followed closely behind coming in fifth and sixth. Rounding out the top ten, Hamilton Burdett and Adam Schofield finished eighth and ninth, respectively. The boys team brought home the district championship with a total of 29 points. The junior varsity girls team also earned first place and are district champions. Freshman Alexis Svoboda led the way during the entire race. Samantha Drobny finished third, Emma Kruse, fifth, Reagan Beavers, Kirstin Towle, and Anna Johnson finished seventh, eighth and ninth, giving the team a total of 24 points. The junior varsity boys completed the 5K course with a perfect score of 15. Spencer Marcum
led the Eagles to victory. Andrew Blanco came in second, and Alex Williams, Carter Derebery, Jacob Cronin, Zach Griffin, and Jacob Choi all finished in the top-ten as well. Svoboda and Marcum were named the Junior Varsity District Champions. District recognitions were released this week and Prosper has earned some impressive awards. Senior Sam Rizzo was named District MVP. Hamilton Burdett was awarded Newcomer of the Year. Macy Owens is the district Freshman of the Year and Prosper head coach Jennifer Gegogeine was named the District 14-5A Coach of the Year. The varsity teams will advance to the Region II Championship Meet on Monday, October. 23rd.
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(left) All four Prosper cross country team finished the season as district champions.
(right) 2017 District 14-5A Cross Country Coach of the Year, Jennifer Gegogeine.
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Prosper Varsity volleyball advanced to 12-0 in district after another pair of sweeps against R.L. Turner and Lake Dallas. The Lady Eagles hosted the Lions on Friday night and the night belonged to Prosper from the beginning. Prosper would take all three sets 25-3, 25-11 and 25-8. Top highlights of the match were Haley Killinger with 12 kills and 13 digs and CiCi Hecht with 9 kills and 10 digs. Tuesday, Prosper traveled to Lake Dallas and fell behind in the first set after Lake Dallas took a 5-1 lead. Prosper was able to tie it up at 7 and never looked back. The Lady Eagles took the first set 25-15. In the second set, Prosper took a 2-1 lead. After a big kill by Gramly, the Lady Eagles were up 6-3. But the Falcons would not go down without a fight and tied it up at 6. Prosper dug deep and after some big plays by Killinger, Hecht, Whitmire and Hancock, Prosper began pulling away, finally taking the set 25-17. The third set would be all Prosper, ending with a final score of 25-13. Some key players were Killinger with 17 kills and 13 digs in the match and Hecht with 8 kills, 9 digs, and 2 blocks. Junior Madi Whitmire was on the board with 4 blocks, 42 assists and 9 digs. Prosper will head to McKinney to face McKinney North High School on Friday night.
Prosper Varsity tennis season ended Monday afternoon after a tough loss in the Bi-District playoffs to Frisco Reedy High School. The Eagles were the 2017 District 14-5A Tennis District Runner Up after finishing 6-1 in district, losing only to McKinney North High School. Freshman Jett Anderson and sophomore Jordan Fisher went undefeated in mixed doubles in district play. Sophomore Brock Ladehoff went undefeated in boys singles while freshman Josh Stephen and senior Brandon Bonaparte were undefeated in boys doubles in district play. Senior Erin Konvalin, junior Lilli Watson, sophomore Maegan Kaderka and senior Arnisa Krasniqi all went 6-1 in girls singles in district play and all three girls doubles were also 6-1 as well. Coach Mandy Bowling says, “We had a tough but good preseason and when it was time for district play, we did not disappoint. They work hard, practice hard, and get better every day. When it is time for them to play a match, they Renee Marler | Prosper Times Chloe Hancock gets a block on Friday, play to win. I simply could not be more proud.” October 10 during a sweep of Carrollton Creekview.
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Prosper Tennis Team before Bi-District playoffs on Monday afternoon at McKinney North High School.
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CiCi Hecht serves on Friday, October 10 during a sweep of Carrollton Creekview.