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Contents

October 2013

Features

“Give Hope” pg - 20

The Candy Invasion Preparing for Halloween

Homecoming 2013 -

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Introducing your Homecoming Court

Prosper’s First Responders -

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A 4 Part Series Looking into the Life of Prosper’s First Responders

First Response Photography -

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A Day in the Life of a First Response Photographer

Entertainment Like No Other Spotlight on Strikz Entertainment

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Columns Prosper Event Calendar -

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Events and Activities In and Around Prosper

Letter From the Publishers “It’s Pumpkin Time”

Healthy Solutions-

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Breastfeeding Benefits - by Dr. Jon Thomas

We Are Prosper -

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Giving Hope at Cornerstone NTC

Eagle’s Nest Technology Safety

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In HIS Presence -

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Community Devotional - The Blessing Experimant

In Good Taste -

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Prosper Vision -

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Fall in Love with Baking

On The Cover: Cornerstone NCT Executive Director - Wane Bartley Program Development Coordinator - Caitlin Skidmore Founder/Program Director - Jen Lutes

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Eagles/Lady Eagles Golf @ Indian Creek Eagle Tennis @ Frisco Lady Eagles Volleyball @ The Colony Prosper Rotary Club Meeting – Cotton Gin 7:30am PHS Pep Rally – Prosper Rumble Eagle Tennis @ PHS Eagle Football @ Centennial Lady Eagles Volleyball @ PHS Eagle Cross Country @ Jesuit XC Invite Eagle Swim @ North Lake College Prosper Chamber Meeting – Gentle Creek 7:30am Prosper Town Council Meeting 6:00pm Eagle Tennis – First Round Playoffs Lady Eagles Volleyball @ PHS Prosper Rotary Club Meeting – Cotton Gin 7:30am Eagle Tennis @ PHS Eagles Swim & Dive @ Frisco ISD Natatorium PHS Pep Rally – Elementary Pep Rallay Eagle Tennis Semi-Finals Lady Eagles Volleyball @ Centennial Eagle Football @ Wakeland Eagle Tennis Finals Eagle Cross Country @ Melissa Invitational State Fair Day – NO SCHOOL Eagle Tennis Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet 6:30pm Lady Eagles Golf @ Champions Circle Eagle Tennis Area Lady Eagles Volleyball @ Liberty Prosper Rotary Club Meeting – Cotton Gin 7:30am Eagle Tennis Area Prosper High Homecoming Parade Eagle Tennis Area PHS Pep Rally – HOMECOMING – Ignite the Night Eagle Tennis Area Lady Eagles Volleyball @ Wakeland Eagle Football @ PHS – HOMECOMING

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Spelling Bee Lady Eagle Golf @ Old Brickyard Lady Eagle Basketball Scrimmage @ PHS Eagle Golf @ Stonebridge Dye Eagle Golf @ Twin Creeks Lady Eagles Volleyball @ Heritage Eagles Swim @ LISD Aquatic Center Prosper Rotary Club Meeting – Cotton Gin 7:30am PHS Theatre Musical: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 31st Halloween

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Letter from the Publishers

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Executive Publishers Jason & Heather Reynolds Editorial/Marketing Director Heather Reynolds Editor Marla J. Thomas, PhD Production/Design Director Jason Reynolds Contributing Writers Dr. Jon Thomas Lauren Caraway Marla J. Thomas, PhD Doug Kriz Heather Reynolds David Yarbrough Photography Contributors Cedarbrook Media First Response Photography Lyndsey Hamlin Various Production / Design Cedarbrook Media Group

“It’s Pumpkin Time!”

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ell, we’ve successfully made it through the first month of school, and with the cooling of the temperatures we welcome in the long awaited, highly anticipated Autumn Season! October is a wonderful month for family outings at the pumpkin patch, warm hoodies at the football game, fall scented candles burning, pumpkin spice lattes at Black River and Sunday baking extravaganzas with your children. I love this time of year!! Hay bales, pumpkins, scarecrows, Halloween costumes, hot chocolate, pumpkin bread, candles, football, the Harvest moon…I could go on and on about all the things we love about October. And, as always, we are blessed to enjoy them all in Prosper!

One of the greatest events of the year for our town is occurring this month…the Homecoming Celebration, complete with a parade for the entire town, spirit week at every campus, Homecoming Mums, Pep Rallies, an exciting Eagle Football game against The Colony, crowning of the Homecoming King & Queen and a dance for the High School students. Homecoming week is enjoyed by every citizen of our town, and it’s amazing to see so many groups and organizations get involved with the celebration. If you are new to Prosper, and haven’t yet had the opportunity to experience Homecoming and/or the Parade, GET READY and BE EARLY!! It is unlike anything you have probably ever seen, and it is proof again that WE ARE PROSPER!!

Another great event that you won’t want to miss out this month is Cornerstone’s Vision Dinner & Silent Auction on October 26th at Prosper High School. It will be the event to attend that evening, and we hope that you will join us! As much prosperity as we enjoy in our town, there are some of our neighbors that are struggling and need our help. As a faithful and generous community, we have the ability to make the difference in these lives, and provide the assistance to help break the cycle of poverty. If you have not had the opportunity to listen to the stories of our very own neighbors, please be sure to attend the Vision Dinner. Tickets are available online for only $20, and include appetizers, dinner, guest speakers and a Silent Auction. Cornerstone is also still accepting vision sponsors and table sponsors, so please consider how you, your family or your business can help. This is your chance to GIVE HOPE to those in need – all of us working together can make a difference in our community.

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Health & Wellness

- Breastfeeding An important part of planning for the pregnancy and delivery of a newborn infant is deciding whether to breastfeed or bottle feed the baby. Exclusive breastfeeding is widely recommended and has numerous health benefits for both baby and mother.

For baby, maternal milk is the best source of nutrition from birth to 6 months of age. Other benefits of breastfeeding include strengthening the baby’s immune system, reducing gastrointestinal symptoms, preventing common viral illnesses, improving cognitive function, and possibly reducing the risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

For mother, benefits of breastfeeding include faster recovery from childbirth, reduced response to stress, and enhanced weight loss. Long-term benefits include a reduction in the risk of both breast and ovarian cancer and a possible reduction in the risk of heart disease and obesity.

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The Candy Invasion: Preparing for Halloween By: Lauren Caraway Certified Personal Trainer at The Cell Inc. and Independent Beachbody Coach

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t’s that time of year again where we start to plan for fall weather, special events, and holidays.

Celebrating these memorable moments can be fun but it can also be stressful and detrimental to your health if you’re not careful to prepare in advance.

Planning not only helps keep things organized but gives you time to look into various ways to make the most of the event. The idea is not only to educate ourselves on how to lead healthy lives but to pass that knowledge onto our youth. As we know, Halloween is right around the corner.

Understanding how to allow your kids to have fun while being safe and maintaining their health is some times a challenge. As you become more aware of the risks and benefits you can then weigh your options to decipher what’s best for your family.

Consider this; Americans spend a whopping $950 million on Halloween candy every year.

So it’s not surprising that an estimated 1 in 3 American children are now considered seriously overweight or at risk of becoming overweight.

That’s a staggering 25 million children who are at high risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint problems, exercise induced asthma, disturbed sleep patterns, premature maturity, liver/gallbladder disease and depression. That in mind, the idea of handing out “treats” that are laden with sugar (or worse, high fructose corn syrup-HFCS) and chemicals is ill advised. So what are some healthy and fun alternative Halloween treats? Give these a try: temporary tattoos, stickers, playdoh, pencils, fancy erasers, false teeth, kazoos, tiny deck of cards, bubbles, bouncy balls, mini slinkies, natural non-HFCS candy, granola/cereal bars, pretzels, apples (regular or caramel coated), popcorn balls, glee gum, packets of instant hot chocolate, raisins, fruit leathers, prepackaged trail mix/cookies etc. Try to avoid costume jewelry, fake painted pearls and toys from vending machines both of which may contain lead. Also, avoid cheap plastic toys that are likely just going to end up in the trash and off to a landfill.

What about your own kids? While you are trying to make better choices on what you give out to trick or treaters, keep in mind that not everyone follows a healthier outlook. So what do you do when your kids come home with a bag full of candy that you would rather they not eat? First and foremost, sit down and sort through the candy and discard any open packages and other things that might look suspicious. Then just make an agreement that there will only be said amount of candy per day and maybe even persuade a trade for some of the healthier treats you may have left over from your stash.

The traditional Halloween activities are door to door trick or treating around a familiar Fall

neighborhood but some may be leery of the idea of strangers.

There are so many other ways to have fun without going door to door.

Try hosting your own Halloween bash or planning a block party by inviting neighborhood friends/family/ kids for a spooky night of fun. Plan a family night at home making fun Halloween treats/crafts and appropriate for their kids. So whether you have have the kids be in charge of answering the door for treaters and toddlers or teens or somewhere in between, you deciding what candy and how many pieces they can rest assured that there should never be a get. Go trunk or treating, to a community event Halloween that goes without newly created, funor even the mall. Schools, local organizations, filled memories. clubs, communities, and churches participate in trunk or treating which is a safe alternative and keeps the kids together.

You could also take your kids to a local nursing home. This combines fun with a kind gesture towards others as some of these residents don’t get many visitors so seeing your children is a huge treat. Visit your local fire and police departments.

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2013 HOMECOMING COURT

The Freshman 2013 Homecoming Dutch and Duchess are Nathan Powter and Shaznay Hardeman. Nathan has lived in Prosper for 4 years. He is the quarterback on the freshman football team and plays for a select basketball team outside of school. He enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports, and supporting PHS at all the Varsity Football games. Shaznay has also lived in Prosper for 4 years. She is a member of the Prosper basketball team and enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends.

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The Sophomore 2013 Homecoming Dutch and Duchess are Houston Lamb and Haley Tinebra. Houston has lived in Prosper for 8 years. He is a member of the Prosper football team and leadership council, the pole vault team, lacrosse team, and French club. Houston enjoys being with friends and playing sports.

Haley has lived in Prosper for 5 years. She is a member of the PHS track team and is involved in FCA and sports medicine. She enjoys playing hockey and lacrosse, is involved in her church

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youth group, likes to spend time with her friends and family, and enjoys the outdoors.

The Junior 2013 Homecoming Dutch and Duchess are Giby Morgan and Liz Morales.

Giby has lived here for 3 years. He is involved in football, wrestling, and culinary arts.

Liz has lived in Prosper for 12 years. She enjoys playing soccer and running track.

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Senior Prince, Tom Blaney has lived in Prosper for 7 years and has been a member of the Mighty Eagle Band all 4 years and currently serves as the band’s Social Chair. He is involved in NHS, Interact Club, the Mentor Program, and is actively involved in UIL Academics and his church youth group. Tom plans to study Civil Engineering in college. He would like to thank his family for all of the love and support they have shown him and for pushing him towards success. Tom would also like to thank his teachers for providing him with a quality education and preparing him for college.

Senior Princess, Lydia Nusbaum has lived in Prosper for 8 years, and is currently the captain of the Guard Team. She is involved in Interact Club, the Mentor Program, NHS, and the video production team. She enjoys performing for the Color Guard, creating short films, serving as an anchor on Eagle Nation News, and participating in her church.

Lydia is interested in a career in Broadcast Journalism after high school. She would like to thank God and PHS for this opportunity, along with her family and friends for standing by her side. Lastly, Lydia would like to thank Mrs. Gramly for mentoring her these past 7 years.

Senior Prince, Adrian Beltran has lived in Prosper for 4 years and is a member of the Spanish Club and the Wrestling Team. He plans to attend UT Arlington or Wayland Baptist and major in Engineering. Adrian would like to thank all of his friends, parents, and teachers for supporting him in every aspect of his life and making him the best young man possible.

Senior Princess, Karen Gonzalez has lived in Prosper for 12 years. She is a member of the Spanish Club; she enjoys spending time with friends and family, fishing, and going to Starbucks. Karen plans to attend Stephen F. Austin after high school. She would like to thank her family and God. Senior Prince, Dillon Sartin has lived in Prosper for 17 years and attended Prosper schools since kindergarten. Dillon is a member of the French Club, the Varsity Lacrosse Team, and he enjoys attending the varsity football games. He plans to attend the United State Coast Guard Academy after graduating. Dillon would like to thank his mom for always being there for him and being supportive of all he does. He would also like to thank Mr. Harvell for sharing his wisdom.

Senior Princess, Maddie Wolf has lived in Prosper for 17 years and attended Prosper schools since kindergarten. She is a member of Student Council, NHS, HOSA, and the Mentor Program. Maddie enjoys supporting her school at sporting events and being a part of such a great community. She plans to attend Baylor University to get a degree in Pre-Med after graduation. Maddie would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for always supporting her.

Senior Prince, Tyler Webb has lived in Prosper for 17 years and attended Prosper schools since kindergarten. He is a captain of the varsity football team, member of theVarsity BaseballTeam, and he has served on the Football Leadership Council for 3 years. Tyler enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.

After high school he plans to play baseball in college. Tyler would like to thank his parents for their love and support, and his coaches for being great mentors and shaping him into not only a better athlete but a better person.

Senior Princess, McKenna Shirley has lived in Prosper for 13 years and attended Prosper schools since kindergarten. She has been a member of Student Council and FCA all four years, along with NHS and the Mentor Program. McKenna is a student leader at Prestonwood Baptist Church; she enjoys being with friends and attending all Prosper sporting events. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin. McKenna would like to thank her youth pastor, Jeff Garner, for the guidance he has provided her with, and also her parents for being her biggest supporters and role models.

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Prosper High School’s Sweethearts, the Talonettes, are again selling Homecoming Mums for the entire student body. They are working to get all orders online this year with the option to pay by credit, debit or check. The online store will be linked to our website at www.ProsperTalonettes.org . The online store will have pictures and prices for each item that may be added to the mums and garters. Our hope is that the online ordering will streamline the process.

High school orders will be accepted from Sept 25-Oct 11 and delivered to the students on Oct 16th at PHS. All other campus orders (elementary & middle school) will be accepted from Sept 25-Oct 9 and delivered to the students at their home campus on Oct 11th.

The mums are professionally made by The Mum Shop in Plano. The Prosper Talonettes receive 15% of all orders placed online with the Talonettes. We also receive 10% of sales placed directly with The Mum Shop, as long as you mention the Talonettes. All orders placed directly through our website will be delivered to the home campus, orders placed at The Mum Shop will need to be picked up and will not be delivered to campuses.

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ecently, Live and Prosper Magazine was warmly welcomed into the Prosper Fire Department, where we received a tour of the fire house and had an opportunity to sit down with several firefighters to learn about “a day in the life of Prosper’s firefighters.” After spending just a few short hours with the firefighters, I quickly realized their work goes far beyond blazing fires, hoses, and sirens. Rather, I experienced a feeling of Prosper Pride, grateful to have these outstanding first responders serving our community, and the following words readily came to mind: family, community, skill, trust, and compassion.

schools, as well as daycares and churches, and they also participate in most community events, such as the Windmill Playground build. Visitors are always welcome to the fire house, “We love it; especially kids coming to see the trucks.” And, as a tip, visitors bringing ice cream are much appreciated!

Prosper’s firefighters are highly skilled. Unlike some fire departments, all staff within the Prosper Fire Department are certified firefighters and paramedics, making each staff member highly trained to respond to both fire and medical emergencies. Moreover, the staff frequently undergoes specialized training and drills to maintain their certifications, as well as stay up-to-date regarding new equipment and/ or recommended strategies. Generally, trainings include fire response drills, driver operations, apparatus training, and simulated medical response drills. The Prosper Fire Department serves all of Prosper and also has a “mutual aid” agreement with neighboring towns, including Celina, Little Elm, and Frisco, to provide and receive emergency backup, as needed. In carrying out their duties, the firefighters make use of modern technology, such as iPads and Part 2

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Prosper’s firefighters are a family. As the fire fighters shared, life in the fire house is similar to that of a family, complete with the station’s Dalmatian puppy, Smoky. Each shift consists of at least 6 firefighters working 24 hours-on (7am7am) and 48 hours-off. Everyone pitches in to do their share, including going to the store, cooking meals, eating together, exercising to maintain health, and carrying out daily responsibilities, such as “apparatus checks” (i.e., making certain all equipment is working). Just like the homes of many Prosper families, life at the fire station “revolves around the kitchen” and includes a large family gathering table, as well as a fireplace, which was graciously donated to the department. In their own words, the fire fighters explained, “you spend a third of your life with these guys,” “there’s no hiding anything; you know everyone pretty well,” “we’re like a family.”

Prosper’s firefighters are focused on the community. When asked about their involvement in the community, one firefighter shared, “We get a lot of support from the community” and another added, “We help out any chance we get.”

For example, the fire department conducts fire prevention programs in the

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Prosper’s firefighters trust each other. The unmistakable trust and camaraderie between the Prosper firefighters was evident in their interactions alone, with no words needed to describe it. Yet, one firefighter light-heartedly described their trust by sharing, “I could put $1,000 on that counter right now and it would stay there until the day this place shut down, but you put ice cream there and it’s over!” On a more serious note, the firefighters explained how the captain typically runs command, each firefighter has very specified responsibilities, communication is critical, mistakes are minimized by October | 2013

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working as a team, and, with that trust in place, “It’s like clock-work; once we get off the truck, everyone knows what to do.” One firefighter summed it up best, explaining, “You gotta have that trust because sometimes the guy next to you is all you have to get out of a situation.”

Prosper’s firefighters are incredibly compassionate. The firefighters spoke to us with a quiet modesty, knowing the critical importance of their jobs, yet reluctant to boast about themselves. They were incredibly humble and sensitive with regard to the individuals they serve. During our interview, Chief Tucker came to share a thank you letter he had just received from the father of a young man who was seriously injured in a terrible car accident. As the letter was read, the firefighters, most of whom were the ones who responded to the

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emergency situation, respectfully listened and showed gratitude in learning the young man was well on the path of recovery. Clearly proud of his staff, Chief Tucker shared, “That is why they do what they do.” When asked how they manage their own emotions and persist following difficult emergency situations, the firefighters explained that humor and light-hearted joking between each other helps them stay “disconnected” enough to focus and do the job well. One firefighter went on to explain, “Our joking around is not from lack of compassion; it’s a job of the heart. It really is and I really can’t think of anyone up here who doesn’t have a lot of compassion for the people they’re working on. It sounds cliché, but we just treat them as if they’re our own family.”

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A Day in the life of Prosper’s First Response Photographer

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here there’s smoke there’s fire, and where there’s fire, you are certain to see First Response Photographer, Michael O’Keefe, alongside Prosper’s fire department. As Prosper’s official first response photographer, O’Keefe aims to capture emergency scenes, as well as the courageous work of our firefighters, with a high-level of respect and compassion for all those involved.

At the young age of 16, O’Keefe’s first camera was placed in his hands and he quickly made good use of it, seeming to be a natural at the outset. Growing up across the street from railroad tracks and being a self-proclaimed “railroad fanatic,” O’Keefe began developing his skills by photographing trains. One day, O’Keefe happened to witness a car accident and, with camera in tow, he readily photographed the scene and was offered money in exchange for his photographs. Little did he know that, starting that day, his childhood hobby would evolve into a lifelong career and passion for first response photography.

As O’Keefe described, the job of a first response photographer is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. That is, O’Keefe constantly has multiple cameras in tow and his police radio on, listening for emergency calls and prepared to drop whatever he’s doing at a moment’s notice to rush to a scene. As O’Keefe shared, “It’s always on my mind; I don’t take a break from it. My most nervous times are when I’m cooking dinner or in the shower because something’s gonna happen and I want to have a jump on it.”

As a photojournalist who works for numerous community media outlets, O’Keefe responds to “newsworthy” emergency situations, primarily fires and vehicle accidents. And, when responding, he has several goals in mind.

First and foremost, O’Keefe aims to “get on the scene as quickly and safely as possible,” which includes driving the speed limit. Once on the scene, O’Keefe attempts to capture the essence of the scene, as well as the professionalism and bravery of the firefighters “doing what they do.”

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Over the years, and by way of some trial and error, O’Keefe has learned the “unwritten rules” of his profession. Such “rules” include understanding and respecting the “operations” of an emergency scene, following the directives of officers, knowing where to park, staying out of sight whenever possible, giving victims privacy, building a trusting alliance with emergency responders, and “trying not to be another thing the first responders have to worry about.”

In addition to documenting the news of an event, O’Keefe’s photographs serve several important purposes. For example, O’Keefe’s photographs might be used for “post-analysis,” where emergency responders review photographic documentation of an emergency scene, reconstruct the scene, and use the information to learn from and further improve their skills. Photographs might also be used to showcase equipment/apparatus and/or honor firefighters in action.

Naturally, in the face of danger, most people steer clear and, when asked what compels him to seek-out and photograph such dangerous situations, O’Keefe simply replied, “It’s a duty; a calling,” and added, “I’ll drop whatever I’m doing to go to a scene; I feel obligated to these people (i.e., firefighters) to capture what they do.”

Undoubtedly, Prosper is a place where everyone matters and O’Keefe’s words epitomize this important vision, as he emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships and carrying out his work with a high level of compassion for all those involved, both victims and emergency responders.

As O’Keefe explains, “We’re the good guys. We’re not the paparazzi; we’re not here to invade your privacy. We’re here to capture history and we’re compassionate about it.”

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We Are Prosper!

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e are very blessed to live in such an influential, prosperous community. And to many outsiders, Prosper is just that…affluent, fortunate and privileged. However, there are many of our neighbors who have grown up in a cycle of poverty, and some who have simply fallen on hard times. As you drive through our comfortable neighborhoods, take a moment to imagine how quickly your situation can change.

And how easily the loss of a job or spouse can turn your life inside out. It can happen to anyone, and tragically, it does. The need is great, even in our backyards. That is why our community is so fortunate to have such generous, gracious, charitable residents…and why we are so fortunate to have an organization such as Cornerstone to serve these families in need.

Cornerstone’s mission is clear and simple – “Uniting to demonstrate Christ’s compassion by serving our neighbors in need.” The vision is strong, and is one of a community coming together to share the Gospel and help family units escape the cycle of need for good by

providing resources, tools and education.

Cornerstone does not provide a continuous stream of financial assistance to families, but they do provide hope and mentoring in an attempt to shorten their journey out of the cycle of poverty.

Cornerstone partners with various churches, schools, businesses, organizations and individuals to provide comprehensive assistance to our neighbors in need. Mentoring, education, health,dental and vision care, the school supply drive and Cornerstone Christmas are just a few of the amazing ways that Cornerstone is able to serve those neighbors. Every story is different, every need is unique, and every situation is met with compassion, warmth, love and prayer.

In 2012, Cornerstone NCT spoke with 181 families, provided assistance to 34 new neighbors and 17 returning. The total amount of financial assistance provided was over $19,362 and there were 2,263 articles of clothing, various household items and appliances given away.

These needs could not have been met without the help of volunteers, who gave 5,672 hours of

their time, a gift valued at over $125,000! Each of us working together and blessing others in whatever we are able will enable Cornerstone to continue to GIVE HOPE to those who truly need it.

If you would like more information about this amazing organization, we invite you to join us at the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Vision Dinner & Silent Auction on October 26th. The event will be held at Prosper High School and will begin at 6:30pm. That evening, Cornerstone will share the story of their beginning, where they are today and will cast their vision for 2014. Appetizers and dinner will be served, there will be guest speakers and throughout the evening you will have an opportunity to participate in the Silent Auction for some amazing items! Cornerstone is also still accepting Vision Sponsors and Table Sponsors for the event so please consider how you, your family or your busiess can help.

Tickets can be purchased online and are only $20, so please make sure to save that evening on your calendar to enjoy an evening of blessings and do your share to GIVE HOPE.

“When Beth came to us, her husband had told her she and their four children were no longer welcome in his home and had three weeks to move out. He would allow them to take their clothes, but nothing else.

Beth was a stay at home mom for many years, but had recently started a low-paying, full-time job. She was able to save enough to make a deposit for an apartment, but couldn’t afford to furnish it. Cornerstone was able to supply all of the basics as well as additional items to make the apartment even more comfortable for the family during their transition.

Beth attended our Finance 101 Class, where she made a budget to cover her current bills as well as a plan to move forward. She is still working to secure a better job, but has been able to pay her bills each month.”

For more information on Cornerstone NCT, please visit www.cornerstonenct.org or call 972.689.9115.

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The People

Jennifer Lutes Mark and I have been married for 14 years. We have 2 beautiful daughters. Ainsley, 4th grade, and Alli, 1st grade, both attend Folsom Elementary School. Both girls play volleyball and are very active in various activities at their school.

There are many things that I love about Cornerstone. One of the main things I love is that God is at the center of everything we do. When I called Wayne with my idea, I was just following through on what I felt like God was asking me to do. As we have grown in the last couple years, we have tried to pay attention to not only where the needs are pushing us to move, but where God is guiding us to go. I also love the hope that we are able to give. Families have a hope for a different future not only for themselves, but for their kids and grandkids.

When people who do not live in Prosper look at our town, they see the affluence. However, over the last 7 years, I have witnessed the community gather around many who have had unexpected tragedies occur. But we are also a community that wants to help a family, a child or an adult change their life path for the better. We are a community that wants to make a difference. I am proud to call Prosper my home.

Wayne Bartley My family moved to Prosper in April of 2008 to serve on staff at FBC Prosper. My wife, Amy, and I have been married for over 18 years, and we have one daughter, Kelsie, who is a freshman at Prosper High School. We love the family atmosphere of Prosper and feel very blessed to live in this community.

I remember the day Jen Lutes called me on the phone and said, “I think I’m supposed to start a clothes closet.” I replied, “Go for it. You are the perfect person to head that up.” We visited some friends of mine in Fort Worth that run Cornerstone Assistance Network and realized quickly that the clothes closet would be a bandw aid on a hemorrhage. It would simply not be enough. That was how Cornerstone NCT began. The past few years have been an incredible journey with Jen, Caitlin, and our families as they and over 150 active volunteers give of themselves to serve our neighbors in need.

I believe Prosper holds the resources and influence to change an entire country, but before we do that, let’s serve our neighbors right here in our own backyard that need to escape the cycle of poverty. Please join us in giving hope to our neighbors!

Caitlin Skidmore My husband Troy and I met at Purdue while majoring in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. We interned in Prosper and loved the people, the area- basically we loved everything about Texas, and hoped to live here one day. Shortly after we got married, we felt the Lord calling us to move back. It wasn’t long before we heard about Cornerstone from Wayne Bartley, one of the pastors at our church. The fact that this brandnew organization wanted to help people transition out of the cycle of poverty captured my heart. Troy and I decided I would quit my retail job and start working for Cornerstone part time.

Over the past three years, I’ve enjoyed helping set the organizational structure in place, coming up with ways to track statistics and processes, and planning events to raise funds to meet our neighbors’ needs. But the reason I do this is because a community that pools its skills, time, and money to serve their neighbors in need can empower them to exit the cycle of poverty once and for all.

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The Eagle’s Nest Each day during the month of October, Prosper Independent School District will be posting daily safety tips through their Facebook and Twitter feeds for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). This is the 10th anniversary of NCSAM, which is sponsored by the NCSA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The theme this year is “Our Shared Responsibility.”

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Educating those around us, including our children, is very important. Teaching them how to take safety precautions and understand the consequences of their actions can truly make a difference in how they navigate the World Wide Web. According to StaySafeOnline.org, Cybersecurity begins with a simple message everyone using the Internet can adopt: STOP. THINK. CONNECT. For more information go to:

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Devotional

In HIS Presence -

The Blessing Experiment

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ount your blessings. Bless you. Bless this meal. God Bless America. We throw the word blessing around a lot, but what does it really mean? If we bless a meal, does it taste any better or become less fattening? When a child is blessed, do they become more loving, make better decisions, earn better grades or run faster? I imagine some scientist could design some kind of blessing experiment to see if blessing something makes any kind of objective empirical difference.

Call me a heretic, but I would be surprised if they found any difference at all. Blessings are not magic words that impart special powers.

When we bless someone or something, we are essentially doing two things. First, when we bless, we are acknowledging someone (or something) as a gift from God. We affirm that God has placed them in our life on purpose and for our benefit. A blessing is a gift from God, and every gift from God is a blessing.

Second, when we bless, we promise to treat someone or use an item in a way that gives glory to God. A blessing is to be treated with respect and reverence. A blessing is a tool that God has placed on earth to accomplish God’s work. A blessing

exists to be a blessing.

Rachel Naomi Remen writes of the Friday afternoon tea she shared with her Grandfather as a child. After tea, her Grandfather would light a candle and pray their ancient Jewish prayers. When he was done, he would place a hand on Rachel’s head and thank God for her and for making him her Grandfather.

Then he would mention her struggles or triumphs in the last week. If she failed, he would talk about how hard she tried. If she made a mistake, he would give thanks for her honesty.

Then in the candlelight, he would give his blessing.

Those blessings stood in such contrast to the rest of Rachel’s life.

At home, she was driven to succeed.

Her grades could always be higher.

Her achievements could always be greater. Her appearance, her behavior, her work were never quite good enough.

Rachel’s grandfather passed away when she was seven years old, and she was afraid that his blessings would no longer be with her. She discovered, in time, that his blessings

would never be gone, because she had learned to see herself through her Grandfather’s eyes and in some mysterious way through God’s eyes as well.

Blessings are not magic words. You don’t need to know Hebrew, you don’t need to understand the entire bible, you don’t need a priest or a robe or a seminary degree or even a high school education. A blessing is any word you offer to another that affirms them as a gift from God. Beloved. Gifted. Remarkable.

A blessing is any word that gives someone a glimpse of themselves through God’s eyes. A blessing is a challenge and a commission to live as though God intends to use you to bless others.

So how about this blessing experiment: Offer a blessing today.

Bless your children. Bless your friends. Bless our teachers. Bless our town’s public servants. Bless someone who is low and needs to

remember what God is doing. Walk up to them, look them in the eye and tell them what you see. “You are so patient and caring as you teach my child. God bless you.” “You keep our community and my family safe and secure. God bless you.” “You pick me up when I am low and you keep me grounded when I get too full of myself. God bless you.” Our blessings might not make someone run faster or make better grades, but there is no denying the power of naming what God is doing in each of us.

“And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you… and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12 Doug Kriz is the pastor of Grace Christian Church, a young and growing congregation for Prosper. Join us for worship Sunday at 10:30 at Baker Elementary School. www.graceprosper.org.

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We are proud of our community, our businesses and our residents. Ask anyone in our town what makes Prosper unique and wonderful, and the unanimous answer you will hear is the PEOPLE! Live & PROSPER Magazine will begin accepting nominations for Prosper’s Person of the Year 2013 on October 15th. Please visit our website at www.live-prosper.com for more details and to submit your nomination! WE ARE PROSPER!!

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2013 Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Scholarship 5K and 1 mile Fun Run The 4th annual CoryAusenbaugh Memorial 5K and 1 mile Fun Run are scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at Frontier Park in Prosper. The Fun Run starts at 9:00am and the 5K starts at 9:30am. Frontier Park is located at 1551 W. Frontier Parkway, between Preston Road and Dallas Parkway (west of Prosper High School). Frontier Parkway will close at 8:55am in preparation for the races.

Runners can register online at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/ CoryAusenbaughMemorial through October 10th for $30, or race morning at the event. Runners can also find race information and registration through the RunOn! website and race calendar. Registration includes a T-shirt. Race proceeds benefit the Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

The Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Scholarship was started by members of the Prosper Fire Fighters Association after Cory Ausenbaugh, wife of Fire Marshal Bryan Ausenbaugh, tragically passed away unexpectedly from a sudden stroke. “The idea grew from a single scholarship for a graduating senior, to a non-profit charity organization dedicated to also raising scholarship funds for the children of firefighters, police officers and school employees of the Prosper community who pass away” said Firefighter David Yarbrough, president of the Foundation. The foundation raises funds through the 5k race, auctions and donations.

For any questions, please contact Stuart Blasingame, 469-667-1702, stuartblasingame@yahoo.com, or David Yarbrough, 214-683-5846, yarb66@yahoo.com.

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Cory Ausenbaugh was a beloved mother and devoted Prosper ISD educator who passed away unexpectedly in November, 2009.

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In Good Taste

Fall in Love with Baking With the chill of autumn setting in, now is the perfect time to preheat the oven and enjoy the pleasure of baking at home. Fall begins the official start of holiday baking season and Wilton has a wide selection of bakeware, decorating and party products to help you make delicious, comforting treats that will warm your home. Throughout the season of giving and sharing, home baked treats are perfect for expressing love and appreciation to family and friends.

Try these tips from Wilton and fall into the baking spirit: • • • •

Everything old is new. Bake a fluted tube cake to share; this iconic shaped treat embodies nostalgia and comfort, making it ideal for cozy autumn gatherings.

Harvest time. After a trip to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard, put your hard work to good use with baked goods that celebrate the flavors and shapes of the season.

Mini treats, major thanks. Baked treats are thoughtful hostess gifts for any fall occasion. Bring mini pies or mini spiced cakes to show your gratitude – one for everyone or an array of flavors to share.

Cornucopia of color. Celebrate fall’s rich color palette by adding pops of bright colored icing to your baked goods. Try yellow, red, orange and green to mimic the colors of changing leaves.

Try this recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Pound Cake to kick your fall baking into full gear. For more baking tips, gift inspiration and autumn recipes, including bourbon pumpkin pies, cherry streusel pies and openface apple pies, visit www.wilton.com.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Pound Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1-3/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups 100 percent pure pumpkin 3/4 cup dark cocoa Candy Melts Candy, roughly chopped Glaze: 1/2 1/4 2

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Stir in chopped candy; mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 15 minutes; invert onto cooling grid and cool completely.

For glaze, stir together confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon and milk in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake.

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Spotlight

ANYTHING But Ordinary Entertainment!

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s the days get shorter and the temperature begins to chill, we are reminded that the whirlwind months of the Holiday Season are only days away. The long, lazy days of summer are behind us, and with the arrival of Fall comes 3 months of endless entertainment! Family gatherings, company festivities, tailgating parties and end of the season sports celebrations are sure to keep your calendars full beyond the New Year. And Strikz Entertainment Center is the perfect place to host those celebrations!

Strikz is a family owned and operated family entertainment center with a mission to provide astounding service and the maximum amount of fun to their guests. They offer 32 state of the art bowling lanes, a huge arcade, lazer tag, billiards, grill and bar. Their newest addition, The Rose Room, provides a private, chic boutique bowling area featuring 12 bowling lanes, lane side food and beverage service, couches, wood floors and more. Anything but ordinary, it is the perfect setting for a more intimate, upscale entertainment experience. Enjoy dancing, bowling, games and prizes on Friday and Saturday evenings in The Rose Room!

Strikz Entertainment Center is also the perfect venue for your meetings or group parties. With over 43,000 square feet of entertainment, boutique bowling and private meeting rooms, they can accommodate everything you need to entertain, train or simply celebrate your employees and their dedication to your company. Their private Meeting and Banquet Room can accommodate up to 150 guests, complete with complimentary wifi and projector with screen for your presentations. The Strikz Meeting Package also includes multiple buffet choices and various snack options. Group parties have the luxury of coordinating exactly what you want to provide for your guests – bowling, lazer tag, billiards, game cards, specialized menus, drink tickets and more! Let Strikz help you with planning and organizing your perfect party celebration!

For the ultimate in team building, you have a perfect partner with Strikz.

You are equipped with a Strikz facilitator that will take care of every planning aspect, down to the team assignments, scoring, and determining your “Teambuilding Champion”. Competition includes bowling, arcade, lazer tag, dancing and a mystery challenge. Your event is concluded with an awards ceremony where every participant receives a certificate and the winning teams is presented with a souvenir bowling pin trophy to show off at the office. A hassle free way to show your appreciation to your employees while promoting morale, Strikz Entertainment Center allows you to enjoy the event as much as your staff!

In addition to your party celebrations, you are also invited to enjoy all of the Fall Specials that Strikz is offering! Located close to Prosper, off of Preston and Lebanon, they are a great choice for all of your family entertainment.

Please visit their website at www.strikz.com or call them at 972.668.5263 to make your reservation for your next party or quality time with your family.

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COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE 972-347-3333 787 N. Preston Rd. Prosper, Texas 75078

www.bumpertobumperautoservice.com

FREE ALIGNMENT

$15 OFF

With Purchase of 2 Tires or More

Oil Change and Filter (Reg. Price Starts @ $29.99)

$40 OFF

Repair Services $25 OFF $100 $75 OFF $250

Transmission Flush Service *Starting at $179.90

FREE DEDUCTIBLE On Any Collision Repair *MOST CASES

Cannot be used in combination with any other offer. Labor costs only.

$7 OFF

State Inspection *Reg. $39.75