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Contents Letter From The Publishers -

October - Fall VOL III, Issue 2

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Its Fall Y’all

Volunteer Spotlight

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Clothe a Child

Prosper Events Calendar -

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Events and Activities in and Around Prosper

Eagle’s Nest - 14 Prosper ISD Graduate Profile

Prosper Vision - 16 A look at Prosper’s Past, Future and Present

Town Matters - 18 What Is Fire Prevention

The TOWN - 20 National Night Out

The PEOPLE -

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Quilts of Valor

The PRIDE - 24

On The Cover - Fall is in the air.

Prosper Pumpkinfest, October 18th

Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial 5K Run

Remember When Rhea’s Mills

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Prosper Owned & Operated Prosper Dental Health

FreeStyle

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Transition From Summer To Fall

In Good Taste Halloween Party

Parenting

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Communication

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wwww, the season is finally here...crisp, cool mornings, the warm autumn decor and everything pumpkin!! After the last couple of months of heat and humidity, this time of year couldn’t get here fast enough for us! Football games, jeans, boots and pumpkin spice lattes…it’s Fall y’all, and there’s no other place on earth that we’d rather be than right here in our beloved Prosper! We are so excited to announce the 1st Annual Prosper Pumpkinfest!! A fun afternoon for families, we have tons of activities planned, including a Hay Maze, our very own Pumpkin patch, a chili contest, food, music and an outdoor showing of the movie “Hotel Transylvania”. It’s sure to be a great event, so make plans to join us at Frontier Park on October 18th!!

October is the best month of the year to be a Prosper Eagle – it’s Homecoming time!! This year’s theme, “Small town, Big heart”, truly symbolizes the soul of our town. What we have is unique, something that you don’t find anywhere else and something that is real, genuine and sincere. The school spirit is amazing and the love and passion for our students is evident in each employee of Prosper ISD. This culture is exactly why most of us chose Prosper as our home…and it’s so exciting to see that continue to grow and flourish as the years go by. If you are new to Prosper or haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Prosper Homecoming parade or game, you are in for a treat! It is no exaggeration to say that the entire town participates…come early, grab a spot and be prepared for as much spirit and pride as you’ve ever seen! WE ARE PROSPER!!

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Clothe a Child 2014

Serving the children of Prosper ISD on October 18th

The combined compassion and kindness of congregants in some 45 houses of worship in Frisco, Little Elm, Prosper and Celina will soon translate into school and winter clothing for children who otherwise might face a cold and bleak winter, says John Taylor, Area Director of the Clothe a Child program. “The first part of our campaign is coming to a close,” he said.

“Asking for donations from individuals, groups, businesses and organizations is the critical first step in our effor ts to provide these basic needs. We have had a very good response again this year, but the need has increased and we hope to receive additional gifts and volunteers in order to serve more children.”

Clothe a Child takes 100 percent of financial donations gathered through a variety of sources, principally through faith-based channels,

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and partners with KOHL’S of Frisco, the schools districts in Frisco, Little Elm, Prosper and Celina and thousands of volunteers to provide vouchers to low-income students, allowing them to purchase school and winter clothing. The students are identified at the various districts through their participation in the free or reduced lunch program along with those who may have other special needs known by the school counselors.

“The second part of our campaign is as critical as the first,” added Taylor. “Recruiting and training the 2,000 volunteers we need for the three weekend shopping mornings is a major undertaking. But without the volunteers, the task just becomes impossible.” Volunteers, who assist the students’ families during the shopping trips, must be at least 16 years of age and commit to assisting with at least one morning’s event.

This year, the three Clothe a Child shopping days are Oct. 4, 11 and 18 at the KOHL’S of Frisco, 7150 Preston Road. The shopping events begin at 6 a.m. each of the three Saturdays and continue until the last shopper has finished, usually around 10:30 a.m. “The final step is the identification of the students. For that, we count very heavily on the counselors of the four participating school districts,” he said.

Volunteers and contributors are still being solicited. Interested individuals and groups may contact Clothe a Child by visiting the web site, www.clotheachildfrisco.com.

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// Prosper Events & Activities PROSPER ISD EVENTS: 10/4 Black Out Pep Rally 10/13 NO SCHOOL 10/20 School Board Meeting 7:00pm 10/22 Homecoming Parade 10/24 Small Town, Big Heart Pep Rally 10/31 Pink Out Pep Rally EAGLES FOOTBALL: 10/3 McKinney North @ Eagle Stadium 10/10 @ Wylie East 10/17 @ Wylie 10/24 Lovejoy @ Eagle Stadium (Homecoming) 10/31 @ McKinney LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL: 10/3 McKinney North @ PHS 10/7 McKinney High @ PHS 10/10 @ Wylie East 10/14 @ Denison 10/17 @ Wylie 10/21 Sherman @ PHS 10/24 Lovejoy @ PHS 10/28 @ McKinney North EAGLES TENNIS: 10/7 Denison @ PHS EAGLES CROSS COUNTRY: 10/4 @ Norbuck Park 10/4 @ Old Settlers Park (Girls) 10/11 @ Myers Park 10/18 District Meet 10/21 Districts @ Myers Park

WeAreProsper.com TOWN OF PROSPER EVENTS: 10/7 Planning and Zoning Meeting 10/9 Senior Citizen Dinner 5:00 (Lighthouse Christian Fellowship)

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting 10/14 Town Council Meeting 6:00pm 10/15 Mayor’s Luncheon @ 11:30am (Municipal Chambers)

Economic Development Corporation Meeting 10/21 Planning and Zoning Meeting 10/28 Prosper 5-0 Club – Featuring Delbert Vest, Musical Guest 10:30am

Town Council Meeting 6:00pm PROSPER COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS: 10/2 Story Time @ Prosper Fire Station 11:00am 10/7 Story Time 7:00pm 10/9 Story Time @ Lighthouse 11:00am

Family Game Night 6:30pm 10/14 Story Time 7:00pm 10/16 Story Time @ Lighthouse 11:00am 10/20 Friends of the Library Board Meeting 6:00pm 10/21 Community Library Board Meeting

Story Time 7:00pm 10/22 CLOSED – Homecoming Parade 10/23 Story Time @ Lighthouse Fellowship 11:00am 10/25 Book Sale 10:00am – 4:00pm

Pumpkin Painting 11:00am – 12:00pm 10/28 Story Time 7:00pm 10/30 Story Time @ Lighthouse Fellowship 11:00am

Ancestry.com Workshop 6:30pm PROSPER ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS: 10/14 Prosper Chamber Meeting 7:30am

Prosper Historical Society Meeting 1:00pm

Prosper Ladies Association Meeting 7:00pm 10/16 Prosper Chamber Annual Banquet 10/28 Prosper Chamber Meeting 7:30am Tuesdays @ 9:30am – Senior Citizen Dominoes (Presbyterian Church) Wednesdays @ 7:30am – Prosper Rotary Club

EAGLES GOLF: 10/14 @ Champions Circle 10/17 @ Robson Ranch 10/18 @ Robson Ranch 10/20 @ Westridge

SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS: 10/18 Prosper’s PUMPKINFEST – Frontier Park 3:00pm

Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Run – Frontier Park

Clothe A Child (Prosper Families) 10/22 Prosper Homecoming Parade 10/24 Prosper Homecoming Football Game 10/25 Goodies at Grace Holiday Bazaar – Grace Academy 9:00am

EAGLES SWIM & DIVE: 10/4 @ Irving Sprints 10/7 @ The Colony/Cedar Hill 10/14 @ Liberty/Independence 10/21 @ McKinney North

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Prosper ISD Educator Profile

The collective stakeholders and communities that serve Prosper ISD strive for the Prosper ISD Educator to be a model for the students of the district in their academic abilities and drive, in their constant pursuit of challenges and learning opportunities, in their well-rounded experiences, in their fair and respectful treatment of others, and in their contributions towards the community through their involvement.

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EXHIBITS ACADEMIC READINESS

The Prosper ISD Educator provides a challenging curriculum to the student, helping him or her to pursue academic success in all levels of education, culminating in a successful transition to college, career or the workforce. The educator provides classroom experiences that match the student’s strengths and interests, as well as challenges the mind, imagination, feelings and social skills. The educator encourages the student to think critically and to express ideas clearly through multiple expressions in order to develop an academic skill set that allows for mastery of appropriate and rigorous coursework.

The educator models self-discipline, initiative, creativity and personal integrity.

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VALUES HONORING & RESPECTING OF OTHERS

The Prosper ISD Educator displays honor in his or her actions and words.

The educator stresses and models the importance and use of Respect, Encouragement, Appreciation, Communication and Honor, respecting differing ideas and opinions while clinging to their own values. The educator conscientiously chooses to act in accordance with the principle, “Treat others as you wish to be treated” in their interactions with students, teachers, administrators, parents and community members in a variety of settings.

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SEEKS THE OPPORTUNITIES

The Prosper ISD Educator provides the student with opportunities to learn and grow as well as be reflective and self-evaluative through a diverse background of formational experiences. The educator offers a safe haven for the mistakes and false starts inherent in learning, teaching the student that intellectual risktaking and resiliency are necessary for growth. The educator enables growth in an ever changing digital learning and global society. Further, the educator treats the student with respect and dignity. The educator models this by seeking opportunities for their own growth personally and professionally.

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CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS COMMUNITY THROUGH INVOLVEMENT

The Prosper ISD Educator displays ethical thinking and ethical action in the classroom and on campus and lives the principle of responsibility to community, which is learned through involvement in a cause or service. The educator models for the student a desire to put others before self, responding in love and service to those in need and striving to move beyond self-interest or selfcenteredness in relationships with others.

DEMONSTRATES WELL-ROUNDED CHARACTERISTICS

The Prosper ISD Educator appreciates the variety of talents and gifts that each student displays, providing opportunities for the student to excel in areas of interest, which may include: art, music, UIL, the stage, career training, and the athletic fields. The educator promotes aesthetic and physical development as essential to an education and supports activities in the competitive arena that promote teamwork, leadership, responsibility, integrity, humility, and physical and emotional fitness. The educator models this by getting involved in supporting student growth as a sponsor, coach or facilitator in areas of enrichment . The educator also models physical and emotional health through their daily habits.

Dr. Michael Goddard

Assistant Superintendent Prosper Independent School District How do you best impact the life of a child for not just a moment, but for a lifetime?

For Prosper ISD it is the pursuit and the process of graduation that starts, not just when a student enters high school, but the moment they enter the classroom for the first time in Prosper ISD- regardless of grade or age level.

When a student becomes a Prosper ISD family member, they will begin the transformational process of becoming all they can possibly become by building on their strengths, enhancing their areas of weakness and learning what it means to overcome and develop.

Thus through the Prosper ISD Graduate ProfileA Prosper ISD Student: Exhibits Academic Readiness; Seeks the Opportunities and Challenges of Learning; Demonstrates Well Rounded Characteristics; Values Honoring and Respecting of Others; and Contributes towards Community through Involvement.

In Prosper ISD, graduation is not just a student reaching a certain amount of credits, or achieving a certain grade-point average. Those are very important, but they are not the only points of emphasis that we focus on. In order for the experience of a Prosper ISD student to reach its greatest opportunity for success, we aim for preparing students for not only for the moment of graduation, but the opportunity for them to become successful young men and women beyond graduation.

In order to have the best opportunity for a student’s life to emulate the entire Graduate Profile, they must see those very pillars of the profile through the daily example of the administrators, teachers and support staff that they spend time with.

Prosper ISD takes a systemic approach towards the Graduate Profile. The Prosper ISD Graduate Profile does not stand alone and have the expectation only sit on the student; we have set a continued high standard of excellence on ourselves to incorporate the Educator Profile into our lives.

Whether it is the bus driver who welcomes the student each morning , the custodian who smiles and serves each day to prepare the cleanest environment for kids, the Principal who greets students daily with warm smiles or the teacher who works with the students to reach their full potential- each is pursuing the same outcome as our students.

The collective stakeholders and communities that serve Prosper ISD strive for the Prosper ISD Educator to be a model for the students of the district in their academic abilities and drive, in their constant pursuit of challenges and learning opportunities, in their well-rounded experiences, in their fair and respectful treatment of others, and in their contributions towards the community through their involvement.

This is how you impact beyond the moment. You model in your own lives the very things you want your children to pursue.

In Prosper ISD, we continue to strive to set a NEW Standard… “Exceptional” !

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T wn Matters What is Fire Prevention?

by Bryan Ausenbaugh, Prosper Fire Marshal

Fire Prevention is one of many functions performed by most fire departments. The primary goal of fire prevention is to keep the public educated with basic precautions to prevent potentially harmful fires and know how to survive them. It is a proactive means of reducing emergencies and the damage caused by them. Many fire departments have a Fire Prevention Officer. Typically, this is the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal is charged with enforcement of the local fire prevention code and of state fire laws and regulations.

The Fire Marshal coordinates fire prevention activities in the community, reviews technical fire prevention issues, maintains appropriate records, issues permits, investigates the cause and origin of fires, and coordinates public education programs. The Fire Marshal’s Office works closely with the Building Inspections, Planning, and Engineering Departments reviewing projects applying for construction and development. All commercial or multiple-dwelling buildings are inspected at regular intervals, and orders are issued for the correction of violations of fire laws when they are discovered. While on rare occasion, if necessary, court action is taken to compel compliance.

The most effective way of avoiding injury and damage by fire is the prevention of the fire. In fire prevention there are three main goals: • Life Safety. Prevention of injury and loss of life always takes top priority in any emergency the fire department responds to.

• Prevent Property Damage. Though second to life safety, property damage should always be considered. Aside for the devastating loss of property to an individual business owner a fire loss can be very

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detrimental to the community in several ways. Properties that have sustained heavy fire damage are seldom rebuilt. Frequently these properties end up in litigation between the owner, occupants and the insurance company of which can create an eye sore and become a code enforcement issue over time.

• Protection of Operations. By preventing fires and limiting the amount of damage, we can assure that work operations will continue with little interruption. Business owners need to remember, an aggressive fire prevention plan is essential for worker safety.

Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada during the week (from Sunday to Saturday) in which October 9 falls. In the United States, the first Presidential proclamation of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) continues to be the international sponsor of the week.

While National Fire Prevention Week runs October 5th – 11th this year, the Prosper Fire Department will spend all of October visiting local day care facilitates, mother’s day-out programs, and Rucker Elementary School. Every year NFPA chooses a theme to be covered.

The theme for 2014 is “Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Monthly.” The Prosper Fire Department urges all residents to not only test their smoke alarms monthly, but to change the batteries twice a year. A good rule of thumb is to change your batteries as we change our clocks to and from daylight savings time.

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// The Town

National Night Out in Prosper

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n its continuing efforts to fight drugs and crime in the local area, the Prosper Police Department is inviting neighborhoods and homeowner associations to participate in the 31st annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7, says Police Community Relation Officer Juan Flores. “Many of our neighborhoods and HOAs are familiar with National Night Out,” he said. “This year, we want to see if we can get participation from every neighborhood in Town, either by holding their own event or by partnering with an adjacent neighborhood.”

National Night Out, co-sponsored by the Prosper PD and the National Association of Town Watch, is an annual event giving neighbors the opportunity to meet each other, exchange contact information, enjoy each other’s company, commit to looking out for one another and welcome public safety personnel to their vicinity. “The Police Department will be actively attending as many neighborhood watch parties as we can that evening,” said Flores. “If a community is holding an event and would like Police and Fire personnel to attend, they should contact their HOA office or Prosper Police. We’ll make as many of these neighborhood events as we can, but only those that register with us.”

To add a block party to the list of events public safety personnel attend, representatives can call (972) 347-9002 or send an e-mail to Officer Juan Flores at juan_flores@prospertx.gov. Police and Fire personnel will attempt to attend registered block parties on a first-come, firstserved basis.

“National Night Out is an opportunity for communities to promote

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police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie,” he added. “While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out does represent the kind of spirit, energy and determination that is helping to make our neighborhoods safer places throughout the year.”

Police and Fire personnel will set aside the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 7 to meet and greet Prosper residents, partake in discussions regarding crime prevention and abatement, offer advice on home safety, exchange information on maintaining a crime-free neighborhood and encourage neighborhood residents to become front-line partners in the fight against crime.

“Alert and involved neighbors are our best defense against the criminal,” said Flores. “We can only be in one place at one time, so when neighbors decide to get involved, our effectiveness multiplies. Neighbors win, we win, and the criminal loses.” In the past, neighborhoods have held block parties, cookouts, parades and mixers, all designed to get neighbors to engage with one another, exchange contact information and pledge to be watchful over each other’s family members and property. “We’re hopeful that the 2014 version of National Night Out will surpass the records we set last year,” added Flores. The 2013 event was marked by over a dozen block parties throughout Town. Accompanying public safety personnel will be McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog along with other mascots.

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// The PEOPLE

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5th Annual Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial 5K Run The 5th Annual Cory Ausenbaugh Memorial Scholarship 5K and Fun Run brings an entirely new meaning to the term “boots on the ground,” says Assistant Fire Chief Stuart Blasingame. “In today’s world, the term ‘boots on the ground’ has a military connotation,” he said. “But for us, it’s a reminder of Cory’s habit of wearing boots to school and how she influenced others to do that.”

The fifth anniversary run will occur on Saturday, October 18th at Frontier Park, 1551 W. Frontier Parkway in northwest Prosper. The one-mile fun run starts at 9 a.m. and the 5K takes off at 9:30 a.m. Registration is now open online at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/ CoryAusenbaughMemorial. For those registering by October 10th, the cost is $20 and as an incentive to register early, registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Registering on the morning of the race will increase your cost to $30.

Cory Ausenbaugh, the late wife of Prosper Fire Marshal Bryan Ausenbaugh and mother of son JB and daughter Becca, was committed to education, and the run memorializes her commitment by donating all of its proceeds to a scholarship awarded to a Prosper High School senior who expresses a desire to enter the field of elementary or secondary education.

“Cory was known as the teacher with the boots, because cowboy boots were her preferred footwear,” said Blasingame. “And, to honor her memory, her former colleagues and their supporters wear cowboy boots to the race, and participate in the one-mile fun run/walk in their unconventional shoes.” An awards ceremony recognizing the first, sec-

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ond and third overall winners of both races along with winners under 9 years of age and over 60 years of age will conclude the day’s events.

As is customary, an award will also be given to the contestant with the best looking boots, and the Prosper ISD school with the most participation will also be recognized with a special acknowledgment.

In July, the 2014 Scholarship recipient was named, and Madison Scogin, a 2014 graduate of Prosper High School was presented with a $2,000 scholarship check. Madison attended Prosper ISD from kindergarten through 12th grade and was active in TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators), serving as president her senior year. “Madison was chosen among a very competitive group of individuals. All of the applicants had outstanding grades and extra-curricular activities, but Madison really impressed the committee with the inclusion of details in her essay about the encouragement and role model embodied by Cory Ausenbaugh,” said David Yarbrough, Prosper firefighter and one of the founding board members of the scholarship.

Race packets can be picked up on Thursday, October 16th at Pac Fitness, 861 N. Coleman in Prosper from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. And, of course, packets can be retrieved at the start of the race. “This race has now become a tradition in Prosper,” said Blasingame. “We are committed to remembering Cory and to making sure her legacy of a deep love of education continues to translate into scholarships for deserving students.” More information on the run can be obtained from Chief Blasingame by calling 469-667-1702 or sending an email message to stuartblasingame@yahoo.com or David Yarbrough at 214-683-5846 or Yarb66@yahoo.com.

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Rhea’s Mills

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he last two months we have learned about the two communities that were most important in the formation of Prosper – Rock Hill and Richland. The reason they were so important was because they were located close to the railroad and were within a couple of miles of where the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad built their depot. It was easy for them to move to Prosper when the railroad was built through the area in 1902.

There are three other communities that I would like to mention that were further from the depot but should still be included in our history because they were in the Prosper school district. The farmers from these communities brought their cotton, wheat, and oats to Prosper and also did business with Prosper merchants. These communities were Rhea’s Mill, Good Hope (sometimes called Parvin) and Navo (sometimes called Elm Ridge). We will discuss Rhea’s Mill this month.

Rhea’s mill is located in the northeastern part of Prosper, at the southwestern corner of the intersection of Custer Road and FM 1461. This is an old and historic community. It was founded by the Joseph R. Rhea family, who emigrated from Roane County, Tennessee to Texas in 1855. Joseph married Emaline M. Alexander in 1830 in Tennessee.

They had five children, four boys and one girl. The boys were John W., William A., James C. and Robert Rhea. The girl was named Mary Rhea. The Rhea family first settled in the Walnut Grove area for a short time, and then moved a few miles north to begin the settlement of Rhea’s Mill.

The family was very active in the church and community. They attended church at the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church, which at that time was known as the United Congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Walnut Grove was located about two miles south of

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Rhea’s Mill on Custer Road and had a school, church and the Walnut Grove Cemetery. It is located where First Street in Prosper ends at Custer Road. Joseph Rhea was chairman of the building committee for the Walnut Grove Church which was built in 1858.

The family started the first business in the area, a carding machine business. Previously, the wool was carded by hand. Wool growers from all over the area and various parts of the state brought their wool to the Rhea brothers because it was done much faster and cheaper by machine. Joseph Rhea would purchase most of his goods from St. Louis, Missouri, send them to Jefferson, Texas and then by wagon to Rhea’s Mill.

When the Civil War began, three of the brothers – W. A., John W. and James C. Rhea, were active in the war. W. A. Rhea mustered soldiers at Rhea’s Mill and his father, Joseph, drilled the boys so they would be ready when they were called to fight in the war. W. A. Rhea joined the Confederate Army in 1861, enlisting as a private in Company D, Sixth Texas Cavalry. He was promoted to captain and his left leg was shot off at the battle of Corinth. He returned to Texas and was elected to the Texas legislature in 1863 and then appointed Adjutant General of Texas by Governor Murrah. He engaged in business dealings with Larkin Adamson of Weston, Texas. Larkin was one of the founders of the town of Weston and was very influential in community affairs.

Larkin also had a cousin with the same name and he lived in Richland and was the first postmaster of Prosper in 1893. The Prosper Larkin owned a grocery store in Richland which was at the southeast corner of Coleman and Prosper Trail. W. A. Rhea married Ella Foote on July 16, 1868 and they had six children: James F., Emougene, William A., Lawrence J., Mary E. and John Edwin Rhea.

John W. Rhea enlisted in the Confederate Army and was killed in the Civil War. The third brother, James C. Rhea, enlisted in the Confederate Army and returned home after the war. During the war, a slave had burned the carding machine, but he soon re-established the business. In 1866, a general store was built and the area grew and became a trading center for the western part of Collin County. The community continued to grow and a flour mill was built in 1873 and a corn mill was built in 1874. Later, a cotton gin was built and was operated by oxen. In 1875, a post office was established and James C. Rhea was made postmaster.

In 1875, Lee Lodge was organized and it later moved to Prosper in 1903 to be near the railroad. The lodge moved to downtown on Broadway and was located where the quansi-hut now is (on the north side of the street in downtown Prosper). In February 1967, the masonic lodge moved to the southeast corner of Church Street and Broadway and is currently still in that location. The old masonic lodge building was sold to the Prosper Co-op Gin Company. A grade school was built in Rhea’s Mill and it was consolidated into the Prosper school system in 1947. The school building was eventually torn down.

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//PROSPER Owned & Operated

Prosper Dental Health For Your Beautiful, Healthy Smile

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fter 23 years of practicing dentistry, I still wake up every day with renewed commitment to tackle the day and aspiration to change someone’s life. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to practice my passion and my career-- I love what I do.

I have had the pleasure of calling Prosper my home for the last eight years, and with the help of this wonderful community, my three sons are growing into respectable teenagers. Working in the Town of Prosper has always been a dream of mine and I am delighted to announce the opening of my new office, Prosper Dental Health, in October.

To explain a little bit about myself, I pursued my specialty degree in Prosthodontics at Ohio State University, and I have been practicing since 1997.

Prosthodontics is the dental profession pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, and appearance of healthy teeth. I treat patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. I am also a lifelong learner and I am always looking for opportunities to improve my skills through further training on the best techniques to treat the most common and the most complicated oral conditions.

It might seem like my job is to restore teeth with crowns and fillings and replace missing teeth, but that is not the way I approach my profession. I aim

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to develop candid and sincere relationships with my patients, to relieve them from pain, to change their smiles, and to improve their lives. I help patients build confidence for interviews and new jobs, and I assist them in preparing for wedding pictures and graduations. I enjoy hearing tooth fairy stories when baby teeth give way to permanent teeth, and I give grandmothers and grandfathers their speech back so they can read stories to their grandchildren.

I also treat sleep apnea conditions so patients can sleep better and function optimally. Most of all, however, I guide patients in understanding their dental challenges and work with them to achieve oral health so they can ultimately feel proud of their teeth. I am looking forward to offering this kind of relationship and service to all of Prosper.

Our practice philosophy at Prosper Dental Health is totally patient oriented, focusing on your health and your beautiful smile. They say that the eyes are windows to your soul. I would add that your beautiful smile is a window to your overall health. I enjoy offering you the latest technology to help you have a wonderful experience at our dental office. I also hold a sedation license so I can make you feel comfortable and at ease during your treatment.

Let me welcome you to Prosper Dental Health. I hope you can come soon to enjoy a rewarding dental experience. I look forward to treating you and your family.

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One: Mix and match unexpected items, like: A summery dress with a leather jacket or booties; White pants with a textured sweater; Fall colors with brights or pastels, like burgundy and red or olive and blush. (photo) Mixing textures is another great way to add variety. Pair lace and corduroy, a silky top with a jean jacket, or, for the bold, wear a soft sweater with leather pants. Don’t have the items mentioned? Just try pairing opposites from your own closet. They work together to make visually interesting outfits.

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Try a button up or blouse under a shift dress (photo).

Layer a crew-neck sweater or sweatshirt over a button up and top them off with a blazer.

Choose a summer dress, add a completer piece (like a cardigan, jean jacket, blazer, etc.), and finish the look with a pair of boots or booties.

When the temperatures drop, add a pair of tights for a new spin on the outfit. Stick to opaque tights for day, and to create the longest leg line, choose a pair the same color as your shoes.

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// IN GOOD TASTE

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Try these easy party ideas from Wilton to make your Halloween spook-tacular: • Add some “pop” to popcorn: Trick out ordinary popcorn into a sweet-and-salty party pleaser. Drizzle on Candy Melts® candy for festive flavors, and then capture the Halloween spirit by adding fun sprinkle mixes.

• Masquerade cookies: Who says you can’t play with your food? Create edible masks with decorated shaped cookies and attach them to cookie sticks with melted Candy Melts candy. Set up a photo station at your party, so guests can take pictures with their cookie mask creations before eating them.

• Jack-o’-lantern cakes: It wouldn’t be Halloween without carved pumpkins. Make yours edible by baking a delicious pumpkin spice pound cake shaped like a pumpkin.

Increase the fun by adding silly icing facial features.

• Midnight potions: Spice up the night with candy corn drinks served in containers guests can devour, making cleanup easy and delicious. Or, toast the night with the Witch’s Brew Mocktail.

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On floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter by 1/8 inch thick. Dip eye and glasses cookie cutters in flour before each use. Arrange cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.

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// PARENTING

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Early Communication Skills The first three years of life are crucial in many ways. They are the building blocks for the rest of your child’s amazing life. Your child will learn to walk, play and feed themselves. Most importantly, your child will learn to communicate their wants, needs, fears, and joys.

A child learns to communicate naturally through their most important teachers: their parents and families. It is important to remember to foster not only the child’s expressive communication, but also their understanding of the world around them.

Tips to enhance Communication Children start learning about the world around them and how to communicate as infants. Start teaching them to be effective communicators as early as possible. Here are some easy ideas that parents, family members and caregivers can try throughout daily activities.

COMMUNICATION

• Pick a time to read books with your child each day. Choose books with simple pictures and name a few things per page. As they get older, read the story and talk about the details of the pictures.

• Playing equals learning for young children. Use favorite toys to teach vocabulary and actions.

Wondering if your child is learning to communicate in a typical way? These are common developmental milestones to look for: Birth to 6 months • Coos and turns head towards sounds. Listens to someone speaking to them.

• Uses different cries to express different needs.

• Babbles with vowels and consonants.

Repeat, Show & Go Slow • Name objects that your child is interested in, and repeat several times. Describe your actions and their actions. Point to things your child sees at home and while you are out.

• Use short, simple sentences to communicate with your child.

6-12 months • Responds to their name • Produces sounds like: /b, m, p, d,w, h/ • Starts to point, reach, and wave 12- 18 months • Uses 3-20 simple words such as mama, dada, ball, dog • Finds familiar objects when asked, and follows other simple directions 2 years • Points to body parts and follows 2 step instructions • Uses 40-50 words, and short phrases

Books, Music and Play • Start singing, reading and playing with your child from day one.

• Sing common songs from your own childhood, and make up songs about every day activities like brushing teeth or washing hands

3 years • Can use over 500 words and put words into sentences Answers what, where and who questions.

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your pediatrician. Research shows that the earlier a child gets help with a delay, the better.

Resources to help parents find answers: ASHA www.asha.org “The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 173,070 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students.” (www.asha.org). There is a section for the public, where you can find developmental information and search for professionals in your area.

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