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Me et The Candidates P r o s p e r To w n C o u n c i l E l e c t i o n By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES The audience in the auditorium was sparse but the number of people watching on Facebook Live exceeded a whopping 1,300 for Meet the Candidate night sponsored by Cedarbrook Media. Not only was the Facebook audience large, it kept growing with people watching the presentation after the live session was finished. Only two candidates took the stage for this annual event. Jeff Hodges is running for Place 5 on the Town Council opposed by Laura Thomas who declined the invitation to participate. Curry Vogelsang is running unopposed for Place 3 and has held that position on the Council since 2011. He is Mayor Pro Tem this year. Wayne Bartley kicked off the evening serving as emcee Tuesday night. He welcomed the crowd in the auditorium at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church as well as those watching through Facebook and artfully delivered questions to both candidates. Those questions were gathered through social media and emails in the two weeks prior to the event. But, Bartley also encouraged the people watching to submit questions for the second half of the question and answer session. Some of those questions from the Facebook audience were “Do you think public monies (tax payer money) should go towards charitable efforts in the Town of Prosper?” and “Is it the proper role of government for Prosper's elected officials to actively seek businesses to come and do business in Prosper? Follow up: are you for or against tax abatements for these businesses?” One of the questions that came early in the evening was a request to clarify the wording on Proposition No. 2. “I find it a little confusing,” stated the questioner. Vogelsang replied “If you

are for no term limits you need to vote yes and if you are for term limits and want to leave that in place, then you vote no.” Vogelsang says he is for term limits but also has a concern about having them because there aren’t very many people stepping up to run for Council. “We need to have some town commitment from people who want to make our town a better place,” he said. Both candidates were asked to address the reimbursement issue on Proposition No. 3. Hodges took his turn first and said he understands

if there is a real expense for the individual but not if it’s a frivolous expense or something just for convenience. Vogelsang added a little history behind the issue. He said it’s always been in the Charter that Council members should be reimbursed for expenses. He said that in this Proposition, the word “reasonable” was added to keep someone for spending unnecessarily. He used the example that applies to traveling on an airplane. The Town should not have to reimburse someone for flying first class when coach is available. So, it’s about reimbursing

“reasonable expenses just to be sue someone doesn’t expect a blank check.” When asked why the candidates wanted to be on the Town Council, they both spoke about serving and giving back. Hodges said he began by serving on the Parks and Recreation Board of Directors and found he liked it enough to go for a second term. Vogelsang said he was raised by a father and grandfather who taught him “you have to give back. You can’t just be a taker, you have to be a giver. That’s why I serve and I look forward to the day I can pass the torch,”

speaking of encouraging others to step up and run for Town Council. The entire 90-minute project may be viewed on the Facebook page for We Are Prosper. The candidates talk about their priorities in the face of town growth and how to keep up with those changes. They talk about infrastructure, fire, police and working with the school system. Readers will find a real insight into some of the workings of the Town Council as well as a glimpse into the hearts of the candidates themselves.

Bills and Kirk get Te a c h e r o f t h e Ye a r for PISD Teachers from Hughes Elementary turned out armed with signs promoting their campus’ pick, Ashley Pontarelli, for Teacher of the Year.

By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES

There was excitement in the air before Prosper’s ISD Board

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of Trustees meeting on Monday. Walking through the door, there was a detectable buzz with representatives from each Prosper school present to support the Teacher of the Year from

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their campuses. One of those from the elementary schools and one from the High School or middle schools would be selected as this year’s Teacher of the Year for the district. With the selection comes a pride of standing out and also a gift or two. Bernadette Gerace, head of the district’s Human Resources Department started the event a little ahead of the regular board meeting. “These are teachers who live the life we wish all teachers would live,” Gerace said referring to the

10 teachers who’ve been selected from the individual PISD campuses. As she introduced each one, Holly Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, greeted the teachers with flowers and a trophy. After all were introduced Gerace said each will receive a $100 bonus in their pay checks. Then she introduced that David Bill from Light Farms Elementary and Caitlyn Kirk from Prosper High School were selected as Teachers of the Year for the school district. Along with the new title would also be an additional $500 from the district with their pay checks. There was still more to come as Gerace introduced Marisol Trautmann and Greg Dyer representing the Prosper Rotary Club who presented Bill and Kirk with checks for $500 each. “It’s an honor to be able to come here and give you something extra,” Trautmann said. Then came another presentation, this from Vice President and General Manager of the new Toyota dealership being built on U.S. Highway 380 and the Dallas North Toll Road, Kara Brinley. Brinley brought with her two framed certificates for each of the new Teachers of the Year. “We have a history of recognizing that education is the foundation that creates the opportunities for our children,” she said. “We recognize that it’s also about our educators. Our teachers are the ones who are inspiring and

Awards for Teachers of the Year are displayed before awards were made at Monday’s school board meeting.

Marisol Trautmann and Greg Dyer, representing the Prosper Rotary Club, flank the winners for district-wide Teacher of the Year David Bill and Caitlyn Kirk. The Rotary presented each one with a $500 check.

engaging and ultimately impacting the young minds of these children to think big and dream big. Caitlyn and David, on behalf of the new Longo Toyota and all of our team members at the Penske Motor Group, this is our way of saying thank you. We would like to present you with an all-new 2018 Camry to drive for one year.” When all the cheers of excitement died down Brinley explained, “We are not built yet but our grand opening SEE TEACHERS PG 2

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will be in November, and when we do open we will have two brand new cars up and ready with keys for you to take delivery on for one year.” There were more cheers followed by the happiness of mingling with friends and picture taking before the regular business meeting of the Board of Trustees for PISD. Teachers of the Year from individual campuses are: Latisha Pruitt, Reynolds Middle School

Ashley Pontarelli, Hughes Elementary

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Kathy Feller, Baker Elementary

David Bill, Light Farms Elementary

Lindy Wilcox, Rogers Middle School

Shannon English, Cockerel Elementary Lisa Morales, Rucker Elementary Caitlyn Kirk, Prosper High School

Jennifer Brown, Folsom Elementary

Trisha Myrie, Windsong Elementary

“…But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” Mark 10:43 Apparently, the days when kids want to grow up to be doctors or policemen are over. In three different studies dating back as far as 2007, when the question was presented, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” the numberone answer was, “Famous.” One 11-year-old boy told the researchers, “My friends and I are making a YouTube Channel… Our goal is to try and get a million subscribers.” The youngster, according to the researchers, had no interest in presenting any type of talent. He just wanted to get a huge number of subscribers and views for his channel. As disturbing as this may be, it does reflect the fact that there’s something inside all of us that wants to be great. This hunger propels us into searching for significance. We search for it in success, status, beauty and wealth, but rarely do we look where Jesus says it can be found; serving others. The scripture above comes from a passage in the book of Mark where Jesus was having a conversation with the disciples, James and John,

concerning their desire for greatness. Their problem is too often ours; our desire is self-centered. Jesus ended the conversation by reminding them that He did not come to be served, but to serve. Think what life might be like if we chose to put others before ourselves. Marriages would change overnight. Production would increase in the workforce. Peace and understanding would rule the day. All of this simply from choosing to serve someone else instead of being served. The dilemma is that we’re not Jesus, and seeking the good of others before self goes against human nature. A big part of what makes the gospel “good news” is that it empowers and equips us to live like Jesus. His Spirit enables us to live in God’s way of life. We are set free from a life consumed with making much of ourselves, and set free to a life of making much of Him and others. That’s when we get to experience the kind of “great life” that He had planned for us all along. True greatness isn’t the kind that’s numbered in “likes” on a social media page. No, it shows up in other people’s lives. Because Jesus has given His life for you and to you, you can give yourself to overlooked, seemingly mundane needs around you. And you’ll find that your new life — your grace filled, others-focused life — is pretty great after all.

Ladies in Leadership

Rita Hendley speaks to the group at Ladies in Leadership to share opinions from the women in her group.

Denise Gustavson speaks to the group at Ladies in Leadership to share opinions from the women in her group.

By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES Close to 50 women gathered recently for brunch at the new Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness Prosper building for a new project called Ladies in Leadership. Three Prosper women, themselves strong and accomplished in business, came together to begin this new venture: Kara Brinley, Vice President and General Manager of the new Toyota dealership on S.H. 380, Amanda Thrasher, Administrator of Texas Health Prosper, and Cassie Ram, Administrator of the Prosper Chamber of Commerce. Members of this inaugural gathering group put forth ideas to make future meetings constructive and beneficial for all involved. “The Prosper Chamber Board was interested in starting a women’s leadership group,” Ram said. Thrasher pointed out “There aren’t many opportunities for women in business to get together and really support one another, and encourage one another and help each other grow. This is exciting. I am proud to co-chair this venture with Kara Brinley.”

Brinley talked about meeting people in Prosper. “Thank you to Amanda [Thrasher] for hosting this group,” she said. “When I met Amanda, I couldn’t have been more thrilled to see a young, beautiful, smart, strong woman running this huge medical facility right next door to me. Then Cassie Ram joined Prosper Chamber and it was on. The three of us kind of got together and Cassie has been so supportive with finding a way to bring all of these business women in the community together to support one another to be as successful as we can be.” Thrasher said the goal is for women to leave each meeting inspired and educated. “It takes only one log to start a fire,” Brinley said. “Throw a few logs on and it gets bigger, but you get a whole room of women together, and it’s dynamite.” The next meeting date is set for May 4th at 10 a.m. at Texas Health Prosper. Female Prosper Chamber members who are interested in attending should RSVP to Cassie Ram no later than May 1st.

The three ladies who are starting Ladies in Leadership for Prosper took a moment for the camera. From left are Kara Brinley, vice president and general manager for the new Toyota dealership on U.S. Highway 380, Cassie Ram, administrator of the Prosper Chamber of Commerce, and Amanda Thrasher, administrator of Texas Health Prosper.

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Community Calendar Friday, April 21 2017 Mayor’s Coffee at Municipal Chambers from 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Prosper’s Active Adult community (ages 50+) is invited to get together to hear Mayor Ray Smith speak about what’s happening in and around town. Breakfast will be provided. If you plan to attend, RSVP is requested by Monday, April 17 to Julie, 972569-1064 or Julie_shivers@prospertx.gov. Relay for Life at Prosper High School 6 p.m. – midnight. Prosper ISD: Today is the deadline to order tickets for the Prosper Elementary Night at the Frisco Rough Riders Game against the San Antonio Missions on May 5th. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Middle School Band: Try the Orchestra Instruments Night 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 Reynolds & Rogers Middle Schools: All Region Clinic & Concert at PHS 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Movie at the Park: Outdoor double feature at Frontier Park featuring Disney’s Moana (8 p.m.) & Sully (10 p.m.). Don’t forget your blankets and chairs! Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night). Sunday, April 23 Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting). Monday, April 24 Prosper ISD: Meet & Greet with Dr. Burdett, 6:30 p.m. in the PHS Cafeteria 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. BSA Troop 289: Meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church. Tuesday, April 25 Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper Prosper Chamber of Commerce Meeting is held twice a month (second and fourth Tuesdays)

at 7:15 a.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church located at Prosper Trail and Custer Rd. Town Council Meeting: Town council meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Prosper Municipal Chambers, located at 108 W. Broadway Street in Prosper.

Sunday, April 30th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting).

Wednesday, April 26 Prosper Community Library Story Time: 11 a.m. at Windsong Ranch

Monday, May 1st 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. BSA Troop 289: Meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church.

Thursday, April 27 Coffee with a Cop: Have coffee with officers from the Prosper Police Department from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Honeylu’s Coffee located in the Kroger shopping center in Prosper. 1170 N Preston Rd. Ste #130. Prosper Community Library Story Time: 11 a.m. at LDS Church The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail.com) if you plan on attending. Prosper ISD: STEAM Expo 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at PHS Vista Physical Therapy Open House: Stop by to meet their clinical staff, see their clinic and enter for chances to win raffle prizes! 6pm – 8pm at 821 N Coleman St. in Prosper. Friday, April 28th Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29th Prosper Graduation Vendor Fair: Vendor fair to support Prosper seniors from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 4331 Prosper Trail, in Prosper. Rx Drug Drop Off Event: Prosper Police & Fire Departments will be hosting a Rx Drug drop-off event for the public to drop off unwanted Rx drugs for disposal from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 1500 E. First Street. They will not accept liquids or illegal drugs. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night).

Tuesday, May 2nd Prosper Chamber of Commerce: Member Networking After Hours Event sponsored by David Weekly Homes. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the David Weekly Model Home in Lakes of Prosper (841 Nightwind Ct, Prosper). Guests are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper Wednesday, May 3rd Prosper Community Library Story Time: 11 a.m. at Prosper Lowe’s. Join the fun and plant a take home flower. Thursday, May 4th Prosper Community Library Story Time: 11 a.m. at PISD Transportation Building. Learn about what bus drivers do and get on the school bus Prosper ISD: Dual Language Focus Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Prosper ISD Board room for parents, teachers, students and administrators.

Community Info, Outreach, and Prayer Groups Cornerstone Assistance Network or 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 firstcome, first-serve basis. For more information about Cornerstone, visit cornerstonenct.org. Bethlehem Place is Prosper’s only Food Pantry located on the parking lot of Prosper United Methodist Church at Third and Church streets. The food pantry is open for food distribution every Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. Bethlehem place greatly appreciates any food or monetary donations to support this organization. Please visit www.bethlehemplace. org for more information Prosper Mom’s in Prayer is open to women who have a heart to pray for their school age children. For more information on Mom’s in Prayer, visit www.momsinprayer.org. For local meeting information for your child’s school, contact either Christy Rubin at 469-995-6061 or Karina Anderson at 214-566-7762. Karina is able to answer questions in Spanish as well as English. Prosper Community Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Closed Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. For questions or more information, contact Library Director Leslie Scott at 469-219-2499.

The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail.com) if you plan on attending. Prosper Lions Club: Meetings are held every first and third Thursday of the month at 1:15 pm at the Cotton Gin Café in downtown Prosper. Meetings are open to the public.

Lucas Community Center, 665 Country Club Road, Lucas Maus Middle School, 12175 Coit Rd., Frisco McKinney Fire Station #5, 6600 W. Virginia Parkway, McKinney McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St, McKinney By Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES There is one contested election in Prosper for May 6. Two places on the Town Council are in expiring terms, but only one race is contested. Councilor Curry Vogelsang represents Place 3 on the council and serves as Mayor Pro Tem. He has no opponent. Councilor Michael Davis, Place 5, is also in an expiring term but has chosen not to run. On the ballot for Place 5 are Jeff Hodges and Laura Thomas. The Prosper Independent School District Trustees have expiring terms as well, but no opponents have filed to run in the election. For the Collin County Community College District Trustee races, Place 1, voters will choose between Greg Gomel and Fred Moses; for Place 2 the choice is Nancy Wurzman or Jeri Landfall Chambers; for Place 3 the choice is Dr. Stacey Donald or Larry Wainwright; and for Place 5 Dr. Raj Menon has no opponent. Equally important as the individuals running for office are the 11 propositions on which voters will be asked to vote. Proposition No. 1 for the Town is to allow for amendments throughout the Town Charter to correct non-substantive errors such as misspellings, punctuation, grammar and sentence structure; provide nonsubstantive clarifications and include better descriptive language of the matters addressed in the Charter. Proposition No. 2 is about repealing the current limitations on terms served. A yes vote will mean there will to be a cap on the number of terms served by elected Town Council members. Proposition No. 3, if passed, will allow for Town Council members to be reimbursed for actual reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of official duties for the Town.

Proposition No. 4, if passed, will allow for vacancies on the Town Council to be filled through election. However, if there is a vacancy on Town Council for a position with 12 or fewer months remaining in the term, the Town Council may fill the vacancy by appointment. Proposition No. 5, if passed, will amend procedures to provide that any abstention from voting by a Town Council member or Planning and Zoning Commission should be recorded in the official minutes of the meeting as an abstention. Proposition No. 6 will provide for a change in the filing procedures in the Town Charter. If approved, only registered voters and residents of the town for at least 12 months immediately preceding the filing date may file to become a candidate for Town Council. also, if any board or commission member appointed by the Town Council becomes a candidate for election to the Town Council he immediately shall forfeit the board or commission position with the Town. Proposition No. 7, if approved, will provide that new Town Council members shall be sworn into office at the next meeting following the declaration of the results of the election. Proposition No. 8, if approved, will provide that the Town budget shall be adopted prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year. Proposition No. 9 is similar to Prop. 3 but not the same. Prop. 9 deals with more than the Town Council members. A vote in favor of Prop. 9 will mean board and commission members may be reimbursed for actual reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. It also deals with board and commission meeting minutes which shall be kept by the Town and written reports will not be required to be submitted to the Town Council within three weeks. Proposition No. 10, if approved,

will mean the Board of Adjustment will be repealed. Proposition No. 1 for the CCCC District slate will approve a $600,000 bond. A yes vote will agree to providing the money for constructing, improving, renovating and equipping school buildings in the district ad acquiring real property. It will include levying of a debt tax in payment thereof not to exceed twelve cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property. The information in this report may be found on line at http://bit. ly/2nV8ZFX. Election day is May 6 but early voting begins much earlier. During Early Voting, eligible voters may vote at any of the Early Voting polling locations listed below. Important Note: The early voting sites are available to Collin County registered voters with an effective date on or before May 6, 2017 and who reside in the following jurisdictions: Collin County, City of Allen, City of Anna, City of Celina, City of Frisco, City of Farmersville , City of Lavon, City of Lucas, City of McKinney, City of Melissa, City of Murphy, City of New Hope, City of Parker, City of Plano, City of Prosper, City of Saint Paul, City of Wylie, Anna ISD, Community ISD, Frisco ISD, Farmersville ISD, Lovejoy ISD, McKinney ISD, Melissa ISD, Plano ISD, Princeton ISD, and Collin County Mud 1. Refer to the following calendars and polling places for early voting locations, dates and times: April 24 26: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; April 27: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; April 28 - 29: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; May 1 - 2: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Anna City Hall Administration Building, 111 N Powell Pkwy, Anna Blue Ridge ISD Administration Bldg., 318 West School Street, Blue Ridge

Melissa City Hall, 3411 Barker Ave, Melissa Murphy Community Center, 205 N Murphy Road, Murphy Parker City Hall, 5700 E. Parker Road, Parker

Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano

Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano

Celina ISD Administration Building, 205 S. Colorado, Celina

Plano ISD Administration Center, 2700 W. 15th Street, Plano

Collin College - Central Park Campus, 2200 W. University Dr, McKinney

Princeton ISD Administration Bldg., 321 Panther Parkway, Princeton

Collin College – Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney

Prosper Municipal Chambers, 108 W. Broadway, Prosper

Collin College - Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco

Renner Frankford Library, 6400 Frankford Rd, Dallas

Collin College - Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano

Smith Library, 300 Country Club Road #300, Wylie

Davis Library, Independence Pkwy, Plano

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Farmersville City Hall, 205 S. Main St, Farmersville Frisco Fire Station #8, 14700 Rolater, Frisco Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano Hunt Middle School, Legendary Drive, Frisco

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Collin County Elections (Main Early Voting Location), 2010 Redbud Blvd, Suite 102, McKinney

Lavon City Hall, 120 School Road, Lavon

Allen Municipal Courts Facility 301 Century Pkwy, Allen

Lovejoy ISD Administration Building, 259 Country Club Rd, Allen

Temporary Polling Locations have alternate dates and times for each and are listed below. New Hope Town Hall, 121 Rockcrest Road, McKinney — April 24-29: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., May 1-2 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Princeton High School, 1000 E. Princeton Drive, Princeton — April 24-27: 6 p.m. - 9 p. m., May 2: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. St. Paul Town Hall, 2505 Butscher's Block, St. Paul — Apr 24-27: 9 a.m. 1 p.m., May 1-2: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Terry Pope Administration Building, 611 North FM 1138, Nevada — Apr 24-26: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Apr 27: 8 a.m. 7 p.m., Apr 28: 8 a.m. 5 p.m., May 1-2: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in Collin County

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Drivers need to be on notice that this weekend will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated will be asked to provide a breath or blood sample. If they refuse, officers will seek a warrant from a judge. On-call judges stand ready to determine probable cause for a warrant. The driver’s blood will be drawn if the judge finds there is sufficient evidence of DWI. The mission of the Collin County District Attorney’s office is to pursue justice and protect the community. It works with law enforcement agencies to reduce the number of DWI offenses through the combination of effective prosecution and public awareness of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” program. The officers do not draw the blood. Rather, health care professionals are stationed at certain local jails for this purpose. The aim of this program is to keep citizens and roadways safe by preventing DWI activity. But those who disregard the rights of others should be aware that April 21-23 is a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend in Collin County.

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Gochujang-Glazed Chicken

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s the saying goes, big things come in small packages and that may explain the burgeoning popularity of foil-packet recipes. Minimal preparation and cleanup are easy trade-offs for the immense flavors you can create in these tiny containers, whether you prepare them in the oven, on the grill or over an open flame. The secret to successful foil cooking is locking in the layers of flavor from each ingredient. It’s surprisingly simple to create delicious, healthy dishes when cooking with foil. An ingredient like seasoned rice vinegar offers a wholesome alternative to many condiments and flavorings while giving your packet a big flavor boost. With no artificial preservatives, flavors or ingredients and no high-fructose corn syrup, Nakano® Rice Vinegars are the perfect solution for building better-for-you foil-packet meals. With organic varieties and easy-to-read labels featuring real, recognizable ingredients, you can feel great about layering delicious flavor into your next foil-packet meal with rice vinegar. Garlic seasoned rice vinegar delivers a boost of flavor to this Asian-inspired chicken, creating a sensational main dish. Add crisp fresh veggies tossed with organic rice vinegar and garlic as a side then finish the meal with a sweet take on a juicy fruit crisp. Find more inspired ideas for healthy meals at Mizkan.com/Recipes.

PERFECT FOIL POUCH 1. A 12-inch square piece of foil is a good starting point, but you may need to adjust depending on the recipe. Remember you’ll need plenty of extra room around the ingredients for the heat to build up and cook the contents to perfection. 2. Use heavy-duty foil to avoid tears or poor seals that can spill ingredients and precious seasonings and juices. 3. Spread foil on a flat surface and add a light nonstick spray, if needed. 4. Place ingredients and seasonings in the center of the foil. 5. Bring long sides of the foil together over the food. Pinch together and make 1/2-inch folds straight across at least twice for a strong seal. Remember to leave plenty of open space between the foil and food. 6. Make 1/2-inch folds on each short end, folding toward food but leaving at least 1 1/2-2 inches between the seam and food.

Gochujang-Glazed Chicken

Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes 4 tablespoons Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar – Roasted Garlic 2 teaspoons gochujang (chile bean paste) 6 tablespoons maple syrup 4 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons, olive oil 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 chicken thighs 4 cups fresh cauliflower, riced (use grater or food processer so cauliflower resembles rice) 1 1/2 cups fresh scallions, sliced 2 cups fresh sugar snap peas 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish Heat oven or grill to 375 F. In large bowl, mix together vinegar, gochujang, maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper to form marinade. Dip chicken in marinade and toss lightly until coated. Lightly oil foil pouch and layer base of pouch with cauliflower. Add scallions and sugar snap peas then place chicken on top. Carefully pour remaining marinade over pouch contents (ensuring that liquid stays inside foil). Seal foil packet and bake or grill 30 minutes. Open foil to create 2-inch long vent then bake or grill another 15 minutes, or until completely cooked. Garnish with cilantro before serving. Chef’s tip: For best results and added flavor, marinate chicken 30 minutes before preparing pouches. Substitutions: In place of gochujang, red pepper flake paste can be made by mixing 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes with a few dashes soy sauce and 1 dash sugar. Alternatively, substitute 2 teaspoons sriracha for gochujang.

7. Handle pouch with care to avoid piercing or tearing, and always use tongs to remove pouches from heat.

Bartlett Pear and Oat Crisp

Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 4 cups fresh pears, medium diced 4 tablespoons Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar – Mango 3/4 cup quick oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup, plus 2 teaspoons, all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 tablespoons butter, diced into 1/4-inch squares Heat oven to 375 F. Toss pears in rice vinegar and set into lightly greased foil pouch. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl and use two forks to combine ingredients until mixture becomes crumbly. Pour mixture evenly over pears, seal pouch and bake 20 minutes. Open top of foil and bake another 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Chef’s tips: For crispier crust, refrigerate crumbly mixture 30 minutes before baking. Serve with scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

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Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 3 tablespoons Nakano Organic Rice Vinegar – Seasoned 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra, to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus extra, to taste 1 tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, fresh parsley, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 1 cup fresh zucchini, sliced into 1 3/4-inch long, 1/4-inch thick planks 1 cup fresh green pepper strips 1 cup fresh red pepper strips 8 fresh stalks asparagus, slicing off 1/4 inch from bottom of stalk 1 fresh portobello mushroom, sliced into 1/2-inch squares 1 cup fresh eggplant, diced into 1/2-inch squares Heat oven or grill to 375 F. In large bowl, mix together rice vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic to create marinade. Clean vegetables then place them in marinade in small batches. Toss to coat then place in foil pouch. Pour remaining marinade over vegetables and seal pouch. Bake in oven or over indirect heat on grill 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste, after removing pouch from heat. Chef’s tip: Open pouch after 20 minutes of cooking and allow vegetables to crisp slightly under direct heat for remaining 5 minutes.

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Easton Murell tags out a lobo | Photo by the Prosper Times

E a g l e s E d g e O u t T h e C o l o n y i n Mu s t Wi n M a t c h - Up By Renee Marler PROSPER TIMES

The Prosper Eagles took on The Colony Cougars in district play last week. In the first match up, the Eagles fell 4-2 to a strong Cougar team led on the mound by The Colony senior, Brett Clair. Prosper senior pitcher Jamie Janco, who has had stellar performances lately, had a little trouble in the first inning settling into the mound, walking two and giving up a run. But in the bottom of the first, the Eagles answered back immediately. Zack Wilson sent a solid hit off the back wall and tried to stretch a single into a double but was thrown out at second. Braden Webb hit a double and with only one out, senior Easton Murrell stepped up to the plate and sent one flying for

an RBI triple. With the score tied at one apiece, catcher Cade McBride hit a sac fly for his 29th RBI of the season and put Prosper up 2-1 over the Cougars. Unfortunately for the Eagles, The Colony would go on to score another three, edging out Prosper 4-2 after seven innings. But Thursday night in The Colony, Prosper would get revenge with 12 hits in a 4-1 win that began early with a single by senior infielder, Zach Wilson in the first. After a couple of wild pitches and an RBI double by Murrell, Prosper struck first leading 1-0. Sophomore Braden Webb's fourth-inning double with one out set the Eagles on track once again. A Kendall Foster single would allow Webb to score. Wilson got his 15th RBI of the season when Foster scored off his double, making it 3-0, Prosper.

Easton singled again and then got his 14th stolen base, making him the team leader. McBride, once again singled, bringing in Easton for RBI number 30. Prosper lead 4-0. Sophomore pitcher Jacob Cosner was nearly flawless in 5 2/3 innings and 74 pitches for the win. The Cougar's only run came after a wild pitch and a double by Clair. Cosner had two hits, one run, two walks and three strikeouts before junior Braden Carmichael was called in. Carmichael got the save with no hits, no runs and no walks. The Eagles are now 8-2 in district play and will face Carrollton Creekview at 7:30 PM Tuesday at home and Friday in Carrollton.

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Prosper had a rough week with two losses to McKinney North and The Colony. In the game against McKinney North, the Lady Eagles had six hits, but were only able to turn two of those into runs, falling 3-2. Junior Avery Colclaser and senior Abby Smith, both had two hits apiece. Senior Brooklyn Reiff, junior Bailey Zornes and sophomore Alex Beatty all got on base, with Colclaser and Beatty scoring.

Maybe it was the full moon, but the undefeated Cougars proved, once again, to be a powerhouse opponent, outscoring Prosper 11-2 Thursday night. Beatty and Reiff were the two Lady Eagles to cross home plate, with Colclaser and senior Natalie Filatrault also getting hits. The Cougars were hitting well and took advantage of seven errors committed by the Lady Eagles. Junior pitcher Rachel Eckrote pitched both games and gave up 17 hits and 14 runs. Prosper will take on Carrollton Creekview Tuesday night and then Lake Dallas at home on Friday. Rachel Eckrote

Team Won Lost Prosper Eagles 8 2 McKinney North 8 2 Little Elm Lobos 8 2 The Colony Cougars 6 4 Lake Dallas Falcons 6 4 Carrollton Turner Lions 2 8 Carrollton Creekview 1 9 Carrollton Smith Trojans 1 9

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D i s t r i c t Tr a c k and Field Results Prosper Eagles competed in the District 14-5A Track Meet in Little Elm last week. The following outstanding athletes will be representing PHS at the Area Meet at Carrollton Standridge Stadium on Thursday, April 20th. 800 Meters Boys 2nd Sophomore Leon Valdman 1:59.16 Girls 3rd Freshman Tatum Castillo 2:18.08 1600 Meters Boys 1st Junior Sam Rizzo 4:33.31 SR Girls 3rd Senior Abby Williams 5:06.26 4th Senior Allie Taylor 5:18.90 3200 Meters Boys 1st Junior Sam Rizzo 9:56.37 Girls 3rd Senior Abby Williams 11:12.89 4th Senior Allie Taylor 11:34.83 300m Hurdles Girls 3rd Sophomore Reign Johnson 48.14 4x100 Relay 3rd Boys Relay Team 43.0 3rd Girls Relay Team 50.96

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Friday, April 21st Eagle Baseball (JV Green) @ Creekview [Away] 4:30 p.m. Lady Eagle Softball (JV) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 5 p.m. Lady Eagle Softball (V) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 7 p.m. Eagle Baseball (V) @ Creekview [Away] 7:30 p.m. Reynolds & Rogers District Track Meet @ Ron Poe Stadium, McKinney (Running events only) 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22nd Eagle Baseball (JV White) vs. Jesuit [Home] 12 p.m. Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Feestyle & Greco-Roman: Barrientos Memorial Tournament @ Frisco Heritage. Youth Weigh-ins begin at 7 a.m. Monday, April 24th Lady Eagle Golf (V) Regionals @ Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club 8 a.m. Eagle 7 on 7 Football @ Little Elm [Away] 5:30 p.m. Reynolds & Rogers District Track Meet @ Ron Poe Stadium, McKinney (Field Events Only) 4 p.m. Reynolds MS District Tennis Tournament (Doubles) Location/Time TBA Rogers Eagle Emeralds Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 25th Lady Eagle Golf (V) Regionals @ Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club 8 a.m. Eagle Baseball (JV Green) @ Lake Dallas [Away] 4:30 p.m. Eagle Baseball (JV White) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 5 p.m. Eagle Baseball (V) @ Lake Dallas [Away] 7:30 p.m. Reynolds MS District Tennis Tournament (Singles) Location/Time TBA Reynolds MS Soccer vs. Bonham [Home] Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Rogers MS Soccer @ Little Elm [Away] Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Rogers Eagle Emeralds Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26th Eagle Golf (V) Regionals @ Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club 8 a.m. Rogers Eagle Emeralds Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27th Eagle Golf (V) Regionals @ Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club 8 a.m. Rogers Eagle Emeralds Dance & Drill Team Auditions in Rogers MS Cafeteria at 6 p.m.

PHS mixed doubles tennis teams advances to Regionals Two Prosper Tennis athletes advanced to the Regional Tournament at Allen High School today and tomorrow. The mixed doubles team comprised of seniors Svaksha Iyengar and Reid Lohmann placed first in district, earning their ticket to regionals. Iyengar will be joining her sister Sumvruta on the tennis team next year at University of Texas at Dallas. In Regional play, the team won the first two rounds but lost in the semi finals. They play Wednesday for a third

place spot and a chance at second according to head coach Jan Brown. Freshman Emmaline Nichols placed third and is an alternate for regionals in girls’ singles this year. Freshman Hannah Smith and sophomore Callie Leland came in fourth place and just missed advancing. During the team season, Prosper Varsity Tennis placed second in district, falling only to McKinney North.

Friday, April 28th High School Regional Track Meet @ UT Arlington 9 a.m. Eagle Baseball (JV Green) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 4:30 p.m. Eagle Baseball (JV White) @ Lake Dallas [Away] 5 p.m. Eagle Baseball (V) vs. Lake Dallas [Home] 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29th Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Feestyle & Greco-Roman: Girls State Championship & Boy’s Dual Qualifier @ The Colony HS. Monday, May 1st Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 2nd Reynolds MS Soccer @ Princeton [Away] Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Rogers MS Soccer vs. Greenville [Home] Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3rd Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Audition Clinic 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4th Reynolds Eagle Darling Dance & Drill Team Auditions begin at 4:30 p.m.

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F o o t b a l l Wi t h d r a w a l s ? Check out 7-on-7 By Renee Marler PROSPER TIMES If you've been counting down the days until Spring practice begins to get your Eagle Football fix, you're in luck! Prosper 7-on-7, a fast-paced, competitive, non-contact passing game, just might tide you over. Tuesday night, Prosper went 2 for 3 in games against Frisco Heritage, Little Elm and Plano West, losing narrowly to West. Quarterback Keegan Shoemaker called on receiver DJ Love a number of times, bringing

the Eagles to early leads in the first two games. PHS Coach Jeff Pevehouse says, “We are still working on what summer 7-on-7 will look like, but right now we are looking forward to starting our spring football on April 26th.” The Eagles 7-on-7 will play again in Little Elm on Monday, April 24th at 5:30 PM.

The Prosper Golf team continued its tradition of success this past week with big wins from both the boys and girls teams. Earlier in the season, the girls traveled to Pecan Valley Golf Course in Ft. Worth for their final tournament before District. The Lady Eagles dominated the field as the Green team posted a 373 for a first place team finish. Junior Cassidy McAlpine’s 84 landed in 1st, and freshman Emily Nystrom carded an 89 to finish 2nd overall. The girls golf team posted their two best team scores of the season during the District 14-5A Tournament at Twin Creeks, April 11th and 12th. Day one saw the Lady Eagles gain an 8 stroke lead over McKinney North for 2nd place and a chance to go to the Regional Tournament. Freshman Emily Nystrom led the team with an 84, and junior Caroline Weatherly

carded a personal best 85. Junior Cassidy McAlpine shot 89, senior Mackenzie Floyd added a season best 90, and junior Carlee Tinsley had another personal best 95 to round out the team’s 348, shattering their previous best by over 20 strokes. The Lady Eagles battled day two and gained four more strokes after nine holes, extending the lead to 12. Going into the pivotal finishing holes of 16, 17 and 18, Prosper persevered and finished the tournament 20 strokes ahead of 3rd place. Once again, the team carded three scores in the 80s and two in the 90s to shoot a 354 for a two day total of 702. Prosper finished in 2nd to an impressive Lake Dallas team. Nystrom was named 1st team All-District, and Weatherly earned 2nd team All-District honors. This marks the 8th consecutive trip for Lady Eagle Golf to the Regional Tournament, which will be played at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club April 24th and 25th.

On the boys’ side, the Eagles put on an absolute display at the District 145A Tournament. The Green team of Graham Hutchinson, Marco Punzo, Cole Lantz, Erik Thoreson, and Cameron Merryman posted a 298/305 for a 703 overall to clinch their 3rd District Championship in a row. The White team of Jake Gosa, Matthew King, Jacob Strong, Jake Fein, and Josh Knight just missed 2nd place and qualifying for Regionals by nine strokes. Hutchison’s 73/70 finished 2nd overall, and Lantz finished 3rd with a 74/76. The Eagles were well represented on the All-District teams as well. Hutchinson, Lantz, and Punzo were named to the First Team, and Merryman, Gosa, and Medalist Jackson Thies qualified for the Second Team. Prosper Green advances to the Regional Tournament at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club April 26th and 27th where they hope to secure a berth to the State Tournament in May.