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From left are PISD Superintendent Drew Watkins, Jim Hysaw, Jo Di Donato, Jan Brown, Ron Bixler and Greg Wright, all ISD employees who are retiring from long careers in June.
The first order of business in Monday’s school board meeting the election of board officers for the coming year. Daniel Jones will continue as board president, Jim Bridges as vice president and Mary Lou Smith will continue as board secretary. One of the changes in the edited student handbook that got quite a bit of attention during the meeting, had to do with leggings that female students can wear to school. Assistant High School Principal Racey Grant explained the changes. “We are trying to figure out what is up with the times and trying to make sure they are appropriate,” Grant said. “The fad in fashion that we had to add in wording for, was this new sheer component that leggings have all the way up to the hind end. So, we needed to add that component in to decide that they are solid leggings and not leggings that show more leg than they show legging.” PISD Superintendent Dr. Drew Watkins reported on enrollment which he said is 1,850 students more than this time last year.
Moving on to financial reports, Rusty Craig said the district’s finances are right where they are supposed to be and in line with what was budgeted. “The investment report shows our general fund, which is something we should always look at, is $90 Million compared to last year at $67 Million,” he said. “Other than that, there was no extraordinary activity coming out of the investment report. “The income revenue for this month ended up with approximately $79 Million in total revenue and that counted local and state tax as well as federal funds.” Craig also reported that this year’s budget is $85.8 Million. “We are right on target. We are exactly where our cash flow budget needs to be.” Craig talked a little about debt service and it, also, was a favorable report. He said there are 10 busses expected to be delivered any day and there will be another million dollars in expenditures for technology. Also mentioned was a new police vehicle coming and a police dog which will be in training this summer. Important dates to watch for the district are: June 2 — last day of school; June 3 — PHS graduation at 10 a.m. at Prestonwood in Plano; June 19 — the next school board meeting
C ommunity safety takes over Fr o n t i e r Pa r k p a v i l i o n S a t u r d a y Joyce Godwin joyce@cedarbrookmedia.com
Joyce Godwin | Prosper Times
Anna Castro, 3, and Ava Castro, 5, were anxious to get the ex-perience of a Prosper police car from the driver’s seat during the Commu-nity Safety Initiative Saturday at Frontier Park. Officer Anthony Pospick was on hand to help the little girls get into the seat and look around the vehicle. The Castros live in Lakes of La Cima.
Emergency vehicles and meeting first responders were on the agenda last Saturday at Frontier Park for the Community Safety Initiative. Held in conjunction with National Police Week, it was an opportunity for residents to be close to Prosper first responders. Police and firefighters alike were there and residents had a close-up view of the town’s emergency vehi-cles. Patrol officer Erin Hubbard said attendance was more than 150 people, and was the best attended event since the Police Department has been hosting the CSI event. Hubbard and dispatcher Delanna Copeland were co-organizers of Saturday’s event. One of the highlights of the event was the Drunk Driver Simulator on loan from Texas A & M University. “It’s designed to show the whole experience of driving drunk,” Hubbard said. “The controls are set to be slow to respond and there are gog-gles that make it hard to see things just as it is when a person is drunk. It helps people understand what is wrong with get-ting behind the wheel after drinking.”
“CSI is another of our community-building activities,“ says Police Chief Doug Kowalski earlier in the week. “We are com-mitted to strengthening our relationship with residents, and the CSI is our way of setting aside time to do exactly that. At the same time, the event allows us the opportunity to honor our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, especially those who have fallen in the line of duty.” The Prosper CSI event has become another event that allows residents the opportunity to meet police officers in a relaxed and friendly environment. It joins the frequently-held ‘Coffee with a Cop,’ Kid ID Card program, the seasonal Cops with a Claus, annual Citizens Police Academy, National Night Out, and other community relations programs where stress-free interaction occurs. Saturday’s event also hosted the graduation ceremony for the latest Citizens Police Academy class. The second day of National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. On May 15, law enforcement agencies throughout the country paused to remember these fallen peace officers.
Joyce Godwin | Prosper Times
Addison Norvel, 8, is on the drunk driving simulator at the Community Safety Initiative Saturday at Frontier Park. Next to her help-ing to coach her is her dad Prosper firefighter Duwayne Norvell and Ad-dison’s mother Elizabeth, left, looking on.
PHS Gets RFL awards Courtsey Photo
Prosper firefighter Duwayne Norvell watches the screen as he tries out the Drunk Driver Simulator at the Community Safety Initiative Saturday at Frontier Park.
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Representatives of The American Cancer Society were in Prosper recently to make some welldeserved awards. PHS Principal Greg Wright received the Relay for Life Administrator of the Year and PHS teacher Jan Brown was named Advisor of the Year from the American Cancer Society. Brown said the high schoolers raised $43,000 this year. Coincidentally, both educators are retiring from long teaching careers in June.
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Community Calendar
Friday, May 19th
Prosper ISD: Special Olympics @ Reynolds Middle School, 9:30 a.m. Reynolds MS Spring Choir Show 7 p.m. 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, May 20th
Family Fun Day benefiting Project Prosper Plays at Folsom Elementary School 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Craft Fair, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Vendor Booths, etc. Proceeds will go toward building a wheelchair accessible playground for Folsom Elementary. Music at the Park @ Frontier Park 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free community event with live music from Vegas Stars, food vendors, and vendor booths. PHS Band Banquet, 5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night).
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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).
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Reynolds MS 6th Grade Choir Sandy Lake Festival Prosper Ladies Association 3rd Annual Classic Golf Scramble on May 22nd at Gentle Creek Country Club, Prosper, TX. 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 469583-1051. Residential Bulk Trash Pickup: From Coit Road to Custer Road. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@ wasteconnections.com by 4 p.m. Friday the 19th to be placed on the schedule.
Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail. com) if you plan on attending. PHS Senior Final Walk & Tailgate Party. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (closed meeting).
Tuesday, May 23rd
Friday, May 26th
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. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. PHS State Recognition Pep Rally @ 2:17 p.m. PHS Senior Powder Puff Game @ Eagle Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Rogers MS Band Spring Concert @ 6 p.m. HS Auditorium. Rogers Spring Voice Recital @ 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. PHS Band Spring Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the HS Auditorium.
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PHS Senior Awards Ceremony, 6:30 in the PHS Arena.
Thursday, May 25th
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).
We l c o m e t o o u r third edition of the Prosper Times week ly n e w s p a p e r. Have you noticed this is a new publication in your mailbox? You should expect to see it each week, arriving by mail, like clockwork. We at Cedarbrook Media are excited to add The Prosper Times to our other fine publications: “Prosper Magazine,” “Celina Magazine” and “76227.” For a while, at least, there will be subtle changes in the look of our paper while we work to settle on our niche. We’re looking for a cutting-edge presentation without getting so far out there you can’t make sense of what we’re doing. We want to be catchy with a strong eye appeal, but most of all, we want to be what our readers want to see. That means we’re interested in your
Prosper ISD: NO SCHOOL – Bad Weather Make-Up Day. 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, May 27th
Band State Solo & Ensemble Contest @ UT Austin. 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, May 28th
Band State Solo and Ensemble Contest @ UT Austin. 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, May 29th
Prosper ISD: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday. Band State Solo and Ensemble Contest @ UT Austin. A Celebration of Heroes hosted by Prosper Historical Society, 11 a.m. – 12:30 @ Frontier Park. Prosper Ladies Tennis Club:
feedback. So, anyone who’d like to join a focus group to tell us where we can do better, please send us a note with your name, contact information and tell us why you might be interested. We are looking for six to 10 readers who might meet with us quarterly. Most of all, we want to be recognized as a supporter and partner for Prosper. We want to tell great stories about great people and what goes on around them. We want to give you the opportunity to share what is happening in your life and the lives of your children. The newspaper has two sides. We must have advertisers to survive and we must have content. The editorial side provides content and those writers work for our readers. You can expect us to be fair and honest in our reporting of area news and thorough when covering sports. Our advertising side is working hard on unique designs for your ads. We are anxious to help you develop ads for the newspaper, magazines or direct mail pieces that go along with your brand.
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Plays Monday nights for all 2.5 and higher players. Contact Michele Williams for more information at m19williams@gmail.com or 469583-1051.
is a faith based nonprofit that unites with others to 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.
Tuesday, May 30th
Public Hearing for TXDot Community Input for Custer (2478) 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church located at 4331 East Prosper Trail. TXDot officials will meet for public input on the proposed project, which includes the reconstruction and widening of FM 2478 from US 380 to north of FM 1461. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper
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.
Thursday, June 1st
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. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (closed meeting).
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.
Community Information, Outreach, and Prayer Groups
Cornerstone Assistance Network of North Central
The Prosper Times welcomes letters or other expressions of opinion such as cartoons from our readers. They should be no more than 300 words in length and must contain the writer’s home address and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for length and style and will run on a space-available basis. This is not the place to attack your neighbor or the guy down the street so please don’t take aim at individuals. The editor reserves the right to reject any letter or other opinion piece. They should be addressed by email to joyce@ cedarbrookmedia.com and by mail to Cedarbrook Media Group, 321 N. Preston Road, Suite A, Prosper 75078. Thank-you letters with lists of businesses or individuals are not accepted for the opinion pages. Please contact our advertising department and place an ad if you wish. Deadline is 4 p.m. on Mondays. Whether you call, email or drop by to visit, we want to hear from you. This is your paper.
Please email calendar submissions to Jamie@Cedarbrookmedia.com
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.
Joyce Godwin Managing Editor
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Leslie Scott
Prosper Times contributor
A Lie
I recently participated in an ice breaker at an event. I honestly don’t mind them, but I know they are truly uncomfortable for many. I believe the first ice breaker I encountered was also the worst, and therefore, all others seem stress-free to me. For my first American Sign Language class in college we were led out to a large busy area of the campus, given a notecard with the name of a type of animal on it and told to act out that animal with no sounds being made by us. We then had to find the other person acting out the same animal. Imagine 30 plus college students acting as animals while trying to find their matching animal as quickly as possible to avoid prolonged embarrassment. My animal was a hippopotamus. How does a hippo even act? Turned out, all the animals were hard to guess. It became apparent to most of us right away, that without the liberty of sound, it was very difficult, and there was the point. For me, the additional lesson is that no ice breaker since
that one has been uncomfortable. Now, my most recent ice breaker turned out to be tough in a different way. We were to think of two truths and one lie about ourselves and then others were to guess which one was the lie. This is a strange way to get people to relax and learn about each other in my opinion. Unless we gave a completely preposterous lie, how were we to know what was not true? So here were mine: I am fascinated by podcasts, I have many book shelves, and I like mowing the yard. Someone guessed the yard first, because who honestly would want to mow the lawn, right? But I actually find mowing therapeutic. The back and forth of accomplishment is when I think well. Next, the guess was podcasts. Wrong again, podcasts are a wonderful intellectual and entertaining escape to me. I listen to podcasts when I drive, walk, cook, and anytime I am idle for more than a few minutes. So, that leaves my lie. I do not own a book shelf. No, not a single bookshelf can be found in my home or office. How can an English literature degree holder, book lover, library director, writer, and word addict not
have a book shelf? If I don’t read a book from the library, then once I’m finished with a book I do one of two things with it. When a book holds more meaning to me than just that of entertainment, I will keep it, but only by placing it in a box with other such books. If it was merely a book for enjoyment, then I donate it either to the library or to Cornerstone. If I travel with a book and finish it, I leave it at a hotel or a restaurant. I know many people display their books out of need for reference, some display them as a trophy of their reading accomplishments, some people have book shelves full of books they’ve neither read, nor will they ever, and many people have books shelves full of books simply for the beauty of them. I would probably have book shelves for that last reason: the beauty. I certainly admire other’s book cases. If you have book shelves or a book case, what role do they play in your life? And thanks to the ice breaker, I made a great connection that I should listen to pod casts when mowing and I’ll be able to enjoy two truths at once.
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IN HIS PRESENCE
Kids Say … Leslie Scott Special to the Prosper Times Kenny Thacker Special to the Prosper Times
In Hi s Im a g e “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” and “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” — Genesis 1:27 When God created mankind, he made us in his own image. That was his original plan, that we would be like Him in many ways, that we would seek to do nothing but good. That was fine until the first man’s sin marred that image in the Garden. J.C. Ryle, an Anglican bishop from the nineteenth century, said we are like smashed-up temples. There is still a trace of original splendor as creatures made in the image of God, but the temple that was once glorious now has windows broken and crumbling columns and smashed in doorways. There is simply no way for us to restore through our own effort what was lost in the garden. That’s why we need a Savior. Just as the work of Jesus has redeemed us, it’s now the work of the Spirit to restore us. When we don’t understand that God has planted his DNA in us in his Spirit, and that we are transformed into his image through and by his
Spirit; we can make the mistake of believing that we become like Him through our dedication and effort. We get the idea that God gave us an example in Christ; that he held up a picture of what man should be and now we must look at Jesus as a model and fashion ourselves into His image. Twenty or more years ago, the popular bracelet “WWJD?” (What would Jesus do?) was crafted as a reminder for us to be like Him. As honorable as that sounds, it does no good to know what Jesus would do in a situation if you’re going to try to emulate that behavior by your own power, because it will be an exercise in futility. I read a story about a man who years ago was traveling across the Atlantic by ship. Five hundred passengers were on board this vessel. Suddenly the engines just sputtered and stopped; dead still in the water. He thought, “What if all 500 of us gathered together and pushed against the mast of the ship?” As foolish as he knew that was, he was making a point that it’s just as silly for us to try to make ourselves into the image of God. It would be like a drowning man trying to pull himself out of the water by the hair of his own head. A better bracelet would be WDJD. What did Jesus do? He gave us the power and ability to become like Him by redeeming us and arranging our adoption as sons that happens when by faith we receive his Spirit. Kenny Thacker is lead pastor at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church on East Prosper Trail.
Eily is an 8-year-old who eats homemade ice cream at just the right speed so she doesn’t get brain freezes, loves her new short sassy haircut, has a smile that is contagious, loves her name and the way it’s spelled, and has a couple stories about cheese in Italy.
Page 3 What is your favorite color? Bright colors like neon What do you think you’ll be when you grow up? A mom to a baby and a parakeet What is your favorite food? Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and spaghetti with tomato and meat sauce Do you like summer or winter better? I don’t know, I like both. Summer because it’s warm. Winter because of snow. I used to live in Colorado and I love the snow. Last year we went to Utah for Christmas and everything was covered in snow. EVERYTHING! Favorite holiday? Christmas Favorite book? Narnia and Book of Mormon Stories like Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites (with a capital N) Favorite ice cream flavor? Homemade vanilla, homemade strawberry, and I also like the homemade green kind with mint and chocolate chip pieces. Tell me about this new haircut?
My grandma and I were looking at picture, and when I was little I had this same cut, and my grandma said that was so cute you should get your hair cut like that again. And so I went to the hair salon and got my hair cut. And I like it. What are you going to do this summer? Well next week I am going to go see my grandma with my dad and brother. My grandma travels around the world with my grandpa. And they went to Italy recently. And they brought back some Italian cheese with them and showed us pictures. Do you think you’ll travel when you grow up? Yes, I want to go to Florida. And I think I want to go to Italy with my grandparents. And I want to have this one kind of sandwich with cheese on it in Italy. EDITOR’S NOTE: Prosper Community Library Director Leslie Scott has a unique opportunity for candid discussions with youngster of all ages. She is sharing these experiences through the Prosper Times.
To w n C o u n c i l a p p r o v e s s i t e f o r v e t e r a n s’ m e m o r i a l Joyce Godwin joyce@cedarbrookmedia.com The Prosper Town Council had a big agenda for last week’s meeting. The Council made three presentations, one to Councilor Mike Davis in honor of his service, and licensed a veterans’ memorial for Frontier Park. A check for $1,800 was presented to Rogers Middle School from the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge for the students’ vigorous participation in the program in
which the town of Prosper took first place for the second year in a row. The third presentation was also a result of the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge in which Prosper won for the second consecutive year. Texas Health of Prosper and PAC Fitness were recognized for their help in Prosper getting the award. Also approved in the meeting was the veterans’ memorial which has been in discussions for several years. The work began within the Historical Society, then under the
direction of the late Bill Hays. Several locations for the memorial have been discussed at different times from area parks to a location in downtown Prosper. The location has now been finalized by the Council and is in Frontier Park. The Historical Society is continuing to work on the project from tweaking the design to raising funds. There will be more news about this memorial in subsequent issues of The Prosper Times.
Town Councilors gather around Councilor Mike Davis to help present his plaque in recognition of Davis’ years of service on the town council. Davis chose not to run for a subsequent term and will be replaced May 23 by Jeff Hodges.
Class of2017 Each year, PROSPER Magazine features the seniors of Prosper High School in our June publication. If you would like your senior to be recognized, please send the following to jamie@cedarbrookmedia.com: • One (1) High Resolution Photo • Name of senior • Plans after graduation (college, military, trade, etc) Submissions must be received no later than Monday, May 22, 2017 to be included.
From left are Director of Prosper Parks and Recreation Julie Shivers, Rendell Gazzingan of Texas Health, Mayor Ray Smith, Tricia Mantle of Texas Health and Merridith York of PAC Fitness. They received certificates of appreciation for their help in the recent Prosper win during the recent It’s Time Texas Community Challenge competition.
From left are Mayor Ray Smith, Rogers Middle School Principal Todd Shirley and Director of Prosper Parks and Recreation Julie Shivers. Shirley accepted the check for $1,800 presented to Rogers Middle School from the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge for the students’ vigorous participation in the program in which the town of Prosper took first place for the second year in a row. He also received a trophy.
Town Responds to Safety Concerns TOWN OF PROSPER Responding promptly and decisively, the Town of Prosper has initiated proactive steps to address residents’ concerns regarding school zones, speed limits and sidewalk access. “We are moving forward with actions that directly address the concerns voiced at the Town Council meeting of May 9,” says Town Manager Harlan Jefferson. “Some of these actions are immediate solutions, and others are the first
steps in determining how to proceed. Both short and long term actions are intended to provide the highest level of safety and security for students, bicyclists and pedestrians.” Council members expressed their support of these actions, and impressed on the Town Manager and staff that the safety of students and pedestrians is a top priority. Immediate actions to address concerns for students at Rogers Middle School include: • Removing the gate preventing the use of the footbridge on Coit Road north of the Orion apartment complex, eliminating the pedestrian barrier and allowing full access to the concrete sidewalk; • Laying a concrete sidewalk
that runs parallel to Coit Road and connects the existing curving sidewalks that form a grassy gap in the same area; • Adding new crosswalk striping at the entrance to the Orion apartment complex as well as across Coit Road at the entrance to the residential subdivision. In addition to these immediate steps, Town staff is implementing a number of detailed studies to determine the most effective courses of action that will result in meeting the Council’s mandate for improved safety. These include: • Initiating a speed study for La Cima Boulevard; • Evaluating the possibility of lengthening the school zone on
Coit Road facing Rogers Middle School; and • Evaluating the possibility of extending the school zone schedule on La Cima Blvd. Also part of the discussion was the speed limit on Preston Road, as some residents asked about the thoroughfare’s speed limit. In this case, the speed limit of 55 mph is in place as a result of a warrant study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation. Their study concluded that the eightyfifth percentile of motorists on that stretch of Preston Road move at an average rate of 55 mph. Since Preston Road is a state highway, the state sets the speed limit according to their data. That action by the state
revoked a Town ordinance, passed in September of 2014, setting the speed limit on Preston Road within Prosper to 50 mph. “We could request another warrant study, but we would likely find that the speed limit would not be lowered, as both Frisco and Celina adhere to a 55 mph limit on Preston Road,” said Jefferson. “Nevertheless, our patrol officers are vigilant in ensuring that speeding, in any part of Town, is dealt with swiftly and appropriately.” The safety of every resident, especially children, is a top priority for the Council and staff, and both welcome input from residents on issues related to that topic.
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Tw i c e - a - w e e k w a t e r i n g allowed according to To w n z o n e TOWN OF PROSPER While the most inhospitably hot days are still weeks away, Prosper residents and businesses are under Stage 1 water restrictions on automatic sprinkler systems, the least limiting of the three stages. Stage 1 allows Prosper water customers to use their automatic sprinkler systems twice a week, in accordance with a set watering schedule. “Even though watering with automatic sprinklers is in Stage 1, we still have ‘days of week’ requirements,” says Water Education Coordinator Tristan Cisco. “The days of the week during which automatic sprinkler irrigation is allowed depend on the location of the home or business.” For purposes of allowable irrigation days, Prosper is divided into three zones. Each of the three is bordered on the east and west by the Town limits, and on the north and south by major roadways. Zone 1 is bordered on the south by US Highway 380 and on the north by First Street and Fishtrap Road. Residents and businesses in this zone may water on Mondays and Thursdays. Zone 2 is bordered on the south by First Street and Fishtrap Road and on the north by Prosper Trail and Prosper Road. Residents and businesses in this zone may water on Tuesdays and Fridays. Zone 3 is bordered on the south by Prosper Trail and Prosper Road
on the north by the Town limits. Residents and businesses in this zone may water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. “Stage 1 went into effect on April 1 and, unless otherwise stated, remains in effect until October 31,” said Cisco. “Stage 1, however, does not automatically mean that everyone should begin twice-aweek watering regardless of the need. What it means is that, when necessary to maintain a healthy lawn, watering with automatic sprinklers may be utilized up to twice a week.” Most lawns and landscaping do not necessarily require constant watering. To promote deep root growth, lawns and landscaping need only be watered to a depth of about an inch a week. Depending on the size of the lawn, that can usually be accomplished with one soaking a week. “To determine the amount of watering required to obtain one inch of soaking, people can place a container in their yard,” said Cisco. “After one watering session, they can measure the water in the container. Then, depending on how much water is in the container, they will know how to adjust their watering schedule.” Another very reliable method of determining when and how much to water can be obtained by visiting www.watermyyard.org and entering some basic information. The free Water My Yard program provides users with information useful in determining watering requirements.
Fire Department incident reports May 2: Motor vehicle accident with injuries on University Drive and Navo, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2100 block of East University Drive; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on University and FM 2931, Little Elm. May 3: Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 300 block of Eagle Drive; CO detector activation due to malfunction in the 700 block of Lost Creek Drive; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 900 block of North Coleman Street; Public service in the 4200 block of Wilson Creek Trail; No incident found on arrival at dispatch address on Paloma Creek and University, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route on Fishtrap Road and FM 1385; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 700 block of Falcon Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 900 block of White River Drive; Dispatched and cancelled en route on East University Drive and Navo, Little Elm. May 4: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 100 block of Collin Court; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on FM 720 and Quail Meadow Lane, Little Elm; Lock out in the 200 block of South Preston Road; Building fire in the 1100 block of Terrace Manor Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on West University Drive and Gee Road; May 5: Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 2200 block of Tailburton Court, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route on Carter Ranch Road and Arabian Road, Celina; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4500 block of Bluestem Drive; May 6: Odor investigation on Prestonview Drive and Betts Lane; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on West University Drive and FM 2931, Little Elm; Lock out in the 1200 block of East Prosper Trail; False alarm or false call, other in the 900 block of English Ivy Drive; May 7: Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 2600 block of Powderhorn, Little Elm; Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident on Arrowhead Drive and La Cima Boulevard; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 200 block of East Sixth Street. May 8: Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 300 block of O’Connor Drive, Little Elm; Lock out in the 1400 block of Winding Creek Road; Lock out in the 8800 block of Prestonview Drive; Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) on 720 and 380 in Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on East Prosper Trial and North Custer Road. May 9: Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 800 block of Calaveras Court; Alarm system activation, no fire — unintentional in the 4700 block of West University Drive; Public service call in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Lock out in the 1600 block of West Frontier.
May 10: False alarm or false call in the 4500 block of Bluestem Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on West University Drive at FM 720; Lock out in the 26800 block of East University, Little Elm; Hazardous condition in the 1300 block of North Coleman Street. May 11: Emergency medical service in the 500 block of Connemara Ct., Celina; Accident with no injuries on East University at Paloma Creek, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 100 block of North Preston Road; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 700 block of Lockton Lane; Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) in the 100 block of Darian Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on University at Navo, Little Elm; Public service call in the 1600 block of West Frontier; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on East University and FM 2931, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1700 block of Greenwood Court. May 12: Animal problem in the 900 block of Rustic Lane; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries in the 3600 block of East First Street; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 1600 block of East Frontier Parkway. May 13: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1600 block of Hidden Glen Court; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 3800 block of Dogwood Drive; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 26900 block of East University, Little Elm; Assist police or other governmental agency on University and Navo, Little Elm. May 14: Public service assistance in the 26500 block of West University, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route on Rhea Mills Circle. May 15: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on Gee Road and Fishtrap Road; Building fire in the 400 block of Two Pines Lane, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 900 block of Sagebrush Drive; Unintentional transmission of alarm in the 3100 block of Brook Hollow Court; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 900 block of White River Driven the 26700 block of East University, Little Elm; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident wit injury in the 27000 block of East University, Little Elm; Dispatched and cancelled en route on Hideaway Point and Paradise Lane; Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire in the 1800 block of Brewer, Aubrey; Dispatched and cancelled en route on West University Drive and FM 720; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 200 block of North Main Street; EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury on La Cima Boulevard and East First Street. EDITOR’S NOTE: Information found on the Fire Department website at http://www.prospertx.gov/ fire-department.
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TOWN OF PROSPER Parents and guardians in search of wholesome, engaging and entertaining summer activities for kids need look no further than their nearest computer, laptop or mobile devices. Once online, visiting www.ProsperParksandRec.org will open a treasure trove of fun and excitement. The summer’s offerings of fun activities from the Prosper Parks and Recreation Department is the Town’s most complete and comprehensive to date, offering numerous activities that promote physical and mental exercise for all ages. Registration is now open at www.ProsperParksandRec.org, where visitors will also find full program descriptions, dates, times and locations. The first session begins June 1.
Summer 2017 youth programs include sports classes, camps and clinics such as: Archery I and II; Beginner Golf Camp; Baseball Clinic; Flag Football; Multi-Sport Camp; Soccer Sparks; Speed Sport Camp; and Tennis Camp. Also offered are the following Bricks 4 Kids® with Lego® Bricks Camps: Amusement Park Mania; Bat League: Heroes & Villains; Brick City Engineers; Galaxy Far Away; Jr. Robotic; and Mining & Crafting. Engineering 4 Kids® Camps include: Amusement Park; Electronic Game Design; Forensic Investigators; Survivor Week; Engineer’s Cove; 3D Printing; and Minecraft Creations. In addition, “Fun Fridays at Frontier” returns by popular demand to the pavilion at Frontier Park every Friday in July. This partnership between the Community Library and the
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Parks and Recreation Department features arts, crafts and exercise. Registration is not required, but children must be accompanied by a parent during all activities. Prosper’s Recreation Coordinator Julie Shivers and Library Director Leslie Scott agree that “Fun Fridays at Fron-tier” provides the perfect blend of fun activities and outdoor stimulation. “’Fun Fridays’ get the kids outdoors, away from electronics! Leslie and I thoroughly enjoy hosting these activities, meeting new kids and greeting familiar faces for this casual, relaxed morning of fun,” said Shivers. And, once again, Prosper will participate in National Park and Recreation Month in July, by providing a calendar of family events focusing on the area’s parks and recreational opportunities. The month is sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association.
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E a g l e s S o a r Pa s t S c o t s i n Area Championship Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com After last week's nearly 4-hour nail biter of a bi-district championship game win, the Eagles knew they needed to get on the board early against Highland Park. And that they did! Prosper took an early 2-0 lead in the first after hits by seniors Zach Wilson, Cade McBride and Kyler Grimsley. Back-to-back doubles in the second by Kendall Foster and Taylor Pendley bring in another run followed by a single by
Braden Webb and it's 4-0, Eagles. Pitcher Jamie Janco had an error on a throw to Wilson, allowing the Highland Park runner to advance to third, threatening to score. But Janco's quick throw created a runoff with Highland Park that Prosper would ultimately win. It looked as if Prosper would add a couple more in the second after Easton Murrell was hit by a pitch and McBride walked, bringing up power hitter, Kyler Grimsley with two outs and the bases loaded. But the Scots were able to end the inning
with a strikeout. With just 44 pitches and after walking the eighth and ninth batters in the Scots lineup, Coach Rick Carmichael called for a pitching change in the third. Braden Carmichael would finish out the third inning for the Eagles. The next three innings belonged to Wilson and Murrell both offensively and defensively as they teamed up for more than four outs. Wilson's incredible arm span would come in the clutch as he was tested on a few high throws. Both had tremendous
success at the plate as well. In the bottom of the sixth, Murrell, a University of Arkansas commit, would capitalize on the momentum by belting a solo home run over the wall putting Prosper in the lead 6-2. “He gave me a change-up first pitch and I sorta swung through that, but then threw that fast ball down the middle and I just executed on that and hit it well,” said Murrell after the game. After Murrell's hit, Prosper coach Shaun Stanton said, “That kid is just so good. Really amazing to watch.”
Braden Carmichael threw 77 relief pitches before Connor Jackson was called on to close out the game in which the Eagles beat Highland Park 6-3. Prosper will now face Frisco Wakeland for the Regional Quarterfinals in a three-game series. Game 1: May 18 at 7:30 p.m. – Jesuit High School Game 2: May 19 at 7:30 p.m. – John Paul II Game 3 (if needed): May 20 at 1:00 p.m. – Jesuit High School
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Infielders Easton Murrell and Braden Webb during pre-game gearing up for the Area Championship game against Highland Park.
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“Will it be hard? Yes. Will it be worth it? Absolutely!” This was the motto adopted by the 2017 Prosper Lady Eagles softball team and according to the players, it was absolutely worth it. The Lady Eagles met with the top ranked Forney Lady Jackrabbits last week to start off the Regional Tournament.
Thursday's game started off strong for Prosper with help from an early run by Avery Colclaser. Junior pitcher Rachel Eckrote struck out nine in the matchup. Despite stellar pitching by Eckrote, the Lady Eagles fell behind and were able to come back after some key offensive plays by Nora Burns and Bailey Zornes, but a few Prosper errors would give Forney the 5-2 win in game 1. Game 2 tested the Lady Eagles in every way. Defensively, Prosper was no match for the number one Lady Jackrabbits. Prosper fell behind quickly after Forney scored seven in the first two innings. Senior captain Abby Smith rallied her team and the Lady Eagles came
back to life in the third. Colclaser, Burns, and Julia Bumford answered back to Forney and senior Miranda Ortega stepped up to the plate and fired a bases-clearing triple to bring the Lady Eagles within two. Smith's double in the fourth kept Prosper in contention, but the Lady Jackrabbits were not to be stopped. They took the series in game 2 by a Renee Marler | Prosper Times final score of 14-6. Abby Smith waits for the call in the regional tournament against Forney at Eckrote faced some tough Plano High School. opposition but still managed to strikeout four in game two. “I am so proud of this team. They were forged together by their passion and commitment,” said Assistant Coach Todd Rainwater.
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Alex Beatty tags out a runner in the regional tournament against Forney at Plano High School.
Coach Staci Jackson takes a moment in the regional tournament to encourage players.
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After a rough weekend of play, the Lady Eagles traded in their cleats for dresses and smiles at the 2017 Lady Eagles Softball Banquet held at Eldorado Country Club. Head Coach Staci Jackson and Assistant Coach Todd Rainwater spoke in detail about the JV and Varsity teams. Rainwater said, “It's no accident this team bonded as they did.” Jackson awarded the team superlatives and district awards and the underclassmen presented gifts to outgoing seniors Natalie Filiatrault, Miranda Ortega, Abby Smith, Sam Renee Marler | Prosper Times Renee Marler | Prosper Times Frommer and Brooklyn Reiff. 2017 Seniors posed with coaches at the 2017 Lady Eagles Softball Banquet Miranda Ortega steps up to the plate just before belting out a bases-clearing at Eldorado Country Club. triple in the regional tournament against Forney at Plano High School.
2017 Softball Coaching Staff Claire Toney, Staci Jackson, Jordan Giesen, Todd Rainwater
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2017 Varsity Lady Eagles with Coaches at the 2017 Softball Banquet
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This Week In Sports... Friday, May 19th PHS Eagle Baseball vs. Wakeland @ John Paull II HS, Plano 7:30 p.m. Reynolds MS Spring Choir Show @ 7.p.m. Saturday, May 20th Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Freestyle and Greco-Roman: TXUSA State and Women’s Nationals in Irving. PHS Eagle Baseball vs. v Wakeland @ Jesuit 1 p.m. (If needed) Rogers MS Drill Team Performance and Award Dinner @ Rogers Gym and Cafeteria Sunday, May 21st Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Freestyle and Greco-Roman: TXUSA State and Women’s Nationals in Irving. Monday, May 22nd PHS Lacrosse Banquet at Wilson’s Barn (3 R’s Ranch) 1695 Coit Road, 6:30 p.m. PHS Golf State Tournament @ Wolfdancer Golf Course near Austin 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 23rd PHS Golf State Tournament @ Wolfdancer Golf Course near Austin 8 a.m. PHS State Recognition Pep Rally @ 2:15 p.m. Seniors vs. Juniors Powder Puff Game @ Eagle Stadium 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25th PHS Spring Football (JV) @ Eagle Stadium 5 p.m. PHS Spring Football (V) @ Eagle Stadium 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 31st Rogers MS Archery End of the Year Awards @ 5p.m. Rogers Cafeteria.
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At h l e t i c D i r e c t o r sets Guidelines for Booster Clubs
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Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Prosper Athletic Director, Valerie Little, has been busy since taking over the position in March. One of her first priorities has been to ensure PISD is represented effectively through booster clubs and that all support received is being used appropriately. “We would support and abide by any regulation put into action that would make businesses and community members feel more comfortable when donating,” said Carrie Jackson with the Eagle Baseball Booster Club. “We always want our sponsors to be 100 percent confident that every cent they donate to our organization is being put toward the needs of the players,” According to Little, the role of the booster club is to enrich, support and comply. While the first two seem a no-brainer, Little wants to make sure PISD clubs are unified in their purpose. Each club must be registered with the district. All athletic club forms should be sent to Little at valittle@prosper-isd.net, and all other club forms sent to PHS Assistant Principal, Sheila Winter or her secretary, Theresa Mueller, at tlmueller@prosper-isd.net. All forms and corresponding documents should be received no later than September 1. Each booster club website must clearly state that it is a “booster” club with a corresponding statement releasing Prosper ISD from responsibility of content or external links on the site. All meetings must be attended by a coach or sponsor and all actions are to be recorded in the minutes. Fundraising must benefit everyone and must be approved at least 10 days prior to the event. No one will be required to participate and no sales quotas should be placed on fundraising efforts. Coaches are not to receive any direct checks and the gift limit is $500 per coach annually. Student athletes are not allowed gifts. Scholarships, awarded only to seniors, must be UIL compliant, cannot be need based and the sponsor should not be involved in the selection process whatsoever. No booster club representative will have the approval to sign contracts on behalf of PISD. Contracts must be in the name of the booster organization and PISD employees are not allowed to hold any booster club officer position of any financial capacity. Please visit the PISD Athletic home for more information on Booster Club Guidelines.
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