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are now. “It will be nice to see what they need and what their priorities are and try to help there.” Vogelsang also says he’s glad the election is finally over. “I’m excited and humbled to be able to serve the town of Prosper once again,” he said. “I look forward to working with our new council member Jeff Hodges as well as our existing Jeff Hodges Place 5 council members. I want to continue and emphasize our police/fire/ safety, infrastructure (roads/water), and business development as we tackle the challenges of our growing community.” Vogelsang says his goal will be to continue to seek excellence in all these areas as residents have come to expect and demand. “I have always sincerely appreciated the support, input and concerns that I have a received about our Town. I look forward to that continual feedback.” Following are the list of propositions on the ballot.

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who work for the town and see how hard they work behind the scenes. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that you don’t realize.” Hodges said since he signed up to run for his Council seat, he’s been asked often why he wanted to do it. In response, he names a few issues of interest. “I know the town is growing and I want to keep the feeling we have now,” he said. “It’s a small town where everybody looks out for their neighbors and you wave to people down the street. I want to try to keep the big businesses around [U.S.] 380 and the residential area further north.” He added that the town government has been great and he wants to be a part of the team. Now that he’s about to be on that team, he says he’s excited to see exactly what the Council is capable of doing. One of the things he will have on his mind as a member of the Council, he says, is to help the police department get located in one spot instead of spread around as they

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Prosper residents let their voices be heard last Saturday in the May 6 general election. Voters elected Jeff Hodges for Town Council Place 5 with 57 percent of the vote over Laura Thomas while approving all but one proposition on the ballot. Councilor Curry Vogelsang was on the ballot for Place 3 because his term expired but he had no opponent. Mike Davis, who held the seat for Place 5, decided not to run for another term. For the town of Prosper, Proposition No. 1 and numbers 3 through 10 were all approved, while Proposition No. 2, which had to do with removing term limits, was defeated. For the Collin County Community College District, Proposition No. 1, providing for a $6 Million bond for constructing, improving, renovating and equipping school buildings, was approved with

56 percent of the vote. Hodges, who survived his first election, will be sworn in at the Sept. 23 Council meeting and take his seat on the Council. “It’s a relief to have the whole thing over,” Hodges said of the election. “We filled out paperwork in February and it seemed like it would take forever to get through the election. Just the not knowing for a few months [about the outcome] was stressful and the closer you get to the end, the more stress.” Hodges said he had a lot of support from friends who helped with placement of his signs. “People showed they have confidence in me to do the job and I’m going to do the best I can,” he said. “I won’t forget the people who put me there [on the Council]. Hopefully I won’t lose their confidence.” Hodges is currently in the middle of his second term serving on the Parks and Recreation Board for Prosper. “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “I got to meet a lot of people

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D r. G o d d a r d f i n d s n e w home at Red Oak ISD Joyce Godwin PROSPER TIMES

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Dr. Mike Goddard speaks during the Red Oak ISD Board meeting as Red Oak Board member Dr. Mark Stanfill looks on. This is during the meeting in which Goddard was named the lone finalist in the search for Red Oak Superintendent.

Almost as if living in another dimension, Dr. Mike Goddard has one foot in two worlds at the same time as he travels these days between Red Oak Independent School District and Prosper. While folks in Prosper are saddened at the news that Goddard will move to Red Oak, people can’t help being excited for him for the new opportunities that will come with his new position there as superintendent. Goddard pointed out that things don’t slow down in Prosper, so he has his hands full spending time in both places every day preparing for the move while finishing his duties in Prosper. Along with the new position will also be a move of residence to Red Oak which will take his wife Dena out of the district as well. Goddard says Dena is sad to be leaving. “She’s so connected with the kids,” Goddard says. She’s been the Dyslexia lead of the district and spends most of her time at Cockrell [Elementary]. She is the reading whisperer.”

To w n Ha l l a n d m u l t i purpose facility construction on schedule Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com Anyone who drives west on Broadway to the old part of Prosper’s downtown can see the construction project underway for Prosper’s new town hall. Expected to be complete in April 2018, the project is still in its early days. When completed, it will be a three-story nearly 53,000 square foot building on four acres west of Main Street, the former location of Main Street Park. In addition to Town Hall, the surrounding infrastructure, Main Street (First to Broadway) and Broadway (McKinley to Coleman), will also get a major facelift, with new pavement, lighting and landscaping. Pogue Construction Company Project Superintendent Dave Walker says it’s going to be a beautiful building — a real show place. But before that happens, Walker, the Pogue Construction team and about 40 subcontractors have a lot to do.

Crews are busy erecting steel this week with the help of a crane that stretches a boom 210 feet in the air and swings steel beams to all sides of the project to be welded into place. Also on the project site almost daily is Prosper’s Fire Marshall Bryan Ausenbaugh, who is serving as project manager for the Town of Prosper. He and Walker said they talk every day and often several times per day. Ausenbaugh said he remembers this project being in the works on some level for at least the past 13 years. So, it’s exciting to be on the site of the actual project in the works. He expressed great faith in the ability of Walker to run the project. “He sees things before they happen and gets a problem worked out before it becomes a problem.” For Walker, it’s an insight built on 30 years of experience — the last 13 with Pogue. Ausenbaugh says he gets a new perspective on the building every time he is there because so many changes are going on. It looks different every day.

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This photo is shot from the east side of the construction project for the new Prosper Town Hall and shows an overview of the steel as erected this week.

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Ma y 9 t h To w n C o u n c i l Me e t i n g Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com The Prosper Town Council had a big agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting made more full by the large number of individuals from the Lakes of La Cima who came to address the Council. In addition to the large number of residents’ comments, the Council made three presentations, one to Councilor Mike Davis in honor of his service, and licensed a veterans memorial for Frontier Park. At issue for the residents from Lakes of La Cima was the condition under which school children must cross Coit Road and La Cima Boulevard going to and from Rogers Middle School and Folsom Elementary School as well as the speed limits there and on La Cima Boulevard. Angela Loertscher was first to address the Council concerning the crosswalk by Rogers. She said she worked as a cross guard there last year for free just to make sure the children crossing there were safe. This year she has been told she can’t do it anymore because it is on city property. The problem has been made more critical by an accident last week where a Rogers’ student was hit by a car. Loertcher suggested to the Council to reconsider the speed limit at that location and to clear up the confusion of whether or not there can be a crossing guard. Next came Sandra Aldridge, whose son Spencer is the student in last week’s accident. She asked the Council to lower the speed limit there and expand the area of the school zone. She also went into great detail to show actual conditions under which the Rogers students must navigate Coit Road going to and leaving from school. Council members were attentive and even responded with some factual information. They are not permitted to engage in dialogue and

discussions during the “Citizens Comments” section of the meeting because it hasn’t been placed on the agenda, but they are allowed to share factual information. Jennifer Chapman also addressed the Council. “There is not a safe way to get to Rogers for our kids from Folsom [Elementary],” she said. She also pointed out that bus service will stop for the children there next year and that alone will cause an increase in traffic because more parents will be driving their children to school. Michael Poitevint came in support of what was already said by residents. He reported that another child was hit by a car at Arrowhead Drive and La Cima Boulevard on Sunday. He was asking the Council to consider reducing the speed limit on La Cima to 35 miles per hour. He also asked that a speed study be conducted as soon as possible that will take into account the pedestrian traffic along that road. The point was made that action should be taken now and the Council should not wait for a child to be killed before making changes. Council members all appeared to be moved by what was presented. At the end of the meeting, town staff was asked to put the speed limit and school zone issues on the agenda for the next regular meeting. In other business Mary Ray Smith presented a plaque to Mike Davis to thank him for his service on the Council. Davis elected to not run for another term on the Council and will be replaced by Jeff Hodges who won the race for Place 5. The Council also amended Planned Development-66 on more than 900 acres to modify the residential architectural requirements south of Prosper Trail and north of First Street west of Dallas Parkway and east of Legacy Drive. See COUNCIL on page 3

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Friday May 12, 2017

Community Calendar

Friday, May 12th May

Cornerstone Garage Sale: 3-day sale from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Donation Center located at 210 W Broadway St. in Prosper. 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 13th

May Cornerstone Garage Sale: 3-day sale from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Donation Center located at 210 W Broadway St. in Prosper.

Prosper Police C.S.I. (Community Safety Initiative) Event @ Frontier Park 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This event will be

fun for all and an opportunity to meet your Prosper police officers. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night).

Prosper High School Prom Night

Wednesday, May 17th Prosper Community Library – CLOSED for school event. PHS Senior Honors Banquet 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Thursday, May 18th

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. Prosper Chamber of Commerce: Prosper Young Professionals Networking Meeting 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Mesa’s Mexican Grill. Registration ends May 15th. To register, visit http://www.prosperchamber.com/events/ details/prosper-young-professionals-433. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (closed meeting).

Sunday, May 14th

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 15th

Prosper ISD: NO SCHOOL - Staff Development / Student Holiday. Prosper ISD: School Board Meeting 7 p.m. 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. Prosper Ladies Association: Meets at 7 p.m. at the Cotton Gin Café in Prosper. Registration is also open for the 3rd Annual Classic Golf Scramble on May 22nd. For more details or to register, visit www.prosperladies.com/golf. Residential Bulk Trash Pickup: From Preston Road to Coit Road. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@wasteconnections. com by 4 p.m. Friday the 12th to be placed on the schedule. Prosper ISD: Cybersafety Night @ Cockrell Elementary 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There will be frank discussions during this time, so children are not permitted to attend; however, childcare will be provided by PHS Ready, Set, Teach Program.

Tuesday, May 16th

Prosper High School NHS Induction Ceremony at

5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Prosper High School Underclassmen Awards Ceremony at 6:30 in the Auditorium. Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at

7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper.

Friday, May 19th

Prosper ISD: Special Olympics @ Reynolds Middle

School, 9:30 a.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

Music at the Park @ Frontier Park 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free event with live music, 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).

Sunday, May 21st

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets

Monday, May 22nd

Prosper Ladies Tennis Club: Plays Monday nights for

all 2.5 and higher players. Contact Michele Williams for more information at m19williams@gmail.com or 469-583-1051. Residential Bulk Trash 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.

Tuesday, May 23rd

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

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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 @ 2:15 p.m. PHS Senior Powder Puff Game @ Eagle Stadium, 7:30 p.m. PHS Band Spring Concert @ 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24th PHS Senior Awards Ceremony, 6:30 in the PHS Arena.

Thursday, May 25th

Community Info, Outreach, and Prayer Groups

Cornerstone Assistance Network of North Central Texas is a faith based non-profit 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 first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about Cornerstone, visit cornerstonenct.org. Bethlehem Place is Prosper’s only Food Pantry located on the parking lot of Prosper United Methodist Church at Third and Church streets. The food pantry is open for food distribution every Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. Bethlehem place greatly appreciates any food or monetary donations to support this organization. Please visit www.bethlehemplace. org for more information. Prosper Mom’s in Prayer is open to women who have a heart to pray for their school age children. For more information on Mom’s in Prayer, visit www.momsinprayer.org. For local meeting information for your child’s school, contact either Christy Rubin at 469-995-6061 or Karina Anderson at 214-566-7762. Karina is able to answer questions in Spanish as well as English. 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 469-2192499.

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Pick One Book Quickly think of one book that holds some significance in your life past or present. Did you think of one? Do not continue reading until you recall at least one book that brings a memory, a feeling, or a known importance to you. Many people will say the Bible is that book. Others will recall a work of fiction or nonfiction that has sentimental value. People will typically attach meaning to a book that changed their perspective, career, relationship, or even educated them about something important. Some people will name a book that made them laugh or cry. And many will recall a favorite childhood book. I recently decided to create an office space in our home that is special to me. I purchased a desk that I love, a different light fixture that is unique, a colorful rug and even new curtains in a flash. Those decisions were easy. The hard part was wall decorations. I love art, but I didn’t just want prints of my favorites framed for the walls. Nor did I want photos. No, I wanted something original. I decided to decoupage my favorite books onto two canvases and then paint a quote from each onto the canvas. I have one of these already in my home from The Secret Garden. I took pages from an already worn out copy I bought at a used book store and soaked the pages in coffee and tea to age them. Once glued and dried to the canvas, I painted the quote from the book, “Hang in there. It is astonishing how short a time it can take for very wonderful things to happen.” I was back again at the used book store last week looking for the right books; books that meant something to me; books that I would love to look at the pages every time I walk into my new office space. It took all of five minutes and I had the two winners. I purchased a weathered copy of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer and a good condition Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I will not bore you with the details of why I chose these particular two in lightning speed, stop by the library some time if you’re truly interested and I’ll tell you. What I do hope you do is consider what book holds a special meaning to you and why. Books have a unique way of holding our history and experiences with them.

“ Ha n g i n t h e r e . It i s a s t o n i s h i n g how short a time it can take for very wonder ful things to h a p p e n .”

Leslie Scott is the Director for the Prosper Community Library.

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Ho d g e s Proposition No. 5 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 provides for a change in the filing procedures in the Town Charter. 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 provides 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 provides that the Town budget 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. Prop. 9 means 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 means the Board of Adjustment will be repealed. For the Collin County Community College District, Proposition No. 1 allows for a $600-Million bond to provide the money for constructing, improving, renovating and equipping school buildings in the district and 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.

Also approved was a change in the zoning ordinance regarding accessory structures, accessory buildings, guest houses and garage apartments. In other business, the Council approved: • A resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation for the purpose of funding costs of multi-purpose municipal facilities,

parks, and store drainage utility projects; • A variance to the subdivision ordinance regarding thoroughfare screening for Star Trail on the southwest corner of Prosper Trail and Stargazer Way; • Awarding a construction bid to Advanced Paving Company for reconstruction of Craig Road from Preston Road to Rucker Elementary School. Following a shorter-than-usual executive session the Council approved granting a license for the veterans memorial to be built in

Frontier Park. Then a discussion followed to direct the town staff on the following: • City of Irving MOU concerning a water line easement; • City-County Plat Approval Agreement; • Collin County Bond Election resolution; • A special meeting of the Council for May 15 to canvass the May 6 election; • Property taxes on leased vehicles.

candidates, including some sitting superintendents. He exemplified the profile they defined that included exceptional leadership capabilities, a background of success in working well with others in a way that inspires them to give their best. “Red Oak is a district that aspires to higher levels of success and I think the board saw in Dr. Goddard, a man of integrity, vision, and courage who would be well received by the staff and the community. "Prosper ISD is well known beyond this region as a great district with many successes. Experience in such a district is a big plus. “Superintendent Watkins and the board there believe in developing the next generation of leaders at all levels. Such investments in people means a risk of losing some along the way but their contributions while there are greater and better teachers and others are attracted to such a district. So, the return on investment is worth it.” This was not an easy decision for either of the Goddards. “I’ve been praying about it a lot because I love Prosper, my home, my neighborhood and the people here,” Dr. Goddard said. “On Easter Sunday I was on the back porch with my mom and a hawk landed on the fence and looked at me. My mom said ‘Isn’t Red Oak the Hawks?’ and I said, ‘Yes and I don’t know which of their board members sent that.’” Another thing that happened was when he was in Red Oak. He said he walked outside to see a double rainbow appearing in the sky and it

looked like it was going down into Goddard’s truck. “It has been a God thing for me. Those are tangible signs that I see. I know Prosper will be proud of me because of what we are going to do there.” PISD Superintendent Drew Watkins will also feel the void of Goddard’s leaving. “Dr. Goddard has been a very important part of our leadership team in Prosper ISD for several years,” he said. “Although it selfishly saddens me to lose him, I am excited for his new leadership journey in Red Oak. We work hard to hire the best people we can to serve our great families, so it is never a surprise when others want to steal them from us – just hate it when they are successful.” Goddard has begun meeting parents and students at Red Oak. He said they have already started a hand signal to represent the hawks, Red Oak’s mascot. “I haven’t done the ‘Mickey’ hands yet but my pins and socks have thrown them off.” Anyone who’s been following Dr. Goddard’s inspirational tweets, need not fret. He says he’s going to continue to tweet. “I love doing that. I laugh at myself a lot and people should. I enjoy being able to connect with people that way.” He said people in Red Oak are already starting to sign on to get his tweets. “I started following them and they are following back.” One thing is for certain. The community of Prosper is going to miss Dr. Goddard. But take comfort. He and Dena will be just down the road in Red Oak.

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 non-substantive 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. It did not pass so the current term limits stand. Proposition No. 3 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 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.

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By Joyce Godwin / PROSPER TIMES

The new town hall’s steel structure is being erected west of Main Street in the old part of Prosper on the property that used to be Main Street Park. This photo shows the crane on site to help move the steel beams into place. The boom on this crane stretches 210 feet into the air. This viewpoint is on the west side of the project looking north.

Goddard From PAGE ONE There is one other family member for Mike and Dena Goddard to consider. The couple’s only child Brock, who graduated from PHS last year and is now in college at Oklahoma Baptist University, says he’s supportive of his parents’ plans. A look at Brock’s Facebook page will show anyone he’s proud of his dad. He shared the Red Oak ISD announcement that Dr. Goddard is the lone finalist in the search for a new superintendent. That was April 24. Interested readers may view the announcement at https://goo.gl/ hqjMEh.

The Goddard family in front of their home in Prosper.

“I’m a coach’s kid,” Dr. Goddard said. “My dad moved the day after I graduated [from high school]. We moved from Allen to Spring, Texas.” Goddard says Prosper has been a great place for him and his family,

and there are good opportunities for them in Red Oak as well. “It’s not about the title for me, it’s about the level of influence,” Goddard said. “It’s a place where I can grow and influence the community.” He says what he will miss most about Prosper is the kids and secondly the relationships with staff and families of Prosper. “This is an incredible place,” he said. “It’s so unique. You just have to live it and experience it.” But the Red Oak community is similar to Prosper. Goddard says it’s a family-oriented environment with the opportunity to be inventive. It still has the small-town atmosphere that affords an ability to easily connect with the people. “It’s a onehigh-school town and will probably be that way forever,” he said. Also, the Red Oak school district is growing at the rate of four and five percent while PISD continues to exceed 25 percent per year. “Nothing is growing like Prosper,” he said. Dr. John Horn, representing the consultant firm of Horn, Smith and Wood, was tasked with the responsibility to help Red Oak find its superintendent. As an aside, Horn reports that it was his firm that conducted the search when Prosper ISD hired Dr. Drew Watkins. Following is Horn’s perspective: “Red Oak was an attractive job to recruit for because of the district’s history of strong community support for the best schools possible and a unified board of trustees. The board chose Dr. Goddard out of an exceptional field of

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Dr. Mike Goddard gives wife Dena a kiss after presenting her with the Star Polisher award at Cockrell Elementary in 2015. This is only one of the great Prosper memories the Goddard family will carry with them to Red Oak.

Dr. Goddard saw this double rainbow while in Red Oak and it appears to be pointing directly into Goddard’s truck.

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Cornerstone raises funds for neighbors in need Third annual gala a success

Lane Chamblee turns in a bid during the live auction at the Cornerstone Gala.

Ben Rogers speaks to the crowd during the Cornerstone Gala in April.

Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com It was at the Piazza on the Green in McKinney. It was a dinner with a silent auction, live auction and dancing with a live band. It was the third annual Cornerstone Gala and the object was to raise money for neighbors in need. Jennifer Lutes led her team to host another great evening for the purpose of helping the less fortunate and raised $120,000.

In 2017, Prosper and the surrounding areas are seeing wonderful growth in property values. Lutes says, the flip side of that is the people who were barely making ends meet in rentals are also seeing rents increase significantly. These increases have forced a few families to become homeless. Cornerstone Assistance Network of North Central Texas works with families who are in either perpetual need or experiencing a significant financial crisis by using

a whole person bundle approach. “This means we work with families on budgeting, job place-ment, mentoring and coaching as they need to become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities,” Lutes said. She added that it was a great night “raising money for our neighbors in need along with helping start the funds to bring our many locations into one central space.” Cornerstone is currently divided among three locations, but the goal

CSI event set for S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 3 a t Fr o n t i e r Pa r k Celso Martinez Town of Prosper Further solidifying an already exceptionally close relationship between residents and members of the Prosper Police Department, the town of Prosper is hosting its annual Community Safety Initiative in conjunction with National Police Week. “CSI is another of our community-building activities,“ says Police Chief Doug Kowalski. “We are committed 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 Community Safety Initiative is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Frontier Park, 1551 W. Frontier Parkway; and Prosper Police officers, several of whom have joined the force since the last CSI, will be on hand to

Kids Say … Leslie Scott Special to the Prosper Times I was honored to visit with Drew and Chase in their backyard fort over the weekend. They were complete gentlemen and gave me the child’s size seat to sit on, while Chase sat in the other chair and Drew stood, walked around, stepped in and out of the fort, and sat on Chase. Drew was concerned the floor had sand on it and offered to go get something to sweep it with several time. For the photo I took, Drew specifically chose a Michigan State shirt and did the Dab while Chase posed being silly too. How old are you and what grade are you in? Drew: I’m 7. I am in 1st grade. Chase: I’m 5.

meet and greet residents, exchange contact information, and provide advice on crime prevention. Officer Erin Hubbard and dispatcher Delanna Copeland are co-organizers of the event. The Saturday program is a prelude to Prosper’s recognition of National Police Week, this year celebrated from Sunday, May 14 to Saturday, May 20. 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 pause to remember these fallen peace officers. 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. In fact, this year’s CSI will host the graduation ceremony for the latest Citizens Police Academy class. “Meeting a resident as a result of an emergency situation or because of a hardship is not how we want to make that initial contact,” said the Chief. “We want to build relationships based on trust and confidence. And, with the expansion of both the police force and the population, there are probably many residents who have not met our new officers and vice versa. CSI gives everyone a chance to meet.” The event is free and will include exhibits from a variety of safety-related businesses and organizations. Police equipment, vehicles and apparatus will be on display and music, games and giveaways are part of the event. “This is a great opportunity for us to welcome new residents, reconnect with old friends, and introduce our new officers,” added Chief Kowalski.

Drew: He’s in Pre-K. What is your favorite color? Drew: Is it okay if I have 2? (Yes, of course) Green and blue. Chase: Orange What is your favorite sport? Drew: My favorite is baseball. Chase: Football If you could have a dinosaur for a pet, which kind would you have? Drew: Oh let me think. (But he didn’t have to think for long.) A velociraptor. I would have to train it because it would try to eat me. Chase: I would adopt a ceratosaurus. What is a ceratosaurus like? (I asked this because I honestly don’t have a clue!) Drew: They have a horn. Chase: Yeah, a horn. Drew: A velociraptor is smaller than a ceratosaurus. Ok, moving away from dinosaurs and on to food. What is your favorite thing to eat? Chase: Cheeseburgers from home. And I like to eat the bread from Canes. It’s yummy bread. Drew: Can I tell you mine? It’s a burger. Not cheese though. I like to eat at Chili’s. What is your favorite movie? Chase: My favorite is Five Nights at Freddy’s Drew: Jurassic World Who is your best friend? Drew: Drew D. and Oren

So your best friend has the same name as you? Drew: Yes, so he’s Drew D. Chase: My best friend is Adrian. He’s from my phonics class. He’s really funny. And I know who’s our nicest teacher. It’s Miss Debra. She lets us go on the blue iPad. What are you going to do this summer? Drew: I’m going to play outside. (Chase raises his hand to answer and I tell him he doesn’t have to raise his hand and he gets an adorable sheepish look on his face.) Chase: I am going to the pool. I’m going to Emma’s pool. Drew: She said she would invite us. Chase: I really like to go to Emma’s. I like to go to Emma’s pool because there’s lots of toys. Drew: I’m going to go outside this summer. My mom will tell me to play outside. So I will mostly play outside. Chase: I’m going to eat lunch a lot this summer. Drew: My second thing I’m going to do this summer is play video games for a while. Chase: Me too! 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.

and hope is they will be able to condense into one building. “The first priority is to combine our store [The Attic] and the Donation Center into a larger facility followed by creating a space for our Cornerstone programs,” Lutes said. “One location would allow our Neighbors to utilize our services in an easier and more efficient manner.” Based in Collin County, Cornerstone Assistance Network of North Central Texas is a faith-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.

Cornerstone’s mission is to unite with others to demonstrate Christ’s compassion by serving our neighbors in need. This is accomplished by sharing the Gospel and helping family units escape the cycle of poverty for good by providing resources, tools, and education. Anyone interested in donating to the Cornerstone cause should go to the website at www.cornerstonenct. org.

IN HIS PRESENCE

Being Led Kenny Thacker Special to the Prosper Times Western Kentucky is home to the longest known cave system in the whole world. Mammoth Cave has 400 miles of connected underground passage. I remember going there as a boy. We were assigned a tour guide and down into the earth we went with him leading the way. At one point, they shut off the lights. You could literally feel the darkness. I was glad when they came back on. Now, this tour guide told us not to ramble off, but to keep him in sight. I was in the back of the group and there were times he’d go around a rock or a bend in the cavern and I would lose sight of him. I had to hustle just to keep up. The last thing I wanted was to be lost in that darkness. That fear and concern was so distracting that I wasn’t able to relax and enjoy the tour because I was too worried about keeping up. All of us are led through life by something. Some are pulled by a hunger for power or wealth. Some are driven by anger. Some people are spurred on by an incessant thirst for knowledge or influence. Some are led by the nose by habits and addictions. But the gospel offers a different source of motivation to those who place their faith in Jesus. The apostle Paul describes it as “being led by the Spirit of God.” A lot of people think being led by the Spirit is God’s divine tour guide for life. And like me in Mammoth Cave, they work so hard at keeping up and not losing sight of Him that they can’t enjoy life. However, being led by the Spirit is more like being led by a locomotive than a tour guide. We are irreversibly linked to Him and follow His lead under His power. If there’s time it seems like we lose sight of Him, it’s a guarantee that he will pull us around that curve. We can learn to relax and enjoy life by trusting the engine to keep us steadily moving down the track. It’s by His power that we stay connected to the divine source of enablement and go wherever He leads. Doesn’t that sound like a better life than sweatin’ and hustlin’ to try to keep yourself in good standing with God? You’re invited to a different kind of life than that. God invites us to discover freedom made available to you through the world of Jesus. You’re invited to discover what it means to be fully alive as a human. Accept that invitation today and learn to relax and enjoy life! Kenny Thacker is lead pastor at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church on East Prosper Trail.

“For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.” - Romans 8:14

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WATER AND WASTEWATER

Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com It’s no secret that Prosper is growing exponentially and with that growth comes construction. Here is a report, gathered from the Town of Prosper’s website to help readers get a heads up on closed streets and others under construction. There are construction updates and summaries with the complete information online.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

The Engineering Department publishes weekly updates on all major construction projects. To view Capital Improvement Projects, go to the town’s website at http://bit. ly/2pn1DsS. To inquire about a specific project, including projects that are not listed in this report, please contact the town by email at engineer@prospertx.gov or phone at 972-346-3502.

PARKS PROJECTS

Frontier Park — North Field Improvements: Construct three new all-weather youth baseball/ softball fields and two all-weather multi-purpose fields. Also includes the construction of additional parking lots, bridge over pond with trails and park accoutrements. Project anticipated to be complete for Spring 2018 season. Status Update: Dirt crews continue to work grading and moisture conditioning. Utility contractor continues to work on sanitary sewer and drainage. Contractor has begun the construction of concrete mow bands around multipurpose fields. Staff coordinating with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), Texas Parks and Wildlife, and franchise utilities.

STREETS AND TRAFFIC

Richland Boulevard and Lovers Lane (Gates of Prosper): Developer project. Construct 4-lane minor arterial roadways for Richland Boulevard (Preston Road – Lovers Lane) and Lovers Lane (US HWY 380 – Preston Road) to serve the Gates of Prosper development at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 380 and Preston Road. Status Update: Crews have completed construction of Richland deceleration lane on Preston, and have begun setting up southern half of Richland approach to Preston. Sidewalk construction on Lovers Lane is 30 percent complete. Weather permitting, dirt crews are preparing sub grade on Lovers Lane north of Richland. Staff has received TxDOT approval for the construction of a new traffic signal at Richland and Preston intersection. Design engineer is expected to deliver 90 percent of the signal plans in two weeks. West Prosper Road Improvements, Phase I: Construct four-lane (ultimate six-lane) concrete curb & gutter roadway on Gee Road from U.S. Highway 380 to 800 feet north. Construct two-lane (ultimate six-lane) concrete curb & gutter roadways from 800 feet north

Prosper Council passes resolution on future of US 380 Celso Martinez Town of Prosper Town strongly favors conversion to LAR By unanimous vote at a recent Town Council meeting in which all Council members were present, the Town of Prosper has expressed strong support for the eventual conversion of US 380 into a limited access roadway.

of U.S. Highway 380 to Fishtrap Road, and Teel Parkway from U.S. Highway 380 to Fishtrap Road. Construct two-lane (ultimate fourlane) concrete roadway of Fishtrap from Gee Road to Teel Parkway. Status Update: Construction of FM 423 is nearing completion and the contractor anticipates switching traffic in late April. Staff is finalizing pavement markings and traffic control on Gee Road with TxDOT and MCM. Sinacola is scheduled to begin repairs of storm sewer on Fishtrap when school lets out in June. Engineers working on redesign of drainage structure at Fishtrap and Teel intersection. West Prosper Road Improvements, Phase 2: Construct two-lane (ultimate six-lane) concrete curb & gutter roadways from intersection of Fishtrap Road and Gee Road to FM1385. Project also includes the construction of 45-foot wide bridge over Doe Branch Creek, and the reconstruction of asphalt connection of FM 1385 to Fishtrap. Status Update: Design Engineer has provided 40 percent plans for bridge construction over Doe Branch Creek. Town staff contacted TxDOT again to coordinate approval process for the realignment of FM 1385 at Fishtrap Road and approval of the remaining $1 Million of the $4 Million in Regional Toll Revenue financing for the WPR projects. U.S. 380 (Denton County Line – Lovers Lane): TxDOT project. Improve four-lane undivided rural roadway to a six-lane suburban freeway with frontage roads in each direction between the Denton County Line and Lovers Lane. Through traffic on U.S. Highway 380 will bypass the SH 289 and Dallas Parkway intersections when completed. Status Update: Crews switched eastbound traffic April 22 to new service road. Westbound traffic remains in place as work commences on box culverts beneath the old portion of U.S, 380. Motorists are encouraged to use caution at both the Preston and DNT intersections as drivers acclimate to new traffic patterns. The entire project is expected to take 24-30 months to complete. TxDOT Project Tracker: http://bit.ly/24j4GEJ. Frontier Parkway (DNT – Preston Road): Collin County project. Improve two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane (ultimate six-lane) divided suburban arterial between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road, including an overpass over the BNSF Railroad. A two-lane access road will be provided to the north of the overpass to provide access to properties in Celina. Status Update: The town of Prosper and the city of Celina both approved resolutions supporting the project on Jan. 12, 2016. Collin County will manage the design and construction of the project. A timeline for construction has not yet been determined. First Street (DNT – Coleman Street): Improve two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided suburban arterial between the Dallas curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements, twelve-inch water

line, and North Tollway and Coleman Street. Project includes concrete median lighting. Status Update: Engineer has delivered revised plans for realigning roadway between BNSF and Coleman Street. Staff has begun right-of-way acquisition. A timeline for construction to be determined once funding for construction is allocated. Staff coordinating with franchise utilities within the area. Options are being considered for the intersection of BNSF and First Street, including a Silent Crossing vs. an overpass over the tracks. Prosper Trail (Kroger - Coit Road): Improve two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided suburban arterial from 1000 feet east of Preston Road to Coit Road as well as the Coit and Prosper Trail intersection. Project includes concrete curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements, and median lighting. Status Update: Engineer is working on plane based on Staff comments. Staff is working with utilities regarding relocation. Staff received ROW documents from Engineer at Coit intersection. Property acquisition and utility relocations are anticipated to take six months. Old Town Streets 2015: Reconstruction of existing two lane asphalt roads to a concrete roadway without curb and gutter (Fifth Street, McKinley). Status Update: Project on hold. Funding potentially redirected to accelerate Frontier Parkway project. Reassessment of Old Town Streets Project, once outcome of Frontier Parkway time line is resolved. An in-depth analysis was presented to Town Council is its last meeting. No action was requested and none was taken. Decorative Monument Signs: Construct eight decorative stone and steel signs at La Cima and First (three each), First and Coit (two each), and Coit and Richland (three each) intersections. Status Update: Electrical Service anticipated to be complete by the end of April. Broadway — (McKinley Coleman): Reconstruct existing concrete paving to typical downtown section with two lanes of travel, head in parking, and extra wide sidewalks. Project also includes the installation underground drainage, 12-inch water line, sanitary sewer crossings, landscaping and street lights. Status Update: Staff has reviewed 50 percent of plans for paving and drainage. Engineer expects Landscape and Illumination plans in early April. Coordination of improvements with franchise utilities continues. Coit Road Median Lighting — (U.S. 380 - First Street): Design and construct decorative median lighting in center of medians on Coit Road, between U.S. 380 and First Street. The decorative poles and LED light fixtures will be of the same design as those installed on Preston Road. Since the width of Coit Road is less than Preston, the wattage of the new lights will be reduced to mitigate light spilling into the adjacent neighborhoods.

Status Update: Preliminary plans delivered March 31 for staff review. Coit Road — (First Street Frontier Parkway): Design four lanes of an ultimate six lane concrete, curb and guttered, divided roadway with underground drainage. Status Update: Schematic design is proceeding and Level B SUE is complete. Staff reviewed proposed schematic with engineers, anticipate revised layout in late April. Preliminary roadway profile is under design. Preliminary drainage areas have been determined. Engineers are coordinating with utilities. Prosper Trail — (Coit Road Custer Road (FM2478): Design of a four lane, curb and guttered, divided roadway with underground drainage with the construction of a new four lane bridge over Wilson Creek. Status Update: Engineer has completed initial deed research. Field survey is 80 percent complete. Soil borings are complete Working with utilities. Coordinating with engineers on Coit Road. Completed ROW assessments. Thirty percent plans due in August. Traffic Signal — U.S. 380 and Windsong Parkway): Installation of permanent traffic signal in conjunction with Windsong Ranch Development. Project Update: Contractor has completed the construction of ped pole bases and has begun pier construction for signal poles. Parvin Street (Broadway to Eighth), Sixth Street (Coleman to Church), Third Street (Church to Lane): Reconstruction of existing two lane asphalt roads to a concrete roadway without curb and gutter with new 8-inch water line on Parvin from Seventh to Fifth. Status Update: Bids were opened. Staff recommendation to award set for April 25, 2017, Town Council meeting. Traffic Signal — FM2478 and Prosper Trail: Installation of temporary span wire traffic signal at the intersection of Custer and Prosper Trail by TxDOT. Status Update: Project remains on hold until east-west grade can be modified for signalization viability. Staff continues to work with the city of McKinney and TxDOT to secure easements/ROW necessary for grading around intersection. FM1461 — SH289 to FM2478: Re-grading and building up of roadway shoulders to provide additional pavement width. Includes the construction of a west bound left turn lane at FM2478 (Custer) with temporary span wire traffic signal and left turn lanes in both directions at Coit Road with the creation of a four-way stop. Status Update: TxDOT Area Office continues to work on plane ahead of June 2017 letting. Craig Road — Preston Road PISD: Replace the existing asphalt pavement on Craig with six-inch cement treated base and install 3” of Type B and 2” of Type D Asphalt pavement.. Status Update: Project was bid April 12, 2017. Will go to Council for approval on May 9, 2017.

The Council issued a resolution to that effect, citing the need to plan effectively for the expected increase in the general area’s population and the accompanying rise in traffic. A limited access roadway is often referred to as a freeway with main lanes, frontage roads, entrance and exit ramps, and gradeseparated interchanges. Separately, the Council also emphasized their support of a US 380 bypass that terminates east of the intersection with Custer Road. “It’s clear to anyone who looks at the trends and models that have been developed,” says Harlan Jefferson, Prosper Town Manager. “In its present form, US 380 will not meet

the needs of the area. Converting it to a limited access roadway seems to be the only way that it can accommodate the demands that will be placed on it.” Recognizing the critically important necessity of efficient movement of traffic, the Collin County Commissioners Court passed a resolution prioritizing US 380 for conversion to a limited access roadway. More than half of the town of Prosper is in Collin County. Evidence of this need is apparent when considering that, in the very near future, the entire segment of US 380 within the Prosper limits will be converted from four lanes to six.

“Unfortunately, that expansion is already seen as inadequate for the long term,” said Jefferson. “The increases in population will outpace the ability of US 380 to handle the traffic. A limited access roadway is really the only viable alternative.” The Texas Department of Transportation recognizes this need as it is constructing LAR-type interchanges at the intersections of US 380 and Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway. This will make it easier for the remaining portions of US 380 to connect to these interchanges as a limited access roadway in the future. At the same time, planning on the Denton County side of Prosper has

Lovers Lane Segment — 42 inch Lower Pressure Plane Water (Gates of Prosper): Construct 2400 lineal foot segment of 42-inch water line under Lovers Lane from Richland Boulevard to Preston Road prior to Developer constructing roadway. Status Update: Installation of pipe is complete and pressure testing has been completed. Awaiting verification of density testing and deflection testing. Prosper Trail Elevates Storage Tank: Construct a two-million gallon elevated storage tank (water tower) on the north side of Prosper Trail, midway between Preston Road and Coit Road. Status Update: Crews preparing grade for the construction of driveways. All work is anticipated to be complete in June 2017. Prosper Trail Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV): Install a 12-inch Pressure Reducing Valve on existing water line west of BNSF of Prosper Trail. Status Update: Crews established traffic control and are awaiting delivery of additional vault components. Public Works Interceptor: Install a Sewer Interceptor that will allow the effluent currently pumped from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station to gravity flow to Upper Trinity River Water District, and to regulate the flows between UTRWD and North Texas Municipal Water District to optimize flows and subsequent costs. Status Update: Town Council awarded contract for construction to Raytech Services, LLC. at the February 28, 2017 Council meeting. The project had been on hold the last several weeks while the Engineers and staff were looking into the possibility and cost of lowering the line to serve additional properties. An alternate solution has been reached that will preclude modifying this contract.

FACILITIES

Town Hall - Multi-Purpose Facility: Construct a Town Hall and Multi-Purpose Facility to serve the Town's increasing needs, including administrative offices, council chambers, municipal court, library, multi-purpose rooms, and other functions. Estimated cost includes construction services, equipment, and furniture. Status Update: Concrete crews have completed the first phase of fire lane paving. Structural steel for building has begun to arrive. Crews continue to work on internal utilities and mechanical improvements. Town Hall Infrastructure Project: Reconstruction of Main Street (First Street to Broadway) to curb and guttered concrete roadway. Project also constructs additional street within alley easement south of Broadway to Crockett. In addition to pavement, project includes water, sewer, and drainage improvements for Town Hall, as well as, lighting and landscaping improvements for Main Street. Status Update: Utility crews have begun the installation of box culvert at Crockett and Second Street. AT&T anticipates completion of relocations adjacent to Town Hall in early May.

DRAINAGE

Church and Parvin Drainage Improvements: Design of underground storm sewer currently flowing through an unimproved alley and across residential lots east between Church Street and Parvin Street, north of Broadway and south of Seventh Street. Status Update: Engineer has provided design options. Staff continues to work on property acquisition.

included discussions of LAR-type interchanges at US 380 and Legacy Drive, Teel Parkway and FM 423. The Town Council resolution of support concludes with the following statement: “The Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas, hereby expresses its support of U.S. Highway 380 as a future Limited Access Roadway within the corporate limits of the Town of Prosper (from FM 1385 to Custer Road).” US 380 has been designated as a principal economic development corridor for Prosper and both McKinney and Frisco, which occupy the south side of the roadway.

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It’s been said that defense wins games. Never before has that been more true than in Prosper's 11-inning Bi-District championship win over Frisco Reedy last Friday night. After losing the coin toss, Prosper and Reedy paired up for a win-it-all one-game playoff. The Eagles' Jamie Janco took the mound throwing 16 pitches in the first inning versus just six for Reedy's pitcher. Janco struggled a little bit early, walking three by the end of the second inning. But it seemed by the third, all the kinks were worked out and Janco struck out two.

Catcher Cade McBride and third baseman Cody Gallegos collided on an infield pop and Gallegos came out of the game with a rib injury. In the top of the fourth,

followed. The bottom of the fourth belonged to Janco, striking out three, one looking and two swinging. Closer Braden Carmichael came in for Janco in the fifth after 85 pitches. The Eagles tied it up 2-2 in the sixth inning, a score that did not budge

McBride's only hit of the night was the much anticipated gamewinner. “The boys were really battling tonight,” said coach Rick Carpenter. “They pulled it out.” Carmichael pitched seven

for another five innings. Prosper had a number of scoring opportunities, leaving double-digit runners on base. But it was the defense that kept the Eagles in the game for the entire three hours and 46 minutes of play.

Jaden Ford and Kendall Foster got on base, but no score

Braden Carmichael came in for relief in the 5th and pitched another six innings for Prosper's 3-2 win in 11 innings.

Senior Zach Wilson stretches for the out in the Bi-District championship game against Frisco Reedy.

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Jaden Ford gets a hit in the Bi-District championship game against Frisco Reedy.

innings, and struck out four. After another coin flip loss, Prosper will face Highland Park in a one-game playoff at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11th at McKinney Boyd High School.

Senior Jacob Scott raises his hat to rally the team in the 11th inning of the Bi-District championship against Frisco Reedy.

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Prosper Eagles celebrate after their 11th-inning win against Frisco Reedy for the Bi-District championship.

Cody Gallegos carefully watches the pitch at the Bi-District Championsip game vs Frisco Reedy Friday night

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Prosper E agles hold baseball banquet

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2017 Prosper Eagle Senior Baseball players.

The season is still going strong, but the Prosper Eagle baseball team held its annual banquet Monday night at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship. In keeping with his announcing duties, “The Voice” of Prosper Baseball, Ken Mayberry, served as the master of ceremonies for the evening. Every player on the three Prosper teams, two JV and one Varsity, was recognized by the coaches. Academic awards were presented to: Jordan Gilson Jamie Janco Luke Johnson Cory Lewis Cade McBride Easton Murrell Taylor Pendley Jackson Vines Braden Webb Zach Wilson Cidney Smith Texas High School Coaches Association Awards: 1st Team – Jackson Vines 1st Team – Zach Wilson 2nd Team – Jordan Gilson Honorable Mention – Cade McBride All District Awards: 1st Team – Jake Cosner 1st Team – Braden Webb 1st Team – Zach Wilson 1st Team – Jaden Ford 1st Team – Kyler Grimsley 1st Team – Braden Carmichael 2nd Team – Kendall Foster Honorable Mention – Cody Gallegos Honorable Mention – Taylor Pendley Honorable Mention – Hunter Prideaux Honorable Mention – Spencer Cochran Honorable Mention – Conner Jackson

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PHS Coach Shaun Stanton presents Ken Mayberry with the 2nd Team All District Announcer award.

2017 District 14-5A Superlatives: Jamie Janco – Come Back Player Cade McBride – Co-Defensive Player of the Year Easton Murrell – Co-MVP

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PHS Head Baseball Coach Rick Carpenter announcing the awards at the 2017 Prosper Eagle Baseball Banquet.

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JV White team at the 2017 Prosper Eagle Baseball Banquet.

Varsity players and trainers at the 2017 Prosper Eagle Baseball Banquet. JV Green team at the 2017 Prosper Eagle Baseball Banquet.

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Lady Eagles powerful a g a i n s t No r t h F o r n e y Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com After a decisive win against Frisco Centennial for the BiDistrict championship, the Prosper Lady Eagles softball team faced off with North Forney last Friday and Saturday for the Area championship in a best, two-out-of-three game series. Junior pitcher Rachel Eckrote was remarkable on the mound. Eckrote pitched eight strikeouts in only five innings, beating the Lady Falcons 10-0 with a run-rule win. Eckrote was assisted by senior Miranda Ortega and fellow junior Avery Colclaser, who each pounded out two hits a piece for the Lady Eagles. Also earning hits were seniors Abby Smith and Brooklyn Reiff, as well as junior Bailey Zornes and sophomore Nora Burns. The following night would test the Lady Eagles' grit. But in the end, it was Prosper who swept North Forney with a 3-1

win in game two. The Lady Falcons’ only run came off a Prosper error. Eckrote showed out once again throwing six strikeouts while allowing only two hits and one walk. The quick defense from

freshman Julia Bumford was instrumental in both games. Picking up where they left off the night before were Colclaser, Smith, Zornes and Ortega, who each earned hits for the Lady Eagles. The Prosper Lady Eagles will battle the Forney Jackrabbits at 7 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday at Plano High School for the Quarterfinals.

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Friday, May12th Prosper Lady Eagle Softball Game 2 at 6:00 p.m. @ Plano High School State Track Meet @ The University of Texas in Austin, Myers Stadium 9 a.m. Prosper High School Talonettes: Tryouts at 4:30 p.m. in PHS Large Gym

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Saturday, May 13th Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Freestyle and Greco-Roman: Redhawk Rumble @ Frisco Liberty High School

Rachel Eckrote

Monday, May 15th PHS Softball Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the Eldorado Country Club

Junior, PHS Softball

Eckrote was nearly flawless on the mound in the Area Championship game vs North Forney. She had a no-hitter in game 1 and threw a combined 14 strikeouts in the 2-game series.

Tuesday, May 16th Reynolds MS Soccer vs. Rogers MS Soccer @ Reynolds Middle School Girls 5 p.m. / Boys 6:15 p.m. Saturday, May 20th Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Freestyle and Greco-Roman: TXUSA State and Women’s Nationals in Irving Sunday, May 21st Prosper Wrestling/North Texas Freestyle & Greco-Roman: TXUSA State and Women’s Nationals in Irving Monday, May 22nd PHS Golf State Tournament @ Wolfdancer Golf Course near Austin 8 a.m.

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Eagle Baseball 7th-8th grade - $75 Dates: June 12 - 15 Times: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Registration Deadline: June 13

Archery 5th-12th grade - $75 Eagle Arche Dates: July 10 - 13 Times: 11AM - 1PM Registration Deadline: July 6

Lady Eagle Basketball 6th-9th grade - $90 Dates: June 12 - 15 Times: 12PM - 3PM Registration Deadline: June 13

Eagle Volleyball HS Athlete Camp - $100 Dates: July 24 - 26 Times: 9AM - 4PM Registration Deadline: July 25

Eagle Cross Country/Track & Field 3rd-12th grade - $75 Dates: June 19 - 22 Times: 8AM - 10AM Registration Deadline: June 20

Eagle Soccer 9th grade - $75 Dates: July 31 - August 3 Times: 8AM - 10AM Registration Deadline: August 1

Eagle Volleyball 7th-8th grade Advanced - $90 Dates: June 19 - 22 Times: 8AM - 11AM Registration Deadline: June 20

Lady Eagle Soccer 9th grade - $75 Dates: July 31 - August 3 Times: 9AM - 11AM Registration Deadline: August 1

Eagle Volleyball 9th grade Camp - $90 Dates: June 19 - 22 Times: 8AM - 11AM Registration Deadline: June 20

Eagle Soccer 2nd-8th grade - $75 Dates: July 31 - August 3 Times: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Registration Deadline: August 1

Eagle Strength & Conditioning Camp 11th-12th grade - $150 Dates: June 19 - August 3 Times: 8AM - 10AM Registration Deadline: June 20

Eagle Football 6th-9th grade - $90 Dates: August 7 - 10 Times: 5PM - 8PM Registration Deadline: August 8

Eagle Tennis 3rd-12th grade - $75 Dates: June 19 - 22 Times: 8:30AM - 10:30AM Registration Deadline: June 20 Lady Eagle Soccer 2nd-6th grade Beginner - $75 Dates: June 19 - 22 Times: 9AM - 11AM Registration Deadline: June 20 Eagle Baseball 9th grade - $90 Dates: June 19 - 22 Times: 9AM - 12PM Registration Deadline: June 20 Eagle Strength & Conditioning Camp 9th-10th grade - $150 Dates: June 19 - August 3 Times: 9AM - 11AM Registration Deadline: June 20

All camp questions should be directed to the Camp Directors: Archery - Darren Snyder (dlsnyder@prosper-isd.net) Baseball - Rick Carpenter (rlcarpenter@prosper-isd.net) Boys Basketball - Jonathan Ellis (jtellis@prosper-isd.net) Boys Soccer - Ryan Rogers (drrogers@prosper-isd.net) Cross Country/Track - Jason Grennier (jrgrennier@prosper-isd.net) Football - Tyler Moore (tsmoore@prosper-isd.net) Girls Basketball - Trey Rachal (jlrachal@prosper-isd.net) Girls Soccer - Rafael Flores (rflores@prosper-isd.net) Softball - Staci Jackson (sejackson@prosper-isd.net) Strength & Conditioning Camp - Tony Cooper (tjcooper@prosper-isd.net) Tennis - Rob Hogan (rwhogan@prosper-isd.net) Volleyball - Erin Kauffman (eckauffman@prosper-isd.net)

to register, visit: http://sww.prosper-isd.net/athletics

Photo by Renee Marler | Eagle Hype

Eagle Football 1st-5th grade - $75 Dates: June 5 - 8 Times: 4PM - 6PM Registration Deadline: June 6

Sutton Delaney at the 2017 U.S. Rowing Central Youth Championship in Oklahoma City.

P H S Ju n i o r C o m p e t e s i n Rowing Championship Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com Prosper High School Junior, Sutton Delaney is a first-year rower who competed on Sunday in the U.S. Rowing 2017 Central Youth Championships in Oklahoma City. According the the U.S. Rowing website, nearly 1,000 athletes, representing more than 400 crews from more than 20 teams, were expected to compete in this year’s event. As the "stroke" seat, Sutton qualified Sunday morning with a second-place finish. She advanced to finals and went on to lead her team of 4-plus novice girls boats to a Bronze-medal finish, edging out fellow youth teams from Austin, Houston, Dallas and Oklahoma. Sutton says she maintains a grueling practice schedule, making the long trek from Prosper to White Rock Lake in Dallas six days a week to row with the White Rock Rowing club juniors program. Rowing is a sport requiring tremendous endurance and strength and Sutton said she had a little help preparing. “My volleyball coach, Coach Erin Kauffman, is probably just as responsible for preparing me for this level of competition, both physically and mentally, as my rowing coaches are,” she said. Prosper sports fans should look forward to following Sutton as she continues to grow and advance in the sport of rowing.