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Letter From The Publishers SUMMER TIME! Summer time is for family! Our family was blessed to be able to take a magical trip to Costa Rica at the beginning of June. My one wish for the entire vacation was to hold a sloth...I’m easily amused, I suppose.

Well, my wish was granted and then some! I held the sweetest 6 month old sloth in the rainforest and he even got stuck on my ponytail. We spent seven days together as a family doing everything from hiking to riding ATV’s on the beaches to lounging by the pool. It was everything we needed.

Often times we get into a routine, a rut of sorts, and we take our family time for granted. We have to rush here and there and little time is left to really connect with our loved ones. With our two oldest sons being seniors this year (one in high school and the other in college), we are reminded that this time is precious.

Whether you are going across the globe or across town this summer, we pray you take time to charge those family batteries!

This is the sixth issue of OurCelina! I can’t believe it’s been six months! While we have been active in Celina over the past decade, the moments we have shared with this community through OurCelina have been some of the best, and as they say, “The best is yet to come.”

This issue is jam packed with some incredible stories. We want you to know we appreciate all the input and support. OurCelina is for YOU, the reader.

Sit back, grab a glass of iced tea with your family and enjoy the July 2018 issue of OurCelina!

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Table of CONTENTS

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Letter from the Publishers

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Happy 100th Birthday to Maurine Miller

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Celina Splash & Blast

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History: Finding Sanctuary

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Maurine Melton Miller was born at Cottage Hill, a community east of Celina, July 19, 1918.

She is the oldest of 7 girls born to Claude and Alta(Helms) Melton. Since there were no boys to help on the farm the girls were expected to do as much as hired-hands. So Maurine worked the fields of corn, wheat, cotton or hay. They also milked cows, for the dairy. And of course that included herding them and feeding. Mr. Melton also raised pigs for which Maurine helped feed, carrying very heavy buckets.

On June 17, 1941, Maurine married Earl Miller and continued the Miller farming, including raising sheep.

They raised 1 son Glyn, graduate of A&M in business & agriculture.

Maurine worked away from home for FastTax and Haggar, carpooling to Dallas every day.

One event that nieces recall is when Aunt Maurine was having a new home built on her homestead.

Aunt Maurine lived in a little room in her garage, using the bath house and outhouse overseeing the workers. She has lived on the same property since 1941.

Maurine had her drivers license renewed at age 95 and was still raising cows, as well! Just in the past 3 years Maurine has had caregivers living with her at her home on the farm. They drive her, now, so she can continue monthly luncheons and card games with her 4 sisters. Maurine experienced casinos for the first time in 2018. So she seems to have plenty of life left in her.

She contributes a long life to daily exercise. Exercise to her means working outside 1/2 the day tending to farm animals, working in the vegetable garden or maintaining a farm.

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Finding Sanctuary

By: Lisa Ferguson

Churches have always played a prominent role in the daily lives of Celina’s residents.

Since the city’s earliest days, houses of worship have been an integral part of the community. Below are condensed histories of four longtime area churches and their buildings, as culled from the book Reminiscences of Celina, published by the Celina Area Heritage Museum and available at the Celina Museum.

Photo courtesy of Lisa Ferguson

First Baptist Church formerly met in the building at 322 W. Walnut St., which is now inhabited by Redemption Fellowship.

Members worshiped there until 1925.

In 1882 the Cross Roads Baptist Church of Christ was built on land owned and donated by members of the Stelzer family, about three miles east of Celina and north of the Crossroads Cemetery. Its meetings were attended by residents of Celina and surrounding areas who reportedly “made arbors out of canvas and other materials and held revivals in the summer” that “would last as long as the Lord led.” Baptisms were conducted in nearby tanks as well as at Honey Creek. In 1902, after Celina moved two miles north of its original location to be nearer to the railroad, the church appointed a committee to secure a lot in the “new town” and found one at the northeast corner of Pecan and 7th Streets “that was offered them for $325 by the Blackland Townsite Company.” Piece by piece, the church house was moved to the lot and became First Baptist Church.

After purchasing a house on Walnut Street in 1917, the church was able to construct a large brick building for $30,000 that was dedicated on June 18, 1925. Two years later, Reverend W. J. Epting became pastor and served in the role until 1945.

Stained glass windows, purchased individually by members, were installed in 1950 the same year that the church bought an adjacent lot and store building to remodel for use as educational facilities. Numerous renovations were made during the years prior to First Baptist Church’s 100th anniversary celebration in 1975, which included a service that saw more than 300 members and guests in attendance. The expansive building, at 322 W. Walnut St., is now home to Redemption Fellowship.

Church of Christ was established in “Old Celina” in 1886. A good many of its original members were transplants from Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. For years the church lacked a meeting place, but members would gather at the former school house as well as at a vacant store. Its congregation quickly expanded, and a decade later an official church building was constructed on the southwest corner of Winn Farm.

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The building that now houses Jimbo’s Pizza was once home to Celina First Presbyterian Church.

When the city relocated, the church followed – albeit without its building. For a while, members met under tents as well as at the former Old Union meeting house on Celina’s east side, until a new church building was erected in 1915. Nearly five decades later, in 1962, Church of Christ’s building was razed to make way for a more modern brick building that was constructed on the site at 205 W. Main St., off Celina’s downtown square.

Celina First Presbyterian Church (initially organized as Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Celina, Texas) was established in 1903 with 27 charter members. They met for a time in a shed at the former Langford Lumber Company, as well as at the local school building before members of the First Christian Church extended an invitation for members to utilize its facility. Finally, in 1905, the Presbyterian church erected its own building after purchasing a pair of lots from the Blackland Townsite Company. Its first service in the new sanctuary was conducted in October of that year by Reverend J.P. Cotton.

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The church building was officially dedicated in January 1911. Its first full-time pastor, Reverend J. L. Cleveland, also began that year. In 1923, its building on West Walnut Street was erected at a cost of $12,000. In 1937, the building’s plain glass windows were replaced with stained glass. Additional improvement followed in the late 1940s and early 1950s, including the installation of an electronic organ in January 1952. The following year, the church celebrated its 50th anniversary with a service attended by former pastors and members. The building, at 501 W. Walnut St., is best known these days as the home of Jimbo’s Pizza.

The Church of Christ was established in “Old Celina” in 1886. It’s current brick building, located off the city’s downtown square, was constructed in 1962.

With just nine members, St. Phillip Baptist Church was organized in 1909 “at the home of Deacon Ladd, by Reverend H. W. Vonner.” A lot on the corner of Ash and 8th Streets was donated to it, upon which a small building that served as the church and a school was erected. In 1918, the church purchased a lot on Oak Street and erected a larger building. “In 1960, under the pastorage of Reverend R.B. Cooper, the church put on a massive building drive and was continued later that year under the pastorage of Reverend C. L. Reed.” Two years later, it purchased a trio of lots at 7th and Oak Streets. In 1965, St. Phillip erected its current building at 402 S. New Mexico Dr. In 2009, in honor of the church’s 100th anniversary, longtime member Lou Varner told the Celina Record newspaper, “For the next 100 years I see the Lord is going to let the church flourish. I feel St. Phillip Church will continue to grow and the Lord will continue to bless us.”

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St. Phillip Baptist Church was organized in 1909. Its current building, at 402 S. New Mexico Dr., was erected in 1965.

OurCelina will be publishing a historical piece each month. We invite you to follow along on this journey that formed the city we all call home today. If you have any stories or photographs that you’d like to share, please email Renee@4CMEDIAGROUP.com.

Celina Area Heritage Association’s nine current board members, who are all volunteers, acquire, research and help preserve the numerous documents and artifacts that are stored and exhibited at the Celina Museum, at 211 W. Pecan St., which is open to the public from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays.

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John Carter started his plumbing company in 1997 out of his garage in Celina when Celina had a population of only about 2,000. The vision of our company was, and still is, to service all of the Bobcat nation and beyond.

John and Sherry Carter make sure that they give back to the community. Sherry was a teacher at Celina High School and loved seeing the kids grow into productive young adults. During the early years John would cook at the football games. He could also be found cooking for the teachers , fire department, police, band, coaches and anybody that needed a great cooked meal. John took a great deal of pride in being able to be an active part of the community and was honored when he was asked to cook.

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Being a part of the growth in the area is amazing. To be successful you must have great people around you. John has come across a lot of great leaders that have been a large part of the success of Celina. As time moves on, the legacy of the company will be handed down to his son, a Celina graduate and United States Army veteran, Garrett Cater. Garret and wife Katy (also a graduate of Celina) have been involved with the Celina community for a long time. Katy’s smiling face can be found behind the counter at Celina Drug. Garrett’s mission will be the same, take care of every customer, and always give back to the community we serve.

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Kincaid brothers are proud to protect and serve Celina

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Before graduating from Celina High School in 2010, the Kincaid triplets – Carl, Chris and Cody – were probably best known for playing side by side on the school’s football, track and powerlifting teams.

These days when the 26-year-old brothers are recognized around town, it is usually through their work as first responders. Carl and Chris have been firefighter-paramedics with the Celina Fire Department since 2014 and 2015, respectively, and last October Cody began as a patrol officer with the Celina Police Department.

“I think it’s a phenomenal opportunity that we get to come back to the community that served us growing up, and for us to be able to return the favor and serve them. It brings something special to the career,” Chris said. Also, “It’s a blessing that we (brothers) can all look after each other.”

The Kincaid family has a long history in Celina. Father Roger Kincaid formerly coached the powerlifting, track and football teams at Celina High School, and is currently an assistant head coach at Aubrey High School.

Mother Kim Kincaid is principal at the Celina 6th Grade Center. Older brother Darren, a 2008 Celina High graduate who works for a Dallas-based IT services provider, lives in Gunter with his wife, Samantha, and 10-monthold son, Mak. The Kincaids moved to Celina in 2002, when the fraternal triplets were in elementary school. Before then, 16

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they called Sanger home. It was there, as young boys, that they witnessed a large warehouse fire - a memory that Carl recalled during a 2016 interview with the Celina Record. “We stayed on the side of the street and we just saw these huge flames,” he said, adding that fire departments from neighboring communities also helped fight the blaze. “That’s when (he and Chris) knew we wanted to help people and serve a community.”

Meanwhile, Cody said it wasn’t until high school that he decided law enforcement was his calling. A hunting and fishing enthusiast, he had his sights set for a time on becoming a game warden, but opted instead to pursue a career that would keep him closer to home. “I’ve always asked questions … `Why does this happen,’ or `Why does this work this way,’” he explained to OurCelina about his curious nature. “I think that kind of led me to this. Obviously (as officers), we look for things and ask, `Why is ... this person walking down the street at this time of night, or doing this or that?’ There is always that question of why in law enforcement.”

After graduating from Celina High School, the brothers attended Collin College. Carl and Chris studied at its emergency medical technician school, and Cody earned an Associate of Arts degree.

Carl continued his studies at the Fire Academy, while Chris joined the Paramedic Training program. Both began working in 2011 as volunteer firefighters for the city

of Celina. “While we were in those classes, we decided we’d like to volunteer up here and give back and devote our time and see what actually being in the field was all about,” Carl told the Record.

Upon graduating from their programs, the brothers switched fields: Carl went to paramedic school, and Chris began his fire training. In 2012, Carl took a position with the Dallas Fire Department. The following year, Chris joined the University Park Fire Department. Nevertheless, “I think we both kind of knew in the back of our minds while we were performing out duties at our other departments that (Celina) is where we wanted to be,” Carl told the Record. “This is where we grew up, and the brotherhood within this organization and this fire service, the people is what drew is back into being a part of this organization and that’s really what it was about for both of us.”

In 2014, Carl returned to the Celina Fire Department full time. Chris, who followed in 2015, told the Record, “It’s a very close department and we all work seamlessly together … but we are fortunate and lucky enough to be blood brothers, and it is an opportunity that not everyone gets.”

Although policies preclude the brothers from being assigned to the same regular shift, the men do occasionally work together. “The whole fire department, we’re a big brotherhood.

All these guys, they’re my brothers,” Chris told OurCelina. “But it’s different when you have your blood brothers walk onto the same scene or the same location as you. It might be a stressful situation but you’re just at ease immediately because the person you grew up with, that protected you, that you’ve protected, you’re working together now on an emergency situation. … It just makes it that much more calming.”

Just days after graduating in 2016 from the University of North Texas with a degree in criminal justice, Cody entered the police academy. Prior to that, in 2013, he had begun working with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office as a detention officer at the county jail. “I had a really good time there and learned a lot as far as how to communicate with people,” he said. During his 4 ½ years on the job, he served on the Special Operations Response Team, developed his training and defensive-tactics skills and was promoted to corporal. After learning about an opening on Celina’s police force, he applied and landed

the position.

“The community has been very welcoming,” he said.

“I’ve been with other agencies and they don’t have the same (community) support necessarily as Celina does. … The community gives back a lot to first responders here in Celina and … it’s awesome to have that support.”

On occasion, the brothers find themselves responding to the same service calls throughout the city. Whether it’s at a motor vehicle accident or conducting a welfare check, Cody said, “It’s good because … I have that connection with one of the firefighters (on scene). I can go straight to them and know what’s going on. … We grew up together, so we have a relationship and that unspoken communication. We can get things done and we just know how each other works. It’s pretty cool.”

Chris agrees. “Just to know that if something goes wrong on the police side of things that Cody could possibly be there for us. And if something goes wrong on the EMT and fire side that me and Carl will be there for each other, or be there for Cody.

That’s how we were brought up. We’ve always been together and watched over each other, and now that we can do that in our professional world and our personal lives, it’s just an opportunity that I don’t think everybody gets.

We’re truly blessed to have that.”

Kim said she and Roger are “very proud” of their sons, “and glad that they’ve chosen to serve in the community where they grew up. … As a mom, I’m very comforted to know that they’re here and they’re part of the community and that they’re working together in their jobs.”

The Kincaid brothers no longer reside in Celina. Carl and his wife, Celina High alum Kassi (nee Looper), live in Tioga, as does Cody; while Chris, wife Payton and their year-old son Kyson call Pilot Point home.

However, their current addresses make no difference to Celina Fire Chief Mark Metdker, who said, “For these guys to be … raised here and to have gone to school here, it kind of gives (the departments) even more of that hometown feel when you have hometown boys working here and wearing this uniform. It’s great for the citizens, it’s great for the community.”

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Our Congressman Comes to Town By: Leya Bryant Grubbs

United States House Representative John Ratcliffe paid Celina a visit on Friday, June 1st for a very special occasion. He arrived in town to present Andrew Needum, our heroic hometown firefighter who assisted on the tragic Southwest 1380 flight, the Lone Star Award. The Lone Star Award was created to recognize those residing in the Fourth Congressional District of Texas “who have given selflessly- often humbly and secretly- to help someone in need or better their community. The Award is reserved for truly exceptional stories of service and sacrifice the exemplify the very Spirit of Texas.” Andrew is the seventh individual to receive this award since it’s conception in 2016.

In addition to recognizing “Good Samaritans,” the Award also aims to inspire Texans to serve their neighbors with courage and compassion. Representative Ratcliffe commented, “I launched the Lone Star Award to shine a light on heroes like Mr. Needum right here in our own backyard. It is my hope that folks will look toward his heroic actions and be inspired to go out of their own way to lift a hand and help someone they see in need.”

Congressman Ratcliffe, who attended law school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and served as a federal prosecutor, is a Republican and former Mayor of Heath, Texas in Rockwall County.

He represents Texas District 4 (which includes Celina) in the United States House of Representatives. Our District incorporates an expansive portion of DFW territory that includes both semi-rural Rockwall County, the larger, non-urbanized part of Collin County and several East Texas counties. Texas District 4 occupies 10,123 square miles stretching from Sherman to Texarkana bordering the Red River and includes 18 total counties. According to the 2010 census, Texas DisPhoto courtesy of Leya Bryant Grubbs Celina Mayor Sean Terry introduces Congressman John Ratcliffe trict 4 populates 698,488 individuals. It should come as no surprise before the presentation of the Lone Star Award to Andrew Needum that the Celina/Collin County area is marked on the 2010 census tract and family (right) as one of the highest population increases in the District in comparison to the 2000 census. “The ongoing population growth in Celina brings us exponential economic opportunities that we should be encouraging through free-market policies that empower small businesses and that is exactly what the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is doing. The tax cuts I voted for and Trump signed into law will continue creating jobs that will be vital to supporting the increasing population in the region,” said Ratcliffe.

On a legislative note, in addition to free-market policies and tax cuts for small businesses, Representative Ratcliffe is a champion of conservative values and small government, an advocate for a strong relationship with Israel and a proponent for Veteran Affairs reform to offer stronger support for our War Vets. As the son of two school teachers, he is committed to education and protecting children. He introduced (and passed) the Strengthening Children’s Safety Act (H.R. 1842), which was successful at gaining notable bi-partisan support, that aims to close loopholes in laws that allow crimes against children to go unpunished, namely lax sex offender registration laws enabling offenders to avoid punishment due to certain “technicalities.” His work in Congress has led him to be recognized by numerous entrepreneurial organizations receiving the Club for Growth’s Defender of Economic Freedom award, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise award and the National Retail Federation’s Heroes of Main Street award to name a few.

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Given his proven interest in small business success, it was only fitting for our city leaders to arrange some time for the Congressman to visit our beloved Square and meet with local small business owners while in town. Rebecca Barton, Downtown Development Manager for the City of Celina stated, “We truly appreciate Congressman Ratcliffe’s visit to our Historic Downtown Square. Downtown is the heart of Celina and that passion was in full display as the Congressman visited several small businesses and their owners. He took the time to learn about each business, their history and their goals.”

“My conversations with local community leaders and small business owners in Celina reaffirmed my strong commitment to advancing limited government policies in Washington. I was pleased to hear that my efforts to vote for the passage of the biggest tax cut package since Reagan and the elimination of countless costly Obamaera regulations are truly making life- and business- easier for the folks I represent back home,” said Representative Ratcliffe.

Mayor Sean Terry stated, “Congressman Ratcliffe has always been a ‘boots on the Photo courtesy of Leya Bryant Grubbs ground’ Congressman really committed to Congressman John Ratcliffe and Celina Downtown helping his District out. When Celina has Development Manager Rebecca Barton stand in front of the Celina Historic Square marker before meeting needed him, he has always shown-up. He with local businesses. has been instrumental in getting two of our high school seniors appointed into military academies among many other supportive gestures.” City Manager Jason Laumer added, “Congressman Ratcliffe’s visit to Celina reminds us about the importance of building strong relationships with our elected officials. It was an honor to have him visit Celina and get to know our community better and meet our business owners.”

As the Congressman and several staffers from his D.C. office (one of whom is a 2014 Celina High School graduate, Crystal Kesler Johnson) joined several City leaders to make their rounds on that sunny Friday morning, it was evident that Ratcliffe was truly enjoying his time on the Square seizing moments to pause and take it all in. The last stop was Photo courtesy of Leya Bryant Grubbs Grace Bridge Resale Congressman John Ratcliffe visits Tender where he visited with Smokehouse (top), Lucy’s on the Square (midDirector of Operations, dle) and D&V Auto Repair (bottom).

Nelson Carter. There, Ratcliffe was overheard saying, “You guys really have something great going on here.”

It was also apparent how much our city leaders enjoyed pridefully pointingout everything from the railPhoto courtesy of Leya Bryant Grubbs Celina City Manager Jason Laumer, Celina Councilman Chad Anderson, Con- road track and gressman John Ratcliffe, Tender Smokehouse General Manager Terrance old grain silos Grant and Celina Mayor Sean Terry pose for a photo at Tender Smokehouse. to the Veterans’ Memorial clocktower and of course, our little heartbeat of downtown, the Celina Public Library.

Mayor Terry concluded the eventful morning by affirming, “At the end of the day, Representative Ratcliffe could see that we have something special here in Celina with the community we are building. It’s always fun to show-off our Photo courtesy of Leya Bryant Grubbs Congressman John Ratcliffe talks with Gracebridge resale great city and the great people that live here.” managers on his tour of local Celina businesses.

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Remembering to save for our children’s college education always seems to come too late, mainly because it seems like an impossible goal to reach.

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As a general rule of thumb, if you’re able to save at least $36,000 it could reduce the cost of school by 50 percent, with the rest coming from financial aid or a student loan.

So when is a good time to start? The earlier the better – if you’re able to save just $167 a month, or $2,000 a year, from the time your child is born, you’ll have at least $36,000 by the time they turn 18, ready to go off to college. With this amount, you can be reasonably confident that you can afford roughly half of the cost of four year, in-state public university tuition.

Even without any special investment strategies or a major savings plan in place, you can get a really good start on their college saving just by starting early. Just a small amount of money that you begin to set aside can grow into a substantial amount, even at modest return rates. The sooner you begin saving, and the more you save, the wider your range of options will be when the time comes for your child to attend college.

“The No. 1 factor to reaching your college savings goal is that you are contributing to an account consistently.”-Keith Bernhardt, vice president of retirement and college products, Fidelity Be sure to check other topics we have for you on “Money Talks” in next month’s issue.

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SCHOOL ZONE

The annual Celina ISD Registration Fair will be held on Thursday, August 2nd at Celina High School. Registration hours are from 8 AM-12 PM and 3 -7 PM. Please bring a current proof of residency, shot records, your child’s original birth certificate, original social security card, and completed registration forms. Registration packets will be available on site.

Registration documents can be found in PDF form on our Registration Information page.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, August 14th from 4:30-6:00 P.M. These relationship building opportunities are designed for us to get to know one another better so we can help our students be successful. When families participate in school-related activities, then students know that school is important. This is also the perfect time to drop off your child’s’ school supplies, registration forms, meet your child’s specials teachers and tour the campus. Our dedicated PTA representatives will be available on this day. We hope you will consider joining our Celina PTA. You are invited to a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, August 28th at 8:15 AM. Come and meet the principal, the school counselor, and other Celina Primary School parents. Mrs. Alvarez and Mrs. Roden will be sharing information about the school to help you get acquainted with Celina ISD. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions, learn about resources available to their child, discover ways they can get involved, and connect with other Celina Primary School families.

Celina ISD is proud to partner with AlphaBEST. AlphaBEST programs deliver a safe, exciting, and enriching environment, including homework support, STEM, dramatic and visual arts, fitness, language, and cultural discovery opportunities.

Visit the AlphaBEST website to learn more.

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Bobcat Alley Dedicated to Celina Athletics By: Colby Caldwell High School Football doesn’t end in December, it’s on-going. Celina senior Kaghen Roach is a perfect example. For him, football never ends.

This offseason, Roach, 6’5”, 225lbs, has been visiting colleges, training for next season and perfecting his technique for the 2018 season so all the Celina football fans can watch him ball out when he takes the field.

Roach has been in the weight room everyday bulking up so he can consistently overpower the other team. He’s been out on the field getting faster so the quarterback will never be able to escape number forty-five in the orange and white jersey.

I asked Roach what fans should be looking forward to from him in this upcoming season and he said simply, “People are in for a show.”

I know I don’t speak for everyone, but I’m ready for a show.

Last season Roach managed to rack up 82 tackles, 31 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 pass breakups and 2 safeties. He was named 1st Team All State, 1st Team All County and 1st Team All District. Roach says that next season will be “the best yet” so how can you not be excited?

Roach, a key component of the defense, knows that he is looked up to by the younger players on the team. Roach loves to lead by example for teammates on and off the field.

“I always give 110% no matter what situation we are in,” says Roach.

One person that Roach looks up to from a player stand point -on and off the field- is J.J. Watt from the Houston Texans. Roach says J.J. Watt always gives his all not only on the field but he is always giving back to the community in anyway that he can.

Roach, when asked about one person who always pushes him to be the best that he can be in every way, said, “My dad is always there to push me through anything, he’s always my number one supporter.”

When Roach moved to Celina in 2014 it was difficult at first but said the Celina organization really helped him with the transition and the coaches made him feel like Celina was his home.

Roach said all the coaches really push him, but Head Coach and Athletic Director Bill Elliott, Coach Aaron Ford, Coach Josh Sharrock, and Coach Breck Holman are among his favorites.

Roach has been visiting colleges over the summer when he’s had time away from practice. His dream would be to play for Oklahoma and after his visit, it’s definitely at the top of the list. He also loved TCU. In addition to those two Texas schools, programs such as Air Force, Army, Baylor, Oklahoma State University, Virginia, SMU, University of North Texas and SFA have also taken notice.

Roach is the very first OurCelina Athlete Spotlight and said, “I’m honored to be the first athlete you’ve highlighted in the magazine, and with the caliber of athletes in all the Celina programs I know there will be many more incredible stories to come.”

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Soul Matters: When Your Cup is Empty It seems everyone I’ve talked to lately is in need of having their cup refilled. Soul Matters invites you to sit for a minute and ponder what a full-cup, overflowing life might look like.

We all know the signs & symptoms when our cups are empty. Irritability, flying off the handle over minor inconveniences, snapping at the people we love, feeling sad & joy-less & uninspired. But what are the signs & symptoms of a full cup? How do you know you’re dwelling in the richest land possible? And what do you do when you realize your cup has been drained dry, leaving you empty & parched?

We’re all wired a little differently when it comes to what refills us and what drains us. You might be rejuvenated by a large, fancy social gathering, while I’m much more invigorated by a day all to myself to plant flowers and take a walk in the sunshine and an unhurried space to journal and read.

What fills your cup? Someone challenged me to make a list of 20-25 activities that refresh my spirit, and to be intentional about incorporating these into my weekly routines. This is essential if your roles in life require intensive caretaking of others.

Stay-home moms, working moms, teachers, ministers, those who work with the physically, mentally or emotionally broken – it’s crucial to carve out blocks of time purely devoted to refilling your cup. You operate day in and day out from your overflow, and if the cup is empty, there is no overflow.

We weren’t created to be workhorses, driving ourselves into the ground year after year in some driven frenzied search for financial security or status or respect. We were designed to function best when our lives are marked by a balance of work, play and rest. From the beginning, God designed rhythms of life. Hard work followed by weekly Sabbath rest, with intentional times of

celebration scattered through the seasons.

And always, always, time for community and family and being connected.

But there’s a flip side to this. Sometimes I think my cup is too full. It’s full of all of the things I try to cram into it, in my search for meaning or significance or affirmation. Sometimes it’s full of worry or resentment or the noise of all the chatter in my brain. Full of things that crowd out the presence of the holy God who knows me so well and wants me to know Him just as well.

And this is the paradox. If I’m not pouring out regularly, emptying my cup, there is no room to be refilled. No room for the Living Water… who longs to wash over me, pour through me, and splash wildly on those around me. Because sometimes, ironically, it’s in that moment when I think I have nothing left to give but I give anyway, that I discover my cup is not empty, as I had perceived, but is indeed full.

Jana Schmitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor Celina resident counseling clients through her practice on Pecan Street. www.thereclaimedsoul.com or 972-832-1894.

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Find Your Green Thumb at the Library By: Cyndi Graves

There have been many occasions when I've seen beautiful and bountiful gardens. It's at that moment that I begin thinking of creating one myself - one that will be as beautiful as those I've seen and produce fruits and vegetables to prepare meals for my family. It's also at that moment I always realize that I'm not sure how to begin such an endeavor. Recently, I made the decision to investigate the preparations, along with the maintenance of a garden.

But where to begin such a task? First, I would need to educate myself before I began the physical work. So, I did the smart thing: I checked out a couple of books from Celina Public Library. The library in Celina, conveniently located on the city’s square, is a hidden treasure. The selection is wonderfully broad, the customer service is first class and the abundance of books available through its myriad services is endless.

As I began my research to develop my garden, the first book I chose from the library was Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening by Louise Riotte. It spoke about “companion gardening,” and explained that different plants situated close to each other would contribute to the soil’s viability, assist each other in their growth and help repel insects from one another. That is an intriguing and fascinating aspect I had not considered.

Another book on gardening that I checked out, The Weekby-Week Vegetable Gardener's Handbook: Make the Most of Your Growing Season by Jennifer and Ron Kujawski, assisted me in the creation of the garden and when to plant each plant. I desperately needed that information and combed through the book to create a garden so that much of the initial work would eliminate extra work later on down the line.

As easy as it would be to throw a garden together, I decided I would try to play by the rules and do as the experts recommend. My thumb is not all that green, so it was in my best interest to read and discover techniques for success.

Another book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener's Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat YearRound by Barbara Pleasant, helped me determine the size of my first garden, which plants to utilize that are easy to grow and suggested simple fencing options to keep critters out. The gardening books suggested that you size your first garden by the amount of space you are willing to initially till by hand.

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That way, you are more likely to handle the future needs of your garden.

The selection of books on gardening at the library were plentiful and is the reason my garden is now growing and thriving. For those of us who are not yet Master Gardeners, we are able to find the books we need to get started creating a garden, learning about plants, composting, fencing options and other information necessary to turn our dreams into a reality. The ability to have tasty, fresh food grown in your own backyard is attainable, and can start with your local library.

There were also several eBooks available for check out through Overdrive from which I learned fun ideas for my garden. Overdrive is a free service offered by Celina Public Library and other libraries that allows you to borrow digital content anywhere, anytime.

This resource is priceless and can be accessed through the OverDrive app utilizing your library card number and phone number. The information is endless and easy. I utilized the service to expand my garden ideas to include a repurposed twin bed as my actual garden bed. It's the perfect size for a first-time garden. I used wooden pickets that I spray painted for my plant-labeling system. I was reminded of the ability to recycle newspaper as compost, and straw from our farm’s sheep pen for groundcover.

Thus far, my garden is continuing to surprise me with produce. I was unsure of my gardening abilities at first, but with the library's assistance I've been able to generate fresh food for my kitchen table and begin a journey of learning that will last for many years to come. Besides the initial work of setting up a garden properly, my biggest fear was failure to thrive. Brene Brown, my most favorite author/researcher, reminds, “Failure can become our most powerful path to learning if we're willing to choose courage over comfort.”

And guess what? The library has her books available as well. You should check them out.

Cyndi Graves is secretary of Celina Public Library’s Advisory Board.

July 2018 - Celina Public Library Calendar of Events

Monday, July 2

Children’s Yoga story time (preschool through early elementary), 10:30-11 a.m.

Wednesday, July 4

Library closed

Friday, July 6

Children’s story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting, 4-5 p.m.

Book sale, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10

Kids’ Book Club meeting (grades 4-6), 7-8 p.m.

Friday, July 13

Perot Museum’s Tech Truck visit, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday, July 16

Children’s Yoga story time (preschool through early elementary), 10:30-11 a.m.

Tuesday, July 17

Library advisory board meeting, 6-7 p.m. (public may attend)

Thursday, July 19

Adult Book Club meeting, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, July 20

Children’s story time with Celina Firefighters, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, July 24

Kids’ Book Club meeting (grades 4-6), 7-8 p.m.

Friday, July 27

Children’s story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Monday, July 30

Children’s Yoga story time (preschool through early elementary), 10:30-11 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

Summer Reading Program ends

Friday, August 3

Children’s story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Book sale, 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 4

Summer Reading Program Awards ceremony, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 10

Children’s story time featuring mini therapy horses, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Celina Public Library 142 N Ohio St Celina, TX 75009 Linda Shaw Library Director Phone: (972) 382-8655

Monday - Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 6 pm Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4 pm

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Here’s What Happened at the Celina Public Library!

Celina Public Library's popular story time program went on the road in June for a special event at Graves' Farm in Gunter. Dozens of children frolicked in the expansive pasture. They pet sheep, chickens and other critters before listening to a few farm-tastic tales as well as singing and dancing to fun songs and making crafts.

(Photos courtesy of Celina Public Library)

Children and their parents filled Celina Public Library during its first Firefighter Story Time event. Five firefighters and emergency medical technicians from the Celina Fire Department were on hand to read stories to and pose for photos with youngsters. Mark your calendar: The library hosts another installment of this very special story time at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 20.

(Photos courtesy of Celina Public Library)

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