THE PROSPER TIMES News | 5-26-2017

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McC ord name d Officer of the Ye a r a t P r o s p e r Po l i c e B a n q u e t Joyce Godwin Joyce@ CedarbrookMedia.com

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Derek McCord is joined by his two sons to receive the Officer of the Year award from Police Chief Doug Kowalski, left, and Assistant Chief Gary McHone.

Prosper Police gathered Saturday night for their annual banquet at the 3R’s Ranch on Coit Road.

Hosted by the Prosper Ladies Association, banquet tables were decorated in blue and black formal settings. Police attended in uniform and with their families.

Derek McCord was named Officer of the Year. Andrea Raber earned Dispatcher of the Year and Daniel Travis is Rookie of the Year.

Also, Barrett Morris earned the title Supervisor of the Year.

Officer Brandon Jones was recognized for 10 years of service with the Prosper Police Department, Officer Juan Flores was recognized

for receiving his Advanced Peace Officer license and Jarrett Lowry was recognized for his performance during training days at the gun range.

Chief Doug Kowalski welcomed his officers and their family members and explained that the banquet used to be held in January, but it was decided to schedule the banquet in conjunction with National Police Week which for 2017 was May 14 to May 20. He also recognized the great work of Officer Erin Hubbard and dispatcher Delanna Copeland who were co-organizers of the recent Community Safety Initiative, also held in conjunction with National Police Week. He praised their work and said the event was a success.

Town Councilors were on hand to congratulate the award winners and See POLICE, Page 4

Ne w C o u n c i l member takes seat for first term

One last jump for PHS Joyce Godwin joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com

Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com

The crowd of students was deafening in the Prosper High School Arena on Tuesday for the final pep rally of the year. It was a celebration of UIL academic and athletic competitors who advanced to the State level contests.

See WRIGHT, Page 8

Several presentations were made prior to the start of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting followed by a short agenda, closed executive session and then discussions and directions to the town staff.

Town Secretary Robyn Battle administered the Oath of Office to Curry Vogelsang for the beginning of his third term at Place 3 and Jeff Hodges, who is beginning his first term in Place 5.

Next came the presentation of certificates of appreciation for each of the See COUNCIL, Page 8

M i g h t y E a g l e B a n d Ho l d s A n n u a l Aw a r d s B a n q u e t

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Senior band members gather for a group photo during the prosper Band Banquet.

Joyce Godwin joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com

The Mighty Eagle Band celebrated its lofty accomplishments in the school year, made individual awards and danced the night away last weekend at the Marriott Hotel at the Shops of Legacy in Plano to culminate a great year.

Top awards went to Brenna Pippert for Outstanding Color Guard Member, Victoria Rhodes for Outstanding Winter Guard Member, Amanda Millen for Outstanding Percussion Member, Ella Oyakawa for Outstanding Concert Band Member, Elise Charless for Outstanding Symphonic Band Member, Ashley Lindorm for Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member, Hunter Stine for Quincy Jones – Jazz Award, Carli Norniella for Louis B. Armstrong - Jazz Award, Nick Sandt for National School Marching Award, Brandon Richardson for Outstanding Musician Award, Ashley Lindorm for Patrick S. Gilmore

Award and Max Johnson for John Philip Sousa Award.

The Prosper Band Booster Club presented several scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship committee led by Lisa Keck awarded the following: Kade Smith - $1,000, Amanda Millen - $2,000, Brenna Pippert - $500, Alyssa Dophied - $750, Becca Crosby — $1,000, Victoria Rhodes - $500, Maxwell Johnson - $500, Carli Norniella - $750 and Ashley Lindorm $2,000.

Band Director John Alstrin wished congratulations to the 24 students from the Mighty Eagle Band on their advancement to ‘Phase Two’ of the Texas Music Educators Region 24 Auditions. These students competed alongside over 1,000 other musicians as they represented Prosper High School in our newly formed Region, comprised of all the Frisco, Plano and Little Elm ISD schools. PHS advanced the 4th highest number of students to ‘Phase Two’ out of the eleven See BAND, Page 4

To p 1 0 G r a d u a t e s Alexis Vu

Svaska Lyengar

Ben Grawe

Aubrey Davenport

Glenn Jordan

Meghan Davis

Alyssa Thompson

Erin Heidrick

Allie Alford

Jan Brown stops for a photo at the PHS Honors Banquet.

From left are Svaksha Iyengar, Taylor Moore, Brown and Aubrey Davenport.

Diem-Tho Le

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Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com

There are two top-10 groups at Prosper High School. One is the top 10 students and the second is the top

10 percent of students.

Topped by Valedictorian Alexis Vu and Salutatorian Svaksha lyengar, the next eight in order of rank are Ben Grawe, Aubrey Davenport, Thomas Jordan, Meghan

Davis, Diem–Tho Le, Erin Heidrick, Alyssa Thompson and Allie Alford.

These top-10 students joined the top-10 percent May 17 to honor teachers who’ve had the most influence on their school lives. Some

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Allie Alford gets her Certificate of Recognition from PHS Principal Greg Wright at the Honors Banquet.

of those chosen were soccer coach Rafael Flores and tennis coach, soon to be retired, Jan Brown.

The evening involved students, their parents, and their selected mentors, for a banquet at the high

school prepared by the culinary department. And it was filled with awards and accolades for highly achieving students.

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PT C o m m u n ity C a l e n da r Friday, May 26th

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

Prosper ISD: NO SCHOOL – Bad Weather Make-Up Day Last day of Fill the Boot Campaign. Prosper Fire Fighters will continue to be out and about on the streets of Prosper collecting funds in the Fill the Boot Campaign benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 12 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open discussion meeting). Open Newcomer Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 27th

Band State Solo & Ensemble Contest @ UT Austin Moonlight Movie Night @ Windsong Ranch from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Showing Captain America: Civil War on the Windsong Ranch big screen! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to make yourself comfy at The Commons amphitheater! The movie will begin at sunset around 8:15pm. Snow-cones, lawn games and food trucks will be there.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (open speaker night).

Sunday, May 28th

Band State Solo & Ensemble Contest @ UT Austin Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets in the basement at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper. Women’s group meets at 6:15 p.m. (open meeting). Regular meeting begins at 7:30 (open steps and traditions meeting).

Monday, May 29th

Prosper ISD: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday Band State Solo & Ensemble Contest @ UT Austin A Celebration of Heroes hosted by Prosper Historical Society, 11 a.m. – 12:30 @ Frontier Park 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.

Tuesday, May 30th

Public Hearing for TXDot Community Input for Custer (2478) 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church located at 4331 E Prosper Trail. TXDot officials will meet for public input on the proposed project, which includes the reconstruction and widening of FM 2478 from US 380 to north of FM 1461.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at

Thursday, June 1st

The Prosper Rotary Club: The Club meets Thursday afternoons from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Prosper Independent School District Administration Building (605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, TX 75078). Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by emailing Melody Lehmann (melsmailbox73@gmail.com) if you plan on attending.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper County Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (closed meeting).

Friday, June 2nd

PISD: Last Day of School – Early Release 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, June 3rd

Prosper High School Graduation at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, 10 a.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, June 4th

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, June 5th

Residential Bulk Trash Pickup: From FM 1385 to Teel Pkwy. Call 469-452-8000 or email Prosper@wasteconnections. com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 2nd to be placed on the schedule.

Tuesday, June 6th

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper Country Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper have a forum for teamwork, communication,

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consensus

building in an environment that chal-lenges personal and team responsibilities. This week-long leadership skills summer camp annu-ally

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hundred outstanding high school student leaders, opportunities to expand and hone their leadership skills through cabin activities, athletic

Interact students speak at Prosper Rotar y expenses for their trip.

Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com

The students explained that the Interact Club is the way to get to RYLA. Last summer’s camp theme

Members of the Prosper High

was “Step out of your comfort

School Interact group visited the

Zone.” They said they learned to

Prosper Rotary last week. Ryan

break through personal fears to be

Baker, Erin Heidrick, Thomas Jordan

the person you want to be.

and Tho Le were each recipients of a

workshops, and team building exercises.

RYLA campers are high school juniors who have excelled in one or more areas of high school involvement and who have proven leadership potential. Last year, all 61 clubs in Rotary District 5810, recruited

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approximately

80 area high schools for camper scholarships.

Interviews

were

conducted from over 1000 student applications. With only 150 open

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strong leaders are made, not born.

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Leadership principles are learned,

young people ages 12-18 to develop

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Managing Editor Joyce Godwin 903.815.0044 Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com Sports Reporter Renee Marler 214.592.7512 Renee@CedarbrookMedia.com

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Cornerstone Assistance Network or North Central Texas is a faith based non-profit that unites with others the demonstrate Christ’s compassion by serving our neighbors in need. With the help of volunteers, they conduct intakes twice a month where they meet with new and current neighbors to hear their stories, help where they can, and give guidance where they cannot. If you need help, call 972-689-9115 and leave a message. Intakes are done on a 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. Summer Hours will begin Jun 10th: Monday/Wednesday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday/ Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For questions or more information, contact Library Director Leslie Scott at 469-219-2499.

PHS school year draws to a close Joyce Godwin Joyce@CedarbrookMedia.com

Another school year is drawing to close as senior students begin to turn their attentions to what happens after high school.

May 25 is the Senior Final Walk and Tailgate Party. Seniors will walk through the hallways, presumably for the last time. Along with them will be retiring PHS Principal Greg Wright. This has been an exciting tradition for seniors and their parents. As the seniors line up to walk the length of the high school on the first floor, parents and family of graduates will find a spot on the second floor to watch the students pass by. There will be all kinds of cameras on those students during the walk. Parents will need to arrive early in order to get a good spot for observation.

Following this event, students will participate in the tailgate party complete with music, inflatable games and food.

At this point in the season, seniors have already experienced the Senior Class Assembly (April 28), Seniors’ Late Arrival day (May 1), Senior Honors Banquet (May 17), Senior Powder Puff Game (May 23), Senior Group Picture (May 24), Senior Awards Ceremony (May 24).

Coming up will be: • May 31 - Seniors at STRIKZ • June 1 - Graduation practice • June 2 - Senior Breakfast and Video • June 3 - Graduation There will be 511 graduates this year, reported Superintendent Drew Watkins at a recent Rotary meeting. He said this is the first Prosper class to reach 500 and it will be the last class to be in the neighborhood of 500. After this year, the graduating class will be upwards of 600.

the power of Service Above Self.

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Publishers Jason & Heather Reynolds Admin@CedarbrookMedia.com

Client Services Jamie Marr Jamie@CedarbrookMedia.com

Ladies in Leadership Meeting 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Texas Health Prosper. Ladies in Leadership is a division of the Prosper Chamber of Commerce. Join us to connect with fellow ladies in your community. To register, go to https:// prosperchamberonline.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/438.

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).

The Prosper Masonic Lodge #435 meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Lee Lodge located at 101 S. Church St. Town of Prosper Parks & Rec Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Chambers Building located at 108 W. Broadway, Prosper.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Prosper County Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Prosper United Methodist Church, 205 S. Church St., in Prosper (closed meeting).

Community Info, Outreach, and Prayer Groups

Leslie Scott

Prosper Times contributor

He r e’s a Suggestion There is a hot topic in the library world recently on how to talk about books to our patrons. This may seem like common sense, but it actually is something that requires some conscious consideration on our part. The buzz is about library staff suggesting a book versus recommending a book.

At first, these two may seem the same, however, they are very

different when it comes to the library. Making a recommendation is tricky dangerous business for us. If I make a recommendation to a patron, no matter the age, and they do not like the book, negative results are sure to happen. The least harmful is they don’t like the book, tell me they didn't and why, and we search for a book they might like instead. Next in the hierarchy of bad recommendations is they never ask me again because now they don’t trust me to get them a book they will like. And worst case scenario is they don’t return to the library because they distrust us to the point of not giving the whole library another chance. Think this is extreme or exaggerated?

It’s a real issue that librarians and library professionals discuss and contemplate.

This brings us to the “right” way of getting a book into our patrons’ hands through suggesting books.

I have a set way of answering when our patrons ask for a “recommendation” in that I begin by asking what they like to read, either an author or type of book.

This can open many options and

eliminate many others. I also ask if they read to escape reality and thinking or if they like to read to learn or contemplate. From there I ask if they like to read stories that will surprise them or if they prefer to know where the story is heading.

I will then give some suggestions which fits as best as I can think inside their wish list. If the patron is undecided what they like or I can’t seem to pinpoint it either, I’ll give them many suggestions from the best seller lists. I will be the first to admit when I have not read a book, quit a book or didn’t like a book.

But, I also discuss why I didn’t like it and encourage the person to give it a try still.

We take it as a compliment when we are asked what we think others should read. And, because of the recent buzz about how we should talk about books to our patrons, it’s obvious that this sensitivity is not isolated only to us at the Prosper Community Library. The staff and I, however, gladly welcome our patron’s suggestions AND recommendations.

Leslie Scott is the Director for the Prosper Community Library.

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PT IN HIS PRESENCE

Kenny Thacker Special to the Prosper Times

Elementar y Principles “…we were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world.”

- Galatians 4:3 In the letter to the Galatians, Paul identifies a belief among the people that is still quite common with us today. It seems that all of us are born with a basic belief that we can both save and satisfy ourselves.

For instance, the golden rule in our culture seems to be, “He who has the gold makes the rules.” If we convince ourselves that wealth will spare us from pain and give us the kind of life we hope for, we will soon find ourselves enslaved to money as our master. The focus of our lives will then become gaining more and more money, as our integrity weakens and our character gets compromised in efforts to guarantee our own security. But there will never be enough.

In the same way, we can also be trapped, or enslaved, by the pull of rugged individualism. We have

invented terms like self-esteem, self-discovery, self-fulfillment and self-expression in order to promote a lifestyle that is centered around living however we want. We believe ourselves to be free of any absolute authority to tell us what’s right and wrong. Like money, this sort of individuality becomes a false god that promises much more than it can deliver. We argue that this philosophy is true freedom in life, but it’s really nothing more than personal pride. A fish set free from the constraints of water doesn’t thrive; it dies.

Perhaps the most dangerously deceptive of all the “elementary principles” of the world is religion.

We are all acutely aware that we fall far short of the glory of God. Man created religion in our effort to relieve that feeling of not measuring up. When we trust a ritual or a set of practices to make us “good enough” for God, we are fashioning a false savior. Rigorous rule-keeping and moral performance can sound good and feel good, but is actually just another subtle form of spiritual slavery.

Paul wrote this letter to remind the Galatian church (and to remind us who read it today) that the only way to have guaranteed salvation and security is to place our trust in Jesus Christ. There is still only one way to stand firm in freedom on the foundation of faith: We must refresh our minds with the truth of who our God really is and what He has done for us in and through Christ.

Kenny Thacker is lead pastor at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church on East Prosper Trail.

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5:00pm - 10:00pm Frontier Park, Prosper, Texas

FIREWORKS SHOW Car Show | Live Music | Charity Softball Game Food Court | Kids Zone | Vendors & Shopping

“Celebration of Heroes” will be the program of the day beginning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 29 at Frontier Park Pavilion.

This community event, held on Memorial Day, is offered to honor and remember service men and women who died while in active military service and to recognize the valor and patriotism of those who defend us today. It is sponsored by the Prosper Historical Society.

The program will feature guest speakers, patriotic songs, readings

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and recitations. Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher and Collin County Court of Law Honorable Judge Jay Bender will speak to those in attendance.

The event’s main speaker will be Honorable Judge John R. Roach, Jr. Judge Roach is the State District Judge of the 296th District Court in Collin County. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps Reserves where he served as a Crash, Fire and Rescue Specialist.

F i re D e pa rt m e nt i n c i d e nt re p o rts

May 16: Dispatched and cancelled en route on East University and Navo Road, Little Elm; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on FM 2478 and Meadow Lane, Celina; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 4500 block of Bluestem Drive.

May 17: EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 3800 block of Dogwood Drive; Building fire in the 6700 block of FM 2153, Aubrey; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury on Gee Road and West University Drive; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 9200 block of Cape Cod Boulevard, Aubrey; Dispatched and cancelled en route in the 800 block of Creekside Drive, Little Elm. May 18: EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 4700 block of Crossvine Drive; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1500 block of Riverhill Drive; Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on North Preston Road and East Prosper Trail; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 700 block of North Coleman Street; Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 700 block of Buffalo Springs Drive; Cooking fire confined to container in the 1100 block of horsemint Drive, Little Elm. May 19: Motor vehicle accident with no injuries on West University Drive and FM 2931, Little Elm;

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Leslie Scott Special to the Prosper Times

Ja c k s o n

His middle name is Carlton, he likes video games a lot, had orange in his hair but didn’t want to tell me about it, likes all colors, and broke out into giggle fits when he knew he was being clever or funny.

What grade are you in?

I’m in transitional Kindergarten and I’m going to go to Cockrell.

What is your favorite color?

Rainbow What is your favorite food?

Pizza, pizza, pizza! With just cheese. Puffy pizza!

Where do you get puffy pizza?

At Pizza Hut. Do you have a pet?

I used to have a frog, but now she’s dead. Now I have a toad and his name is Anakan Skywalker.

Who picked that name out?

My friend named him.

EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2900 block of Creekwood Lane; Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire in the 3200 block of North Custer Road, McKinney; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 27000 block of East University, Little Elm. May 20: Building fire on Oakwood Drive and Rocky Shore Drive, Little Elm; Building fire on West First Street and Pecan Street; False alarm or false call, other in the 700 block of Salada Drive.

May 21: Smoke detector activation due to malfunction in the 4100 block of Chimney Rock Drive; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 1200 block of Saddle Creek Drive; Motor vehicle accident wth injuries on Preston Road and Founders, Celina; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 400 block of West Maple Street, Celina; Motor vehicle accident with injuries on West University Drive and Savannah Boulevard, Aubrey; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury on University Drive and FM 720, Little Elm; EMS call excluding vehicle accident with injury in the 2800 block of Saddlebred Trail, Celina.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information found on the Fire Department website at http://www.prospertx.gov/firedepartment.

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What makes you happy?

Pizza, Legos and video games.

Do you have a favorite book?

My favorite book is Magic Treehouse.

What plans do you have this summer?

Just play Legos. And summer camps.

What are you going to do at summer camps?

I have no idea.

What do you hope you will do at summer camps?

I hope we get to play video games. I hope to play IQ Learning.

I’ve never played it before, but I heard about it. I’m kinda nervous about going to summer camp. I want to go to Minecraft Lego camp.

Do you have a best friend?

I have a million, well I think I have a million. I don’t know, maybe more like 5 or maybe 6.

What are your best friend’s names?

Micah. Do I have to tell you their moms?

No Micah, Naomi, Zander. I have a few more, but I just want to tell you three.

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.

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Sure to be an emotional, memorable, and patriotic occasion, all are welcome to join the Prosper Historical Society at 151 W. Frontier Parkway, to celebrate and honor Prosper’s fallen heroes. Chairs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair in case all seats are taken.

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POLICE From PAGE ONE to spend time with members of the police department. Kenneth Dugger, Curry Voglesang, Jeff Hodges and Mayor Ray Smith along with Town Manager Harlan Jefferson were all on hand with congratulatory messages and well wishes.

The event was brought to a close in prayer from Chaplain Isaac Varela followed by Chaplain Cedric White’s somber reading of the names of law enforcement individuals who lost their lives over the past year.

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Members of the Prosper Police Department in attendance of the annual police banquet.

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Brandon Jones, center, receives his 10-year pin to mark his tenth year of service in the Prosper Police Department from Police Chief Doug Kowalski, left, and Assistant Chief Gary McHone.

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Daniel Travis, center, receives the Rookie of the Year award from Police Chief Doug Kowalski, left, and Assistant Chief Gary McHone.

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Dispatcher Andrea Raber, center, receives the Dispatcher of the Year award from Police Chief Doug Kowalski, left, and Assistant Chief Gary McHone.

PT P o l ic e Re p o rts May 7: Accident involving injury or death on Arrowhead Drive at La Cima Boulevard; Driving while intoxicated on Preston Road at Rockhill; Information report in the 900 block of South Coit Road; Theft of property valued at more than $100 and less than $750 in the 1400 block of Cedar Lake Drive.

May 8: Theft of property valued at more than $100 and less than $750 in the 4400 block of Woodbine Lane.

May 9: Criminal trespass on La Cima Boulevard at Amsted Drive.

May 10: Assault with contact in the 300 block of East Third Street.

May 11: Reckless damage or destruction in the 1300 block of Clipston Drive.

May 15: Accident involving $200 or more damages to vehicle on La Cima Boulevard at East First Street; Fraudulent use or possession of fewer than five items of identifying information in the 4400 block of Woodbine Lane; Other agency warrant on Cold Water Drive at Martin Creek Drive.

May 16: Criminal mischief with damages valued more than $100 and less than $750 in the 800 block of Jessica Court.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Information provided by Prosper Police Department.

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Juan Flores, center, is recognized for receiving his Advanced Peace Officer license from Police Chief Doug Kowalski, left, and Assistant Chief Gary McHone.

From PAGE ONE 5A high schools involved.

They are: Ashley Lindorm, flute, 5A Concert Band; Becca Crosby, flute, 5A Concert Band; Serena Lam, Oboe, Alternate; Emily Ray, Oboe, 6A Concert Band, Maggie Povroznik, Clarinet, 5A Concert Band; Taylor Hasz, Clarinet, 5A Concert Band; Victoria Pirtle, Clarinet, Alternate; Macy Graham, Clarinet, 9th Grade Band; Sarah Lane, Clarinet, 9th Grade Band; Abby Riley, Bass Clarinet, 5A Wind Ensemble; Taylor Olson, Bass Clarinet, 5A Symphonic Band; Madison Weaver, Bassoon, 5A Symphonic Band; Megan Cox, Alto Sax, 9th Grade Band; Brandon Richardson, Trumpet, 5A Wind Ensemble and Phil. Orchestra; Caleb Belonga, Trumpet, 5A Concert Band; Sydney Nutter, French Horn, 5A Symphonic Band; Morghan Flanagin, French Horn, 5A Concert Band; Nick Townsend, French Horn, 5A Concert Band; Alec Shreve, Bass Trombone, 9th

Grade Band; Izzy Holman, Tenor Trombone, 5A Concert Band; Justin Cheng, Tuba, Alternate; Hutch Dunn, Tuba, 9th Grade Band; George Frederick, Percussion, 5A Symphonic Band; Austin Keck, Percussion, Alternate; Jonah Leonard, Percussion, 5A Concert Band; Philip Towle, Percussion, Alternate; Amanda Millen, Percussion, Alternate; Maddie Wallace, Percussion, Alternate.

First Division Soloists advancing to State: Caleb Belonga, Ana Black, Elise Charless, Justin Cheng, Mariangela Colina, Karis Cooks, Ben Cramer, Hailey Devol, Hutch Dunn, Madeline Duran, Chandler Fetteroll, Victor Flores, Jacqueline Garcia, Ryan Gray, Ashton Haiman, Kiley Hansen, Ben Helm, Maxwell Johnson, Matthew Jones, Jonah Leonard, Molly Leonard, Ashley Lindorm, Carlie Malone, Amanda Millen, Dylan Newsom, Sydney Nutter, Taylor Olson, Victoria Pirtle, Emily Ray, Brandon Richardson, Kyle Skinner, Kade Smith, Hunter Stine, Carson Stoner, Tyler Thornton, Philip Toule, Nick Townsend, Maddie Wallace, Ian Wise.

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Band members hit the dance floor during last weekend’s band banquet at the Marriott Hotel at the Shops of Legacy in Plano.

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Some of the award winners during Saturday’s Band Banquet. From left are Amanda Millen - Percussion Coordinator Award, Max Johnson - Brass Coordinator Award and Taylor Hasz - Woodwind Coordinator Award.

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Barrett Morris, center, receives the Supervisor of the Year award from Police Chief Doug Kowalski, left, and Assistant Chief Gary McHone.

First Division Ensembles advancing to State: Emma Andersen, Hannah Andersen, Caleb Belonga, Chandler Bicksler, Ana Black, Mason Bradley, Katherine Broyles, Elise Charless, Jeremy Cloud, Mariangela Colina, Karis Cooks, Megan Cox, Sunny Day, Hailey DeVol, Alyssa Dophied, Morghan Flanagin, George Frederick, Jacqueline Garcia, Evan Green, Ashton Haiman, Kiley Hansen, Taylor Hasz, Noah Hawkins, Ben Helm, Izzy Holman, Stephanie Jackson, Maxwell Johnson, Katherine Jordan, Madeline Kelly, Sarah Lane, Dawson LeBlanc, Jonah Leonard, Molly Leonard, Cassidy Levings, Hannah Lilly, Ashley Lindorm, Elliot Mayer, Matt McCracken, Brandon Monaco, Carli Norniella, Sydney Nutter, Taylor Olson, Jessica Pippert, Victoria Pirtle, Emma Rader, Emily Ray, Brandon Richardson, Nick Sandt, Tucker Sanford, Alec Shreve, Gabby Shreve, Kyle Skinner, Hannah Smith, Jack Smith, Kade Smith, Levi Smith, Nicholas Taylor, Philip Towle, Nick Townsend, David Tran, T.J. Villani, Jared Wallis, Rachel Williams.

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Drew Jones is flanked by his proud parents as he shows off his Section MVP Award.

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Some of the award winners during Saturday’s Band Banquet. From left are Nick Sandt - Band Quartermaster Award, Stephanie Jackson - Band Uniform Coordinator Award, Alyssa Dophied - Band Ambassador Award, Kristen Viduseck - Band Librarian Award, Amanda Millen - Band Librarian Award, Becca Crosy - Band Historian Award and David Graham - Band President Award.

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For the second season in a row, Prosper has been eliminated from its run to state at the Regional Quarterfinals.

Game 1 between Prosper and Wakeland was played at Jesuit College Preparatory school on Thursday night. The Eagles fell 7-4 in the first matchup of the series.

The lead-off batter for Wakeland hit a home run, starting what would be a four-run inning for the Wolverines.

But Prosper's lead-off batter, Zach Wilson would quickly answer back with a homer of his own.

Prosper would not tie it up 4-4 until the sixth inning, but that would be the end of their scoring. Wakeland added another three in the seventh, ultimately topping the Eagles 7-4.

Senior Jamie Janco was the starting pitcher, but was replaced in the second after giving up three hits and allowing four walks. Coach Rick Carpenter put in junior Cameron Marchant to relieve Janco.

Renee Marler | Prosper Times Marchant had an impressive start, Seniors Cade McBride and Easton Murrell hug after their loss to Wakeland. but seemed to fizzle out toward the end of the game. Hunter Prideaux, also a junior, came in to pitch in the sixth, but was unable to save the already struggling Eagles game.

In addition to Wilson's homer, he also put up a double and had two RBI's. Fellow seniors Cade McBride and Kyle Grimsley had RBI's as well.

Game Two of the series was played at John Paul II High School in Plano. Prosper had an incredible fan base in attendance ready to cheer on their Eagles.

Junior pitcher Braden Carmichael was called upon to start this allimportant game and he did exactly what he was supposed to do.

Renee Marler | Prosper Times Renee Marler | Prosper Times Despite some impressive hitting Braden Carmichael on the mound during game two of the Regional

by Prosper, Wakeland's defense kept Senior Cade McBride holds up a ball as he lays on home plate after a terrific play.

Quarterfinal game against Frisco Wakeland. the Eagles from getting on base.

Senior Easton Murrell didn't have a great night at bat, but played well defensively.

Sophomore Cody Gallegos used his height and athleticism on some incredible plays with Wilson in the field.

“This team was a favorite, there's no doubt about that. They were a real pleasure,” said Carpenter. “You don't always get that opportunity.”

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Braden Webb successfully steals second during game two of the Regional Quarterfinals.

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Prosper Lacrosse Renee Marler Renee@CedarbrookMedia.Com

When you think of Lacrosse, North Texas probably isn't the first

location that comes to mind. But some local athletes are well on their way to putting Prosper on the Lacrosse map.

The team, which was formed just

five years ago, had it's best season to date this year.

Mark Delano, Prosper High School Lacrosse club sponsor, said this year they went 7-6 in

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regular season with losses to Allen, Greenhill and Rockwall. “We went three games deep after regular season with a play-in win against Plano East and a first round win against Langham Creek, losing to the state champs, Rockwall, in the next round,� said Delano.

Seniors Collin Harber, Drew

Dixon, Cole Turner, Josh Fisk, Orion Clark, Benjamin Cusimano, and Clay Fearin will be graduating leaving a large hole to fill, but with a growing program, they are looking forward to future seasons with all the talent coming up.

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FROM PAGE 1 individuals who served on the 2016 Charter Review Commission. They are Town Council member Kenneth Dugger who served as chairman of the committee, Councilor Michael Korbuly, Charles Cotten, Cameron Reeves, Robert Griffis, Tom Aiken, Bill Beavers, J.D. Sanders, Roger Thedford and Teague Griffin.

Annual Fill the B oot campaign ramps up May 24-26

The annual Fill the Boot campaign comes back for another three-day cash collection period with all of the money donated to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

“The firefighters are ready to collect funds for this very worthy cause,” says Fire Chief Ronnie Tucker.

“As usual, we expect to find that Prosper residents will be very generous. Perhaps one day, with the help of these donations, a cure will be found and we won’t be out there, but right now, the need for research funding is still there.”

Fill the Boot days begin on Wednesday, May 24 and continue on Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26.

During the daylight hours on those days, firefighters will be at various intersections around town, seeking donations. Motorists will only be approached when they are completely stopped.

Funds collected helps members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4193 provide funds for medical treatment and support services to more than 100 individuals and their families living with

WRIGHT From Page 1 It was big and it was loud and it was filled with Eagle spirit and Eagle pride as more than 2,000 students acted in unison to cheer, sing and dance living up to the mantra “We are Prosper; we are one!”

Throughout the celebration there was an underlying awareness that this pep rally would be the last of its kind because Principal Greg Wright is retiring this year. He did his best to wow his students, with his own juggling, dancing and even a back flip off a raised platform.

Wright entered the celebration riding a mini scooter to get the rally started. Eric Manto was also in the spotlight as he has and continues to serve as the voice of the Eagles in a number of venues, including football.

Wright was proud to introduce special guests who spoke words of encouragement to the students.

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Paige Cavalieri and Dallas Cowboy Pro Bowlers - Safety Jeff Heath, Center

neuromuscular diseases in the Prosper area.

Fill the Boot funds also are used to support some of the 300 worldwide research projects seeking better treatments and cures for the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases covered by MDA, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy and ALS. “We know that the money we raise makes a difference in the lives of people,” said the Chief.

“We’re pleased to volunteer our time and energy to such a worthy cause. Fill the Boot is also a great reminder to residents that we are always around, ready to assist in any way possible.”

Contributions also help MDA’s efforts to fund groundbreaking research and life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art support groups and Care Centers, including MDA Care Centers at Children’s Health, UT Southwestern and Texas Neurology in Dallas. They also help send 100 local kids to “the best week of the year” at MDA summer camp at no cost to their families at Camp John Marc in Meridian, Texas.

Travis Frederick and Offensive Tackle Zack Martin.

One of the best moments was the introduction of state-qualifying students. As Manto introduced each group or individual, “Space Odyssey” played in the background and the students were treated to a special welcome. This group consisted of the bowling team, broadcast team, Business Professionals of America, cheerleaders, cross country boys and girls, choir, Distributive Educative Clubs of America, Future Farmers of America, FRC World Championship competitors, Golf, headline writing, HOSA, National Speech and Debate Association, orchestra, PHS Fishing team, poetry interpretation, prose interpretation, swimming, Texas Association of Future Educators, Texas Forensic Association, girls track, UIL Speech and Debate, UIL Young Filmmakers, Visual Arts Scholastic Event, boys volleyball, wrestling boys and girls and band.

The senior spirit leaders presented Wright with a large personalized cheerleader megaphone. “Prosper High School, I love you from the

bottom of my heart,” Wright told the students. “PHS is the best high school in America.”

At the close of the pep rally, Wright was swarmed by students who want pictures with him, selfies and lots of hugs. Wright stayed in place until each student was on his or her way. Some of those students are now in college but came to wish him well.

When the cheers died down, Wright took a moment to reflect.

“Right now I have mixed emotions,” he said. “Basically, I wanted this pep rally to be special for our student body and one last time to create that WOW moment that will last in their memory for a lifetime. There is no better place to be united than when they are in a pep rally. We are all one family and to me it’s important knowing the PHS family is here and united. I tell the kids all the time, ‘If you don’t stand up for your school, no one else will.’”

His back flip was met with thunderous cheers. It was Wright’s way of standing for PHS for one last jump.

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Members of the 2016 Charter Review Commission were recognized in Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. They are Town Council member Kenneth Dugger who served as chairman of the committee, Councilor Michael Korbuly, Charles Cotten, Cameron Reeves, Robert Griffis, Tom Aiken, Bill Beavers, J.D. Sanders, Roger Thedford and Teague Griffin.

The last presentation was made by Dr. Elizabeth Fagan from Baylor Scott and White in McKinney who presented two Prosper EMTs with the EMS SuperStar Award for their great work with a patient they transported recently.

Fagan said Mark Boatright and T.J. King had a patient who didn’t exhibit a lot of pain, but the EMS crew was still concerned about what caused her to be on the floor and provided extra care. When the patient was examined at the hospital, it was discovered she had a broken neck. “If they hadn’t taken all of that care with her, she would have potentially had a much worse outcome,” Fagan said. “She was completely intact and that was due to your Prosper firefighter-paramedics here.”

Finished with presentations, the Council moved on to its agenda and approved the consent agenda without discussion. Then for the first regular item the Council held the first of two required public hearings to answer a petition from Rhea’s Mill Baptist Church for a voluntary annex of more than 5.7 acres located on the west side of Custer Road, approximately 1,300 feet south of Frontier Parkway.

Alex Glushko, Senior Planner for the Town of Prosper, explained that the church owns the property which is currently in an annexation agreement that requires annexation before any development. The church has plans to develop the property in the future so the request is coming now to go through with the voluntary annexation. No one spoke at the public hearing and the second one will be held June 13 to allow residents to speak on the issue.

Following Executive Session, the Council acted on agenda item No. 8 which had been postponed from the regular meeting. Mayor Smith stepped away from the Council for this item because of conflict of interest. The Council then approved an agreement between the Town and CADG Prosper 28, LLC related to the park fees for the Montclair development. Basically, the agreement excuses required park fees for an existing residence and pond amounting to a little more than 15.5 acres. This property will not be included in the calculation of required park fees in lieu of dedication or park improvement fees for the subdivision. The agreement will approve the issuance of building permits for the subdivision.

Also following Executive Session, the Council agreed that Councilor Jason Dixon will serve a second year as Mayor Pro-Tem and Vogelsang with serve as Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem. In other business, the Council discussed: • A Mobile App the town is developing with will be titled MyProsper; • A City-County Plat Approval Agreement; • Collin County Bond Election Resolution; • Property tax on leased vehicles; • Sign regulations for big box retailers.

For the final discussion item before the Council, Director of Parks & Recreation Dudley Raymond suggested the Council consider making a stronger agreement for partnerships with groups who conduct future events.

“I have no doubt as the city grows, we will have other people who want to come in and do similar things,” he said referring to the events hosted by Cedarbrook Media such as “Pride in the Sky” and “Music in the Park” to name a couple.

Dugger said Cedarbrook does a great job with events but he is concerned that, when the town joins in an event to be a joint sponsor and people make donations, they think they are donating to the town.

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Newly elected Town Council member Jeff Hodges raises his hand to be officially sworn in by Town Secretary Robyn Battle. Hodges will serve on the Council for Place 5. Councilor Curry Vogelsang, right, looks on. He has already been sworn in for his third term in Place 3.

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PHS Principal Greg Wright enters Tuesday’s pep rally on a mini bike.

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Special guests of the pep rally at PHS who spoke words of encouragement to the students are Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Paige Cavalieri and Dallas Cowboy Pro Bowlers - Safety Jeff Heath, Center Travis Frederick and Offensive Tackle Zack Martin.

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PHS Principal Greg Wright in midair as he executes a back flip off a raised platform to the delight of PHS students during Tuesday’s pep rally.

Dr. Elizabeth Fagan from Baylor Scott and White, center, presented the EMS SuperStar Award to Mark Boatright, left, and T.J. King, both Prosper firefighters and paramedics for the town of Prosper. Fagan said the crew went above and beyond normal care which resulted in a good outcome for a patient with a broken neck.