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Volume 13 Issue 11

Sachse, Texas

Sachse News Shining on the community, events and people of Sachse

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

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City attempts to start spring cleaning

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Ordinances dealing with junk, debris slated for council review

By Greg Ford Staff Writer

news@sachsenews.com The City of Sachse plans to take steps Monday that are designed to make the community more aesthetically pleasing.

Specifically, there are revisions to current ordinances that council members will consider at the April 3 regular meeting. One will deal with junk,

Dog park may open at end of April

debris and nuisances, and the other regarding junked vehicles, said city manager Gina Nash.

“The biggest thing is that we will actually have a definition of junk and debris,” Nash said. “We never had an ordinance that prohibited junk and debris on property.”

Currently, she said, Sachse’s only ordinance regarding properties deals with lawn maintenance, specifically high grass and weeds.

Council members conducted a work session on the matter prior to the March 20 meeting. That occurred two weeks after the council postponed a vote at its March 6 meeting to review the matter.

At that meeting, some residents expressed concern that the section regarding junked vehicles might be applied to automobiles they’re working on in a driveway.

However, Nash noted, that won’t be the case under the proposed change.

“Today, you can work in a driveway, but you cannot leave parts all over the place,” she said.

The proposed rule regarding “junked vehicles,” she said, would apply to automobiles on a person’s property that are clearly not being used.

Such cars, Nash said, would be ones that are missing parts, are up on blocks or have expired an registration that is months past due.

Under the proposed changes, the

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term “junk” would pertain to numerous discarded items deemed worn out or worthless, and would included such things as household items, floor coverings and used building materials and furniture, such as couches that are not designed for outdoor use, Nash said.

Also, the revisions will define nuisance as items in public view that are defined as detrimental to public health, including stagnant water, abandoned refrigerators and garbage.

Arbor Day celebration Saturday Greg Ford

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A few rough edges need to rounded out, and, if they are, then dog owners in and around Sachse will soon have a place to take their pooches for some four-legged recreation.

Currrently, the scheduled opening for the temporary dog park, located near the Sachse Animal Shelter, will likely be around the end of April, said Tricia Lindsey, historian for Sachse Park Pals, also known as Friends of Sachse Parks and Recreation. At the moment, insurance for the park still has to be finalized and bids are being taken for fence construction.

The facility, which will be open Friday from around 5 p.m. to dusk, and See FURRY page 3A

Relay for Life date set

By Sonia Duggan

sduggan@csmediatexas.com Survivors, caregivers, friends, relatives and students will have a chance to relay all night Saturday, April 29 in hope of raising awareness and funds for cancer research at the 8th annual Relay for Life event.

The Tri-city event will be held at the Jerry Shaffer Stadium in Wylie this year.

It will run from 6 p.m. to midnight. As in the past, Wylie, Sachse and Murphy teams will relay in an organized community fundraising walk. Participants can sign up as part of a team or as individual participants. Those on teams will have team members taking turns walking around the track throughout the night. There are several activities See NOT page 3A

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Batter Up!

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Drew Valentine of the 8U Rangers (coach pitch) swings away during last Saturday’s opening day game with the Bobcats. Additional photos page 6A.

Sachse’s City Council recently presented a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day, which will officially be celebrated this Saturday at city hall. It was presented to Lance Whitworth, director of parks and recreation, during the council’s March 20 meeting. Another proclamation recognized the Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup for Sachse, which also will be taking place this Saturday.

The Arbor Day Jubilee Team Up & Cleanup will feature several different programs, including Team Up & Clean Up from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will be provided with a lunch, bounce houses, free gift trees and entertainment by the Daughter Judy Band in the city hall’s amphitheater.

Along with that, there will be recycling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., when Sachse citizens can drop off trash, debris, brush, e-waste, hazardous waste and shredded documents. For a complete list of items that’ll be accepted, go to www.cityofsachse.com/cleanupevent.

Also, at 11 a.m. that day, there will be demonstrations regarding water conservation, drought tolerant landscaping and sprinkler maintenance.

Residents who attend can earn a $10 water bill credit by registering at www. watermyyard.org at the utility billing booth.

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Sachse Fire Department bestows honors at annual banquet

By Patty Montagno Staff Writer

news@sachsenews.com The Sachse Senior Center was decorated with hanging lights, decorations and table centerpieces for the annual Fire Department Awards Banquet March 25.

The event was attended by members of Sachse City Council, community gests and Sachse Fire & Rescue and their families.

The Sachse Firefighters Association and Fire Administration sponsored the event and Diana Navarrete was in charge or organiza-

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tion. Jody Krizan acted as host and master of ceremonies. Mark Wade, son of Fire Chief Marty Wade, sang the National Anthem and received a standing ovation for his stirring and heartfelt rendition.

The keynote speaker was A Shift Battalion Chief Garret Rice from The Colony Fire Department.

Rice’s presentation was entitled “Perspective.” During his speech, Rice reminded everyone to focus on their jobs and keep their duties in perspective and embrace change.

“You have created the fine, See SACHSE page 3A

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Lake Lavon Levels Normal 492

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Battalion Chief Garret Rice with The Colony Fire Department was the keynote speaker at the annual Sachse Fire Department banquet March 25.

Garland Summer Musicals announces annual bowling fundraiser Calling all bowlers! The Garland Summer Musicals is inviting the community to participate in its annual Bowl-ARama fundraising event April 8 at Plano Super Bowl. The cost is $25/person; $125 for a team of

five and $150 for a team of six.

Registration will be at 1 p.m. and the tournament starts at 1:30. The committee will place single bowlers on a team. For information call Becky Luckie at 972-978-0748.

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Benefit resale store opens

By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@csmediatexas.com A large donation of children’s clothing and expected continuing donations prompted the opening of Feathers and Fields Resale Store benefitting The Bridge Connection of Wylie.

The store opened March 30 at 403A S. Birmingham, across from American National Bank.

Hours of operation are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays.

Currently, the store has children’s clothing, baby clothing through junior, and maternity clothing. Also in stock are some toys, strollers and bouncers.

The Bridge Connection, a local nonprofit, received a donation of about 5,000 pieces of children’s clothing earlier this month, which is tagged and on display, and expects to get similar donations twice a year.

“This has always been a part of The Bridge Connection vision. However, it was just an abundant blessing from God how it came about and we are figuring it out very quickly as we go,” Ginger Shockley said.

She noted that the donation is children’s clothing now, but in the future she hopes to expand to adult clothing.

At its new food pantry, The

Bridge Connection is serving two to three times the number of guests as were served at the old pantry and is now out of some items. A spending freeze has been put in place until more donors step up, or income starts flowing from the resale store.

Resale store shoppers can receive a $5 discount if they bring 10 items of washed, folded, in-date and unstained clothing as a donation, or receive 10 percent off for do-

nating 10 items of unexpired, non perishable food. Military and civil service discounts are given with a valid ID. Feathers and Friends accepts children’s clothing and items that are in good shape with no stains or missing pieces.

Needed for the store are double rack clothing racks and a cash register or point-of-sale system.

As always, the food pantry and resale store need volunteers.

Collin College bond program presented

By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@wylienews.com Wylie Chamber of Commerce members heard a presentation on the upcoming $600 million Collin College bond election that, in part, will fund construction of a college campus in Wylie.

The presentation was given Tuesday, March 21, at the monthly chamber luncheon, held at Woodbridge Golf Club.

Welcome was given by Chamber President Mike Agnew and Wylie Mayor pro tem Keith Stephens offered the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Sponsoring the luncheon was Solis Mammography.

Explaining the Collin College bond election and expansion plans were Sherry

Schumann, Senior Vice President for Academic Workforce and Enrollment Services with the college, and Ken Lynn.

“One of the things I have had the honor of witnessing is growth,” Schumann, who has been with the college since 1997, said.

The Wylie campus, which will be southernmost Collin College facility in the county, will be built on almost 100 acres along Country Club Road and serve 7,000 students.

The seven buildings initially planned will encompass some 360,000 square feet.

“What’s extremely critical is how we (the city and college) work together now and in the future,” Schumann said.

In a question and answer period, Wylie Independent School District Superintendent David Vinson pointed out that WISD

has the highest market penetration in Collin College than any other area school district.

Programs being considered for the Wylie campus include architecture and construction, business management and administration, education and training, health science, hospitality and tourism, science, technology and mathematics, information technology, logistics/transportation, and manufacturing and energy.

The bond election is May 7.

Other projects included in the expansion project are education centers in Farmersville and Celina, a technical education center, and public safety training center.

Agnew announced that the annual chamber awards banquet is set for April 28 at the First Baptist Church Event Center in downtown Wylie.

COLLIN COUNTY GRAND JURY

The Collin County Grand Jury indicted the following individuals March 21 based on cases originally filed by the Sachse Police Department.

Jayron Emanuel Giron for posession of a controlled sub-

stance in penalty group one, less than one gram (State Jail felony.)

Jose Abalberto Gamez-Bolanos for burglary of a building (State Jail felony.)

Oscare Orazco-Molina for

Burglary of a Habitation (State Jail.)

Vincent Michale Paretti for deadly conduct discharge firearm (Third Degree felony.)

Connections Band Free Classic Rock Show March 31, 7 p.m.

At First United Methodist Church, 1520 Blackburn Rd., Sachse, Texas

Love Offering will be taken to support UMCOR.org

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Police Blotter Calls for security watches, building checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted. Location does not show the specific address, only the hundred block.

Murphy Police Department March 11 • 10:02, credit card or debit card abuse, 200 Crepe Myrtle Ln. • 22:43, assault-threatens, 400 Seleta Dr. March 12 • 04:47, driving while intoxicated, 1100 Avondale Dr. • 17:54, harassment, 500 Cave River Dr. • 12:00, unauth use of vehicle, 600 Memorial Hill Way March 13 • 08:33, information report, 200 E. FM 544 • 10:23, theft prop >=$30k<$150k, 500 Hawthorne Dr. • 10:41, runaway-female, 400 Love Bird Ln. • 18:49, organized retail theft >=$100<$750, 100 W. FM 544 • 23:26, assault causes bodily inj, 200 E. FM 544 March 14 • 08:21, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200, 400 W. FM 544 • 12:23, fraud use poss of identifying info, 600 Seminole Trl. • 21:12, information report, 200 Sheila Ave. March 15 • 08:40,identity theft by electronic device, 500 Avalanche Dr. • 11:51, theft >=$50<$500, 100 Sunset Dr. • 20:45 accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200, 800 N. Murphy Rd. March 16 • 14:36, theft <$100, 100 W. FM 544 Wal-Mart • 18:09, information report, 0 Maxwell Ln. Sachse Police Department March 17 • 12:38:33 am 6000b meadowcrest ln sachse 738 - criminal damage to property | no report • 12:39:11 am 3400b rosewood ln sachse 627 - unsecured property | csr - community • 1:23:34 am 6300b state highway 78 sachse 512 - public intoxication | no report taken • 2:30:06 am state highway 78 / ben davis rd 508 - dwi | warning verbal • 9:10:29 pm 3900b 7th st sachse 474 - noise disturbance | warning verbal • 11:28:36 pm 4300b martha av sachse 474 - noise disturbance | warning - verbal March 18 • 2:58:03 am 6100b meadowcrest ln sachse 619 - criminal mischief | no report taken • 9:20:53 am 6100b crestmont ln sachse 685 - burglary | no report taken • 9:42:05 am 6200b field crest ln sachse 619 - criminal mischief | no report taken • 12:34:40 pm 3200b creekridge ct sachse 647 - disturbance | no report taken •12:55:40 pm 3300b 7th st sachse 685 - burglary | report •4:36:20 pm 6500b field crest ln sachse 624 - house check | no report taken •7:32:59 pm 5100b state highway 78 sachse 512 - public intoxication | no report taken •8:02:31 pm pleasant valley rd sachse 744 - directed patrol | no report taken •8:38:01 pm 6900b holly hills ln sachse 769 - burglary - vehicle |

report •9:31:10 pm 7200b vista hill ln sachse 648 - domestic dispute | no report taken •10:11:05 pm 8000b woodbridge pkwy sachse 625 - lost property | cleared by dispatcher March 19 •12:06:05 am 5900b murphy rd sachse 607 - prowler | no report taken •1:00:20 am 7600b state highway 78 sachse 512 - public intoxication | warning - verbal •12:08:11 pm 2700b granite ave sachse 646 - juvenile complaint | report •6:02:24 pm 5000b peachtree ln sachse 595 - civil matter | no report taken •7:00:04 pm 6500b briar lake trl sachse 648 - domestic dispute | report - information •10:05:16 pm 7900b country club dr sachse 647 - disturbance | no report taken •10:18:19 pm 3100b sachse rd sachse 470 - assault (non-injury) | arrest March 20 •1:04:18 am 3100b sachse rd sachse 648 - domestic dispute | no report taken •1:51:38 am 6500b state highway 78 sachse 692 - bar check | report •5:51:06 am 8000b woodbridge pkwy sachse 508 - dwi | report •8:05:16 am 2400b spring meadow dr sachse 622 - found property | report •2:23:15 pm 7000b sable ln sachse 589 - odor investigation | fire report •3:47:14 pm 5200b state highway 78 sachse 622 - found property | no report taken •5:13:46 pm 5100b willow bend ln sachse 534 - fraud | report •5:55:34 pm 2500b sandi ln sachse 624 - house check | no report taken •5:59:39 pm 7300b dove cove dr sachse 685 - burglary | no report taken •7:55:38 pm 3400b salmon st sachse 476 - harassment | no report taken •8:07:59 pm 3200b creekridge ct sachse 476 - harassment | no report taken March 21 •9:05:25 am 3400b cedar brook ct sachse 622 - found property | no report taken •10:40:16 am 2600b pleasant valley rd sachse 538 - theft | report •11:07:38 am 2500b rebecca dr sachse 579 - suicide attempted | fire report •12:57:51 pm 7700b cody ln sachse 534 - fraud | report •6:17:38 pm 5900b state highway 78 sachse 612 - suspicious person | warning - written March 22 •9:28:17 am 7700b cody ln sachse 534 - fraud | no report taken •2:22:38 pm 5200b magnolia ln sachse 538 - theft | no report taken •3:01:03 pm 4400b hudson dr sachse 538 - theft | report •4:11:39 pm 3800b 7th st sachse 555 - warrant service | arrest March 23 •1:17:56 am 6500b state highway 78 sachse 612 - suspicious person | arrest •1:21:48 am 6500b state highway 78 sachse 647 - disturbance | report •11:04:26 am 7600b meadowknoll dr sachse 624 - house check | no report taken •12:51:59 pm 8000b woodbridge pkwy sachse 538 - theft | no report taken •8:31:33 pm 7900b country club dr sachse 558 - telephone harass-

ment | report •9:29:19 pm 7700b cody ln sachse 738 - criminal damage to property | no report Wylie Police Depatment March 20 •13:19 theft prop >=$2,500<$30k. 800 carlton rd •20:42 dwi (1st), n state highway 78/spring creek pkwy March 21 •06:21 theft prop >=$750<$2,500 1800, madeleine st •08:23 reckless damage or destruction, 900 hensley ln

•19:03 burglary of vehicle, 3000 w fm 544 •20:01 dwi (2nd), n state highway 78/spring creek pkwy

•20:01 poss marij-<2oz, n state highway 78/spring creek pkwy •21:31 poss con sub pg2 1g<4g, n kreymer ln/n state highway 78 March 22 •01:48 poss con sub pg1 <1g, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss con sub pg1 1g < 4 g, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss con sub pg2 1g<4g, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss con sub pg2>=4g<400g, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss contr sub pg3 <28g, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss marij-<2 oz, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss marij-<2 oz, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 poss of dangerous drug, 800 n state highway 78 •01:48 unlawful carrying weapons, 800 n state highway 78 •21:47 criminal mischief >=$100<$750, w fm 544 / s westgate way •22:11 drug info, 300 s second st •22:11 poss con sub pg1 <1g, 300 s second st •23:29 disturbance/family violence inf, 3000 creekwood dr March 23 •09:50 abandoned vehicle, grassy creek dr/trenton dr

•16:02 fraud information, 100 admiral dr •20:18 found property, 100 w marble st March 24 •00:40 poss con sub pg2 <1g, 700 country club rd •00:40 poss marij-<2 oz, 700 country club rd •06:42 poss con sub pg1 <1g, 4000 parker rd •06:42 unlaw poss firearm by felon, 4000 parker rd •08:00 burglary of vehicle, 1500 park blvd •08:55 credit card abuse, 2000 n state highway 78 •23:10 assault causes bodily inj, 2600 w fm 544 March 25 •09:40 abandoned vehicle, 1000 stanbridge dr •18:09 poss con sub pg1 <1g, 0 lake lavon spillway •18:09 poss con sub pg1 <1g, 0 lake lavon spillway march 26 •11:40 graffiti pecuniary loss>=$100<$750, 100 n ballard ave •12:10 graffiti pecuniary loss>=$750<$2400, 100 n ballard ave •12:36 drug info, 3100 claybrook dr •19:12 found property, 2800 lakefield dr location does not show the specific address, only the hundred block

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Sachse Fire Department honors own

Photos by Patty Montagno The Sachse News continued from 1A

Sachse way of doing things.

Please keep respecting new folks on the job and keep adding to your legacy,” he said.

Fire-Rescue personnel recognized by the department at the banquet included Austin Fullen as rookie of the year; Brian Crutcher as firefighter of the year; Colton Duncan as EMS Person of the Year; and Kenneth Messick as Officer of the year. Duncan and Messick were unable to attend and their awards were accepted on their behalf by Captain Chris Hall.

Members of the Sachse Fire Department were honored at the annual banquet March 25 at the Sachse Senior Center.

Sachse F-R recognized Austin Fullen, left, as Rookie of the Year at the annual Fire Department Awards Banquet March 25. Shown with Fullen are Fire Chief Marty Wade, center, and Captain Chris Hall, far right.

Furry friends to have park soon continued from 1A then dawn to dusk on the weekends, is being funded strictly through donations, Lindsey said. No money or staffing was to be provided by the city.

The Sachse City Council approved the temporary dog park at its Feb. 20 meeting. There will be six-month trial period during

which the city will determine whether the facility will continue to operate, either as a temporary area or a permanent one.

Council members were informed at the Feb. 20 meet that more than $15,500 was raised towards the park, surpassing the original goal by nearly $40.

They were also informed by city manager Gina Nash that

any permanent location will likely be presented to the council as part of a capital improvement plan.

Those using the facility will park their cars in the Department of Public Works lot, and the Park Pals will make sure there is accessibility that met Americans with Disability Act guidelines.

Cleanup part of Arbor Day plans continued from 1A Other booths will include the Sachse Garden Club, Texas A&M Agrilife, the Sachse Public Library, the Sachse Historical Society and code enforcement will be handing out information.

It’s the ninth consecutive year Sachse has celebrated Arbor Day, and the seventh that it has participated in the Great American Cleanup. A year ago, as part of the clean up, citizens collected 276 bags of trash, while 220 flowers were planted at various

parks and city facilities. Also, ATMOS and Texas Trees Foundation planted 20 trees.

In other action, the city council presented the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association 2016 Achievement of Excellence Award to the Sachse Public Library. It’s the 10th straight year the library has won the award.

It’s is given to libraries that have demonstrated excellence in the following categories: • Conduct a summer reading program.

• Provide services to under-

served populations.

• Provide enhanced service to the public during the past year.

• Provide current marketing materials.

• Develop a set of policies and procedures for the library that have been reviewed and updated within the last five years.

• Provide cultural, topical and education programming for adults and families.

• Provide literacy support for all ages.

• Invest in collaborative efforts, establish staff training and provide a web presence.

Not too late to register, join a team continued from 1A planned including a band, guest speakers as well as food and raffle items.

Relay for Life is a signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Monies raised for the society go to aid those with cancer in a variety of ways from transportation assistance to lodging during treatment, breast cancer support and much more.

Kecia Taylor is the community manager for Relay for Life

this year. To date, Taylor said there are 26 teams registered.

The goal is to have 40 teams registered by the event.

Last year, the event raised $64,000. The goal for the Wylie/ Sachse/Murphy event this year is $66,000. So far, registered teams and individuals are about halfway to their goal with 46 days remaining.

Upcoming events on the horizon include Event Leadership Team Meetings, April 3 at Conversations Coffee Bar at 6:30 p.m. and April 11 at

6:30 p.m., Keller Williams Realty, 104 N Murphy Rd #212 in Murphy. Before the event, there will be a Bank Night & T-shirt Pickup at 6:30 p.m., Keller Williams Realty in Murphy on April 25.

The luminaria deadline is April 14 and the registration deadline is April 21. After that date, last minute participants can register at the event.

For information, visit relayforlife.org or relayforlife.org/ WylieTX to learn more about the event.

Brian Crutcher earned the award for Firefighter of the Year at the annual Fire Department Awards Banquet March 25. Stading with Crutcher are Fire Chief Marty Wade and Captain Chris Hall.

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EDUCATION

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Pirate Pacesetters competing, having fun

Courtesy photo

The Pirate Pacesetters dressed up to enjoy a dinner and show as a team on the Branson Belle Showboat, Saturday, March 4.

By Brooke Hoffard education@csmediatexas.com

Joe Reavis/Wylie News

Students were recognized at the School Board Meeting Monday, March 20 for advancing to state judging in the PTA Reflections contest. Front row from left, Hannah Hinshaw, Emma Madry, Carson Branch, Alizeh Syed, Elizabeth Eason, Sydney Farrow, Kimberly Irby, Shelby Siratt Back row from left, Celeste Knowles, Lillian Bowden, Lucy Shipp, Madison Bowden, Elizabeth Irby.

Recipients awarded for Reflections contest From Staff Reports

education@csmediatexas.com The PTA Reflections contest has been a staple program in many schools for nearly 50 years focusing on arts in education.

Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, the Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with thousands of students participating annually.

Through positive recognition, students of all ages and abilities can use creative expression to find their own voice in telling their unique

story through many creative outlets in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.

Students have the opportunity to enter at their local campus for judging, and a percentage of each category moves on to the district level. Those who win at district compete at the state level, and winners progress to the national level.

Texas PTA received over 1,000 entries for state-level judging for this year’s theme “What is your story?” with 21 of them being awarded in Wylie ISD. The following students were

recognized for moving on to the state level for judging.

Award of Merit Music Composition - Kimberly Irby Photography - Shelby Siratt Visual Arts - Alizeh Syed and Carole Allen Award of Excellence Film Production - Hannah Hinshaw Literature - Emma Madry Photography - Tate Martin Visual Arts - Lillian Bowden Honorable Mention Film Production - Moya Schell Music Composition - Zander Simpson Photography Celeste

Knowles Visual Arts - Madison Bowden and Landon Clark Participation Film Production - Elizabeth Eason Music Composition - Elizabeth Irby Photography - Carson Branch Dance Choreography - Imani Yarbough and Anya Yarbough Literature - Sydney Farrow, Lucy Shipp and Sierra Robinson All students who received an award of Honorable mention or above have been invited by Texas PTA to attend a reception in San Antonio on May 6th.

Wylie East TAFE students qualify for Nationals

By Brooke Hoffard

education@csmediatexas.com At the Texas Association of Future Education State competition five TAFE members of the Wylie East chapter became national qualifiers after placing in the Top 5 at the 33rd Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit in Arlington, Texas, Feb. 16-19.

The students competed in a variety of individual and team competitions where they demonstrated their knowledge, skills, and leadership in education including Bulletin Board, Impromptu Lesson, ELF test, Differentiated Lesson, Ethical Dilemma, Public Speaking, Exploring Support Services and Exploring Administrative Services.

Sophomore Karaline Klakamp, placed in the top five, qualifying her for the national competition in the Exploring Administration Careers category.

Sophomores, Jordan Meyer, Jacqueline Ramirez, Erin Schuster and Morgan Whitesell all place in the top five, qualifying them for the nation-

Courtesy Emily Koonce, yearbook editor in chief/TAFE member

The Ethical Dilemma team sophomores, Jacqueline Ramirez, Morgan Whitesell, Jordan Meyer and Erin Schuster, advanced to Nationals last month. al competition in the Ethical Dilemma Team category.

Additionally, Erin Schuster also won first place, along with a $1,200 scholarship for her excellence in public speaking.

The students also competed at the Region 10 Competition on Nov. 12 at Denison High School advancing to the State

Competition Feb. 16-19 in Arlington.

They will be traveling to Phoenix, AZ for the National Competition, sponsored by Educators Rising, June 23-26.

According to the Educators Rising website, “the national competitions are performancebased competitive events in which aspiring compete in a

blend of individual and team events. Competitions are authentic, engaging opportunities for rising educators to stretch their creativity, commitment, and professionalism.”

There are 19 different competitions and students from all over the country have qualified in their respective states to compete.

The Pirate Pacesetters got a brief respite from their routine recently, and the opportunity to bond as a team, in the Show-Me state.

Every year, the Pacesetters attend dance competitions to showcase their best skills against other teams competing for the Grand Champion title. Traditionally, on alternate years they travel out of state for competition, but this year was a bit different.

The team traveled to Branson Missouri March 1 - 5 as an educational trip, not for competition.

While in Missouri team members stayed in cabins and took nightly trips to performances to not only have fun, but to observe different styles of dance and entertainment.

“It was a great way for the girls to see various performance opportunities after high school and college” Drill Team Director Michelle Rodges said.

One night, the group saw “The Haygoods Show,” a family performance group made up of five brothers and one sister at the Clay Cooper Theater.

“It was just an amazing upbeat show with singing, dancing, and multiple instrumental use.” Rodges mentioned.

Another night of fun included “The Dixie Stampede,” a popular dinner show that pits North against South in a variety of fun competitions. The country show is considered Branson’s version of Medieval Times.

In addition to performances, the team got to enjoy other fun attractions as well. Each Pacesetter got to ride in her own personal roller coaster cart on the new Runaway Mountain Coaster attraction that carries riders through the Ozark Mountains.

“This ride was tons of fun!” explained Rodges.

At the Titanic Museum, the girls learned about the creation, and eventual sinking, of the Titanic, as well as the opportunity to role-play as a passenger on the Titanic on that tragic night.

To keep the adventure going, the team stopped to play at another brand new attraction, the Fritz Adventure Park, an indoor facility with slides, underground tunnels for exploring, rock climbing, laser room, zip-lining, and a towering ropes course.

The Pacesetters finished

the week off strong racing go-karts at Tracks Family Fun Park and taking a dinner cruise on the Dixie Belle Showboat.

Pacesetters compete Before the trip to Branson, the Pacesetters competed in two contests, the Metroplex Dance Showcase held Feb. 11 at McKinney Boyd High School, and the DFW JR/SR Championship at Duncanville High School Feb. 25.

At the Metroplex Dance Showcase they earned a multitude of awards.

Individually, Hannah Johnsamson received the Junior Kickmaster award.

Junior Duet Winners were Sophia Akins and Raegan Smith Squad Leaders won a Small Ensemble award for their routine.

The team received Best in Category for Officer Modern, Runner-up Officer Jazz, Runner-up officer Contemporary, Team Military, and Runner-up for Team Contemporary.

Both the team and officers won Sweepstakes, Judges Award and Champions Circle for their routines and the team won the Applause Award for Entertainment and Crowd Appeal.

After perfecting their routines in practice, the team returned to the DFW JR/SR Championship two weeks later on fire, winning even more awards.

They were awarded Best in Class in the Large Team category, 1st Runner-up for Officers and Small Ensemble for Squad Leaders Both the team and officers won Sweepstakes and the Gussie Nell Davis award for their routines.

They received a Judges Awards for Officer Contemporary, Team Jazz, Team Pom, Team Contemporary and Team Military. They also received the Dr. Irving Dreibrodt Award for Team Military.

They were selected for Best Overall Officer Silver line for Presentation and Precision and Best Overall Team Gold line for Presentation, Precision and Choreography.

They were awarded the Texas Motion Sports Wow Factor for Team Jazz.

With the highest GPA in the Large Division with a 3.47 GPA, they received recognition for American Academic Champions award.

Winning 8th Place overall, the Pirate Pacesetters were categorized as Best of the Best.

SCHOOL NOTES WISD Come enjoy Wylie’s first annual Wylie’s Got Talent, talent competition show. Show your support for the students participating April 1 in the Wylie East Auditorium from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sage Expo Summer Camp and Resource Fair event will be held at Wylie High School

on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participate in workshops, visit vendor booths and lunch is provided to the first 500 families. This event is for all families in Wylie ISD and our surrounding communities.

Wylie’s Got Talent Every year, the Wylie ISD Council of PTA’s looks forward to seeing

the students of Wylie ISD on stage to compete in the district talent show. There’s no doubt that the show will be filled with great talent Saturday, April 1 at 6 p.m, at the Wylie East High School auditorium Awards will be given in elementary, intermediate and high school categories, along with an overall winner. Tick-

ets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Concessions will be available for purchase. See you there!

PISD Surfin’ Social Join MMS as the party into summer with surfin’ social event, Friday March 31 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Wear your coolest Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses to be en-

tered into the contest. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come enjoy dancing, live DJ volleyball and more.

ADHD Workshop Plano ISD Family Education & Guidance Departments are hosting a ADHD workshop for all parents.

The first session begins April 3 at the PISD Bird Cen-

ter located at 1300 19th Street from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

GISD Spring Showcase The Sachse High School Swingsters Drill Team will showcase their performances at their annual Spring Show on April 14 and 15 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sachse High School Auditorium.

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If we’re repealing Obamacare, Congress should back private student loans

By Natalia Castro As high school seniors make their decision of which college to go to next fall, Congress has been working on its Obamacare decision; but what the American people might be missing, is that these two issues are extremely closely related.

As student loan interest payments fund the Obamacare subsidies, students are being forced further into debt while their tuition climbs.

The Obamacare legislation worked to cut banks like Sallie Mae out as the middle-man between lenders and borrowers, this sent 69 percent of student loan profits, roughly $8.7 billion a year, to pay for Obamacare programs.

The need to fund these programs has caused the federal government to spike interest rates on loans significantly.

The Hill’s Dick Morris explains that the federal government borrows the funds for student loan programs at 2.8 percent, and then lends it to students at roughly 6.8 percent; accounting for a 4 percent mark up in interest rates just to fund liberal health policy.

By hurting private sector job creation, Obamacare has in part made loan repayment even more difficult. The Consumer Federation of America in a study from early March found that a total of $137.4 billion in balances were in default in 2016, an increase of 14 percent from 2015. The report continues to explain that for the last 3 years, each year the federal government has increased the amount of loans owned or guaranteed by the government by approximately $80 billion.

By expanding the student loan program but not creating enough jobs for college graduates, Obama helped to increase student debt to a point where it is nearly impossible to pay them back.

Perhaps the largest concern, is that aside from costing stu-

dents more on loan payments, these loans also spike the cost of college. The Wall Street Journal in July 2015 noted, “for every new dollar a college receives in Direct Subsidized Loans, a school raises its price by 65 cents. For every dollar in Pell Grants, a college raises tuition by 55 cents. This is one reason tuition has outpaced inflation for decades, while the average borrower now finishes college owing more than $28,000.”

Now, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that there is about $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, with more than 8 million Americans in default on more than $110 billion in balances.

Then-U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) fought against this practice in 2014, claiming that Obamacare had “nationalized the student loan industry.”

Cotton, now a senator since 2015, was absolutely right. Just like in our healthcare system, the student loan crisis can only be solved through returning choice to consumers and utilizing the private sector.

By removing the government from the loan process, the private sector can set realistic rates and force universities to lower prices to an attainable place for students. Granting loans on the basis of a likelihood to be repaid, the traditional standard, will also direct capital to those majors that actually produce jobs.

Currently, universities are encouraged to promote federal loan options to students first, so the private sector doesn’t even have a chance.

As long as the federal government squeezes the private sector out of the student loan process, the legacy of the Obama Administration will be that of higher prices and reduced opportunity.

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In praise of pragmatism

s you watch the healthAt heart it’s a mindset, a prefcare proceedings on erence for a practical, workable Capitol Hill, solution to problems. imagine what things It recognizes the dimight be like if we versity of our country lived in more funcand the need for comtional political times. promise, negotiation, In particular, what if dialogue, and conBy Congress were run by sultation in order to Lee H. Hamilton, reconcile conflicting pragmatists?

It would not Director of the Center interests and viewon Congress at change the issues points. Pragmatists Indiana University. at hand. On the one ask themselves how He was a member side, you’d have the they can best naviof the U.S. House Republican majority gate the differences, of Representatives for 34 years. in Congress, which factions, and political for the most part befrictions inherent in lieves that the healthcare system any substantive issue so that evshould be left to the private sec- eryone can leave the table havtor. On the other side would be ing achieved some gain.

Democrats who, to varying deLet’s be clear that this is grees, see an important role for hardly an easy approach. On government to play.

Capitol Hill, you work under What would change would intense scrutiny and pressure be how the two sides recon- in a dynamic, always-changing, ciled their differences. Rather politically supercharged envithan maneuver the proceed- ronment. You can’t make the ings for political gain or worry world stand still while you work first about their political bases, through the problems. they’d be dead-set on a healthAnd if you’re trying to hamcare overhaul that improved the mer out agreement, you have to system and was politically sus- keep the conversation moving; tainable. when a group or a participant I don’t think our system can threatens to walk out, you have work without such an approach to calculate whether you can get to our problems — healthcare the votes you need without them. and everything else. So what do If not, you have to keep them at I mean by “pragmatism”? the table, even if it means nights

that stretch into the early morning. And always, of course, you have to try to keep things as courteous and civil as possible.

You also have to be very careful of labels. When you’re trying to solve problems, labels get in the way. I’ve had my share of fraught negotiations, and what I focused on most was trying to figure out whether people at the table wanted to solve the problem and advance a solution, not whether they were Republican or Democrat. And you’re constantly counting votes, because you don’t get anywhere without a majority of them.

So you have to pause, hesitate, weigh the situation, calm the passions, figure out what’s achievable — and then decide whether or not what’s possible is actually worth getting.

Because there are risks to pragmatism in politics. For starters, some issues should not be compromised: to my mind, they include basic values involving torture and the right to vote.

And the pragmatic approach tends not to produce dramatic breakthroughs; it’s incremental, step-by-step, unglamorous work. It means downplaying ideology. This is difficult in these partisan days, yet I was always wary when I heard a fer-

vent ideological speech in the middle of negotiations — it’s an expression of principle, yes, but it raises the question of whether the person giving it is going to help you reach an agreement or not.

Which is why you get a lot of criticism as a pragmatist. People inevitably accuse you of not doing enough or of giving away too much. You’re often accused of abandoning your principles.

You have to ask yourself what’s really important in this negotiation, both to yourself and to the others participating: how much can you give to get support for that principle, how much do you have to give up, and is it all worth it?

Yes, indeed, I’d argue, because the country would implode without the pragmatists.

The challenge that our political leaders face is how to get through the thicket of conflicting principles, interests and dogmas in a sprawling democracy like ours. All too often, politicians lock themselves into a position: they give a speech to loud applause, then another, and soon enough they have no room to maneuver. In the end they, too, often have to rely on the pragmatists to get things done.

Natalia Castro is a contributing editor at Americans for Limited Government.

Senate panel OKs budget for upcoming two-year period

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state budget for fis- state budget. Just a few things cal years 2018-2019 the measure would do, if encleared the acted, are: first in a series of - Continue the curhurdles when the rent funding formulas Senate Finance Comfor public education; mittee unanimously - Dedicate approxiapproved committee mately $5 billion for substitute Senate Bill By Ed Sterling transportation, as reEd Sterling is the 1 on March 22. quired by a recent member services The legislation next amendment to the moves to the full Sen- director for the Texas state constitution; Press Association. ate for consideration.

- Provide $3.4 bilHis column is a “This budget re- weekly aggregation lion for Child Protecmains a work in of news about the tive Services, an inprogress, but we will state’s government. crease of $430 million continue our work to over current levels; make the most of every dol- Add $2.65 billion to cover lar, meet our priority needs and student enrollment growth, keep Texas moving in the right which is projected to be more direction,” said Senate Finance than 80,000 per year over the Committee Chair Jane Nelson, next two years; R-Flower Mound. “This com- Maintain the $800 million mittee left no stone unturned earmarked for border security looking for savings, examining approved by the 2015 Legislaour budget drivers and looking ture; for ways to make smarter use of - Provide a $780 million our limited resources.” commitment for new construcNelson said the bill estab- tion and significant repairs to lishes a $106.3 billion two-year the state hospital system, plus

$145 million for other critical life and safety capital needs at state hospitals and state supported living centers; - Add $316 million to mitigate a funding shortfall in the Teacher Retirement System; and - Increase funding for Medicaid to provide caseload growth at fiscal year 2018 levels. The Medicaid budget assumes over $400 million in cost containment initiatives.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, commended Nelson and her committee for passing the budget bill on a 15-0 bi-partisan vote.

County tops ICE list The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 20 issued its first weekly U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Declined Detainer Outcome Report.

The document was produced in accordance with President Donald Trump’s Jan. 25 executive order, which was titled

“Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States.”

Counties that are not cooperating with ICE detainer requests are named in the report, covering the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Travis County, Texas, tops the list with 142 declined detainer requests.

Gov. Greg Abbott referred to the report as “deeply disturbing” and reiterated his short-list emergency item wish for the Texas Legislature to pass a ban on sanctuary cities.

On Feb. 8, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 4, the sanctuary cities measure, on vote of 20-10, with Republicans in favor and Democrats in opposition of the heavily amended legislation. On March 15, the House State Affairs Committee considered SB 4 in a public hearing in which amendments were considered and testimony was given but no vote was taken.

The legislation, if passed by the House and signed into law

by the governor, would require sheriff and police departments to detain undocumented arrestees or face criminal penalties and funding cuts.

Franchise tax bill moves The full Senate on March 21 passed legislation to phase out the state franchise tax over time if sufficient revenue is available. SB 17 now moves to the House for further consideration.

Sen. Jane Nelson, primary author of the bill, said, there is widespread support to eliminate the franchise tax, and that her bill “responsibly phases out the franchise tax while ensuring we retain the revenue necessary to meet the needs of our state.”

SB 17 aims to reduce the franchise tax every biennium if the Texas comptroller certifies that the state will experience at least 5 percent revenue growth.

If that occurs, half of general revenue-related funds over the 5 percent growth would be dedicated to reducing the franchise tax rate.

Fiscal challenges detailed Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on March 21 announced the availability of a special edition of his office’s Fiscal Notes publication, highlighting longterm financial obligations facing Texas state government.

Prior to the legislative session, Hegar sent a letter to lawmakers outlining some of these obligations. If left unaddressed, the obligations could negatively impact the state’s credit rating and limit the amount of revenue available for general spending.

The report examines the funding of state employee pensions; TRS-Care, the program that provides health care coverage for retired public school employees and their dependents; the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan; and deferred maintenance projects for state buildings.

Fiscal Notes may be accessed by clicking the “See What’s New” tab at Comptroller.Texas. gov.

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Casey Winsauer of the 8U Rangers (coach pitch) stretches to reach first base, but Wyatt Grubbs of the Bobcats already has the ball in his glove for the out.

Kane Do of the 12U Redhawks fires the ball back to the infield.

The Rangersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brady Sikes pulls in safe at third base during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12U action at Heritage. The contest with the Redhawks was part of 2017 opening day for the Sachse Baseball Association. Covering the base for the Redhawks is Tristan Norman.

Logan Foster of the 8U Bobcats gets off a desperation throw to first against the Rangers.

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Soccer

Sachse High School Baseball

March 31: Naaman Forest at Sachse JV, varsity, 10 a.m.

April 4: Sachse JV, varsity at South Garland, 4 p.m.

Golf

April 10-11: Varsity boys, girls teams in their district tournaments on The Bridges Course and The Old Course at Firewheel.

Boys Soccer

March 31: Sachse vs. Rockwall in a Class 6A, Region II area-round game at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium.

Girls Soccer

March 30: Sachse vs. Tyler Lee in a Class 6A, Region II area-round game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium.

Softball

April 4: Sachse JV, varsity at Lakeview Centennial, 4:30 p.m.

Track and Field

March 31: Naaman Relays at Williams Stadium.

March 31-April 1: Texas Relays at the University of Texas

Hudson Middle School Track and Field

March 30: Seventh-grade qualifiers (boys and girls) at Sachse High School.

March 30: Eighth-grade qualifiers (boys and girls) at Rowlett High School.

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Left, Jonathan Castillo battles a Pearce player. Top, Gracie Harr pursues a loose ball against W.T. White.

Boys blank Pearce 2-0, girls wallop WTW 4-0 in first-round action Wylie High School

By Greg Ford

March 31: Plano West at Wylie JV, varsity, 4:30 p.m.

April 4: Plano at Wylie JV, varsity, 4:30 p.m.

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Baseball

Golf

April 3-4: District 6-6A Boys Championships at the Gentle Creek Golf Club.

Softball

March 31: Plano East at Wylie JV, varsity, 5 p.m.

April 4: McKinney Boyd at Wylie JV, varsity, 5 p.m.

Tennis

April 4-5: District tournament at Allen.

Track and Field

March 31: Naaman Forest Relays at Williams Stadium, noon.

Wylie East High School Baseball

March 31: Wylie East JV, varsity at Royse City, 4:30 p.m.

April 4: Wylie East JV, varsity at Lovejoy, 4:30 p.m..

Softball

March 31: Wylie East JV, varsity at Forney, 5 p.m.

April 4: Highland Park at Wylie East JV, varsity, 5 p.m.

Tennis

April 4-5: District tournament.

Track and Field

March 30: Carrollton Relays.

March 31/April 1: Texas Relays.

Outdoors

Fishing reports Lake Lavon Water stained; 66–69 degrees: 2.10’ low. Black bass are fair on squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs.

White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines.

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Sachse’s soccer teams earned themselves a second-round date this weekend after recording a pair of shut outs last week during bi-district competition.

First, the Lady Mustangs downed W.T. White 4-0 on March 23 at Homer B. Johnson Stadium, a victory that earned Sachse the right to face Tyler Lee 7 p.m. tonight at HBJ. The Lady Raiders advanced with a 4-0 victory of its own, taking down Lufkin by that count.

Meanwhile, the Mustangs, 2-0 victors over JJ Pearce in the opening round, will play 7:30 p.m. Friday against Rockwall at Rockwall’s Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. The Yellowjackets were 2-1 winners over Conroe during the first round.

The Lady Mustangs started slowly against the Lady Longhorns, partly due to playing with the wind, which seemed to affect Sachse’s ball-control attack.

However, even under those circumstances, Sachse controlled the tempo and kept the pressure on White’s goal.

Finally, with 20:12 left in the half, Grace Defoor kicked the ball in after it

ricocheted off the Lady Longhorn goalkeeper for a 1-0 lead. The Lady Mustangs added to the advantage more than 19 minutes later, when Gracie Harr scored with 45 seconds left, getting the ball just inside the right corner of the goal via a left-footed shot.

In the second half, the Lady Mustangs headed into the wind and controlled the ball much better. They went up 3-0 when Gabi Garcia maneuvered through the White defense and scored with 22:02 left in the game.

She made the team’s fourth and final shot a little more than 10 minutes later

Baseball-Softball

Mustangs trample GHS, NF

By Greg Ford Sports Editor

gford@csmediatexas.com The Mustangs improved to 2-1 in District 10-6A with a pair of solid wins last week. First, they trampled Garland 13-0 on March 21 and then beat North Garland 6-1 last Saturday in a game that was delayed a day due to inclement weather.

Sachse swatted out 16 hits against Garland, with Preston Baumgartner getting four to lead the Mustang attack, while adding three RBIs. Trent Dean got three hits and four RBIs,

with Chase Alford adding two hits and David Renning knocking in two runs. Winning pitcher Chase Jones struck out six Owls in five innings.

Sachse opened Saturday’s contest with a four-run first inning, adding two more runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Jordan Anzaldua had two hits and three RBIs for the Mustangs, while Chris Lacher had eight strikeouts in a complete-game performance.

Softball The Lady Mustangs opened play last week with a 12-6 loss

off a feed from Alyssa Guzman.

Mustangs soccer The following day at Murphy’s Kimbrough Stadium, the Mustangs downed Pearce behind a goal from Caden Cox and an “own goal” charge to Pearce.

Cox’s goal came about midway through the first half, when he lifted the ball on the right trajectory and had it go over the outstretched arms of the Pearce goalie.

In Rockwall, Sachse faces a team that finished 11-3 and first in District 11-6A, and is riding a nine-game winning streak, which includes the win over Conroe.

Where to throw?

at Rowlett, a game in which Tarynn Luttrell got two hits and a pair of RBIs. Sarah Wheeler got three hits for Sachse, while Kaitlin Lusk struck out four Rowlett batters in six innings of work.

Lusk then struck out 11 Naaman Forest batters on Monday in a 4-1 victory over the Lady Rangers, a contest Sachse broke open with a three-run sixth inning.

Savana Williamson and Sarah Wheeler each had two hits for the Lady Mustangs, with Tarynn Luttrell getting an RBI in the victory.

Athletics

Alexander stands out at J-S Relays

By Greg Ford Sports Editor

gford@csmediatexas.com The Mustangs’ Nick Alexander took second in the boys’ 200 meters and third in the 100 while facing a very solid field at last weekend’s JesuitSheaner Relays.

Alexander (21.76) came in right behind Sean Hooper (21.31) of Keller Fossil Ridge during the 200, and ran a 10.69 in the 100. That tied him with Jaylen Allen of Allen, with both finishing behind

Rowlett’s Joseph Sheffield (10.50).

Skeeter Relays The Sachse varsity boys finished second (179 points) just behind Mesquite Horn (188.5) at last week’s Skeeter Relays, while the JV boys (195) ran away with first in their competition.

The top six finishers in each event scored points for their respective teams, with the following Mustangs doing just that: See LADY page 4B

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Chase Hensley of the 8U Bobcats (coach pitch) wisely decides to hold on to the ball once he realizes all of the runners have safely reached base. (More photos, page 4B)

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Clockwise from above, Niah Johnson pushes the ball upfield against the Lady Longhorns during last week’s bidistrict game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium. Caitlyn McDonald has a step on her opponent as each chases the ball.

Gracie Harr maneuvers around a Lady Longhorn to get to the ball. Hayley Endres performs a nice balancing act near the W.T. White goal. Emily Brown (23) appears to have the advantage while pursuing the ball. Standing behind her is Niah Johnson.

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Clockwise, from top left. Drew Coley gets ahead of the pack while chasing the loose ball during last week’s bidistrict win at Kimbrough Stadium Giovanni Castillo (13) has to think on his feet as a Pearce defender approaches.

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Counterclockwise from the top, the Bobcats’ Chase Hensley tags out the Rangers’ Sutton Griffith during last Saturday’s 8U Sachse Baseball Association contest at Heritage Park. The Redhawks’ Andrew French winds up to throw home in a 12U contest with the Rangers. Collin Barineau of the 8U Rangers prepares to swing away as the ball approaches the plate. The contests were all part of 2017 opening day for the Sachse Baseball Association.

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• Varsity 100 meters — Williams, second in 10.95 and Alexander Smith, fifth in 11.40.

• JV 100 — Matthew Carter, first in 11.31, Miles Nash, third in 11.54 and Gaba Wright, sixth in 11.96.

• Varsity 200 — Qu’ran Stenline, third in 23.01 and Christian Cole, sixth in 23.74.

• JV 200 — Andres Angel, first in 22.88 and Romeo Alexander, second in 23.11.

• Varsity 400 — Zamarco Haynes, second in 53.19 and Bryce Coby, third in 54.47.

• JV 400 — Khlil Harry, first in 54.52 and David Washington, fourth in 56.41.

• Varsity 800 — Joshua Shutter, second in 2:08.14 and Payton Reyes, fifth in 2:13.65.

• JV 800 — David Washington, second in 2:17.09.

• Varsity 1600 — AJ Tillman, first in 4:55.57 and Joshua Schutter, fourth in 5:03.96.

• JV 1600 — Zachary Collins, third in 5:21.98.

• Varsity 3200 — AJ Tillman, first in 11:00.11 • JV 3200 — Machael Davis, third in 13:03.58.

• JV 110 hurdles — Micael Carroll, second in 17.65.

• Varsity 300 hurdles — Kenael Loftis, sixth in 47.33.

• Varsity 400 relay — second in 42.90.

• JV 400 relay — first in 44.35.

• Varsity 800 relay — second in 1:30.17.

• JV 800 relay — second in 1:34.41.

• Varsity 1600 relay — first in 3:32.55.

• JV 1600 relay — second in 3:41.96.

• Varsity shot put — James Whyte, second, 42-4.50 and Zachary Gilson, fifth, 41-00.

• JV shot put — Le’Trei Harris, second, 38-01.25 and Clark Yarborough, third in 36-08.00.

• Varsity discus — Gilson, second, 125-01.

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• JV discus — Brendan Ehler, second, 107-05 and Ryan Jones, fourth, 102-10.

• Varsity high jump — Drue Jackson, first, 6-00.

• JV high jump — Derrick Rose, first, 6-00.

• Varsity pole vault — Kevilyn Langley, first in 13-00, and Jacobee Jones, fourth in 121-00.

• Varsity long jump — DJ Carpenter, first, 20-10.00 and Drue Jackson, second, 20-05.00.

• JV long jump — Jarrod Langston, first, 20-03.50, Michael Green, second 20-02.00 and Carroll, 18-08.

• Junior varsity triple jump — Langston, second,. 39-01.00.

Lakeview Centennial Relays The Lady Mustangs (106.5) finished just behind Killeen Harker Heights (111) during the competition that took place last Friday at Williams Stadium.

Earning points were: • 200 — Kendelle McCoy, third in 25.46.

• 400 — Avery Crouse, second in 1:01.25.

• 800 — Agang Tac, third in 2:28.39.

• 3,200 — Abbie Cisneros, fifth in 13:25.72 and Izabella Johnson, sixth in 13:29.63.

• 100 hurdles — La Laylah Pleasant, second in 15.30.

• 300 hurdles — Pleasant, fourth in 49.34.

• 400 relay — Lady Mustangs, third in 49.92.

• 800 relay — Lady Mustangs, second in 1:44.17.

• 1,600 relay — Lady Mustangs, first in 4:01.68.

• High jump — Cassie Tooke, second in 5-2 and Jada Oloruntimilehin, third in 5-0.

• Pole vault — Payton Taylor, fifth in 8-0.

• Triple jump — Hannah Hooks, third in 34-7.

Tennis Ben Huynh made the boys’ consolation semifinal at the McKinney Tournament.

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To keep road warriors comfortable and content on their drives, Autotrader editors offer some of their top travel tips.

• Tune up. Do a quick check on the essentials before you head out. Check the wear and pressure on your tires, and be sure your fluids (oil, coolant and wiper fluid) are topped off. For do-ityourselfers, you can perform these quick and easy inspections on your own.

For added peace of mind, visit your local mechanic or dealership where you can have your car serviced by an accredited technician. Tending to potential issues proactively means you are more likely to avoid having to deal with them while you’re on the road.

• Avoid “are we there yet”? Technology features like built-in screens and DVD players can be saviors on the road, but if your car doesn’t come equipped with these, consider bringing along a handheld device so kids can play games or watch videos. And if tech-

nology isn’t your thing, remember that magnetized board games and word games can work just as well.

You can also encourage kids to stay occupied by having them help you navigate and by playing DJ. • Have patience. These days, your car’s navigation tools can offer realistic travel times, but be prepared for the unexpected. Inclement weather, traffic and bathroom requests can set you back. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.

• Have fun! Road trips can be a great pastime for the whole family while creating wonderful memories.

Enjoy the adventure of it!

To learn more, visit autotrader.com.

“Family time starts the moment you hit the road,” says Tara Trompeter, managing editor at Autotrader.

“A little bit of planning ahead before you get on the road will go a long way toward filling the experience with more fun and laughter for everyone involved.”

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Pet of the Week Peanut

Hi my name is Peanut and I am a 1 year old Chihuahua mix. I came to my foster family with my 4 itty-bitty puppies back in December, 2016.

My foster mom said I was a really good mom, but now that all my pups have been adopted, I’m ready for my forever home! Don’t get me wrong, I really love my foster brother and sisters and even Chip, the kitty, but come-on, haven’t I waited long enough?

I am a spunky little thing weighing in at almost 8 pounds. I love to play, but also love my human lap-time and I give all the kisses you want for no extra charge. I’ve already received my immunizations, I’m spayed, microchipped, and I’m house and crate trained. What’s not to love?

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Slip down to San Antonio

By Rhonda Briggs Special Contributor

Do you have a city on your travel list that you enjoy going back to time and time again? San Antonio is that city for me. No matter how many times I visit, each time feels exciting and fresh with new possibilities.

The month of April is a fabulous time of year to visit this vibrant city. The spring foliage is in full display and the temperatures have not yet reached the unbearable level. And, if you need one more good reason to visit from April 20 to 30, the city will explode with activities for the 126th celebration of Fiesta San Antonio!

In 1891, local ladies decorated horse-drawn carriages then paraded them in front of the Alamo

as a way to honor the fallen heroes from the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. This simple one-parade event has blossomed into the annual celebration we have today which celebrates the culture and spirit of San Antonio’s past and present.

This year, over 100 different activities are planned, which means there is truly something for everyone. Festivities kick off at April 20 at the Hemisphere at 5 p.m. This is a party you don’t want to miss. It will feature live entertainment, fireworks and appearances by Fiesta Royalty.

Get immersed in the excitement of the festival as the crowd cracks open cascarones. For those not familiar with the tradition of cascarones, don’t worry.

These are empty egg shells filled with confetti, dyed in bright col-

ors and sealed with a small piece of tissue paper. Tradition says if someone breaks one above your head you will have good luck.

Fiesta Carnival opens on April 20 as well in the parking lot of the Alamodome at 6 p.m. Carnival rides and games along with food vendors are waiting to thrill for the full run of Fiesta. The festive atmosphere continues on the campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio where the student organization, Roadrunner Productions, hosts a variety of games, music, food and entertainment for the entire family.

Parades are probably one of the favorite events at a festival like this. And, of course, Fiesta has multiple to keep you in the party mood. The Battle of Flowers Parade, scheduled for April 28, is the second largest parade

in the Nation! This historic parade has marched through the streets of San Antonio every year since 1891 (except during the World Wars).

The fact that this parade is organized and produced completely by volunteer women is not the only unique aspect of this parade. Participants bring a floral tribute which is placed in front of the Alamo as a way to show respect for those who fought at the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Seating along the parade route is available in certain sections for a fee, but reservations are needed.

Other parades include a Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Scheduled for April 24, this parade brings people together along See RIVERWALK page 6C

Fast, flavorful fish dinner

If warm spring weather has you in the mood for a simple fish dinner, look to your humble sheet pan. Follow these simple tips from Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick Health Advisor and Registered Dietitian, to enjoy tasty seafood recipes you’ll want to make all year long.

• Sheet pans are perfect for simple fish dinners because they require minimal cleanup and everything is baked on one pan.

• While lemon is a great complement to seafood, think about pairing with other citrus flavors like orange and lime.

Try marinating shrimp in a mixture of lite coconut milk, lime extract, ginger and red pepper.

• Add colorful vegetables like zoodles or asparagus to your sheet pan to boost both seafood and vegetable servings. You don’t need a spiral-

izer to make zoodles because many grocery stores offer premade zoodles in the produce section.

Explore more recipes to enjoy during spring and beyond at McCormick.com, or look for McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

noodles and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat well. Spread noodles around shrimp in pan.

Bake 10-15 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through and noodles

are tender. Serve shrimp over vegetable noodles.

Test kitchen tip: For faster prep, use 4 cups store-bought spiralized vegetable noodles instead of spiralizing them yourself.

Coconut Lime Shrimp with Zoodles Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4

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1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Crushed Red Pepper 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lime Extract 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 small zucchini, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium yellow squash, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium carrot, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper Heat oven to 375 F In large, re-sealable plastic bag, mix together coconut milk, ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and lime extract. Add shrimp; turn to coat well.

Refrigerate 15-30 minutes.

Remove shrimp from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. In center of large, shallow, foil-lined baking pan, arrange shrimp in single layer.

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OBITUARIES • LIFE & STYLE

W.B. “Pete” Tallant W. B. “Pete” Tallant, of Fairview, Texas, formerly of Wylie, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1938, to George Thomas and Mary Mirtie (Rogers) Tallant in Princeton, Texas.

On December 28, 1963, Pete married Cynthia “Patsy” Timpa in Dallas, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard.

Pete was self-employed, as coowner/operator of Dallas Computer Service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Allen, Texas. Pete was a former member of the East Fork Masonic Lodge in Wylie; he was on several committees at First Baptist Church of Wylie; and was also a member of the Wylie School Board in the 1980’s.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Tallant of Fairview, Texas; children, Paul Tallant and wife Mary Beth of Lavon, Texas, Cindy Tallant Meeks and husband Gary of Rogers, Arkansas; grandchildren, Makenna Tallant, Reid Tallant and Jackson Meeks; sister, Wanda Lee Tallant Graves

and husband Bob of Plano, Texas; nephew, Keith Graves and wife Bettepat of Plano, Texas; niece, Sandy Reeves and husband Rusty of Allen, Texas; several great-nieces and nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

Pete is preceded in death by his parents, George Thomas and Mary Mirtie Tallant.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family received friends during a visitation that was held on Friday evening, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at TurrentineJackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or www.cancer.org.

Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Obituary deadline is noon Monday for the current week’s issue. Cost is $50 for the first five-column inches and $10 for each additional column inch.

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Select the best tomatoes for your garden and table

By Melinda Myers Sliced, sauced, or cooked in your favorite recipe; tomatoes are a favorite and versatile vegetable. What’s more, they taste best when grown and harvested from your own garden or container.

Ensure the best flavor and greatest results by selecting the most disease-resistant varieties and growing your tomatoes in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Select plants with the growth habit that works best with your garden space and gardening style. Determinate tomatoes are perfect for small-space gardens and containers. They grow to a certain height, stop growing, and produce their fruit over a relatively short timeframe.

Indeterminate tomatoes continue to grow throughout the season, producing flowers and fruit until frost kills the plant or you prune off the growing tip found at the end of the main stem(s). Stake or tower the plants to save space, reduce disease and insect problems, and make harvesting more convenient.

Further narrow down your selection and grow varieties best suited to the intended use. Plant tags often provide recommendations. Or, save time and do a bit of research before visiting the garden center. The Bonnie Plant Tomato Chooser can help you select the best tomato for your growing conditions and the intended use.

Bite-sized tomatoes are great for salads, relish trays, and snacking. Red Robin and Sweet ‘n Neat produce clusters of red cherry tomatoes on compact plants. Grow them in containers or even a window box.

Tumbling Tom Red and

Tumbling Tom Yellow cherry tomatoes are compact, cascading plants that create an attractive edible display in tall containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes.

Grow the explosively sweet Sun Gold and Sun Sugar cherry tomatoes.

They’re the candy of the garden and will get even your most reluctant family members, young and old, to eat their tomatoes. Stake or cage these tall plants and, if space is limited, grow them in a 24-inch-diameter pot.

Paste and sauce tomatoes have meatier fruit, making them perfect for sauces, soups, and preserving. Roma is the traditional favorite. The egg-shaped fruit has thick walls and few seeds. Use them during the growing season for sauces, chop and add them to an omelet, or can and freeze them for future use.

Expand your options with San Marzano heirloom paste tomato. Popular with gourmet and home chefs, the sweet, complex flavor makes a fabulous sauce. Chop a few and add them to salads, or slice and top your favorite sandwich. You’ll enjoy the flavor and versatility of this tomato.

Grow a few slicing tomatoes. Most gardeners look for large, juicy tomatoes to enjoy on their sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, and salads. Look for varieties that are suited to the growing conditions. Solar Flare and Creole are heattolerant and keep producing despite high summer temperatures. Start picking tomatoes as soon as 65 days after planting by growing short-season varieties like Early Girl and New Girl tomatoes.

An All-America Selections winner, Celebrity, has great disease resistance and

Courtesy: Bonnie Plants

With the vast number of tomato varieties, selecting the right tomato for your growing conditions and intended use is important. is an excellent all-around tomato. Grow this determinate tomato in a cage, or stake the plant to save space.

Heirloom varieties have been grown for more than 50 years and have maintained their original traits and popularity. Cherokee Purple’s rich flavor rates high in taste tests. The dusky pink fruit with deep red interior looks as beautiful as it tastes. Add some fun and sweet flavor with Mr. Stripey. The irregular striping of the red and yellow beefsteak-type fruit make this a popular choice.

So, gather your favorite recipes and create a list of both longtime favorites and

new tomato varieties to include in this year’s garden.

Melinda Myers has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments.

Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Bonnie Plants for her expertise to write this article.

Myers’ website is www.melindamyers.com.

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St. Anthony Catholic Church

Faith Lutheran Church

Christ Unveiled Ministries Church

Pursuit Christian Fellowship

207 College St., Wylie 972-442-2548 Kerry Sampson, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Evangelistic 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Class 7:30 p.m. www.firstagwylietx.com

Baptist First Baptist Church

100 N. First St., Wylie 972-442-2261 Dr. Kris Segrest, Lead Pastor Saturday Evening Service: 6 p.m.

Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Growth Groups 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Ministerio Hispano: 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Wednesday Activities for All Ages 6:30 p.m. churchforthecities.org

Gateway Community Church

2201 Country Club Rd. (FM 1378), Wylie 972-429-0400 Dr. Blake Switzer, Pastor Sunday Services at 9:15 & 11 a.m.

“A Fun Place to Get Serious about GOD!” gatewayonline.org

Murphy Road Baptist Church

411 S. Murphy Rd., Murphy 972-424-6026 Lash Banks, Senior Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Ministerio Hispano 12:30 p.m.

Sunday AWANA 4 p.m. murphychurch.com

404 N. Ballard, Wylie 972-442-2765 Rev. Anthony Densmore, Pastor Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.

Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass Confession , Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Nursery - Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saint Anthony Catholic Church affirms that all life has value and dignity from conception to natural death.

Church of Christ Cottonwood Church of Christ 2633 Elm Grove Rd., Wylie 972-475-2189 Eric Hogue, Minister Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship 5 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. cottonwoodchurchofchrist.com

Sachse Church of Christ 5206 Ben Davis Rd, Sachse 972-442-3168 Dr. John Hobbs, Minister Bible Class 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m. www.sachsechurchofchrist.org

Wylie Church of Christ 901 S. Ballard, Wylie 972-442-5513 Alvis Nichols, Minister Ron Coleman Missionary Bible School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening 7 p.m. www.wccc.org

615 Parker Road, Wylie 972-461-2777 Rev. Kurt Ulmer Cell 972-955-4465 email: pastorulmer@gmail.com Divine Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Bible Class 10:45 a.m. faithwylie.org

Methodist First United Methodist Church Sachse

1520 Blackburn Road, Sachse 972-530-1005 Communion Worship Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Sunday 9:45 a.m.

Casual Traditional Sunday 11 a.m.

Loving God, Embracing People Seeking the Kingdom, Serving the World sachsefirst.net

Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church 3015 Pleasant Valley Road, Sachse 972-412-9003 Small Groups 9:30 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m. pleasantvalleyumc.org Connecting Christ and Community

Wylie United Methodist Church

1401 Country Club (FM 1378), Wylie 972-442-5835 Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 10:45 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors wylieumc.org

1650 E. Miller Rd. · Garland 800-513-7438 Charles Lincoln, Senior Pastor Sunday 9:00 & 11 am Bible Class: Wed. 7:00pm Message of the Cross God’s Plan for victorious daily living “In Christ” www.christunveiled.org

Heaven’s Journey Fellowship Church

701 N. Hwy 78, Ste. H, Wylie 972-442-3939 Spencer Lewis Hughes, Pastor srpastor@heavensjourneyfellowship.org Sundays 10 a.m.

Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. heavensjourneyfellowship.org A Church of New Beginnings

New Day Fellowship

2011 N. Hwy 78, Wylie (currently meeting in Banquet room of Wylie Inn & Suites, across from WalMart) 972-853-0759 Roy Cummings, Pastor email: pastor@newdaywylie.com Sunday Evening Worship - 5 - 7 p.m.

Crafts available for children newdaywylie.com

New Hope Church

1100 W Brown, Wylie 972-429-0868 Sunday Service 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery provided Home Teams and Youth Group Wednesdays 7 p.m. newhopechristian.org

5736-B Hwy 78, Sachse, (corner of Third St.) 972-495-1327 Worship Service, Sundays, 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7:00 a.m.

Student Service, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Prayer, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. www.ThePursuitDallas.com People Pursuing God, God Pursuing People

Presbyterian Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church 702 Business Way, Wylie 214-799-1647 Rev. Todd Ruddell Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Fellowship Meal 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Worship Service 2 p.m.

Standing in the stream of the Protestant Reformation, we confess the Bible alone as the inerrant, infallible, and inspired Word of God. christcovenantreformedpc.org

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Game day won’t be the same without our friend This has been good place to keep a turbulent week a record to show SILVER SCENE your doctor on for us. We lost one of our daiyour routine visly energy pack its. members on SatWe are still dourday, March 18 ing free tax prepato cancer and it ration on Monday has numbed us afternoon from 1 all. Alta Jones – 3 p.m. and Tueswas always here By Dixie Dickson, day from 9 a.m. with a smile and to 1 p.m. These Sachse Senior a little bit of adCenter program are first come first vice. She loved serve free services. manager to play cards or Other services games of any we offer at our kind and could center – we have do so quite well. When the a black/white copier that will guys came in on Tuesday print both sides and any size morning to play ‘42’ she paper for a small donation. was always ready to be their We also have a paper shred‘sub’ if someone didn’t show der that is available five days up. Bridge is the only game a week. We always have free that she didn’t conquer and coffee and rolls in the mornshe kept saying that she was ings and free bakery prodgoing to do that on the next ucts from Kroger’s Monday round of lessons. Alta was 93 through Thursday. We are a and always claimed this was resource center for all senior her home, she loved the cen- needs. Do you need a plan or ter and all the people here. place for Mom or Dad? Are Her services were last Thurs- you going to need a rehab day, and needless to say we center? Do you need a senior nearly closed the center so all friendly mechanic, handycould attend. She is greatly man, plumber, roofer, or elecmissed already. trician? Honesty isn’t as good Without this sad note we as it was in ‘our day’, so we had an average week. We had keep a list of who treats us wonderful lunch sponsors right. Give me a call. and a great variety of foods.

Tomorrow we will welRittenhouse Village at Spring come April with a foolish Creek (formerly Winters day. It is City-wide cleanPark) brought us delicious up day for the citizens of goulash, salad and cook- Sachse. Bring you recycle ies. Sandwiches, wraps and paint, aerosol cans, etc. to our salads filled the rest of the parking lot and they will be week. We want to thank all of disposed of properly. our sponsors for their support While all this heavy work and interest in our center. is going on; we seniors are Our trip to Pilot’s Point to going to get on the bus and tour and visit the only tulip motor to Cleburne to see a gardens in the state was very live matinee production of successful. The red, yellows, ‘Singing in the Rain’ in the pinks, and purples made the round at the Plaza Theater. ground glow against the Come in and sign up if you bright sunlight. Lunch at are interested in going with Mom’s in Aubrey is always us. The theater tickets are a treat. $15.00 each.

We have health screenings Until our next visit rememon the second and fourth Fri- ber to live your life and fordays of each month begin- get your age and I will keep ning at 9:30 a.m. This is a the door open for you.

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LIFE & STYLE Week of March 26 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you have been working too much, you have to find time to relax or you will not be able to grow. Your brain and body need recharging to work at their optimal levels.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, be sure to follow through on any promises you made to others and yourself.

Set aside some extra time to address each of these commitments.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, work on honing your flirting skills. Whether you are attached or looking for new romance, think about the subtleties that will draw others close to you.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, prioritizing goals and maintaining some flexibility are the keys to managing what life has in store for you this week. With the right mindset, you can handle a busy week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, there is a time for buckling down and a time for having fun, and this is a great week to let loose. Plan an excursion with friends or go on a solo holiday for pure enjoyment.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Do not underestimate other people, Virgo. There may be more to them than meets the eye, and you don’t want to be at a disadvantage in a relationship. Learn all the facts first.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Be mindful of what you say and with whom you chat for a little while, Libra. While it’s good to be friendly, you may be sharing too much personal information right now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Stop focusing on what you could have done differently in the recent past, Scorpio.

Looking back is not going to change anything now. It’s better to focus on the future.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, share more details of an important situation with others. They will need more than just bits and pieces as they try to help you figure out your next move.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although life has been a bit hectic lately, you have managed to hold things together quite well. Others may even remark on how calm you have been.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, exercise caution, but try to avoid being overly suspicious of others who are trying to help. Let some things go and you’ll be happier for it.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s no need to rush a special project, Pisces. You have more than enough time to get it all done. Plan out your steps and dig in.

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Get resourceful at your Smith Public Library Did you know that Smith Word 1 on Thursday, April 6; Public Library offers many Word 2 on Thursday, April 13; ways to help deand Word 3 on Thursvelop your busiday, April 20. Excel AT THE LIBRARY classes start again in ness?

One such opApril, with Excel 1 portunity is the on Tuesday, April 11; Wylie Chamber Excel 2, on Tuesday, of Commerce April 18; and Excel 3 Business Card on Tuesday, April 25.

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SHINING THE WAY

Shining the Way 3RD NINE WEEKS –JANUARY 2 - MARCH 3, 2017

Recognizing students exhibiting excellence in character or excelling in academics.

Students are selected by their teachers for exceptional performance.

Piper Bice, Akin Elementary Teacher: Mrs. Pena Piper is receiving the Shining the Way award because she is the perfect example of the Wylie Way. Piper always has a positive outlook on things, showing so much GRIT and determination when faced with a challenge. She comes to school every day with a smile on her face, ready to learn, and always wanting to know more ways to grow her brain. She is an outstanding friend and so caring to the students in her class. Piper always goes the extra mile to be a respectful and responsible 2nd grader. Piper is a wonderful student and I see her doing great things in the future. Way to go Piper for being such an excellent student!

Barrett Sosa, Birmingham Elementary Teacher: Joanna Higginbotham Barrett has grit!! He is one of the hardest working students I have ever met. He works so hard and has grown so much this year. Barrett goes above and beyond to earn every ounce of progress he has made.

He even wakes up early in the mornings to study and prepare. He exemplifies “The Wylie Way” and what it means to be a Birmingham Bear!!

Joseph Garcia, Bush Elementary Teacher: Mrs. Johnson Joseph is an outstanding student. Joseph always goes above and beyond with anything that he does in and out of the classroom. Joseph has a heart of gold and he always sets a good example for others to follow. I truly feel blessed to have a student like Joseph in my class this school year.

Connor Liu, Cox Elementary Teacher: Delany Connor is always on his best behavior and is always prepared to learn while keeping a positive attitude. Teachers appreciate Connor’s willingness to learn, help others, work hard, and do whatever it takes to be the best student he can be.

Sara Skelly, Dodd Elementary Teachers: Michelle Schwarzkopf Sara has been a fighter from day one of 2nd grade. She puts forth a great amount of effort in all areas of study. Even when challenged, she pushes through!

Mason Yang, Groves Elementary Teacher: Cassie Evans Mason exemplifies grit and preparation daily. He always does his best work. When the work is challenging, he doesn’t give up.

He tries another way or asks for help. He even stays after school to improve his reading skills. Mason comes to school ready to learn! He is the Wylie Way! Antonio Soriano, Hartman Elementary Teacher: Natasha Emerson Antonio is always happily willing to do whatever is asked of him. He is prepared to learn at all times and is always doing exactly what is expected of him. Antonio is a model student who excels because of his determination to do his best at all times.

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Biruk Sisay, Smith Elementary Teachers: Jill Cox/Dana Burdett Biruk is one of the hardest working students in our class. He gives each and every assignment 100% of his effort and does not give up when faced with a challenge. He works diligently to see the assignment through and never accepts less than his best.

Claire Monroe, Tibbals Elementary Teacher: Mrs. Hazelwood Claire is an outstanding student! She is a wonderful role model to the students in our class and admired by the entire 2nd grade. She is always willing to step out of her comfort zone to make others feel important, and never fearful of lending a helping hand when needed. These are just a few of the things that make her so special-to say that she is the Wylie Way is an understatement!

Jamie Spell, Cooper Junior High Teacher: Shiflett Jamie spends countless hours a week in the gym trying to perfect her gymnastics routines, yet never lets her school work suffer in the process. Jamie is present (physically and mentally) each day and comes to class with a willingness to work and eagerness to learn. The few times Jamie was out due to her gymnastics’ commitment, she returned with her work already completed and was eager to keep up with the class. She also has an infectious attitude that has a positive influence on the class.

Clayton Ensley, McMillan Junior High Teacher: Audrey Davis Clayton joined my class about a month ago and he has been such a hard worker ever since. He’s enthusiastic about math and wants to succeed. He always works with a smile on his face and tries his best. He’s a wonderful student!

Valerie Baustista, Watkins Elementary Teacher: Michele Taber Valerie works very hard in class even when things are difficult for her. She comes to her teachers and asks for help when she doesn’t understand and feels that she is able to improve. She also asks for things to work on at home and shows a growth mindset.

Victoria Yates, Whitt Elementary Teachers: Mrs. Burnett, Ms. Norris Victoria is an extremely motivated student! She strives for excellence in everything she does. She is always prepared to learn and never gives up! She is a great role model to her peers.

Andrew Stewart, Davis Intermediate Teachers: Bullock, Gurney, Miller, and Woods Andrew exemplifies grit and preparation because he is always prepared. When he is absent, he takes responsibility to seek out his missed work and never waits to be told what to do. Andrew is a self-starter and very motivated in all aspects of his life.

Leonardo Garcia Arias, Draper Intermediate Teacher: Morgan Sutter Leonardo will take any opportunity to work hard and NOT give up. He gives his BEST in my class daily, and is highly selfmotivated. Leonardo is preparing himself for college and a future career! I am proud of you Leonardo and I know you will make great choices in your Life!

Wilmer Pineda, Harrison Intermediate Teachers: Morrow Wilmer is a student who works extremely hard for every success he achieves. He has an internal drive that isn’t commonly seen in 6th graders. He wants himself to do better, it’s just up to us (as teachers) to help him along and give him the resources and guidance to get there! He is an incredible student and a joy to have in class day to day.

He comes to tutoring 3x per week before school just to work on getting better at reading.

Kiley Hicks, Burnett Junior High Teacher: Miss Palmer Kiley exemplifies the core value of Grit and Preparation. She is an excellent student and comes prepared every day to class. Not only does she do her best in the classroom, but she also does her best on the basketball court. She gives 100% and works hard to excel in both areas. When Kiley faces difficulties or challenging times, she does not give up.

She chooses to see the best in each situation and finds a way to not let anything keep her from reaching her goals.

Haylie Hadjiev Wylie East High School Teacher: Mary Carter Haylie is truly one of the hardest working students I have ever taught. She is involved in extra activities, yet she always has her work 100 percent completed and is always prepared for class! It has been a true pleasure teaching her this year.

Zach Haaland Wylie East High School Teacher: Coach Crawford Zach has been a freshman on varsity football and baseball which has been a challenge for many reasons, one including the time demands. He continues to do well in school making honor roll in AP classes.

He works out with his dad at 5:30 in the morning for extra work on top of what he does here at school. Every day he comes to school with a good attitude and smile being a positive influence on his peers.

Jessie Dowden Wylie High School Teacher: Kerry Tovery She works hard every day and has overcome many life challenges to become successful.

Parker Cusey, Wylie High School Teacher: Cindy Anderson I witnessed Parker have a stroke on the sideline in the last minute of the last football game in November. He spent 3 months in the hospital, only coming home this past month. I have had the good fortune to be assigned as his home-bound teacher. We sit at the kitchen table every Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Parker, with one hand and one good eye doubles down on vocabulary and articles of the week for AP English, communism and the cold war for U.S. History, quadratic equations for Algebra II, and static electricity and the Doppler Effect for Physics. And he does all of this with a positivity that makes me proud to know him. We always wonder why bad things happen to good people. In Parker’s case, it’s because he shows us all how to be better. He is the epitome of AHMO GRIT. Wilson Izekor, Achieve Academy Teacher: Angela Riley Wilson is one of the most hard-working and dedicated students I have worked with. He has a drivers license, but due to consistent vehicle issues, he often walks to work (at 5:30 in the morning...) no matter the weather. Wilson will also walk to school or other places if he has told someone he will be there. He never lets his circumstances get in the way of his work, school and personal commitments. Wilson displays grit in every aspect of his life, which is preparing him for his independence beyond school.

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MDD, expanded alcohol sales a go

By Greg Ford Staff Writer

news@sachsenews.com SACHSE — Residents have voted to fund a Muncipal Development District and allow for the expansion of alcohol sales within the Sachse city limits.

Both early voting and the ballots cast this past Tuesday overwhelming approved Propositions A (MDD) and B (expanded alcohol sales), which were the only two items on the ballot.

The former, which passed 751524, called for a quarter-cent increase in the local sales tax, currently 8 percent, to fund the MDD. That represents 25¢ for every $100 in spending, according to the city, and that revenue will go towards parks, playgrounds, trails and other open space.

The expansion of alcohol sales, which passed 883-404, will be for off-premiseconsumption.

It was the result of a petition drive that began earlier this year, which received enough signatures to put the measure on the ballot.

Both propositions easily passed among Sachse’s Collin County voters, with the MDD being approved 259-162 (61.52-38.48 percent) among that electorate.

Collin County residents were even more adamant about Proposition B, supporting that measure 320-104 (75.47-24.53 percent).

In Dallas County, Prop. A (MDD) passed 492-362 (57.6142.39 percent), while the Prop.

B was 563-300 in favor (65.2434.76 percent).

Both propositions received extensive support in early voting, which ended on Friday, Nov. 3.

Dallas County early voters supported Proposition A 272-160 and Proposition B 293-143, while those residents in Collin County voted in favor of A 147-71 and B 171-48.

Wearing many hats

Greg Ford/The Sachse News

It was Crazy Hat Day on Monday at Armstrong Elementary, which kicked a week-long series of homecoming events at the school. Sachse High School is hosting its Homecoming game Friday against South Garland. These students represent Alyssa Knickerbocker’s kindergarten class. They are Lily Brannen, Hadley Peterson, Abigail Clark, Evelyn Trinh, Alan Mendez and Oslo Boulware.

City implements new website

NEWS YOU NEED Veterans Day ceremony Saturday

By Greg Ford Staff Writer

news@sachsenews.com

The Sachse Historical Society will once again host its annual Veterans Day event Saturday, Nov. 11 at the SHS museum on 3303 6th Street in Sachse.

The official ceremonies commence promptly at 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Parking will be available at the SHS museum grounds and at the Charles Smith Funeral Home.

Early deadlines Due to the Thanksgiving holiday The Sachse News will have early deadlines. The deadline to submit a Classified ad is Noon Friday and the Editorial deadline, including Letters to the Editor is Noon Thursday.

You may submit your classified to classifieds@csmediatexas.com. The News offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23.

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C.B. Perdue holds up his WWII jacket; the USA emblem was put on it by his captors. Behind him are his photo from WWII and the medals he received during his 30-year stint with US Army Air Force and later US Air Force.

WWII veteran, POW served his country well

By Greg Ford

Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Sachse Historical Society. news@sachsenews.com Perdue represents a group of soldiers and sailors — some have dubbed C.B. Perdue plans to end his “The Greatest Generation,” — who speech this Veterans Day with the fought in and survived a global conflict following words — “You heard about that helped shape the world’s political my experience as a prisoner of war, order for much of the 20th Century’s or POW. I would like to leave you second half. with a thought from another POW, For Perdue, his service began upon who, I think expressed it well. David receiving his draft notice shortly after Eberly, a POW in the Persian Gulf graduating high school in El Dorado, War, says this, ‘Freedom. It doesn’t Ark. matter if you lost it for five minutes, “The induction center was up in Litfive years or 50 years … we have an tle Rock,” he said. “That was my first appreciation that other people will train ride; I had never been in a train not understand.’” before.”

Perdue, 92, lost his freedom for After induction, Perdue headed to about a month during the latter stages Buckley Army Airfield in Aurora, Colo. of World War II after bailing out of a for basic training, and then to specialstricken B-17 bomber and then being ized training, including gunnery traintaken prisoner by the Germans upon ing at military stations in Colorado and reaching the ground.

Arizona. After that, it was on to South It’s that story, Perdue, a Rockwall Dakota for combat crew training. resident, will try to That crew was eventually sent to relate to those at- England as part of the 388th Bomb tending Saturday Group. Perdue was made a bombarat the dier, a responsibility that not only required dropping bombs on targets, but also being a gunner when the situation called for it, and arming or disarming bombs if that need arose; he never had to do the latter.

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Dog tag made for Perdue by See VETERAN page 6A his German captors.

City officials wanted a website where users could use “three clicks” to find what they needed, and about two weeks ago Sachse switched to a new website it hopes will do just that.

The updated website has five categories running across the top: government, departments, city services, “Our community” and “What I’m looking for,” and underneath are specific departments and services. Along the left-hand side, users can find the council’s agendas and minutes, the code of ordinances, employment opportunities, online payments and another section entitled “Notify me,”

where people can sign up to have specific board agendas emailed to them.

“We think this will make it much easier for our residents to use. We had a ‘three click’ rule; you should be able to find what you are looking for in three clicks or less,” city manager Gina Nash said. “I have already received positive feedback from residents about the look and ease of the use of the new site so hopefully everyone will really use it even more.”

The current web provider, Civic Plus, also handled the previous website, Nash said, but informed the city that it would no longer support the old version of their software, which Sachse was using.

The process toward updating the website started over a year ago.

GISD superintendent named From Staff Reports

a classroom teacher and leading up to his most recent position as Mission Consolidated ISD superintendent.

Dr. Ricardo López was officially Since his appointment there in 2013, named last week as the new super- MCISD has been nationally highlightintendent of the Garland ed for its innovative “Read ISD. The district’s Board to Lead” balanced literacy of Trustees named him as program, according to GISD lone finalist Oct. 10, and officials, and the MCISD after a state-mandated 21has also been a focal point day waiting period, they for bilingual dual-language named him superintendent program integration and of schools on Nov. 4. He universal full-day Pre-Kinbecomes just the 10th sudergarten classes. perintendent in GISD’s He succeeds Dr. Debomore than 100-year his- Dr. Ricardo López rah Cron, who has served tory. as interim superintendent López has more than 20 years of since January, and was chosen folexperience in education, beginning as lowing a five-month search process. news@sachsenews.com

Hudson ‘city officials’ run BizTown for a day

By Greg Ford Staff Writer

news@sachsenews.com Joshua Frazier got the chance to be a mayor for one day last week.

In his case, the Hudson Middle School sixth-grader spent a day running the Junior Achievement BizTown at the recently opened Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center.

The town, so to speak, is set within the building and is designed to provide middle school students a taste of what it’s like to be employed at a business, running a non-profit or being a public servant. In other words, what it’s like

to be an adult.

From Oct. 30-Nov. 3, different classes of Hudson sixth-graders got to do just that, with each individual student having a specific duty, where it was being the mayor, another city official, a business’ chief executive officer, a chief financial officer and even a regular employee.

“It was pretty busy day,” Frazier said. “I now know what my mom and dad (mean) when they come home and say they were pretty busy and up on their feet. I (also) felt like this time was one of (best) times I’ve had.”

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Veterans Hiring Fair The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, is hosting statewide veterans hiring fairs Thursday, Nov. 9. TWC’s sixth annual Hiring Red, White & You! The fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers who are seeking veterans’ exceptional skills. The fair will be held at Gilley’s in Dallas , 1135 S. Lamar St. Dallas from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Musicians wanted Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms is looking for participatory local schools, churches and musicians of any age to perform as part of the center’s Sounds of the Season, a musical collage of seasonal delights.

Choirs, soloists, trios and other musical groups are encouraged to submit a request to perform.

Day and evening performances are welcome. Anyone interested in participating must contact the Watters Creek guest services office via e-mail at WattersCreekInfo@trademarkproperty.com or Kathy Litinas at (972) 747-8000. Musicians must provide their name/band name, a 1-2 sentence description about their music, number of participants, and a date/time preference. Performances are being scheduled from Nov. 28 through December.

Life Line Screening Area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular diseas, osteoporosis, diabetes and more with affordable screenings from Life Line Screening.

Woodbridge Golf Club will host the event Nov. 21. Packages start at $149. Call 877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com.

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Several birds of prey were shown by Nikki Lefevre of Blackland Prairie Raptor Center to Harrison Intermediate School students who were unable to attend Collin County Adventure Camp last week.

Students attend adventure camp

By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@wylienews.com Because Wylie has grown to become a town of almost 50,000, many children do not get to experience what nature has to offer, the Wylie Independent School District has stepped in to provide outdoor education through Collin County Adventure Camp.

All fifth grade students are given the opportunity to spend three days and two nights at the camp located near Anna.

Last week, about 220 students from Harrison Intermediate School made the trip.

“It’s three days of intense nature instruction,” Harrison fifth grade science teacher Jim Duval said. “It’s outdoor education.”

For students who were unable to attend the camp, they attended a program at Harrison last week put on

by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center in which they learned about owls and birds of prey.

The adventure camp was created with a $26 million bond issue to bring an outdoor learning experience to children of Collin County and the surrounding area. It opened in 2006 and is managed by the YMCA. Duval explained that attendance at the camp is part of the Wylie school science pro-

gram and follows the statemandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum. Instruction targets sun, earth and moon systems, the ecosystem, life cycles, and inherited traits and learned behavior.

“A hands-on presentation makes what’s on paper real,” Duval said. “Anytime you can put something real in front of these kids, it makes the biggest difference.”

Using what they learned, students completed field guides by answering questions on the sections of instruction, divided into forest, Blackland Prairie, lake, outdoor challenge and nighttime adventures.

In the Forest Adventure, campers hiked through the woods to learn how organisms adapt to forest conditions and interact as an ecosystem, and how the ecosystem changes over time. Students were asked to sketch a leaf and answer questions on how people impact the environment and what they observed on the hike.

Watersheds, the water cycle and metamorphosis were some of the topics covered in the Lindberg Lake Adventure.

Students also were given the opportunity to go canoeing and fishing.

Students followed maps to find their instructors in the

Blackland Prairie Race, in the process collecting data on ecosystems, plant life and wildlife. As a bonus, they received instruction in the weather and how climate effects the environment.

Communication and teamwork were stressed in the Adventure Challenge as campers learned how to shoot a bow and arrow, and worked as teams to negotiate a ropes course.

“This is a critical thinking piece that goes above and beyond what you can teach in the classroom,” Duval says of the 3-day experience. “To get these kids out and involved is an awesome thing.”

Because of the number of students attending, Harrison had the adventure camp to themselves.

Attendance at the camp is tuition based with students paying their own way.

WISD provides scholarships to students who do not have the means to pay the tuition.

Students were accompanied by 63 parents and stayed in cabins with two chaperones per cabin.

Duval was the camp director for the Harrison trip. He has gone to adventure camps with students for 10 years, six of those at Ardmore, Okla., as a teacher in Plano ISD, and the last four as a WISD teacher.

Christmas parade entries open for sign-ups From Staff Reports news@wylienews.com

Individuals, civic groups and businesses that want to enter a float in the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade in downtown Wylie, set for Saturday, Dec. 2, need to sign up this month.

Entries are being accepted

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through Monday, Nov. 27, at First Baptist Wylie. Forms are available on the city of Wylie website. Cost is $40.

The parade starts at 7:30 p.m. for its run down N. Ballard Avenue from Jefferson Street to Oak Street. The annual community Christmas tree lighting will be at Olde City Park immediately after

the parade.

All floats must be constructed of quality decorations with skirting, if possible, and lights.

Prizes will be awarded for creativity, originality and matching themes. Classic or customized cars and trucks also are welcome.

Santa Claus cannot be part of parade entries because there

already will be a Santa in the parade and organizers want to avoid confusion for young parade viewers. For safety, no candy or objects can be thrown to spectators from parade units.

First Baptist Wylie and WDMA sponsor the parade.

Proceeds go to Wylie Christian Care Center.

Calls for security watches, building checks, traffic stops and traffic enforcement areas have been omitted.

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October 21 • 16:14 information report, 400 Hawthorne Dr. • 19:42 information report, 700 Paint Creek Rd. October 22 • 8:49 duty of striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200, 800 Horizon Dr. • 10:15duty of striking fixture/ hwy landscape>=$200, 700 Horizon Dr. October 23 • 8:51 theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev conv, 100 E. FM 544 • 13:56 theft <$100, 100 W. FM 544 • 19:42 information report, Brentwood Dr./Greenhill Dr. • 20:12 theft <$100, 100 W. FM 544 • 20:47 fraud poss vs/prescription sch III/IV, 100 W. FM 544 • 20:47 fraud poss vs/prescription sch III/IV, 100 W. FM 544 October 25 • 15:09 poss marij <2oz, 800 N. Murphy Rd. October 26 • 9:05 theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev conv, 100 E. FM 544 • 23:09 poss marij <2oz, 100 N. Murphy Rd. October 27 • 19:39 resist arrest search or transport, 700 N. Murphy Rd.

October 26 • 07:57 - burglary of vehicle - 5400 pleasant valley rd • 10:23 theft prop >=$2,500<$30k - 600 n ballard ave • 15:52 - fraud information - 700 flagstone way • 16:58 - burglary of vehicle - 900 s westgate way • 18:03 - criminal mischief >=$100<$750 - 100 fairmount dr • 18:03 - disturbance/family violence inf - 100 fairmount dr • 19:22 - burglary of habitation 1200 patricia dr • 20:36 - dwi/passenger u/15yoa 400 w brown st • 20:42 - dwi (1st) - 2600 w fm 544 • 23:12 - assault-contact - 3400 w fm 544 October 27 • 03:25 - deadly conduct - discharge firearm - 100 glen knoll dr • 03:25 - warrant alias - 100 glen knoll dr • 11:36 - found property - 400 n westgate way • 12:47 - accident involve damage to vehicle <$200 - w kirby st / s state hwy 78 • 16:03 - dwi (3rd) or more - hodges ln / country club rd • 16:03 - poss con sub pg1 1g < 4 g - hodges ln / country club rd • 16:10 - motor vehicle accident information - 1000 mardi gras ln • 20:55 - dwi (1st) w/open container - n kreymer ln / n state hghway 78 October 28 • 11:34 - forgery financial instrument - 1300 wyndham dr • 12:30 - criminal mischief >=$100<$750 - 200 parliament ln • 12:58 - assault bodily injury/ family member - 900 silver sage dr • 13:37 - missing person - 1100 hughes ct • 23:08 - public intoxication - 400 fleming st October 29 • 15:51 - poss con sub pg1 <1g 400 n state highway 78 • 23:21 - drug info - 500 n state highway 78 October 30 • 04:00 - poss marij-<2 oz - 400 s state highway 78 • 10:18 - criminal mischief >=$100<$750 - 400 w jefferson st • 12:48 theft prop >=$750<$2,500 - n ballard ave / e brown st • 14:13 - dwi (1st) - parker rd / legend trl • 14:43 - theft prop >=$100<$750 - 2100 n state highway 78 • 15:20 - criminal mischief >=$750<$2500 - 1300 windward ln • 18:14 - interference w/child custody - 1100 park blvd October 31 • 07:29 - burglary of vehicle - 300 gum tree way • 12:46 - assault family violence - c - 100 glen knoll dr • 16:20 - found property - 300 country club rd • 19:33 - assault-contact - 1600 boxwood ln November 1 • 04:03 - found property - 2000 n state highway 78 • 04:17 - fraud use/poss identifying info # items <5 - 1000 s state highway 78 • 10:33 - theft of firearm - 600 butler cir • 10:51 - poss cs pg4 <28g - 500 hilltop ln • 13:25 - found property - s birmingham st / w kirby st • 13:25 - poss contr sub pg3 <28g - s birmingham st / w kirby st • 13:25 - poss contr sub pg3 <28g - s birmingham st / w kirby st • 13:25 - poss drug paraph - s birmingham st / w kirby st • 13:25 - poss of dangerous drug s birmingham st / w kirby st • 16:07 - theft prop >=$100<$750 - 1300 old knoll dr • 20:36 - drug info - e brown st / n state highway 78 • 22:53 - harassment - 2900 jamestown dr

Sachse Police Department October 27 • 10:49:23 am - 2400b barger ln sachse - unconscious/fainting | report • 11:51:57 pm - hudson dr / merritt rd - suspicious vehicle | arrest • 9:20:34 am - 7000b cottonwood cir sachse - burglary - attempted | report • 9:30:43 pm - 7300b summit meadow ln sachse - suspicious activity | report October 28 • 5:14:42 am - 3800b cedar creek ln sachse - suspicious person | report • 8:01:13 pm - 4500b watermeadow dr sachse - burglary | report October 29 • 3:59:13 pm - state highway 78 / country club dr - accident injury | report October 30 • 1:08:36 am - park ln / state highway 78 - traffic stop | arrest • 10:17:26 pm - 2500b pleasant valley rd sachse - recovered property | report • 12:17:40 pm - 3900b miles rd sachse - disorderly conduct | report • 3:17:18 pm - 5600b state highway 78 sachse - fraud | report • 4:31:02 am - 1800b forest ln garland - warrant service | arrest • 9:41:34 pm - 8000b woodbridge pkwy sachse - accident non injury | report October 31 • 1:04:51 pm - 4400b hudson dr sachse - cps child alert information | report • 1:52:39 pm - 7300b summit ridge ln sachse - suicide | report • 10:49:13 am - 5000b murphy rd sachse - accident non injury | report • 12:17:15 pm - 7700b cody ln sachse - suicide threatened | report • 2:27:21 pm - 3900b miles rd sachse - theft | report • 4:40:50 pm - 6400b bailey rd sachse - accident injury | report • 6:36:50 pm - 6800b lakehurst ln sachse - welfare concern | report • 8:59:46 am - 5900b teal ct sachse - sexual offense | report • 9:08:44 pm - 1800b forest ln garland - prisoner transfer (incoming) | arrest November 1 • 4:08:22 pm - 3800b sachse rd sachse - warrant service | arrest • 4:47:01 am - pleasant valley rd / merritt rd - traffic stop | report • 8:54:46 pm - 6200b lakecrest dr sachse - warrant service | arrest November 2 • 3:28:11 pm - blackburn rd / longmeadow dr - found property

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Sachse High School Homecoming Court candidates Senior Nominees

Junior Nominees

Photos courtesy SHS journalism students

Senior Homecoming Court nominees, shown front row from left, are Abigail Guerra, Macy McKown, Precious Jones, Emily Mendez, Madison Smith and Megan Youngkin. Back row from left are Khang Vo, Jalen Mayden, Aaron Kinnard, Drue Jackson, Hayden Briscoe and Adam Ferow.

Junior Homecoming Court nominees, shown front row from left, are Katherine Howard, Allyson Galitz, Cynthia Tran and Crystal Castaneda. Back row from left are Tobias Vallejo, Darius Ford, Jameson LaJoie and Kyle Penner.

Sophomore Nominees

Freshmen Nominees

Sophomore Homecoming Court nominees, shown front row from left, are Abigail Cook and Abigail McAdam. Back row from left are Noah Barnes, Caleb Burns, Jacob Martinez and Quinton Williams. Not pictured: Abbie Cisnero and Makenzi Ronnau.

Freshman Homecoming Court nominees, front row from left, are Abigail Yates, Gabrielle McCallister, Madelyn Cheek and Alexis Kyle. Back row from left are Hayden Cox, Thom Pham, Caleb Potts and Parker Wells.

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Collin College respiratory therapy students win national ‘Sputum Bowl’ Collin College students recently claimed national honors in the Sputum Bowl, a respiratory care knowledge competition. Held at the American Association for Respiratory Care Congress in early October, this was the college’s first national championship win for students, although Collin student teams have taken first place in state competitions for the past six years.

Sputum Bowl is a quiz show format respiratory care knowledge competition in which two teams face off, each attempting to buzz in with correct answers before the other.

Questions include the areas of anatomy and physiology, diagnostics, pathology, mechanical ventilation, neonatal/pediatric care, airway management, pharmacology and more.

More than fun and games, the quiz show style competition reflects the knowledge gained through hours of study and practice, improving the students’ education as they prepare for the competition. Quick recall of the subject matter could make the difference for a patient as the students move into the professional world.

Collin’s student team of Patrick Forsythe and Kebron Isayas of Plano and Cesar Romero of Melissa had a perfect run through state and national competition, never losing a match. The team was coached by Collin professors Julie Boganwright and Angie Switzer.

“I couldn’t be more proud of us for spending countless hours in preparation, and thankful for the

time invested by our instructors,” Isayas said. “It’s phenomenal that we’re going down as the first team from Collin College to win the national title and undefeated in the process.”

A second “renegade” Collin team of Alexis Matthews, Cassie Morris and Cindy Zhang, also attended nationals and made it into the second day of competition before being eliminated. Collin’s renegade team had taken second in Texas competition after losing in the state finals to their fellow Collin Cougars.

Collin College student teams have placed third in national competition twice and a team made up of Boganwright, Switzer and Grant Pipes, a former student, won the practitioner national title in 2014.

Photo by Araceli Solis, Director, Collin College Respiratory Therapy Program

Collin College’s National Championship Sputum Bowl Team and its coaches pose with their plaques. From left, Coach Angie Switzer, Kebron Isayas, Patrick Forsythe, Cesar Romero and Coach Julie Boganwright.

Burnett students perform improv

By Luke Pendley

education@csmediatexas.com Improvisational theatre, or improv, is a type of performance that is created spontaneously by the actors. Unplanned and unscripted, it is different every time it is performed.

Wylie East theatre students competed at Dionysus Intiative Improv last year and Burnett theatre students had the chance to see them perform an improv show during theatre enrichment day. After seeing the show, Burnett decided to do one themselves.

Victoria Irvine, Burnett’s theatre director, attended Theatrefest last year, which happened to be led by Dionysus. She took information from Dionysus and decided to have her students perform in their own competition. The students went to Wylie East to learn how to better perform one of these shows. Kickstarting the students ‘hunger’ for high school theatre, they also performed an improv show with the Wylie East theatre group Friday, Oct. 27.

“I feel that it is important to align the theatre program from Burnett with the programs at Wylie East, since we feed into them (the school). As a Junior High theatre director, it is my job to start the students on the path to a lifetime of appreciating theatre and finding areas of interest for them, such as improv.

This is a way to begin that journey,” Irvine said.

The junior high competition is a little different from the high school level competition. The students compete by playing a

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“As a Junior High theatre director, it is my job to start the students on the path to a lifetime of appreciating theatre and finding areas of interest for them, such as improv. This is a way to begin that journey,” - Victoria Irvine, Burnett

series of games, while the high school takes a word association exercise that results in an improvised scene. Burnett competed, and won first place, against other middle schools and junior high students Nov. 4 with the troupe name of “Pandemonium.”

“We are so excited to get to compete and have fun in the process!” Irvine said.

The theatre group will be performing their new play, ‘Game of Tiaras’ written by Don Zolidis, Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. All ticket sales will benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The play is about an aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) who decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character). Terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy.

Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, My father, Walter John Sodeman, was a veteran of WW II. He was a bombardier. I think it’s wonderful that service men and women are encouraged to process and talk about their experiences today. As is common for the vets of his era, he very rarely talked about his experiences, if at all. I’m sure many of our veterans still do not feel comfortable doing so, because they want to shield their families from the horrors of war. But I do think we are making progress. Such sacrifices were made by all of our military men and women, by putting their lives on the line and on hold in a way.

I know I idolized my dad to an extent, but I took him for granted to an extent. My dad was a fine example, with many good qualities and a few flaws, of his generation. He worked hard, complained little, and wanted his family to do better financially than his family had during the depression. He passed away when he was 58 years old. He and my mom were married for over 31 years before he died.

His father, Walter John Sodeman, had served in World War I. His younger brother, Paul Sodeman, served as an officer in the

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navy.

His son-in-law, Raymond E. (Butch) Bilodeau of New Hampshire, served in Vietnam.

He had at least one friend die in his arms during the war. When he returned to the US, the sentiment against the Vietnam War was so strong that a fellow soldier hung himself when he returned to the US. Butch’s response was to return to Vietnam to serve another tour of duty. He and his wife, my sister, Cathy Bilodeau, raised two wonderful young men and he has a grandson named Gabriel.

Butch’s full name was Raymond Elzear Bilodeau. He served in the Marines from 1965 to 1973, 8 years.

My father served in the Air Force in World War II and was called back to the Korean War. He served for many years in the Reserves.

Also, my husband’s brother, Robert Coombs, served in the Vietnam War as a soldier.

We all need to remember those who have served our country. The country that we know and love would not be the same without their sacrifice. I appreciate that The Wylie News wants to recognize their service.

Barbara Coombs, Wylie

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ur political system ap- ly out of step with the national pears dysfunctional and mood, “How do we set about occasionmaking a great counally on the verge try still greater?” of breakdown. But As always, the however dire things answer to our probappear in Washinglems does not lie in ton, I believe we efforts to tinker with By have it within us to the structures we’ve set the country back Lee H. Hamilton, erected or the systems on a productive Director of the Center we’ve created. It lies on Congress at track. in us — in the AmeriIndiana University.

I’ve been remindcan people. Whatever He was a member ed recently of the our political beliefs, of the U.S. House old cowboy song, we share some charof Representatives for 34 years.

Home on the Range. acteristics that I think You know the line, give us cause for “Where never is heard a dis- hope. couraging word”? That is not I’ve always thought that Carl the United States right now. It Schurz, a German-born U.S. feels like pretty much every- senator from Missouri, summed where I turn, all I hear is dis- up something basic about the couragement.

American character when he Our institutions of govern- said, on the floor of the Senate ment are paralyzed. We face in 1872, “My country right or serious national problems with wrong; when right, to keep her no effective response in sight right; when wrong, to put her — or even, in some cases, an right.” acknowledgement that a probAmericans respect the ideals lem exists. We’re fighting over of this country. They’re devoted racism, identity, security and to those ideals — freedom, libculture. Our political system erty, justice for all — and they appears dysfunctional and oc- want the nation to live up to casionally on the verge of them. They believe in fighting breakdown. oppression and expanding opAll of this is serious. But the portunity, in the rule of law and question we have to confront making progress on Americans’ is not, “What’s going wrong?” pursuit of happiness. They beIt’s, “How do we respond?” Or, lieve in the words of the Constiat the risk of seeming hopeless- tution’s preamble, “To strive for

a more perfect union.”

We do not give up, and we always hold out hope that the country is fixable. Even when we believe the nation is falling short of its ideals, we’re moved not by malice or hatred, but because we want to make the United States stronger and fairer.

Americans in overwhelming numbers believe in and respect what this country stands for, appreciate the differences and the diversity that are our hallmark, and recognize those differences and diversity as a strength. This creates a remarkable degree of unity on broad goals. There is widespread acceptance of the notions that people here should have access to good health care, that we need to be good stewards of the environment, that everyone should have a fair shot at success, that voting should not be burdensome.

Americans believe in a strong national defense, that the U.S, ought to play a benign role in the world, that people of all kinds are welcome to engage in the political process, that civil liberties ought to be staunchly defended, and that we all deserve equality before the law.

Our differences arise over the means of achieving those goals.

All of us also recognize that this nation has its faults — some

of them deep-seated and stubborn. We believe that America can do better. But there is a broad streak of pragmatism in this country. Because of its size, diversity and complexity, it’s hard to get things done, and Americans understand this and often approach the country’s problems with sleeves rolled up.

Again and again in times of adversity, we see Americans of all backgrounds and political perspectives pitching in to help out. Americans believe in the values of hard work, the importance of family, self-sufficiency, community engagement and involvement. For the most part, they do not approve of people who incessantly and harshly criticize the country.

This is why, however dire things appear in Washington, I continue to believe that we have it within us to set the country back on a productive track.

We know that in order for us to progress we all have to give something back — that with freedom and liberty comes responsibility. And when we see others stand up for the nation’s ideals and act to broaden opportunity for others, it sends, as Robert Kennedy said, “a ripple of hope” through the community that, in time, becomes an unstoppable current of change.

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he study of history has enjoy theirs. Your bravery and always fascinatcourage, the extent of ed me. Someone which is hard to commuch wiser than I once prehend, is held as an said, “it’s hard to know example for us all. where you’re going if This weekend, we you don’t know where celebrate you for your you’ve been.” I would

By Craig tremendous sacrifice. completely agree! The As we enjoy time with Rush history of a people Chase Oaks our families and gather Churchbrings clarity to the futogether all across our Woodbridge ture and without a colcommunity to worship Campus lective understanding freely, we remember Pastor of the past we can easthose who have stood ily make similar misin the gap and are curtakes so many valiantly fought rently standing to give us those to correct before us. The past freedoms. Let us never take makes us grateful for the pres- your sacrifice for granted. We ent knowing we didn’t stumble honor and thank God for you. into freedom rather our freeSincerely, T. Craig Rush dom was earned by the courage and sacrifice of those who For those of us who aren’t came before. The story of our veterans we have a great opcountry continues to unfold portunity this week to show and our freedom has proven to appreciation for those who be more than a one-time trans- have given so much. No matter action. From the Revolutionary our age, sex, religion, or race War to the War on Terror men we have all benefited from and women have answered the the freedoms paid for through call on behalf of so many to the sacrifice of our veterans. risk all for the benefit of others. Most of us have a veteran in America is a great place full our family, neighborhood, or of opportunity to pursue life, church so would you join me liberty, and happiness so this this week in showing gratitude week let’s celebrate our vet- to those who’ve served. We erans for the heroes they are. can write a note or set aside I can’t think of a more worthy time for a visit. History can group to honor and praise. This be learned from a book but the is a small gesture compared to best way to preserve our hisyour sacrificial gift but I know tory is to hear the accounts of there are thousands more who those who experienced it. Ask would second these words if a veteran if they’d be willing to possible. share a story or two and thank Dear Veteran, them for their service. Our Thank you for your willing- past always brings clarity to ness to risk all for the benefit the present and future so let’s others. When most people turn not forget the sacrifice of those away from conflict and back before us. We owe it to previdown from fear you step for- ous and future generations not ward. You’ve demonstrated to become apathetic toward the through action that freedom immense freedoms we enjoy. isn’t achieved passively but “Not to know what has been earned. You don’t seek praises transacted in former times is to or recognition but point hum- be always a child. If no use is bly to the honor of serving. made of the labors of past ages, You deployed for months and the world must remain always years apart from family and in the infancy of knowledge.” friends so that others could Cicero

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ov. Greg Abbott pro- long tradition of governors by claimed Nov. 3 as making a friendly wager with Houston California Gov. Jerry Astros Day, honorBrown on the outcome ing the American of the Series. Abbott League champions offered a six-pack of for winning the 2017 Houston-brewed beer Major League Baseand Texas barbecue. ball World Series. By Ed Sterling Brown offered a selecEd Sterling is the The Astros won their tion of wine from his member services fourth game in the state’s Sonoma, Napa director for the Texas best-of-seven Series and Mendocino counPress Association. against the National ties that were impactHis column is a League champion weekly aggregation ed severely by recent Los Angeles Dodg- of news about the wildfires. ers on Nov. 1. It’s state’s government.

Flags to be at the first World Series half-staff championship for the Hous- Gov. Abbott on Nov. 5 orton Astros in the 55-year his- dered that flags across Texas be tory of the franchise and the lowered to half-staff through first for a Texas team. Players sunset on Nov. 9 in memory wore “Houston Strong” patch- of those who lost their lives es on their uniforms in honor in a mass shooting in Sutherof those affected by Hurricane land Springs, a town 20 miles Harvey’s widespread devasta- southeast of San Antonio. tion. More than one million Some 26 people were reportfans lined the streets of down- ed killed and dozens injured town Houston Nov. 3 to see the when a lone gunman opened players hoist the championship fire with an assault rifle in a trophy during a victory parade. church while members attended “This victory is a great honor Sunday morning services on for the Astros and the Houston Nov. 5. The gunman, identicommunity, which has been se- fied as Devin Patrick Kelley verely impacted by, and contin- of New Braunfels, was found ues to recover in the aftermath with a gunshot wound, dead of, Hurricane Harvey. Like the in his truck several miles from Astros, Texans are known for the scene. Details continue to their spirit and resolve, and in emerge in the shooting. ​ the wake of Harvey’s devastaRevenue total comes in tion, we were able to see the State Comptroller Glenn persevering nature of Texans Hegar on Nov. 2 reported that on full display. This champion- state sales tax revenue totaled ship will serve as inspiration to $2.46 billion in October, an a city and state that is passionate amount 6.9 percent more than about its sports,” Abbott wrote. he reported in October 2016.

Abbott on Oct. 24 continued the Receipts from the mining and

manufacturing sectors led sales tax revenue growth, and most other economic sectors also grew moderately compared to the same month last year. Hurricane Harvey does not appear to have had a significant net effect on state sales tax revenue, he added.

Also, Hegar said, total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in October 2017 was up 5.2 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Details on monthly sales tax collections can be found at the Comptroller’s Monthly State Revenue Watch, which is accessible through the website comptroller. texas.gov.

AG goes after gougers Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Consumer Protection Division on Oct. 30 sent notices of violations to 127 Texas businesses accused of price gouging during the state of disaster declared for Hurricane Harvey.

All of the cases involve consumer complaints against gas stations that allegedly charged $3.99 or higher for a gallon of unleaded gasoline or diesel. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act prohibits anyone from taking advantage of a disaster declared by the governor and selling or leasing necessities for excessive prices. The Consumer Protection Division received an estimated 5,500 complaints alleging price gouging by businesses. Many Texans emailed photos and receipts as evidence, Paxton said.

Job count decreased The Lone Star State lost some

7,300 jobs in September, due largely to effects from Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Workforce Commission reported.

Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.0 percent, down from 4.2 percent in August, and remained below the national rate of 4.2 percent. Annual employment growth for Texas was calculated at 2.1 percent.

“Texas’ economic growth is boosted by the resilience of our employers, who have added 230,300 private-sector jobs over the past year,” said Ruth R. Hughs, the TWC commissioner who represents employers.

“TWC is committed to ensuring our state resources and services are provided to help get Texans get back to work after the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey.”

Depository site chosen Comptroller Hegar on Nov. 3 announced the city of Leander as the future home of the Texas Bullion Depository, with construction to begin in early 2018.

In its 2015 regular session, the Texas Legislature created the depository as an agency within the Office of the Comptroller.

The depository, according to the official statement of legislative intent, would be established “so the state, state agencies and private individuals would be able to store precious metals in a secure, Texas-based depository to reduce reliance on out-of-state facilities and to insulate their assets from unstable market forces.”

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Hudson Middle School students, from left, Preston Gibbs, Taylor Johnson, Joshua Frazier, Jalen Jimenez and Andi Burns were five of the many sixth-graders who experience the Junior Achievement BizTown last week.

Debit cards supplied continued from 1A He added, “I learned that it is very busy (being mayor) and that you have to be honest and lead your group.”

Signing all those checks, Frazier noted, was hard work and tiring on his writing hand. Plus, as BizTown’s mayor it was his responsibility to traverse through the mini city and meet with the multiple businesses in it.

A CEO of one business was Taylor Johnson, who oversaw operations at the Wells Fargo Bank.

“It was pretty cool,” she said.

“I got to sign all the checks, and make sure that everybody paid (their bills). We had people walking in and said that someone hadn’t paid them … Some people were not trying to pay their businesses. I had to run back and forth to make sure that it was or wasn’t actually paid.”

Jalen Jimenez was on the ground floor for some of that while serving as a Wells Fargo bank teller, where he worked hard exchanging and counting money, and making sure no cash was missing at the end of the day.

“It was hard,” he said, adding

that he doesn’t want to work in a bank. “It’s too much work.”

Another pair, Andi Burns and Preston Gibbs, were named Citizens of the Day for their overall efforts. Burns worked as a cashier at the town’s supermarket, while Gibbs was an election supervisor.

“It was fun, because I got to check people out after (they were done) buying our stuff,” Burns said. “I really liked coming to BizTown today.”

Besides working, BizTown students are also supplied with debit cards that represent their paychecks, and they must learn how to budget their spending, whether it’s buying groceries, a car or other items. There is also an American Airlines kiosk, where students who work there learn what it takes to run an airline, while others, portraying passengers, get a good understanding of the ticket buying process.

One of ideas behind BizTown is to instill in students that businesses exist to make money, and how the folks employed by them go about doing that. Also, participants are given some money that must be donated, so they understand the concept of giving back to the community.

was in the front of the plane behind a large acrylic window.

“I could see everything out front,” Perdue said. “What I saw mostly on missions was anti-aircraft shells. The sky was so black (it looked like) you could get out and walk on it. They put a lot of that in the air. It was 88-millimeter, and I guess it was a pretty accurate gun because that was all you saw.”

After their first mission, Feb. 9, 1945, Perdue and the rest of the crew returned home with 18 holes in their plane. However, it was two months later during the crew’s 25th mission that the plane was finally taken down, not by flak but rather a German fighter that took out the tail section.

That killed the tail gunner, and the ball-turret gunner, located underneath the plane. It also didn’t stand much of a chance once the aircraft started to twirl downwards. Perdue also is unsure what happened to the two other crewmen.

“We had trouble opening the escape hatch, and the plane began to turn,” Perdue said. “I think the plane was starting in a spin, and if it went into a centrifugal spin, you’re not going to get out; you can’t move. That’s a possibility of what happened to the other two.”

The then staff sergeant got out of the plane, and, almost immediately after ejecting at around 18,000 feet, Perdue released his parachute.

“I’ve said many times I don’t know how I got through that little door with all that gear on, but I did, ” he said. “I was always taught that when you were at altitude and you have to jump … don’t pull your ripcord until you’re a ways down.

That way, you’re not exposed to the enemy. But, I couldn’t do that.

I cleared that plane, and I pulled it.

Fortunately, everything worked.”

Eventually, Perdue made it

to the ground after that perilous looking, I tossed them out the winjump. During his trip down, a P-51 dow.” fighter circled him twice to protect After arriving at Stalag Luft 1 him from German fighters — they in Barth, Germany, the prisoners would strafe crewman who bailed were stripped of their clothes and out — only to land in a spot where given fatigue uniforms provided he was immediately confronted by the International Red Cross. by a German soldier. Also, upon The Germans also painted a landing, Perdue damaged his “USA” on his flight jacket to idenright knee, tify him as an an injury for American. which he lat“We were er received a not mistreatPurple Heart. ed; I wasn’t,” That GerPerdue said. man soldier He did note eventually there were took Perdue stories of misprisoner, but treatment to not before prisoners earsaving him lier in war, and from a beatit’s possible, ing by memPerdue said, bers of the the Germans Photo courtesy Rachel Hedstrom stopped that Hitler Youth.

The Ameri- C.B. Perdue as a member of practice once can sergeant the US Army Air Corps. they realized was taken they were goto a jail cell, where he and others ing to lose. waited to see what would happen “They gave us boiled potatoes, next. and they gave us a stew. I don’t “I hadn’t had a drink all day, know what kind of meat it had in and I needed something wet,” it,” Perdue said. “It didn’t look like Perdue said. “They told us they beef to me. They gave us somehad coffee, and they had a bucket thing that looked like oatmeal, of coffee there. I drank it, and it which I think was barley. (Also), tasted terrible. I didn’t like coffee the International Red Cross anyway, but it was wet and that brought in food parcels for the was the main thing.”

POWs, and they made those up Perdue and others were finally to one parcel per person a week, herded into a cattle car and trans- but the Germans rationed those. ported to a POW camp near the They gave us one parcel for two Baltic Sea. During the last part people.” of the trip, he and others were The “important thing,” he nottransferred to a passenger car, and ed, was the parcels also had cigait was during that portion of the rettes, which came in handy for voyage that he decided to discard Perdue, who didn’t smoke. his “escape kit,” the elements of “(For) somebody who did which were in his clothes along smoke, and they couldn’t have a with a pocket knife. cigarette very often, they would “I got to thinking that when I do anything to get a cigarette,” got there and they find those items Perdue said. “There was a candy on me, I would be severely pun- bar there called a D-bar in the kit ished in some way,” Perdue said. … I would trade my cigarettes for “So I fished them out of my jacket the chocolate bar.” … and when the guards weren’t After about a month of captiv-

ity, Perdue and other POWs were liberated by the Russians, at which point Perdue got his jacket back.

“The day before the Russians liberated us, that night I went to bed and there were guards in the guard towers,” Perdue said. “During the night, they left. They didn’t want to get captured by the Russians. The Russians and the Germans didn’t like each other. That goes back to early in the war. The guards headed back for the British and American lines.”

Eventually, the POWs were flown by B-17 to a camp in France, where he and others reentered the Army Air Force. By that time, the war in Europe had ended, so Perdue returned to the United States by ship. After arriving on the East Coast, Perdue caught a train to Fort Smith and then a bus to El Dorado.

“They gave us 60 days leave, recuperation they called it,” he said, “and from there, I was back in military. They sent me to Miami Beach for reassignment … I stayed there a week or so, and they sent me to Monroe, Louisiana.”

Eventually, Perdue was discharged, went back to El Dorado and found work that didn’t pay too well.

That led him back to reenlisting in the Army, and then moving to the Air Force in 1947 when that became a separate branch of the service. From there, Perdue remained in the USAF, a stint that took him to many states and overseas, including Okinawa during the Korean War, before retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1973; working mostly in public affairs.

“I (reenlisted) with the intent of coming back in for one hitch, and seeing how that would turn out,” Perdue said, “but that one hitch turned into 30 years.”

However, he never spent another day in the air.

“After bailing out of the plane, and surviving that, I said I am not flying any more,” Perdue noted.

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Sachse High School Boys Basketball

Nov. 10: Sachse (JV, varsity) at Richardson, 6 p.m.

Nov. 14: Sachse (all teams) at Plano, 6 p.m.

Football

Nov. 9: South Garland vs. Sachse JV at Mustang Stadium, 7 p.m.

Nov. 10: South Garland vs. Sachse (homecoming) at Williams Stadium, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Nov. 9-11: Frisco Varsity Tournament.

Nov. 9-11: South Garland JV Tournament.

Nov. 9-11: Rowlett Freshman Tournament.

Wylie East High School Boys Basketball

Nov. 9: Ferris at Wylie East (scrimmage), 6 p.m.

Nov. 14: North Garland at Wylie East (all teams), 7:30 p.m.

Football

Nov. 9: Highland Park at Wylie East JV, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 9: Wylie East freshmen at Highland Park, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 10: Wylie East at Highland Park, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Nov. 9-11: Frisco ISD Varsity Tournament.

Nov. 9-11: South Garland JV Tournament.

Nov. 14: Wylie East (all team) at McKinney Boyd, 5 p.m.

Wrestling

Nov. 17-18: Heath JV/Varsity Tournament.

Volleyball Sachse falls to CP in area round From Staff Reports

gford@csmediatexas.com College Park (The Woodlands) ended Sachse’s volleyball season by sweeping the Lady Mustangs 19-25, 21-25, 22-25 during Region II, Class 6A area-round match at Leon High School in Jewett.

The defeat ended what had been another successful season for the Lady Mustangs, one in which they finished 32-11 overall and were 11-1 in District 106A; the latter record earned the district’s top seed in the playoffs.

Sachse began that with a hard-fought, five-set victory over JJ Pearce at Wylie High School on Oct. 30.

Basketball Lady Mustangs nip Heath, 44-42 From Staff Reports

gford@csmediatexas.com Sachse’s Lady Mustangs tipped off the 2017-’18 season with a 44-42 victory last Friday over Rockwall Heath.

Sachse led 35-28 heading into the fourth quarter and then held off the Lady Hawks for the victory. Kayla Demus paced the team with 21 points, while Adhel Tac added 11 for the victors.

The Lady Mustangs were scheduled to play Tuesday at L.V. Berkner, and will take part in the Nov. 9-11 Frisco Varsity Tournament. They will then return to the court Tuesday, Nov. 14 at home against Flower Mound Marcus.

Boys basketball The Mustangs will open the regular season Friday at Richardson, and then will play Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Plano. Their home opener is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10 against Plano West.

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Isaiah Humphries tips a pass intended for Naaman Forest’s Donavan Lee. The defensive back pulled down the pigskin for an interception and returned it back into Ranger territory to set up a touchdown.

Mustangs 9-0 after routing Rangers

By Greg Ford Sports Editor

gford@csmediatexas.com GARLAND – Sachse accomplished one task on Nov. 2, when they clinched the District 10-6A crown with a 27-7 win over Naaman Forest at Williams Stadium.

Now, the next step is to get ready for the postseason, which begins next weekend with the Class 6A, Region II bi-district round; Skyline will be the Mustangs’ likely opponent.

That means head coach Mark Behrens and his staff might just rest some of Sachse’s banged up players – that is particularly true on the defense – during Friday’s regular-season finale

against South Garland.

The regular-season finale is also at Williams Stadium and will be the Mustangs’ homecoming game. Sachse enters the contest 5-0 in district play and 9-0 overall. The Colonels enter Friday’s clash 0-6 in 106A and 1-8 overall after having a bye last week.

In other action a week ago, Rowlett downed Lakeview Centennial 46-42, while North Garland beat Garland 21-14.

Rowlett and Garland play tonight at Williams Stadium, and Lakeview Centennial and Naaman Forest clash Friday at Homer B. Johnson.

“We know they are going to play our kids hard, and we are going to play them hard year

in, year out,” Behrens said of Naaman Forest. “I knew they would play us tough.”

This past week, the Mustangs found themselves battling a formidable Ranger squad that bedeviled the Mustang defense for much of the evening with a Wing-T attack.

Fortunately, Sachse’s defense went into a bend-butdon’t-break mode, resulting in them surrendering many rushing yards, but only one touchdown.

“The defense picked it up when they needed to,” Behrens said, “and we’re really beat up (defensively) We’ll probably sit a few next week.”

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T

he Texas high school football season is always interGreg Ford esting, with each year having a story to tell.

One of the more intriguing, if not frustrating, aspects of high school gridiron is who will make the playoffs. For sure, there are the teams who take care of business and earn a spot without any help.

However, whenever the regular-season finales come around, there are always those teams who find themselves on the cusp of the postseason, needing not only to win but also hoping other squads either win too, or lose.

Locally, Plano East is one of those teams. The Panthers have endured a rough season, one in which many injuries have befallen them on both sides of the See PLAYOFFS page 3B

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Isaiah Humphries races back to the Naaman Forest side of the field after intercepting a pass late in the second quarter.

The Mustangs scored a touchdown a few plays later.

Braylon Brooks breaks up a pass intended for Naaman Forest’s Jaylon Dickerson.

Christian Cole traversed his way through the Naaman Forest defense for 190 yards.

Clockwise from the top, quarterback Jalen Mayden (4) takes off with the pigskin, while Myles Nash (3) finds some running room on the Williams Stadium stadium. The Sachse defense swarms to the ball carrier.

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Nov. 3 — College Park defeats Sachse 3-0 (playoffs)

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Clockwise from the top, Naaman Forest defenders Dj White (22) and Sheldon Melito (19) hitch a ride on Sachse wide receiver Drue Jackson. Running back Christian Cole gets shoved out of bounds by the Rangers’ Adrian Brown , while Shilo Sanders (21) leaves Nicolas Negron on the ground during a kick return. The Mustangs have lost just one game in their last 21 contests — a 2016 arearound contest to The Woodlands — and will be aiming for their second consecutive undefeated regular season when they line up Friday for homecoming at Williams Stadium against South Garland.

Offensive Player Christian Cole

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As for the Mustangs’ offense, it also ran the ball well, but it also was stifled on several occasions by the Naaman Forest defense.

Sachse took an early 7-0 lead on Jalen Mayden’s short scoring run, and then appeared ready to increase the margin, as the Mustangs drove to the Ranger 8-yard line later in the first quarter.

However, Mayden was sacked for a 7-yard loss on 4th and 2, resulting in the ball being turned over on downs.

A short time later, another Sachse drive ended the same way when Mayden’s pass fell incomplete on 4th and 1 from the Naaman Forest 28-yard line.

The Mustangs’ next possession was early in the second quarter, and resulted in disaster, as Naaman Forest recovered a fumble at the Sachse 29yard line.

Ty’reek James’ two runs chewed up that yardage, with the second carry being a 19yard scoring scamper.

Three plays into Sachse’s next possession, Christian Cole took off like Yogi Bear with a

picnic basket, and left multiple Rangers in his wake en route to a 67-yard touchdown.

It remained 14-7 Mustangs until right before half, when Isaiah Humphries intercepted a pass and returned it to the Naaman 22-yard line with 30 seconds left in the first half.

Two plays later, Mayden hit Drue Jackson for a 15-yard touchdown at the right, front corner of the end zone.

The score was controversial, as some folks thought Jackson did not get his feet inbounds after leaping up to make the reception. A botched extra point left the score 20-7 Sachse heading into halftime.

That was the one mistake the Mustangs made on special teams, which had been an area of concern the past few weeks.

“We finally got off a punt off without having something go wrong,” Behrens said. “We (made) three-out-of-four extra points, but we’ve got to get 100 percent on that.”

The Rangers opened the second half with a 13-play drive that chewed up more than seven minutes.

However, it produced nothing, as on the 13th play, an incomplete pass on 4th and 6

from the Mustang 13 fell incomplete. Five plays later, Cole took off again for another long touchdown run, this one from 66 yards.

The Rangers threatened one more time in the fourth quarter, and appeared to score when quarterback Thomas Gutierrez found Daviciea McCartney for a 24-yard touchdown.

However, the latter was cited for offensive pass interference, negating the score.

Sachse offensive stats Rush: 35-303 Passing: 7-10-0-104 Sachse individual stats Rushing: Christian Cole 18190, Jalen Mayden 13-74, Matthew Carter 6-29, Myles Nash 2-8, Drue Jackson 2-2.

Passing: Jalen Mayden 7-10-0-104.

Receiving: Drue Jackson 3-84, Myles Nash 1-7, Chase Cromer 1-6, Trent Dean 1-5, Christian Cole 1-2.

Sachse team defense stats Rushing: 38-195 Passing: 4-16-1-31

Robinson — 10 (one solo, nine assists), Tyler Lacy — 9 (one solo, eight assists), Isaiah Humphries — 9 (two solo, seven assists), Cedric Johnson — 8 (one solo, seven assists).

Interceptions: Isaiah Humphries 1-39.

District 6-6A Team District Overall x-Allen 6-0 9-0 *McKinney 4-2 7-2 *Denton Guyer 4-2 6-3 McKinney Boyd 3-3 4-5 Plano 3-3 5-4 Plano East 2-4 3-6 Wylie 2-4 3-6 Plano West 0-6 0-9

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ball. Yet, even with all that adversity, the black and gold can still earn a postseason berth with a double-digit victory Friday over Plano, something that will be easier said than done.

Like the Panthers, the Wildcats are also fighting for a playoff berth, but unlike PESH, they can earn a spot with a win, which will give them a 4-3 record in District 6-6A. East fans, while watching the action at Kimbrough Stadium, will also be keeping their ears open to what is happening at McKinney’s Ron Poe Stadium.

It’s there that McKinney, which already has clinched a playoff berth, will battle McKinney Boyd, a team on a two-game slide that also has postseason aspirations. If the Broncos win, they’ll finish 4-3 in 6-6A and make the playoffs.

However, if they lose to the Lions and East beats Plano by 10 or more points, then PESH will head to the playoffs.

That’s also contingent on Allen beating Wylie, something most prep pundits expect to occur. However, once the playoff lineups are set, newer questions will arise. How will each team match up with their respective first-round foe?

In Sachse’s case, that potentially could

be Coppell, the No. 2 big school in 9-6A — Sachse is the No. 1 big school in 10-6A — which knocked off Skyline, which has the largest student population among 9-6A schools and is also a playoff aspirant.

In the postseason, records are meaningless, as more often than not outcomes are determined by match ups.

So how will Sachse compare to its opening round opponent, what will PESH face should it make the postseason? Those are questions waiting to be answered.

However, first let’s see teams answer the ones regarding who will make it.

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Raiders fricassee Forney for first district win

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Sophomore Dylan Pitts finished the state course in 15:48.33 to earn a 25th-place finish. Wylie finished the course 10th overall in the team standings for Class 6A.

Left, Samuel Abdellatif finished 50th with a time of 16:14.16 during last Saturday’s state meet, while Aidan Gardiner was 56th in 16:16.95.

WYLIE — The Raiders handed out two big gifts last Friday night with their 50-43 victory over the Forney Jackrabbits.

First, the victory sent out the team’s senior class with a win in their final high school home game. Second, and perhaps even more important, the Raiders secured their first District 15-5A victory of 2017, one that improved East’s record to 1-5 in district and 2-7 overall.

“For everybody, it’s huge,” head coach Joe Lepsis said. “We’ve been in so many of these district games, and three of them came down to the fourth quarter. It was going to be who was going to make that play to win it (in those games), and we didn’t make that play. To finally be able to overcome and make that play or two to win it is really satisfying for everybody.”

The coach also praised his senior class.

“They’re just good kids, high-character kids,” Lepsis said. “(They get) great grades, no discipline problems. They are an outstanding group of young men, and I’m ecstatic they got to go out in their final game at their home stadium with a win. It was awesome.”

East will conclude the regular season this Friday at 15-5A champ Highland Park, while the other games will have Forney meeting North Forney, Mesquite Poteet versus West Mesquite and Royse City at Lovejoy.

The Raiders opened things last week by marching downfield on the game’s first possession via a mix of passes and two big Corbin Johnson runs.

The latter concluded things by taking a handoff, stopping and then throwing the ball back to quarterback Zack Haaland, who was wide open by the end zone, for a 22yard score and a 7-0 lead.

The Jackrabbit offense leaped into the fray by driving to the tying touchdown.

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They kept the drive alive with a fourthdown completion inside Raider territory, and were aided by several East penalties.

Austin Ream finished things with an 8-yard run, and then quarterback Devon Rideaux just hit the end zone pylon on the two-point conversion to put Forney up 8-7.

East struck right back, driving 75 yards in a quick manner, with Johnson going the final 29 for a touchdown and then barreling in for the two-pointer and a 15-8 lead with 4:10 left in the first quarter.

Forney responded on the first play of the second period, when Rideaux hit Sean Stephens with a 5-yard strike to tie the game 15-15.

Once again, the Raider offense went back to work, driving 77 yards for the go-ahead touchdown, which came on Johnson’s 26yard run untouched through the Forney defense.

Devon Rideaux then hit receiver Aaron Rideaux with a 52-yard strike – the latter made an over-the-shoulder catch – to the East 3-yard line. However, the Raider defense dug in, and forced Forney to turn the ball over on downs.

A short time later, Johnson turned a swing pass into a 69-yard touchdown and a 29-15 Raider advantage.

Aaron Rideaux returned the ensuing kickoff to East’s 48-yard line, and from there Forney drove to another score, a 13yard pass from Devon Rideaux to KJ Hayes that cut East’s lead to 29-21 with 47 seconds left in the half.

The Jackrabbits tied things up early in the second half, when Devon Rideaux found Peyton Johnson for a 43-yard touchdown.

Johnson than latched on to Aaron Rideaux’s two-point toss to deadlock the game at 2929.

East recovered an onside kick attempt at the Forney 47-yard line, and nearly four minutes later, Johnson bulled in from five yards out to put East back ahead 36-29.

Forney marched back into East territory, but failed to convert on fourth down from

the Raider 15-yard line, result in East getting possession.

The Jackrabbits tied the game on the final quarter’s first play, with Devon Rideaux finding a wide-open Sean Stephens for a 35yard score.

East came right back to take the lead 43-36 on Johnson’s 9-yard run. That drive featured lateral pass to Johnson, who then hit Michael Messer for 31 yards to Forney’s 36-yard line.

“We talked all week about (their) linebackers being slow to fill the hole, so I took advantage of that and made what I could,” Johnson said.

Brendan Williams took the ensuing kickoff to Forney’s 48, where a facemask call against East moved the pigskin to the Raider 37-yard line. Several plays later, a scrambling Devon Rideaux fired up a pass that a diving Austin Ream snared in the end zone to make it 43-43.

After recovering a fumble at their 19, the Raiders marched to the eventual winning score, which came on Haaland’s 29-yard keeper through the Jackrabbit defense.

“Our offense played unbelievable all night long throwing the ball, running the ball and blocking,” Lepsis said. “Defensively, I thought we played tough, but we didn’t play smart and made a ton of mistakes. The mistakes we made you can’t make on a Friday night, because they’re going to end up be big plays, and they were.”

Forney got within striking distance of the tying score, when two passes put them at the Raider 27-yard line with about two minutes left in regulation. Four plays later, though, Johnson ended Jackrabbit hopes with a fourth-down interception.

“I had to (make an interception). You can’t (finish) with just a deflection,” Johnson said.

The junior added, “I knew coming in this it would be all about the seniors, and that’s what I had to do, come out and play for them, so they could get that last win at the home stadium.”

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Welcome to our fifth annual Veterans Day section.

This is a culmination of veteran and active duty personnel photos gathered from our readers during the last few weeks.

Thanks to all of you for your submissions.

Adcock, David Eugene U.S. Air Force/U.S. Army 1953-1974, CWO 2

Anderson, Peyton, U.S. Marine Corps 2008-2013, Sgt.

Baker, Norman Linwood U.S. Army Specialist 4

Bridges, Don U.S. Navy 1964-1968, AE2

Brown, Thomas W. U.S. Army 1987-1991, SPC.

Allen, John Alexander “Alex”, U.S. Army 2012-Present, CPT

Anthony, James U.S. Navy 1965-1969

Bilodeau, Raymond E. ‘Butch’ U. S. Marine Corps 1965-1975

Broad, Charles U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2021

Brown, Tyler U.S. Air Force

Allison, Aaron U.S. Navy 2004-Present, Lt. Cmdr.

Arnold, William U.S. Marine Corps 2013-Present

Anderson, Franklin D. U.S. Army 1961-1981, CWO-2

Axline, Amber & Franky U.S. Army 2009-Present / 2005-Present

Axline, Charles U.S. Navy 1951-1954

Bledsaw, Red U.S. Marine Corps 1972-1974, Corporal

Bonney, Kevin U.S. Army 2005-2009, SPC

Brand, Ranson U.S. Navy 1942-1945

Branish, Paul Robert U.S. Marine Corps 2011-Present, Cpl.

Brown, Blake U.S. Army 2012-Present, Corporal

Brown, Nathanael W. Texas Army National Guard 2016-Present, PVT.

Brown, Raymond U.S. Army 1942-1946. Sgt.

Brown, Thomas W. Texas Army National Guard 2016-Present, PV2

Brundidge, David U.S. Air Force 1966-1970, SSgt.

Burdett, Ted U.S. Army 1971-1973

Burrow, Gaylon Darrel U.S. Air Force 1958-1961, Airman 2nd Class

Burrow, Jerry Donald U.S. Air Force 1959-1963, Airman 2nd Class

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Burrow, Johnie Manul U.S. Navy 1944-1945, Seaman 1st Class

Byrd, John U.S. Navy World War ll

Chambliss, Leland U.S. Army 1956-1959, Specialist 5

Chavez, Sam U.S. Air Force 1968-1988, SMSgt.

Combest, Jerry Wayne U.S. Marine Corps, SPC

Copeland, Wayne U.S. Army 1984-1988, Sgt.

Corbin, John Travis U.S. Army 1971-1973, SPC

Cox, Michael U.S. Marine Corps 2005-2009

Davis, Kenneth “Kenny” U.S. Army & Texas National Guard 2002-Present, Sgt.

Drake, Albert David U.S. Army 1918 -1919 Cpl

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Dean, Bruce W. U.S. Army 1975-1979, M.P.

Drake, Joseph W. U.S. Navy, 1942-1945, Chief Petty Officer

Calkin, Robert U.S. Navy 24 years - Retired

Campbell, Paul Wayne U.S. Air Force 1966-1970

Caro, Jaime U.S. Army 1984-1989, E-4 Specialist

Castillo, Paul U.S. Marine Corps 1992-2014, MSgt.

Coffey, L.D. U.S. Navy 1943-1945

Click, Dr. Robert - U.S. Army - Vietnam Dr. Robert Click served as an Army chaplain in the 173 Airborne unit in Vietnam. He is seen here baptizing soldiers in a river.

Cron, James Gilbert U.S. Air Force 1958-1964, Airman 1st Class

Corbin, George Thomas U.S. Navy 1951-1952

Culver, James U.S. Air Force 1971-1975

Davis, Bruce Anthony U.S. Army 1990

Davis, Charles ‘Chuck’ U.S. Marine Corps 1964-1989, MSgt

Dennis, Trace U.S. Marine Corps 2004-2010, Corporal

Dodd, Christina U.S. Air Force, Active/1983-1989 Reserves/1989-1995, Major

Doty, Isaiah U.S. Army 2016-Present

Drain, W.W. U.S. Army, 1942-1945, Petty Officer 3rd Class

Dunn, Bruce U.S. Army 2 years, SSgt.

Dunn, Patrick U.S. Air Force 2008 - Present, SSgt.

Dyer, Tom U.S. Air Force 1944-1967

Edington, Brett U.S. Navy, 2009-Present Petty Officer 2nd Class

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Frederick, Ernest “Jim” Robert, Jr. U.S. Army 1944-1946, (WWII)

Engbrock, Eugene U.S. Army 1951-1971, 1st Sgt. E-8

Faubion, Jon Desert Storm, Corporal

Fritze, Melvin P. ‘Skip’ U.S. Navy 1961-1968

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Guimarin, Spencer U.S. Navy - 1943-1952, Ship’s Baker 2nd Class

Gutierrez, Cody U.S. Marine Corps 2009-Present, Cpl.

Gutierrez, Margarito U.S. Marine Corps 1967-1969, Cpl.

Hartman, Bedford Hal, Jr. 1969-1972 (Vietnam), Sgt.

Hartman, Bedford Hal, Sr. WWII, Corporal

Hartman, Mason U.S. Army 2013-Present, Specialist 4

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Forrester, Cecil W. U.S. Navy 1959-1965, Sonar Oper. 3rd Class

Forrester, Stephan T. U.S. Air Force 1996-2000

Gaines, Brandon U.S. Army, 2006 - Present Chief Warrant Officer 2

Garner, Robert, Sr. U.S. Army 1953-1954

Gebhart, Reuben Minute Men of the State of Ohio 1862

Gilbert Jerry U.S. Navy 17 Years, Seabee

Gilley, Gene U.S. Navy 1961-1966

Gilley, Jeff U.S. Army 1988-1991

Gilley, Joel U.S. Marine Corps 1993-1997

Gilley, Justin U.S. Army 2016 Present

Graham, J. Logan U.S. Coast Guard 1951-1954, EM2 / Korean War

Hampton, Oather W. U. S. Navy, 1942-1945 U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class aboard USS Texas, Served in WWII

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Hewitt, Patrick U.S. Navy 1988-1993

Jackson, James & Julie U.S. Navy James - 26.5 years / Julie 6 years

Hilton, James U.S. Army 1962-1972

Holmes, Clyde G. U.S. Air Force 1954-1962, Airman 1st Class

Howland, Robert U.S. Air Force 1953-1973,MSgt.

Jackson, Chelsea U.S. Navy 2011-Present

Jaimeson, Jim U.S. Army 1957-1962

Jensen, Floyd U.S. Army 1942-1945, PFC

Jones, Clint U.S. Marine Corps 2009-2013, Cpl.

Keller-Logsdon, Rhonda U.S. Air Force 7 years

Lange, Donald J. U.S. Air Force 1968-1979, Staff Sgt.

Kester, Dwain Raymond with sons Kyle, Kevin & Kaden U.S. Marine Corps 1980-2005, MSgt.

Logsdon, Mike U.S. Air Force 21 Years of Service, MSgt.

Martinez, Ernest U.S. Army 1974-1976, E-4 Corporal

Lowery, John U.S. Army 1973-1978, Specialist 5

Martinez, Ronald U.S. Army, 1977-1980, Sgt. Specialist Unit E-5

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Lewis, Bill U.S. Army 1959-1960, Cpl.

Lange, Mary Matilda (Carel) U.S. Air Force 1968-1972

Lewis, Jimmy U.S. Army 1963-1967

Lathrop, Orange U.S.Navy 4 Years

Lockey, Derrel U.S. Army 1968-1969, Sgt.

Lowery, Joseph U.S. Navy 2005-2006, QMSN

Manuel, Howard Army National Guard, 1SG

Martin, William U.S. Army 1958-1963, SPC 4

Mathis, James Terry U.S. Navy - 1961-1984, Sr. Chief Radioman

Mathis, Kelsie U.S. Army 2015-Present

Maupin, Joshua 2004-Present, SSgt.

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McBrayer, David Aaron U.S. Marine Corps 2006-Present

McClure, Fred U.S. Air Force 1960-1988, MSgt.

McCormick, Matt U.S. Air Force 1986-1992

McDonald, Larry Dale U.S. Navy 1963-1967

McMillan, Howard Franklin U.S. Army, Capt.

Menifee, Marcus U.S. Army 1988-Preseent

Montgomery, Matthew Joseph U.S. Marine Corps 2007-2012

Montgomery, Robert Barclay U.S. Army 2010-Present, SPC

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McClure, Steven U.S. Army 1992-1996, Sgt.

McFarland, Brooks U.S. Air Force 23 Years Active Service, Colonel Ret.

Milhoan, Derrel U.S. Navy 1970-1974 & 19781981, GMG 2nd Class Petty Officer

McCormick, Elizabeth U.S. Army - 1994-2001, Chief Warrant Officer 2

Miller, Kerry James U.S. Army 1978-1981 SP-4

Miller, Stinson James U.S. Army 1952-1977, Major Ret.

Mitchell, James U.S. Army/KRG Foreign Legion 1988-2014/2014-2105

Mooney, Clarence Harvey U.S. Army 1941-1945, MSgt.

Moore, Darrell U.S. Army 1988-1992

Morgan, Kenneth G. U.S. Navy 1950-1975, C.E.C.S.

Murrah, Louie DeWitt U.S. Navy 1944-1946 (WWII), S1

Parker, Hal U.S. Navy

Nelson, Gerald U.S. Army 1945-1947

Nishiyama, Robert U.S. Marine Corps 1994-1998, Cpl.

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Peace, Jonathan U.S. Navy - 2003-Present Petty Officer 1st Class

Purdom, Harvey Howard Jr. U.S. Air Force 1966-1970

Rees, Jay B. U.S. Army 1918-1919

Petrey, Carl W. U.S. Army 1968-1972, CPT.

Pulliam, Joseph H. U.S. Army 1967-1968, E5 Sgt.

From left, SGT Kyle Perry - Colorado National Guard, SFC Chris Perry - U.S. Army - 1986-1992 and 2007-2015, and LT Cori Perry - Army Reserves.

Rees, James Beard U.S. Army 1942-1970, Colonel

Riddle, James U.S. Army KIA 1945, Pvt.

Robinson, Kenneth U.S. Navy 1959-1967, FTG2

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Smith, Clifton U.S. Army 1968-1970

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Garland Symphony features Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2017-’18 season “Vienna, City of Music!!” on November 17 at 8 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center, Brownlee Auditorium in Garland.

No other city in the world can boast a musical history as illustrious as Vienna’s. In a single afternoon, you can visit Haydn’s house, Beethoven’s apartment, and the Cathedral where Schubert sang as a boy.

The concert will feature Joaquín Melo, flutist, performing Mozart’s Flute Concerto No.1 in G Major. Joaquín was born in Bogota (Colombia), where he began his flute studies. In 1989 he traveled to Vienna (Austria) where he studied Flute and Pedagogy at the University of Music in Vienna, graduating in 1994. He continued his postgraduate studies at the Academy of Music and Theater

in Zürich Flautists of Co(Switzerlombia held in land) with the city of Bothe master gotá. He has Philippe had extensive Racine. He chamber music graduated and orchestral in 2000 with music that has a diploma led him to apawarded pear in different (Honorable concert halls Mention). in Colombia, He has Austria, Hunbeen a soCourtesy photo gary, Germany loist with Joaquín Melo, flutist, will per- Japan, Peru and the Bogota form Mozart’s Flute Concerto Mexico.

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From 1990 monic Oruntil 2001 he chestra, the Colombia Symphony was a Flute Master at the Bruck Orchestra and the Yucatán Sym- an der Leitha Conservatory in phony Orchestra. He has also Austria. He has taught master been invited to perform at the classes at the National University National University Festival of of Colombia, the Conservatory of Transverse Flute in Mexico City Roses in the city of Morelia, and and in the Festivals organized in 2011 was invited by Juan Feby the National Association of lipe Molano to perform with the

Batuta Youth Orchestra of Bogota in preparation for his tour in Europe.

He is a member of the Contemporary Music Ensemble SequenzaSur, with which he has successfully participated in festivals such as “Festival Cervantino”, “Gate Festival of the Americas”, “International Music Forum New Manuel Enríquez” and “International Festival of Music of Morelia”.

He is currently a Flute teacher at the José Jacinto Cuevas Music Center at the Yucatan Institute of Culture and at the Yucatan Higher Arts School. In addition, since 2002, he has held the position of Principal Flute in the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra.

The GSO will also be performing Haydn’s Overture to Il Ritomo di Tobia, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, and Gluck’s “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” from Orfeo e Eurydice.

Collin College hosting concerts

From Staff Reports

news@csmediatexas.com Collin College hosts eight free musical performances at its Spring Creek Campus this month as part of a fall concert series.

Featuring Collin College student musicians, the concerts are scheduled for November and December. All performances are free

and open to the public. The concerts will all be held in the John Anthony Theatre at Spring Creek Campus in Plano unless otherwise noted below.

The concerts are: •Guitar Artist Showcase – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Spring Creek Campus Room B187 •Guitar Ensemble – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14

•Keyboard Ensemble – 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15 •OneSound a cappella pop – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 •Opera Theatre Ensemble – 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20 •Winds and Strings Ensembles – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29 •Chamber Choir – 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 For a full listing of the concerts,

including December dates, visit www.collin.edu/finearts/musicconcerts.html. The John Anthony Theatre is located in front of the library at Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway.

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2201 Country Club Rd. (FM 1378), Wylie 972-429-0400 Dr. Blake Switzer, Pastor Sunday Services at 9:15 & 11 a.m.

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Murphy Road Baptist Church

411 S. Murphy Rd., Murphy 972-424-6026 Lash Banks, Senior Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Ministerio Hispano 12:30 p.m.

Sunday AWANA 4 p.m. murphychurch.com

404 N. Ballard, Wylie 972-442-2765 Rev. Anthony Densmore, Pastor Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.

Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass Confession , Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Nursery - Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saint Anthony Catholic Church affirms that all life has value and dignity from conception to natural death.

615 Parker Road, Wylie 972-461-2777 Rev. Kurt Ulmer Cell 972-955-4465 email: pastorulmer@gmail.com Divine Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Bible Class 10:45 a.m. faithwylie.org

Church of Christ

1520 Blackburn Road, Sachse 972-530-1005 Traditional Worship Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m.

Worship Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Loving God, Embracing People Seeking the Kingdom, Serving the World sachsefirst.net

Cottonwood Church of Christ 2633 Elm Grove Rd., Wylie 972-475-2189 Eric Hogue, Minister Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship 5 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. cottonwoodchurchofchrist.com

Sachse Church of Christ 5206 Ben Davis Rd, Sachse 972-442-3168 Dr. John Hobbs, Minister Bible Class 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m. www.sachsechurchofchrist.org

Wylie Church of Christ 901 S. Ballard, Wylie 972-442-5513 Alvis Nichols, Minister Ron Coleman Missionary Bible School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening 7 p.m. www.wccc.org

Methodist First United Methodist Church Sachse

Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church 3015 Pleasant Valley Road, Sachse 972-412-9003 Small Groups 9:30 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m. pleasantvalleyumc.org Connecting Christ and Community

Wylie United Methodist Church

1401 Country Club (FM 1378), Wylie 972-442-5835 Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 10:45 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

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701 N. Hwy 78, Ste. H, Wylie 972-442-3939 Spencer Lewis Hughes, Pastor srpastor@heavensjourneyfellowship.org Sundays 10 a.m.

Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. heavensjourneyfellowship.org A Church of New Beginnings

New Day Fellowship

2011 N. Hwy 78, Wylie (currently meeting in Banquet room of Wylie Inn & Suites, across from WalMart) 972-853-0759 Roy Cummings, Pastor email: pastor@newdaywylie.com Sunday Evening Worship - 5 - 7 p.m.

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“Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

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New Hope Church

1100 W Brown, Wylie 972-429-0868 Sunday Service 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery provided

Home Teams and Youth Group Wednesdays 7 p.m. newhopechristian.org

Pursuit Christian Fellowship

5736-B Hwy 78, Sachse, (corner of Third St.) 972-495-1327 Worship Service, Sundays, 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7:00 a.m.

Student Service, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Prayer, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. www.ThePursuitDallas.com People Pursuing God, God Pursuing People

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Many thanks to our veterans Saturday is VetSILVER SCENE got everyone in a eran’s Day, I hope good mood. each of you attend We shopped the services someWalmart, had a where. We are so Smart Driving grateful to have our Class, listened as military to protect Tom Westbrook our freedoms that asked us, “Are You we share today.

Where You Need to Oh, what a week By Dixie Dickson, Be?”; played bunSachse Senior this has been! The co, Texas Hold’em Center program and had delicious Halloween party was by far the largmeals all week. manager est we have ever The balance class had and the cosand the step aerotumes were great. Very few bics classes are still growing scary ones, but lots of funny and doing great. People are seeones. ing the change in their bodies as We enjoyed a fabulous lunch a result of these classes. on Monday, sponsored by OxIf we look to the later part of ford Glen, featured sloppy joes, this warm November we will salad, and cookies. The chef have our monthly potluck on there is to be commended.

Wednesday, November 15. That Tuesday we enjoyed the day is also our seventh birthday laughter and gaiety of the Hal- to be in this building. I can’t beloween party and dined on lieve it has been that long ago hotdogs, Frito chili pies, chips since we moved in, with everyand ice cream bars sponsored one yelling, ‘we need’ for each

by The Oaks of Liberty Grove, area of the building. It was a a brand new facility that isn’t very hectic day, but we made it. even open yet.

We will be giving flu vacWednesday the bus loaded cines on November 16 from 1 – up and motored to Grapevine to 3 p.m. The book club will meet shop the mall and start or finish on November 17 and discuss our Christmas shopping. The bus The Traitor’s Wife by Allison was loaded when we got home Pataeki. and the shoppers were weary, but We will be closed November the trip was very enjoyable.

23 – 24 to enjoy the ThanksgivThe birthday party was Thurs- ing holiday with our families. day with eight honorees in the Take a moment and to reflect on crowd. The balance class sang how thankful we are in America.

Happy Birthday to Joe Senter Until our next visit, rememand then we sang again for all ber to forget your age and live the honorees at the party. Beans, your life. I’ll keep the door cornbread and peach cobbler open.

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Come autumn, many foods seem to take on a unique flavor exclusive to the season. That’s thanks to the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” which each fall is a specially featured ingredient in everything from cream cheese to marshmallows. Naturally, pumpkin spice is also a key ingredient when preparing pumpkin pie. But just what does pumpkin spice contain?

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nation of several different ground spices. It typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. It also may include allspice.

Pumpkin spice is the name given to the blend in the United States. In the United Kingdom, pumpkin spice is known as “mixed spice,” which is a similar but not exact blend as that used to create pumpkin spice. Both feature cinnamon as the dominant flavor.

Week of November 12 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 An emotional encounter that you have with someone close to you gives you clarity and peace of mind, Aries. This is the catalyst for making personal changes that improve your life.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it’s good to want to help others. But do not let someone take advantage of your generosity. Be as accommodating as you can and then communicate your feelings.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, spend time fixing up your home this week or doing things that are geared around family. This is a great time for parents and children or even extended family to get together.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Hoping and wishing for something without taking any action will not lead to satisfaction, Cancer. Figure out what you hope to achieve and then work toward that goal.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Optimism abounds this week, Leo. You are ready to tackle any project big or small. Even though you may feel like you can take on the world, enlist a few helpers.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Safeguard your personal information, Virgo, because not everyone you meet is on the up and up. Be cautious without being suspicious and things will turn out fine.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you can make a big difference by contributing time, money or both.

Don’t hesitate to pitch in. Celebrate all that you have accomplished with someone you love.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you can dedicate your time to something that will educate you further on an area of concentration you want to pursue. It may be a charitable cause.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your great imagination often causes you to be the life of any gathering, Sagittarius. This week you may have to let others’ creativity take center stage.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Changes, particularly early in the week, will do you good, Capricorn.

Rearrange the furniture or even try out a new hairstyle for some new perspective.

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Fall into the library for programs, events Your Smith are welcome to Public Library is AT THE LIBRARY attend this threeoffering a cornuhour writing workcopia of programs shop with YA auand activities for thor, Jenny Martin. adults and teens in This program is the weeks ahead. for sixth- through Learn how to 12th-graders only. fold discarded Register online at books and combine By Rachel Orozco, WylieTexas.gov/ them with found library.

Smith Library objects to create We have two Director 2-D and 3-D works programs during of art at the Altered the Thanksgiving Book Art program Saturday, holiday week. Take a break Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m. This in- from holiday planning, pack teresting program is for age 18 up the kids, and join the Rebel and up. Wouldn’t a piece of art Alliance as we celebrate all (made from a book) be the per- things Star Wars at this event fect gift for the book lovers on for the whole family. Enjoy your list? games, crafts, a scavenger hunt Don’t miss our Escape and photo booth. Costumes are Room: Game of Tomes adven- strongly encouraged at our Star ture Saturday, Nov. 18. The Wars Come-and-Go Party Tuesgame’s premise goes like this: day, Nov. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. the manuscript for the long, No registration is required. long-awaited sequel in the It’s LEGO Family Build Day world’s best-selling fantasy Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. series has been stolen! Join Show off your imagination fellow fans in solving puz- by building with the library’s zles and discovering clues to LEGO and DUPLO sets. All find the book and get it to the ages are welcome. Children publisher in the nick of time. 9 years and younger must be The game is offered in three accompanied by an adult. No time slots: 2, 3:30, 5, and 6:30 registration is required. p.m. Each lasts about an hour.

Join us as the days get a litPlease choose one time only tle cooler and before we find and register at WylieTexas. ourselves involved in nongov/library. stop holiday planning. We’re To encourage creative writ- thankful for our patrons! ing, the library is sponsoring For more information call a teen writing program. Writ- the library at 972-516-6250 or ing an Irresistible Novel: an visit us online at WylieTexas.

Interactive Workshop will be gov/library. We are located in Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 the Wylie Municipal Complex, p.m. All aspiring teen authors 300 Country Club., Bldg. 300.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, take some time to do something with your partner, who can probably use your help right now. This can change your life emotionally and financially.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, remain tight-lipped about a positive development. You won’t have to stay silent forever, but wait a little longer to share the news.

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Legal Notice REQUEST for PROPOSAL BANKING SERVICES City of Lavon, Texas The City of Lavon hereby gives notice that, pursuant to Chapter 105, Texas Local Government Code, it will accept, and does request, proposals from qualified banks, credit unions, and savings associations currently doing business in the City to serve as the Depository Bank for the City by depository services contract for a period not to exceed five years. The Depository Bank se-

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Proposals will be accepted from state and federal banks, credit unions and savings associations, as those terms are defined in Chapter 105, that are currently doing business in the City of Lavon.

A copy of the Request For Proposal form and the proposed depository services contract is available at City Hall, located at 120 School Rd., Lavon, TX 75166 an can be downloaded at www.cityoflavon.org .Questions or requests for copies should be directed to: Kim Dobbs, City Administrator/City Secretary, P.O. Box 340, Lavon, TX 75166, Phone: 972-843-4220, E-mail: kim.dobbs@cityoflavon.org Deadline for submission of proposals is: November 30, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.

Proposals may be submitted by hand delivery, mail, or by fax to the attention of Kim Dobbs, clearly labeled “Proposal for Depository Bank Contract.”

The City Council of the City of Lavon is scheduled to consider all proposals and select the depository bank therefrom at its regular scheduled meeting on December 5, 2017.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE CITY OF MURPHY Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council 2017-024 Zoning Change Request In accordance with Texas Local Government Code §211.007, a Public Hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. and by the Murphy City Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 206 N. Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas, to hear public comments and to consider the application of Randy Clements requesting approval of a zoning change from SF-20 (Single Family Residential -20)

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to SF-E (Single Family Estate) located on 1 acre, having the legal description of ABS A0402 Daniel Herring Survey, Tract 3. This property is located on Skyline Drive, east of N Murphy Road.

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CITY OF SACHSE Public Advertisement for Sealed Proposals Sealed proposals addressed to the Public Works Coordinator of the City of Sachse will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 14th of December, 2017 at the City Council Chambers, City of

Sachse, 3815-B Sachse Road, Sachse, Texas 75048. All proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following utility rehabilitation project: Sachse 2017-2018 Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation.

All bids shall be accompanied by an acceptable bond or cashier’s check in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid guaranty is required by the owner as evidence of good faith and as a guarantee that if awarded the contract, the bidder shall execute the contract and furnish the required bonds and evidence of insurance within ten (10) days after receipt of the awarded contract.

Electronic copies of the Plans and Bid specifications are available

online at www.civcast. com, an online plan room, for no charge.

Hard copies of the Plans and Bid Specifications are available from the City of Sachse Engineering Department for a nonrefundable payment of $100. Bid envelopes shall be sealed and marked with “Sachse 2017-2018 Water & Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation” on the outside of the envelope. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities.

In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the price in the proposal, the city reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or reject the proposal. A non-mandatory bidders’ conference is scheduled for Thursday, November 30th 2016, 2:00 p.m. at the City Council

Chambers of City Hall.

Project contact is Greg Peters, P.E. Director of Public Works & Engineering, gpeters@ cityofsachse.com, 972495-7600.

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WYLIE ISD LEGAL NOTICE Wylie ISD, Wylie, Texas Advertisement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) The Wylie ISD is accepting proposals for an Architect/Engineer.

Specifications for this project may be obtained by registering on our electronic procurement system @ https:// wylieisd.ionwave.net Qualifications will be publicly opened in the office of the Purchas-

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cations are delivered to the specified location by due date and time.

Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive.

Qualification Deliveries: The Wylie ISD cannot guarantee, due to internal mail delivery procedures that any qualification sent priority mail will be picked up from the post office by district mail employees and delivered to the Purchasing Department by the closing date and time.

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Tibbals, Harry U.S. Army 1943-1946

Tobar, Ruben “Sarge” U.S. Army 1979-1999, !SG, Ret.

Tucker, Doyle T. U.S. Air Force 4 Years

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Watkins Celena U.S. Marine Corps 2010-2014

Weishman, “John, Jr.” U.S. Army 1951-1957,PFC

Weishman, Sean U.S. Air Force 1983-1988, Sgt.

Robert F. Welch II Lt. Col United States Army 1977-2005 Retired

Robert F. Welch III 1st LT Texas Nat. Guard, 2005-2008 United States Army, 2008-2011 KIA Afghanistan 4/3/2011

Woods, Maurice L. U.S. Air Force 1987-2011, MSgt. Retired

Yates, Chad U.S. Navy 11 years, AWR2

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