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Murphy Monitor The official newspaper of the city of Murphy

Volume 12 Issue 38

Murphy, Texas

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

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Teen attacks mom with pellet gun From Staff Reports

news@murphymonitor.com A 15-year-old Murphy boy will be charged with aggravated assault after an altercation with his mother last week at their home. According to a Murphy Police Department incident report, around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, neighbors in the 300 block of Hampstead Dr. in Murphy reported hearing yelling

from at least two individuals within a private residence. Apparently, a domestic dispute turned physical between two occupants of the home, later identified as a mother and son. According to Murphy Police Chief Arthur Cotten, the mother sustained a pellet shot to her face just below the lip and her lip was swollen. She reported that the pellet was fired by her son. The woman was treated for

a non-life-threatening injury at Methodist Richardson Hospital. The boy fled the scene in the family vehicle and was later arrested in the morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 29 by the Watauga Police Department and booked into the Tarrant County Jail. He was later transported to Collin County Juvenile Detention Center. “It took the authorities a while to locate him, but once they did

he was arrested without incident,” Cotten said. “The most important thing is he was arrested without incident and the mother is safe.” The boy is a student at a private school in Dallas and the school has been made aware of the situation. The Murphy PD is not releasing the names of the individuals in question until further information is obtained in the investigation.

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A two-car accident involving a Subaru Outback and Kawasaki motorcycle were involved in a fatality accident in the afternoon hours of Thursday, Sept. 29.

Wylie motorcyclist killed on FM 544 From Staff Reports

news@murphymonitor.com A Wylie motorcyclist died last week when he ran into the back of a sports utility vehicle on FM 544 in Murphy. Killed in the wreck Thursday, Sept. 29, was Franklin Umholtz, 30. Police reports show that Umholtz was traveling westbound on FM 544 about 1:20 p.m. when he struck the back of a Subaru Outback that was

stopped in the center lane of the roadway. The driver of the Outback was Shelia Shekari of Richardson. Upon hitting the vehicle, Umhotlz was thrown off the motorcycle onto the roadway. He was transported by ambulance to Medical City in Plano where he was pronounced dead. Police report that Umholtz was not wearing a helmet. Murphy and Richardson Police Departments are investigating the crash.

Cute as a Pumpkin!

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Jacob Roark picks out the perfect pumpkin Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Murphy Road Pumpkin Patch at Murphy Road Baptist Church. The church will be selling pumpkins from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clean & Green this weekend

Lynridge shows love to first responders

From Staff Reports

fered by Progressive Waste Solutions starts at 7 a.m. and wraps up at noon and the trucks will be out until all the pickups are finished. The drop off portion of the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, will take place in a portion of the city hall complex parking lot as in previous years.

A one-way in, one-way out, drive-through drop-off route will be laid out for participants to drop off their recycling at specified points. The driveway at City Hall will be marked and people will be positioned at specific points

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Murphy Fire Rescue Department open house. The event is scheduled for

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 206 N. Murphy Rd. in the Municipal Complex. This year’s theme is based around the department encouraging homeowners and renters to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years. “We really want people to

know that it’s important to replace your smoke alarms. Having a working smoke alarm can mean the difference if a fire breaks out,” city of Murphy Fire Marshall Perry Elliott said.

Each year, thousands of veterans are honored with an annual celebration called Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11. This year the Murphy Monitor will continue to pay tribute to veterans and active duty personnel in a special section publish-

ing Nov. 10. However, we need your help. If you have a veteran or active duty military personnel that you want to honor for Veterans Day please send us a photo, along with their name, branch of service and years served for inclu-

sion in the section. Deadline for photos is Oct. 28. Email photos and information to production@csmediatexas. com or bring it by the newspaper office at 110 N. Ballard in

news@murphymonitor.com Residents of Murphy will have the chance to clean out their garages, attics and storage buildings on Saturday, Oct. 8 with the first of two Community Clean & Green events. Curbside pickup, being of-

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Fire Department to host open house By David Jenkins Staff Writer

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Police Chief Arthur Cotten, right, shakes the hand of Sharon Sheely, a former lieutenant with the Collin County Sheriff’s Department, at the First Responders Breakfast hosted by Lynridge Senior Living Facility Sept. 20. Looking on is police officer Brad Taylor, a former co-worker of Sheely, and Executive Director Cindy Poetschke. The facility honored first responders with a variety of gifts over the course of six weeks.

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In this issue Classifieds . . . . . . .. . .3C Life & Style.... ...............1C Obituaries......... . .. . . . .2C Opinion . . . ... . . . . . . . .7A Sports . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . 1B

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Register to vote by Oct. 11 The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 Presidential Election is Oct. 11. To register, eligible voters can obtain a voter registration form on line through the office of County Clerk

in their county. The form must be completed, signed and mailed to the County Clerk. Early voting for the November election runs from Oct. 24 through Nov. 4.

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Lake Lavon Levels Normal 492

489.22 ft. as of 10/03/16

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AREA BRIEFS • POLICE BLOTTER

Police Blotter

AREA BRIEFS Murphy Exchange Club meeting

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

The Exchange Club of Murphy is slated to meet 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Country Burger. The restaurant is located at 104 N. Murphy Rd. For additional information visit www.exchangeclubofmurphytexas.org.

Wylie City Council

will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the council chambers at City Hall, 300 Country Club Rd.

Rotary flag project expanding Wylie East Fork Rotary Club is expanding its Holiday Flag Program to additional area homeowners associations and neighborhoods, based on the success of providing flags to homeowners in Kreymer Estates. Over the past several years, club members have distributed U.S. flags to more than 450 homes and commercial/governmental establishments throughout Wylie on six holidays a year. Each flag is 3x5 attached to an 8-foot metal pole. The flags are put out and collected on the designated holidays for an annual fee. Proceeds from the project go to educational scholarships for Wylie youth that are administered by Wylie ISD Foundation. The Kreymer Estates flag project is funded by Bloomfield Homes. The club is contacting homeowners associations and developers to sign them up. Anyone interested is asked to contact Vic Shaw at vicshaw888@gmail.com. East Fork Rotary Club meets at noon each Thursday at Woodbridge Golf Club.

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Ribbon cutting held for new business

The Lavon Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Institute of Harmonic Massage, owned by Deborah and John Balfour. The business is located at 901 FM 544, Suite 600 in Wylie.

Christmas aid program closed for 2016 By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@csmediatexas.com For the first time in 18 years, less fortunate families in the Wylie area will have to look for assistance someplace other than My Fostering Hope which will not be operating this holiday season. The building the organization utilized, a former grocery store on the southeast corner of Ballard Ave. and Hwy. 78, sustained substantial damage in the April 11 hailstorm and has not been repaired. Additionally, My Fostering Hope founder Karen

Dupuis is currently working through some health issues. “I hope to restart next year,” she said. The organization has given assistance of toys, clothes and food to about 1,000 families and 500 senior citizens and veterans during the Christmas season. That effort is being picked up by The Bridge Connection and Wylie Independent School District. Dupuis emphatically urges families to apply early for assistance this year. For her part, she has been contacting the families. My Fostering Hope served to remind them to submit applications for assistance.

Additionally, she is helping The Bridge Connection get shoes and coats for distribution. If there is a silver lining, the break will help Dupuis work on recovering her health and provide her family with a more normal holiday. “This will be our first year in 18 years to have a traditional family Christmas,” she said, noting that she has already made some homemade gifts, a practice she has not followed in years. Looking to the future, Dupuis reported she is exploring the opening of a food pantry in Lavon, an area in which she sees a need.

Murphy Police Department Sept. 17 • theft <$100, 100 W. FM 544 Sept. 20 • fraud use poss of identifying info, 500 Rothschild Ln. • found property, 200 Hawthorne Dr. Sept. 21 • theft prop >=$750<$2500, 100 W. FM 544 • theft prop >=$100<$750, 100 W. FM 544 • fraud use poss of identifying info, 200 N. Murphy Rd. • credit card abuse, 200 E. FM 544 Sept. 22 • information report, 500 Lakefield Dr. • criminal mischief >=$100<$750, 2000 Megan Ct. Sept. 23 • hit & run accident, 100 W. FM 544 Wylie Police Department September 26 •18:59, animal bite/scratch, 400 n winding oaks dr •08:31 criminal mischief >=$100<$750, 800 thomas st •19:30, theft of firearm, 600 sumter dr •20:38, drug info, 1600 spinnaker way •20:38, poss drug paraph, 1600 spinnaker way •20:38, poss drug paraph, 1600 spinnaker way September 27 •13:14, recovered stolen property, 300 grassy creek dr •16:25, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, 3400 w fm 544 •16:27, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, 3400 w fm 544 •20:39, fraud information, 200 n rolling meadow dr September 28 •02:49, found property, 400 fleming st •05:10, deadly conduct - reckless,

400 w oak st •05:10, unlaw poss firearm by felon, 400 w oak st •12:08, burglary of vehicle, 1500 starpoint ln •22:24, drug info, lakefield dr / silvery pine ave September 29 •01:32, assault fv impede breath/ circulat, 600 miss ellie cir •12:50, assault bodily injury/family member, 1400 scottsdale dr •15:43, found property, 400 s state highway 78 •15:43, poss con sub pg1 <1g, 400 s state highway 78 •15:43, recovered stolen property, 400 s state highway 78 •15:43, warrant alias, 400 s state highway 78 •17:06, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, 200 glen knoll dr •19:11, dwi (2nd), 1500 windward ln •22:02, drug info, 3500 mcmillen rd September 30 •10:37, found property, 900 alfred dr •14:23, assault family violence - c, 1900 highland oaks dr •15:44, assault bodily injury/family member, 600 fleming st •18:12, assault bodily injury/family member, 1500 starpoint ln october 1 •13:48, theft prop >=$100<$750, 600 fleming st •18:02, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500, 500 willow way •18:59, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, 300 woodhollow ct •23:43, dwi (1st), 700 woodbridge pkwy October 2 •01:39, assault family violence - c, 300 lake wichita dr •10:10, duty on striking unattended vehicle <200, 600 hanceville way •14:06, criminal trespass warning, 7400 country club dr •14:08, disturbance/family violence inf, 700 lariat ln •17:04, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500, 400 carver dr •21:51, disturbance/family violence inf, 700 overton dr

COLLIN COUNTY GRAND JURY The Collin County Grand Jury released the following indictments Sept. 27 originally filed by the Sachse Police Department. Travon Shaquil Jackson for burglary of a habitation (Second Degree felony.) Austin Don Dowdy for Un-

authorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (State Jail felony.) Melinda Lynn Wesson for forgery (Third Degree felony.) Matthew R. Skodak for two counts of enhanced theft less than $2,500 (State Jail felonies.) Linda Marie Maxwell for forgery (Third Degree felony.)

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LOCAL

Wylie man competes behind the wheel By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@csmediatexas.com To satisfy a need for competition and an appreciation of mechanical things, Wylie resident Forrest King regularly buckles on his helmet and goes autocross racing in Sports Car Club of America events in the Dallas area. It is a pursuit he has followed since making his first race, at Oklahoma City, Okla., while a student at Oklahoma State University. “I didn’t know what I was doing, but I thought it was fun,” King declared. Over the years, he has campaigned several cars and notched a number of successes, such as winning his SCCA class for the year in 2015. He was racing a Subaru WRX station wagon that was, surprisingly, a capable racer because weight shifts to the car’s rear, enabling it to negotiate corners well. King reported that after the Subaru was destroyed in the April 11 hailstorm he bought a 2006 Mini Cooper S that is supercharged from the factory. When not driving a company vehicle, the Mini is his daily transportation. An attraction of SCCA racing is that it has competitive classes for almost every type of vehicle.

“You are not doing anything the car wasn’t designed for,” he pointed out. An autocross course is a track laid out with orange traffic cones on a large parking lot. Racers attempt to slalom through and turn around the cones in the quickest time, reaching a maximum speed of about 70 miles per hour in the straight-aways. Only one car is on the course at a time. When not on the course, King volunteers with tech inspection, checking cars to make sure they are safe to race. The Wylie man was reared in Pflugerville and earned a degree in aviation management at OSU in 2003. His wife, Hailey, also is an OSU graduate. During college, King interned at an airport in Tulsa, and on completing his degree took a job at Hobby International Airport in Houston. While in Houston he was working on a master’s degree in aircraft accident investigation when an instructor suggested he apply for a railroad job. In 2006, he went to work as manager of intermodal operations with Union Pacific, moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 2008 and in 2011 moved to Wylie. He now works in intermodal equipment management for nine Union Pacific facilities. King said of his aviation management degree and rail-

road work, “It’s all about moving things.” The Wylie man caught the car bug with his first car, a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle that he took apart and rebuilt. The first car he raced, while a college student, was a 1990 Volkswagen Rabbit convertible. While living in St. Louis, he raced a supercharged 2001 Mazda Miata, winning his class in the St. Louis SCCA region. “The Miata is a wonderful car to drive,” he recalled. King sold the car when his daughter, Amelia, was born. She is now a first grade student at Watkins Elementary School. He also has raced a Porsche Cayman, which he described as a pretty car, but not a racer, and competed in road rallies in a classic 1996 Mini. Road rallies are non-timed events in which a driver and navigator read maps and clues to complete a course through urban or rural areas. “I don’t marry cars, I date them,” he joked. King said his wife and daughter would load up in the Mini for road rally competitions. In their first outing, King won first place as the driver and Hailey won first place as navigator. Wanting to return to a more performance based competition; King sold the classic

Mini, bought the Subaru and started autocross again. He raced the Subaru in a street class for slightly modified vehicles, and now races the 2006 Mini in a street class. He has added suspension modifications to the 2006 Mini to help with cornering, allowable in street classes. Strictly for kids, King recently partnered with some friends to prepare an entry for the 24 Hours of Lemons, a 2-day race on a road course in Houston that is open to cars that cost no more than $500. The team bought a 1998 Cadillac DeVille for $350 and has been stripping off parts and selling them to pay for modifications, such as a full roll cage. “We’ve been having fun,” he declared. The race is in November and the team spends Tuesday and Thursday evenings working on the Cadillac. If the Cadillac race car was not odd enough, King bought a 1997 GEO Metro for $168 in which he has installed a Kubota, a diesel lawn mower engine. “It was inspired by rum and coke,” the Wylie man explained. “It has successfully driven on the road and I am working to get it licensed. King says that Hailey is tolerant of his car projects as long as he abides by her rule that if it is not running, it must stay

Specifically, this amendment would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to issue a final permit for the construction of the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir no later than September 30, 2017. This reservoir is considered crucial if North Texas wishes to avoid local water deficits projected to hit in 2021. “Texans are no strangers to drought and water rationing,” Rep. Sam Johnson stated. “It’s something we try to avoid at all costs. But many folks don’t know that, at Collin County’s current rate of projected population growth, by 2021 we will

not have enough water to meet demand unless a new reservoir is built. This goes beyond water rationing for lawns. This is about water as part of our normal, daily routine.” The reservoir will take two years to build and another two years to fill, bumping up against the deadline of when additional water supplies are needed. “At a time when North Texas continues to experience booming growth and economic de-

velopment, we must ensure our vital infrastructure projects, including the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir, remain on schedule and get done,” stressed Rep. Pete Sessions. “This is not a partisan issue or a political issue, this is a regional issue that will affect millions of North Texans who will face higher prices, lack of water supply, and extreme rationing should this project not get done. I am proud to see Members of our North

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Wylie resident Forrest King regularly races his 2006 Mini Cooper in Sports Car Club of America autocross events in the Dallas area and has been successful on the track. hidden. The Metro resides in the garage at their house. To participate in SCCA autocross, a driver merely needs to show up at the venue, usually Texas Motorsports or Lone Star Park in the Dallas area, and pay the $35 entry fee. Cars are checked for safety and there can be no loose items in the cockpit. A helmet must be worn while competing. Novice racers can start the race year with a beginner school where the layout of traffic cones is explained, but the school is not required. On race days, novices can take a guided, walking tour through the course and even have a more seasoned competitor ride along with them during their runs. “Nobody is out for blood,” King said. “The spirit of it is really positive. It’s a lot of people who know each other’s

names and are happy to see each other.” The Wylie driver also has helped to teach the SCCA Street Survival Course in which drivers ages 15-20 are taught car-handling skills to make them safer motorists. The young drivers may show up in anything from a sports car to their mother’s mini van and are taught the handling characteristics of that vehicle. “I’ve volunteered at that twice this year. It is rewarding to see their driving skills develop during the course,” King said. SCCA races are held on Sundays and last most of the day. The next event, limited to drivers who have competed in at least three events this year, is Oct. 9 on the TMS road course. King will be there with his No. 35 Mini Cooper.

Texas delegation come together in support of this amendment and getting this reservoir online.” NTMWD Executive Director Tom Kula noted that the reservoir is essential to meet the needs of 90 communities in the ten counties served by the district. He explained that water conservation alone will not be enough to support a population that is expected to double over the next 50 years. The water district currently

serves 1.6 million people across 10 counties in which population is expected to increase to almost 2.4 million by 2030 and double to 3.7 million by 2070. NTMWD has worked more than a decade to get a new reservoir (the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir) online. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has already issued the state permit for the locally funded project – its first uncontested state water permit in 50 years.

Amendment would expedite construction of new reservoir

From Staff Reports

news@csmediatexas.com The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed an amendment to H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act, which would expedite construction of the Lower Bois d’Arc reservoir that will provide an addition water supply for North Texas Municipal Water District. The bipartisan amendment was introduced by Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) along with Representatives Pete Sessions (TX-32), John Ratcliffe (TX-04), and Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30).

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EDUCATION

Welding sparks students interest in WISD By Brooke Hoffard

education@csmediatexas.com Everything is bigger in Texas and Texans love their B-B-Q! Welding students in Wylie ISD have the opportunity to complete hands-on projects for the school and outside the school and BBQ Smokers tend to be the most popular. Before students take on such a huge project, they must first learn the basics. The Construction Technology course, taught by Rick Spillyards reviews basic safety, materials, proper tool usage and the functions they need to know to complete the various stages of construction including residential wiring, plumbing, framing and codes. They will work toward obtaining their OSHA General Industry Safety Certification. Sophomore students have a choice to switch to Welding I, or continue in the Construction pathway. Once on the welding pathway, Welding I students develop a strong foundation in welding and metals technology, primarily learning the welding processes, equipment and work towards many AWS (American Welding Society) certifications offered. Students start with the AWS D1.1 Structure Steel Codes: Tack Welder Certification Test. Then move on to AWS D1.1 Fillet Weld Certification Test, testing in all the different welding positions including flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead. The AWS D1.1 certifications deals with material usually over a ¼” thick. Once the D1.1 certifications are completed students move on to AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Code certifications. These involve material under ¼” thick.

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Wylie East students on the Solar Car Team created a solar-powered car and will participate in the Winston Solar Car Challenge in April 2017. The certifications help students be better prepared for employment as they enter to workforce. “It helps build a portfolio that shows future employers that [students] can weld to AWS standard,” explained Ken Nicholson, Industrial Trades teacher at Wylie High. The students can accomplish these certifications by using different methods and processes such as SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding). WISD welding students have the opportunity to get ahead of the competition by already being certified. If students need additional certifications for employers they must perform a welding test in front of a welding inspector at specific companies that require certain certifications or they go to special welding labs hired by companies to certify their welders. Advanced Welding student projects are emphasized and encouraged from individual

projects that come into the shop. These can vary from fixing broken equipment such as a band cart to building sculptures for the district. Seniors in the Welding Practicum design and build their own projects. To put their learned skills to practice outside of the shop, welding students have the chance to compete in multiple competitions such as Skills USA, Panola Jr. College Weld Off and Cowtown Welding Competition. Nicholson’s students have competing in Skills USA for two years. The first year, one student competed at the District contest and advanced to State where he received a Bronze medal in the technical test. Last year, eight students competed in the District contest and five advanced to the State competition. Nicholson plans to attend the Cowtown Welding Competition this year on Nov. 12 in White Settlement.

Wylie East students also compete, but in a different type of competition. Wylie East’s Solar Car Team, under the supervision of Tony Roseberry, Industrial Trades teacher at Wylie East, work all year to build and race a solarpowered car with speeds ranging from 20 mph to 40 mph. The students will compete at the Winston Solar Car Challenge held at Fair Park in Dallas April 21- 23, 2017. Even though the curriculum is the same at both Wylie East and Wylie High, the approach to teaching is different. Nicholson prefers old-school methods, where students use Physics, Chemistry, and Math. “Most people think welding is just a skill to be learned yet, I talk about the physics of electrical currents, the chemistry of different metals, and we use math calculations in our designs to figure angles, area, and circumference,” explained Nicholson. Roseberry allows students to use advanced software like Rhino 2.0 for major projects. Students use the tools within the software to design an object on the XY Axis. The Plasma Cutter machine reads the lines drawn and will cut out the design on a sheet of metal. There has been steady growth in the welding program over the years. Many who start on the welding pathway continue on to

Wylie East welding students work on designing a skull sculpture to put out in front of the high school. Left: Students use the Rhino 2.0 advanced software to help design the skull sculpture the Plasma Cutter machine will then cut out. finish out the program. Overall, about a fourth of the welding students want to continue in the welding industry after high school. These classes help prepare students for postsecondary training for an engineering degree in which students feel welding is a vital part of the curriculum. Nicholson continues to broaden his own and his student’s vision of welding by regularly attending teacher workshops at Tulsa Welding School that help him keep updated with the current standards. He has many years of Industrial Technology experience and has taught welding at multiple high schools including Allen High School; Plano East Senior High, and Wylie High School. Welding is one of the departments reconstructed to fit under House Bill 5, passed by the Texas Legislature. The Bill revised

Wylie High students receive many requests to weld together B-B-Q Smokers.

state curriculum to make courses more relevant for students upon graduation, allowing them to have a more college-like degree plan in high school. Jason Hudson, Wylie ISD’s Director of Academic and Career Connections continues to work hard to implement the CTE changes to both campuses following Texas’ House Bill 5. Look for future stories about other CTE courses offered in WISD such as Graphic Design, Computer Science and Law Enforcement

Wylie High welding students build a memorial sculpture of the Eiffel Tower to honor French teacher, Melissa Tongier who passed away Dec. 29, 2015.

SCHOOL NOTES GISD BandFest GISD invites all friends and family to come support the district’s band program Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. for their annual BandFest. The event will be held at HBJ Stadium. Tickets are $4 at the gate. Say “Cheese” Dress cute and say “cheese” as Lifetouch will be at Armstrong Elementary taking school photos. Additional order forms are available in the office. Pumpkin Prowl Come enjoy a fun-filled evening Saturday, Oct. 15 at Salmon Park in Sachse. Take a ride through the Haunted Hayride Trail, hunt pumpkins and watch Hotel Transylvania 2 on the baseball field. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories for the costume contest.

PISD Public Safety PULLooza Plano Fire Rescue, Plano Police and Plano 911 are hosting a public safety fair Saturday, Oct. 8 beginning at 9 a.m. The event will be held at Oak Point Amphitheatre (across from Collin College) free of charge. Visit many booths including face painting, Kid’s Fire obstacle course, Plano’s Animal Services adoption trailer and many more. We’re Going Places Murphy Middle School is hosting their annual 6th-8th grade career day Friday, Oct. 14 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join the Mavericks as they spend the day listing to guest speakers share their exciting careers and journey to success. Fire Prevention Poster Contest PISD is holding a poster contest in honor of Fire Prevention

week Oct. 9 through the 15. Students are encouraged to create a poster considering the theme “Don’t Wait, Check the Date: Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” Posters are due to your child’s school Wednesday, Oct. 12. Award ceremony for city contest will take place Oct. 26. WISD Raiders Cruising to Victory Wylie East Student Council is searching for clubs, groups and organizations to participate in the “vacation” themed Homecoming Parade. If you would like to participate, please send an email to amy.tietjen@wylieisd.net to fill out the proper entry forms by the deadline, Oct. 10. Make your child’s birthday special by having their name advertised on the marquee during their birthday week! Cost is $20 to advertise. Pay online at www. wylieisd.net/watkins.

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‘Sock’tember a success

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education@csmediatexas.com Students, parents and teachers were encouraged to donate newly packaged socks and undies during the week of Sept. 26 to support WISD Wylie Way Christmas families in need. Overall, the goal was to collect 3,500 pairs of new socks and undies. Ultimately, 3,027 pairs of socks and undies were donated on the first day of the sock drive alone. Burnett Jr. High students donated the most socks throughout the week, totaling 4,173 pairs. The campuses made it fun for students to participate all week by rewarding them with alternate dress days when they donated. Many schools held competitions between classes on their campus, as well as between the different schools. Overall, 27,016 pairs were collected for ‘sock’tember.

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Wylie High construction students utilize the workshop as they learn the safety procedures and proper tool usage at each station.

Construction junction

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Donation bins at Burnett Jr. High overflow with multiple pairs of socks that will be donated to help Wylie Way Christmas families.

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education@csmediatexas.com Construction students in Wylie ISD don’t just play with their projects, they build them. Lawn games such as Jenga and Corn Hole are a few of the student’s favorite assignments to complete. Aside from the district’s maintenance crew, the construction classes get calls requesting repairs, refinishing, and/or new construction projects from people within the district. They try and fulfill as many requests as they can, based on where the students stand with the curriculum. For those wishing to go into the workforce as carpenters, architects or engineers, Construction Technology is the beginner class for students to follow that path. They will begin with a safety unit to “earn” their safety glasses they need in order to complete future projects. Students then proceed to the study of tool usage and materials that move them through the various stages of construction including residential wiring, plumbing, framing and codes. Students will complete a variety of small projects ranging from an introductory birdhouse to a tile top table. Over the course of the year, students work towards completing and receiving their OSHA General Industry Safety Certification. The Construction Technology course offers OSHA Certification helping students get a higher paying job as they enter the workforce. “It can also be a deciding factor with employers if the student already has the certification as opposed to someone who will need to get it prior to hire,” explained Rick Spillyards, Woodshop Instructor at Wylie High.

Offering certifications at the high school level allows students to have the greater benefit following their schooling. Students take pride in learning skills that easily transfers into the workplace and/or prepares them for post-secondary training. “The main goal is to provide students with the curriculum and skills they need to enter the workforce after school,” Jason Hudson, Wylie ISD’s Director of Academic and Career Connections said. Building Maintenance students begin reviewing safety and construction basics before moving to advanced construction techniques. Students acquire knowledge about various methods of repair and installation including framing, insulation, siding, drywall, roofing, ceilings and flooring. The major project students complete are building a structure on sight to utilize their skills. Juniors and seniors have the option to take a doubleblocked, Advanced Construction Technology course that allows them time to complete individual products such as building tables or entertainment centers. Students discuss and familiarize themselves with different career opportunities brought to them by guest speakers from technical/trade schools, military branches, or professionals in the construction field. Spillyards noticed many students are interested in learning basic survival skills in home repair and minor remodeling. They look to woodworking as a hobby or project-driven industry rather than a career. Working with their hands, figuring out how things work, and problem solving tends to be the favorite learning aspect for students who continue on the construction pathway. Many

students maintain the construction pathway to enhance their project-based learning experience. “Each day, month, and year is unique because of the talents the students bring to the shop. Their level of pride in a job well done reinforces the need for CATE pathways and courses for all level of students,” explained Spillyards. The construction classes do not compete in any competitions, but Spillyards finds it beneficial for his students to be involved in the community. They have volunteered for Habitat for Humanity builds and also built a playhouse that was auctioned off as a fundraiser. Spillyards has had three distinct careers prior to his teaching career in construction. During his time working in a wholesale apparel business as a salesman, he would take on weekend “fix-it” jobs for friends and acquaintances. This quickly turned into a small business of home repair, remodeling, and new construction he worked at for the next decade. Shortly after, he had the opportunity to join WISD receiving his trade and industry certification. He is beginning his 17-year in education. Construction is one of the departments that was renovated to fit under House Bill 5, passed by the Texas Legislature. The Bill revised state curriculum to make courses more relevant for students upon graduation, allowing them to have a more college-like degree plan in high school. Hudson continues to work hard to implement the CTE changes to both campuses following Texas’ House Bill 5. Look for future stories about other CTE courses offered in WISD such as business finance, education and agriculture.

Auteur film series screens ‘84 Charing Cross Road’ Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will screen “84 Charing Cross Road” at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10 at the college’s Spring Creek Campus Living Legends Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Based on a true story, the film revolves around business correspondence between an American writer and a London bookseller which evolves into a close friendship during the 1950s and 1960s. The film is filled with rich examples of the 2016-2017 Auteur Film Series theme. Dubbed “Dear Movie Lover: The Power of the Letter in Film,” the series features films in which the role of letters is prominent. All screenings are free and open to the public. Doors open

30 minutes before the film begins, and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Collin College faculty and staff. For more information, including film ratings, visit www.collin.edu/academics/auteurfilms or contact Carolyn Perry at cperry@collin.edu. The Auteur Film Series is supported by the Communication and Humanities Division at Collin College. Collin College serves more than 53,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, pro-

viding customized training and work force development. In addition, the college operates the Collin Higher Education Center, which serves 3,300 additional students each year in partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Woman’s University, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas Tech and the University of North Texas.

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Reading your local paper is ‘Way to Know’ your community

everal years ago cyberspace was frenzied over many popular websites going dark for 24 hours to protest a federal bill meant to crack down on video piracy. The Stop Online Piracy Act – or SOPA – was a controversial and perhaps misguided effort championed by the Motion Picture Association of America to end illegal online sharing of copyrighted material, primarily movies and music. To protest SOPA and its potential threats to the First Amendment, Wikipedia, Google, Reddit and – heaven forbid – I Can Haz Cheezburger, among many others, all shut down for a 24hour period to show the websurfing world what it would be like without its daily fix of photos of cats riding in baby strollers. SOPA was eventually defeated, but a strong, valid point was made. We had come to rely on those websites for information and entertainment. Their value to internet users was unquestioned. Now imagine your own corner of the world without its local newspaper. At first, you might not notice much difference if the daily or weekly paper failed to show up in your driveway or mailbox, or on your computer

By Layne Bruce

is executive director of the Mississippi Press Association and president of Newspaper Association Managers, Inc., which annually sponsors National Newspaper Week. His email address is lbruce@mspress.org.

screen or smartphone. Rather quickly, a good fraction of the internet itself would go dark again. This time involuntarily. If you’ve never noticed, the web and thousands of sites are populated by millions of stories and photos produced by local journalists. There’d be gaping holes on sites like Google and even Facebook where newspaper content is consumed and shared. And soon an oily sheen would start to coat all the surfaces in town. With the watchdog off duty, things would start to go awry. The sunlight of transparency would inevitably set. That’s because a terrific amount of content that seems birthed magically of the digital age actually starts out as the scribblings or recordings of intrepid community reporters at city halls, school board meetings and statehouses nationwide

and around the world. And without their efforts, many officials would find it too tempting and much too easy to fudge the rules on public meetings, open records and a multitude of other rights to which taxpayers are entitled. For instance, just here in Mississippi taxpayers may never have known the full story about the public hospital on the Gulf Coast that had squandered the pensions of its employees. City officials in a northeastern community of the state may have decided it’s simply too convenient or expedient to not hold all their meetings in private. Why shouldn’t they, the council members and attorneys might shrug. Not many people show up to the meetings anyway. Or how about another town getting by without explaining to its citizens why a Department of Justice forfeiture fund had evaporated? All of these are real and recent examples where a local newspaper made a difference on behalf of the citizens it serves. I’ll be honest, covering the public board meetings is not glamorous work. It can be rather tedious, actually. But like plumbing a toilet, sometimes a job is undervalued until there’s

no one willing or able to do the work. That’s not to say the job of a community journalist is unpleasant (despite some national polls that will tell you as much); it’s often one of the best in town, full of its own rewards. But it certainly can be – and often is – taken for granted. Without newspapers, you might say, a substitute watchdog would come along to serve in the role. Eventually perhaps, but how much damage is done in the interim? And why put out to pasture a medium that’s held this responsibility close to its heart for centuries? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it we say. Oct. 2-8 is National Newspaper Week, a time when those of us who work on behalf of newspaper media will make an extra effort to sing the praises of community journalists and the work they do for all of us. Literally, in towns, counties, parishes and provinces across North America, your local newspaper is the way to know what’s going on in the world around us. We’re not under any illusion our work will ever be as popular as that video of the tabby playing the piano. But we’re still proud of what we do. And we hope you can be, too.

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Power of the press is in being the Way to Know for news consumers

he power of the press rests in the ability of journalists to hold government accountable, to mobilize public opinion on matters that are important to individuals, communities or the nation, and to provide necessary information of value. Notice in those words not a mention of celebrity content, mobile devices nor “aspirational” reportage that feels good without doing any good. But also notice in those words the key to the future for newsrooms across the nation: A visible role in the daily life of the nation rooted in real benefit and sustained credibility. Newsprint may not be the medium-of-choice today for many readers, and perhaps certainly not the one for the desired next generation of readers. But the news organizations behind what certainly will be a blend of printed and electronic pages must be again the mediums-ofchoice for that group, whether they be thought-leaders in society, officeholders in government or voters.

By Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. A veteran multimedia journalist, he also writes, lectures and is interviewed regularly on First Amendment issues.

The nation – our audience – needs facts, presented clearly, accurately and completely. For those who are help rapt by the comings and goings of the Kardashians and turn away from discussion of policy in the Keystone Pipeline System debate: Well, perhaps it’s time to say “goodbye” and leave them to vacuous talking heads, unreal “reality” shows and the assortment of cable TV geek-fests that offer a chance to feel superior just by sitting on a sofa. “Targeted circulation” indeed. Let’s leave behind the prideful ignorant who proclaim little faith and demonstrate even less actual consumption of news, and

target those readers and users who want news and data and informed decisions – and who will pay a reasonable fee to get it. Ok, not as easy to gather in and report out as feature items and single-interview chats. It means bucking the system to place journalists in seats where daily decisions are made and social issues discussed – from City Hall to church pews. It means bringing the news of the day in new ways, but with the same old standards that separated opinion from fact, news pages from editorials and commentary from reporting. The Newseum Institute’s latest State of the First Amendment national survey, published on July 4, showed that 70% of respondents disagreed with the statement that “overall, the news media tries to report the news without bias.” To be sure, the change of bias has been leveled at journalists since the nation began – and was, in fact, welcomed by many in the first “journals of opinion” and later by media moguls mak-

ing no pretence at publishing anything but “news” filtered through their own views. But over time, and by dint of the hard work and credible reporting by tens of thousands of journalists – in newspapers, and later in radio, television and now online – readers, listeners, views and users gave their loyalty to news operations that brought them what they needed. As emotional as one can be when waxing about ink-onnewsprint, it was the information that was printed with that ink, on those pages, that made newspapers strong and powerful – and that information was the stuff – not the fluff – of life. Of course there is room for entertaining, uplifting stories and reports on that part of the day that makes us chuckle, smile or simply shake a head. But editorial decisions ought not to start and end there. “Click-bait” ought not to squeeze out real debate. “Metrics” ought not to rule over meaning. And the challenge in thorough reporting on the county’s budget next year

ought to mean finding a new way – perhaps through the new studies of gaming technology as applied to news reporting – of telling a complex story. Decades ago, USA TODAY showed us how color weather maps and national sports rankings could be fun while still bringing needed information to commuters, gardeners and golfers – and while also reporting on AIDS, national security issues and unsafe military vehicles. Consider that most news today still originates with mainstream media – and that the value for those aggregators was simply in finding a new way to package and deliver the content. A simple text-and-photo site called Craig’s List wreaked havoc on the financial underpinnings of a massive industry just by finding an easier way to post and peruse the same information. Cannot we collectively continue to find such innovation within newsrooms as well? Journalists have learned many hard lessons over the last two decades: Nobody really loved us

because of our nameplates, innovation was not just a good idea but a daily consideration on survival, and we no longer are the gatekeepers anymore between news makers and news consumers. But in those tough, even brutal, decades, we’ve also discovered how to make our pages come alive – literally, via the Web – and found new ways to know about and be in contact with those interested in news and information. To the old axiom about being “Clear, concise and accurate” those who have survived have added “responsive.” The power of the press was, is now, and will be in the future, bringing consumers the news they need – and having the fortitude to seek and report the news they don’t even yet know they need, but will. Ignorance and apathy is the challenge. Credibility and necessity are the means to overcome those challenges. Oct. 2-8, 2016 is National Newspaper Week.

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In addition to live demonstrations, the firefighters will host games, station tours, a whole slew of kids and adult activities. “New for this year is a demonstration on the different types of fire extinguishers,” Elliott said. “There are different types of extinguishers for the kind of fire you may encounter.” In addition to photo-taking

opportunities, Sparky the Fire Dog, the Care Flight helicopter, fire truck bounce house and fire safety videos will be provided. Free hot dogs, popcorn and beverages will be served throughout the event. Parking will be available around the Municipal Complex and the Murphy PSA. The Week of Oct. 9-15 is designated as Fire Prevention Week.

Call ahead for pickup continued from 1A along the route to provide assistance. To schedule a pick up time with Progressive Waste Solutions call 469-452-8000 or email murphy@progressivewaste.com. All requests must be made by 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Residents may bring large electronics to the event or call Progressive to pick them up. In addition to those items; clothing, toys, stuffed animals, Styrofoam, shoes, wood

and compost, plastic bags, clothing accessories, batteries, carpet, backpacks, pots and pans, light bulbs and tires will be accepted. Progressive will also offer paper document shredding. For those who call ahead, Progressive trucks will be out the same day to pick up hazardous household waste such as fertilizers, acids, solvents, cleaning solutions, paints and other dangerous or toxic materials and large electronic items for recycling at no additional charge.

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Awards presented to local individuals, organizations By David Jenkins Staff Writer

news@murphymonitor.com The Keep Murphy Beautiful organization and three others were recently presented with Keep Texas Beautiful Youth and Educator awards. Individually, Murphy Middle School Environmental Club sponsor Tina Pilgrim took the top spot in Sadie Ray Graff educator middle school category, and Plano East Senior High’s Ashley Rodda won first place in Ruthe Jackson youth individual Scouts female division. Both women received a check for $100 from KTB. Rodda designed and implemented the Blue Jeans Go Green program, which repurposes worn denim fabric as insulation for homes in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. The program

Help honor Murphy veterans continued from 1A downtown Wylie. Any size photo is acceptable and photos may be picked up a week after the section publishes. All branches of service are included as well as all wars and

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Murphy Middle School Enviromental Club Sponsor Tina Pilgrim won first place in Sadie Ray Graff educator middle school category. She received a $100 check from KTB.

has a drop box located at city hall and the Murphy Community Center. She used the program to earn the Girl Scout Gold award. “I wouldn’t have had the success that I’ve had if it wasn’t for the support of the city,” she said. Pilgrim has led the environmental club since 2003. They are involved in various water cleans ups near Murphy Middle School and are regular volunteers at the Murphy Clean & Green events. “I really can’t take credit for this award, the kids are the ones that do all the work,” Tina Pilgrim said. “The students make my job very easy.” Murphy Middle School student Isabella Haen collected second place in Ruthe Jackson youth individual middle school division for her involvement in the Souls4Soles organization She collected 1,002 pair of new and used shoes which will be distributed to those in need. Haen met her goal of 1,000 pair of shoes in about seven weeks and stored them in her home until they were sent to the organization. “My mom has always told me to give back to the community and that is why I started doing the Souls4Soles program. My ultimate goal is to help those in need,” Haen said. The city of Murphy won the Government Award for a city with a population under 40,000. That award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Texas environment made by government departments, divisions or agencies. The organization collected over 92,000 pounds of trash and recyclables at two com-

munity clean up events in 2015, equaling about five pounds of trash for each Murphy resident. They were a Gold Star Affiliate winner, earned second place in Governor’s Community Achievement and were presented with the GCAA Excellence award. The Gold Star award was presented to just six of KTB’s near 390 affiliates this year. It is the highest honor a city can receive. In addition, the city received the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling – North Texas – first place for Outstanding Special event for the Community Clean & Green event. Keep Murphy Beautiful is a volunteer program dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through green initiatives and beautification projects. The program began in 2003 as a result of an active community interest in recycling, planting trees and other beautification efforts. “We wouldn’t have been able to win all the awards if it weren’t for the hard work of every member of the organization, and the support from city staff and city council,” said Candy McQuiston, Chair of Keep Murphy Beautiful. According to Keep Texas Beautiful Executive Director Susan Cole, the organization has around 400 affiliates around the state. She said Murphy is going an excellent job of keeping the city looking beautiful. KTB is a statewide 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving community environment through programming and education. The group addresses the areas of litter prevention, community beautification and waste reduction.

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Plano East’s Ashley Rodda won first place for her Blue Jeans Go Green program, created to earn the Girl Scout Gold Awaard. She received a $100 check from KTB.

Murphy Middle School student Isabella Haen collected second place for her involvements in the Souls4Soles organization. She collected 1,002 pair of shoes for those in need.

sports One last run

Plano East’s Nathan Rankin motors along during the Sept. 24 Lovejoy Invitational. The Panthers, who had a bye last weekend, will conclude the cross country regular season Saturday at the Carroll Dragon XC Classic. The District 6-6A meet is Oct. 20. (More photos, page 2B)

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Postseason berth still a possibility

East 3-4 in district after downing Guyer By Greg Ford Sports Editor

gford@csmediatexas.com PLANO — The Lady Panthers pulled off a key win last Friday evening, defeating Denton Guyer 25-23, 26-24, 25-17, a win that came on the heels of

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Athletic Schedules

22-25, 21-25, 19-25 loss to Plano West on Sept. 27. That combination of defeat and victory left East at 3-4 in District 6-6A and still within striking distance of a playoff berth. That particular fate will be decided over the next several weeks, as PESH makes its way through the final half of 6-6A competition. That began Tuesday at Allen, continues Friday at home versus McKinney Boyd and then Tuesday, Aug. 11 at home against Plano. All three teams defeated

East during the first round of district play. “Our goal is to go 5-2,” head coach Scott Sandel said. “We need to beat two of four we haven’t (beaten), and if we do that we’ll be in.” Against West, the Lady Panthers got 13 kills from Kirby Smith, with the team recording 31 overall. Smith also had three service aces in the loss, while setter Kendall Deans had 14 assists and Ashleigh Barna adding nine. Defensively, Sara Porsa had

21 of the team’s defensive digs, with Deans getting seven and Smith adding six. Smith again led East in kills (13) in the Guyer win, a contest in which East had 46 total; Allison Owen recorded nine, Nicole Anderson seven and Lauren Dooley and Deans each getting six. Barna had 20 assists, with Deans adding 17, while Porsa served up two aces. The latter also led in defensive digs (17), See ATTACKING page 2B

Football

Bounce back time Denton Guyer 34, Plano East 6

Plano East High School Cross Country

Oct. 8: Carroll Dragon XC Invitational at Bob Jones Park in Southlake.

Football

Oct. 6: Plano East at McKinney Boyd at Ron Poe Stadium, 7 p.m.

Golf

Oct. 11: Junior varsity boys, girls in the Plano ISD Invitational at the The Golf Club at Twin Creeks in Allen, 8 a.m.

Tennis

Oct. 11-13: District tournament, TBA

Volleyball

Oct. 7: McKinney Boyd at Plano East varsity/JV, 6 p.m. Oct. 11: Plano at Plano East JV/varsity,6 p.m.

McMillen High School Football

Oct. 13: McMillen freshmen vs. Vines at Clark West, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13: McMillen sophomores vs. Vines at Kimbrough Stadium, 7 p.m.

Volleyball

Oct. 7: McMillen freshmen at McKinney Boyd, 6 p.m, TBA. Oct. 7: McMillen sophomores at Bishop Lynch, 8 p.m. Oct. 11: Vines at McMillen freshmen, 6 p.m. Oct. 11: Vines at McMillen sophomores, 8 p.m.

Murphy Middle School Football

Oct. 11: Haggard at Murphy seventh-graders at Clark East, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12: Haggard vs. Murphy eighth-graders at Clark East, 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball

Oct. 6: Renner at Murphy seventh-graders, 6 p.m. Oct. 11: Murphy eighth-graders at Hendrick, 5:30 p.m.

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Wylie High School Cross Country

Oct. 8: Carroll Dragon XC Classic at Bob Jones Park.

Football

Oct. 6: Wylie freshman White, Maroon vs. Plano West at Kimbrough Stadium, 5:30/7 p.m. Oct. 6: Rowlett vs. Wylie JV Gray at Wylie Stadium, 5:30 p.m Oct. 6: Plano East vs. Wylie JV Black at Wylie Stadium, 7 p.m. Oct. 7: Wylie varsity vs. Plano West at Kimbrough Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

Golf

Nov. 1: Junior varsity boys at Plano ISD Tournament Series at Watters Creek, 8 a.m.

Tennis

Oct. 6: Allen at Wylie junior varsity, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 11-13: Varsity district tournament.

Volleyball

Oct. 7: Wylie (all teams) at Plano West, 6 p.m. Oct. 11: Allen at Wylie (all teams), 6 p.m.

The Panthers’ Grayson Diepenbrock goes in hot pursuit of Denton Guyer’s Luke Stillwell. After falling 34-6 to the Wildcats, East will look rebound tonight against McKinney Boyd.

Panthers aim to beat Boyd after being grilled by Guyer By Greg Ford Sports Editor

gford@csmediatexas.com The Panthers head into tonight’s game with McKinney Boyd against a Broncos’ team that’s hungry for a win; being 0-5 overall and 0-2 in District 6-6A will do that to a team. Most recently, the Broncos took it on the chin 52-20 last Friday at Wylie. However, they’ll be facing a Panther team that’s also looking to get a win,

especially after falling 34-6 the same evening at Denton Guyer. That defeat dropped PESH to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in district play. “They’ve played a really good, tough schedule,” East head coach Joey McCullough said. “We’ve got to play better. We didn’t tackle well on defense (against Guyer). Offensively, we couldn’t convert (first downs) and didn’t run the ball. We’ve got to go back to basic fundamentals.”

The Panthers produced just 200 yards of offense against a solid Wildcats’ club (4-1, 2-0), with 140 of that coming through air. Twenty-four of those yards came on a firstquarter touchdown pass from Cameron Moore to Mikail Simmons, which would be the lone time East would see the end zone. For the rest of the evening, the Guyer defense bottled up PESH, with starting quarterback Miklo Smalls finishing

just 11-for-25 for 118 yards, while the entire East ground game was held to 60. “We’ve got to get a running game going,” McCullough said. “(Guyer was) big up front. They are a good team. They are really solid up front … When you can’t run the ball; it poses a lot of problems for you offensively, especially for us. It’s one of those deals where we’ve got to have some mixture in what we do, and we just couldn’t get a run game going. We’d get a

big play, and then we’d get a penalty. We had not rhythm or consistency on offense last night.” Much of East’s ground troubles was due to the Guyer defense, but a lot was the result of injuries, including to running back Trey Hunter and offensive lineman Casey Verhulst, which has hampered the Panther offense. “Hopefully, we’ll get (Hunter) See LINE page 4B

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The Lady Panthers huddle up right before a match. They were 3-4 in 6-6A play after losing to Plano West and then beating Denton Guyer.

Allison Owen goes for the block. Roosevelt Joubert/ Murphy Monitor

Attacking Boyd’s middle, left a possibility

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Left, Makayla Conroy and Corrie Welkener battle each other and the field at the Lovejoy Invitational. Top, Tanner Moore works his way through the same course. The final regular-season meet is Saturday at the Carroll Dragon XC Classic.

with the Lady Panthers recording 60 of those, including 12 from Deans. Those kinds of efforts will be needed in the second half for East to make a playoff appearance. They also were missing somewhat during some earlyseason matches. “We didn’t play well at all

against Allen,” Sandel said. “The girls need to come out and play the way they can play. Two, Allen is a physical team, and they are very good at firstball kills. So, we’re going to have to be pretty error-free, and making sure we’re not getting many runs (against us).” The coach added, “I think we match up a little better with Boyd. We can do some things by attacking the middle

of the court and their left side. Against Allen, we need to make sure we’re distributing the ball pretty evenly, and make sure we’re (using ball control).” A 2-1 run over the first three matches would put the Lady Panthers in excellent position for a playoff berth, while a 1-2 run keeps them in the hunt. “Right now it’s one game at a time,” Sandel said. “That’s really the biggest focus.”

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Panther baseball in the pumpkin patch Photos by David Alvey

Plano East baseball players, from left, Andrew Mills and Roshan Damodaran help Murphy Road Baptist Church volunteers unload pumpkins for the pumpkin patch.

Ehtan Thao, left, and Andrew Mills of the Plano East baseball program help unload the truck full of pumpkins and gourds for the Murphy Road Baptist Church pumpkin patch

Plano Eastâ€™s Jake Rudkin helps stack pumpkins for the Murphy Road Baptist Church pumpkin patch.

Plano East Baseball players showed up at 8 am Saturday, Oct. 1, to help the Murphy Road Baptist Church unload a 40-foot trailer full of pumpkins and gourds for the Murphy Road Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch.

Final Score: Denton Guyer 34 Plano East 6

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Plano East linebacker Anthony Hines brings down a Wildcat runner during last Friday’s 34-6 loss to Denton Guyer. The defeat dropped the Panthers to 1-1 in District 6-6A, and they will look to get back on the winning track tonight when the hit the road to play McKinney Boyd at Ron Poe Stadium.

back and get back into our twoback stuff,” McCullough said. “More than anything, it’s (about) getting some movement up front. We’ve got to stay on our double teams. They were tough last night, and we’ve got to do a better job up front. To me, we did not control the line of scrimmage. I thought we were playing well up front, until last night.” The coach added, “I give Denton Guyer a lot of credit with what they did to us. Their defensive line did a great job; they’re athletes.” Jonathan Meadors, who had been splitting carries with Hunter during the early games, led the Panther rushing attack with 29 yards on nine carries. “We have got to have some younger guys step up at running back,” McCullough said. “We (also) are a little short along the offensive line. We looked out there (during the game), and one time we had three sophomores and two juniors along the offensive line. That’s pretty young … and going against a good team like Guyer that can be a task.”

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Plano East defensive lineman Grayson Diepenbrock Plano East quarterback Miklo Smalls stumbles forward for (30) pick up a loose football during last Fridayâ€™s loss. Also going for the pigskin is Will Garrey. extra yardage.

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Wylie 52, McKinney Boyd 20

Pirates face PW after busting Broncos By Greg Ford Sports Editor

gford@csmediatexas.com WYLIE — One win does not make a season, and a single district victory doesn’t mean a team is going to the playoffs. The latter is what Wylie got last Friday at home with a 52-20 thrashing of McKinney Boyd. It was a triumph that improved the Pirates’ overall record to 2-3, and more importantly to 1-1 in District 6-6A competition. In order to make the postseason, which is the Pirates’ goal, they’ll likely need at least four district wins. The hope is that No. 2 comes

Friday at Kimbrough Stadium, where Wylie tangles with Plano West (also 1-1 in 6-6A), a team coming off a 61-19 loss at the hands of powerful Allen. “We’ve got to keep working and keep building,” Wylie head coach Bill Howard said after the Boyd win. “One win doesn’t get us in the playoffs. We need to make sure that we take care of business. We’ve got Plano West (next), and they’re very good. I know they got beat by Allen, but everybody has gotten beat by Allen. We can’t underestimate them, and we have to go over there and play.” The coach added, “This dis-

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trict is going to be crazy, and there is no telling (what will happen), but our goal is to make the playoffs, and just winning one game doesn’t get there.” Wylie-McKinney Boyd The night started with Wylie’s Justin Pegues returning the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown, only to see a holding penalty negate the play. That left Wylie starting the game at its own 12-yard line, but it did not deter them. Immediately, the Pirates sailed downfield to the game’s first touchdown, which came on a 4-yard pass from Emilio Ames to Andrew Nwachukwu.

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Medical advisory committee recommends limit of 110 at HS level From Staff Reports

sports@csmediatexas.com The University Interscholastic League’s legislative committee will review and possibly vote on a recommendation to institute a pitch count for all high school baseball players. The committee, which meets Oct. 16-17, received a recommendation from the UIL’s medical advisory committee that all high school pitchers be limited to 110 pitches per outing, and that, if they reach that limit, they must have at least four days of rest. The maximum pitch count for middle school, which is seventh- and eighth-grade, will be 85. Also, the recommendation does not apply to soft-

ball. Pitchers who throw between 0-30 times in one game will not need any days of rest, according to the proposal, while those throwing 31-45 must have one day off, with 46-65 pitches requiring two days of rest and 66-85 requiring three days off. The four-day rest requirement begins once a player reaches 86 pitches. During the regular season, a pitch-count total will be determined after a single-game appearance, and warm-up throws will not be counted against it. Also, during a doubleheader, the pitch count may be split between games, and the total pitches after the second game will determine the amount of rest required. Pitch-count rules also will be enforced during the postseason. The medical committee’s recommendation, along with potential legislative committee action, comes after the National Federation of State High School Associations required that pitch counts be instituted during the 2016-’17 school year.

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Show support for Breast Cancer Awareness this October with an official Pink Ribbon License Plate. MyPlates.com will donate $10 from every pink plate purchased to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to help fight this disease. Most people nowadays are aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as a result, we see a lot of Pink Ribbons displayed during this time of year. Unfortunately, the risks and impact of breast cancer are not limited to a single month of the year. Breast Cancer doesn’t discriminate: it is a disease that can and does strike at any time, and effects people regardless of race or gender. An estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 61,000 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In men, it is estimated that about 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2016. (Source:breastcancer. org) Over six years ago, in May 2010, My Plates launched the very first official Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon license

plate in Texas. Since then, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Pink Ribbon plate sold supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation headquartered in Frisco, Texas. By purchasing one of these plates, you not only support the fight against this disease from a monetary sense, but you also support it by promoting the Pink Ribbon not just in October, but 24/7, 365 days a year. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, My Plates will donate $10 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for every “Pink” plate sold, which includes two official Pink Ribbon plate designs, plus four other pinkthemed plates. While sales of all pinkthemed My Plates designs will generate a positive donation in October, My Plates encourages the purchase of an official Pink Ribbon plate. “A Pink Ribbon license plate not only brings awareness to Breast Cancer but it helps us show support and strength for Breast Cancer survivors, patients and their families all year round” said Steve Farrar, President of My Plates. The official Pink Ribbon plates in Texas can be purchased directly online at MyPlates.com.

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Terrariums are mini greenhouses that continue to grow in popularity, don’t require a lot of care and are perfect for the holiday season whether given as gifts or used for décor.

Four easy care gardening trends for the holiday season By Melinda Myers

Dress up the holidays or give gifts that continue giving throughout the year with these low maintenance gardening trends. Just add a little fun, classic beauty or style to make it even more memorable now and throughout the year. Terrariums. These mini greenhouses continue to grow in popularity and are perfect for new or timid gardeners. Just plant a few small tropical plants, moisten the soil, close the lid and you have a self contained growing chamber. Show off your green thumb with a modern, classic or vintage style vessel. Use the Gazebo Tabletop terrarium, classic bell jar or other mini garden as a centerpiece for the dining table or buffet. Or create a miniature garden in glass to give as a hostess gift. When the party is over, it’s a great memento of a fun holiday gathering. Succulents. Growing succulents is another low maintenance garden trend that is perfect for

busy gardeners during the hectic holiday season. Just place them in a sunny window and water whenever the soil is dry. It’s truly as easy as that. The small scale cacti and succulents provide a multitude of opportunities for incorporating them into your holiday celebrations. You won’t need much space to enjoy the subtle colors and dramatic form of these drought tolerant plants. Just select containers that complement, but don’t overpower their charm. Consider buying a few extras for guests to take home and enjoy for years to come. But first, use them to dress up the table by making them into place cards for your guests. Simply add a name to the decorative pot. Or display them all together in a copper plant tray (gardeners.com), terra cotta saucer or other shallow container to use as a centerpiece throughout the evening. When the party is over, each guest can pick their own plant to take home.

Air Plants. Unique and amazing air plants are all the rage and could certainly be described as the definitive easy care plant. Many are native to rain forests where they grow in the canopy of trees, gathering water and nutrients that pass by. No soil is needed for these versatile plants. Just hang them in a bright location and soak in tepid non-softened water once every week or two. Display them in an open terrarium, shell, or another decorative container. They make great centerpieces or stunning displays. Pothos, Philodendron and Ivy. These plants have long been low maintenance favorites of the indoor garden. This year, consider dressing them up for the holidays with sparkling garland, artificial flowers, berries and greens. Or display them in unique containers, baskets or hangers. Go retro and macramé a colorful hanger for your favorite hanging basket. Or place the pot in an earthy woven basket, sleek

plastic pot or classic Round Copper Wire Globe hanging basket. Add some fairy lights for a bit more sparkle on long winter nights. Make this holiday season warm and memorable with the help of these low maintenance garden trends and plants. You, your family and friends will enjoy their beauty, charm and easy care nature throughout the new year ahead.   Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. 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 a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply Company for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ web site is www. melindamyers.com.

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William H. Morrow William H. “Will” Morrow, age 79 of Lavon, TX, passed away September 29, 2016 in Rowlett, TX. He was born on September 9, 1937 in Culleoka, TX to James Martin and Lois Beatrice (Gracy) Morrow. He married Norma Norris on December 22, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Kaufman, and they lived in the Lavon area for 50 years. Will served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and was the owner of his own construction company. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Lavon. Will was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was larger than life itself and, he touched many people with his kindness, generosity and “big heart”. Will never met a stranger, and he would walk away from a person he had just met for the first time as if he had known them for a lifetime. He enjoyed driving his “old cars”, riding his Harley and taking his annual tractor pull trips with Marty. Will loved spending time with his family most of all. And, for instilling this principle in our lives and leaving behind a rich, Christian heritage, we will forever be grateful. Will is survived by his wife, Norma Morrow; daughter, Angela Wellborn and her husband, Robert; son, Martin Morrow; grandchildren, Sarah Owen, Rachel Lambert, William Mize, Brandon Wellborn, Mark Mize,

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Franklin Drew Umholtz, age 30 of Wylie, TX, passed away September 29, 2016 in Plano, TX. He was born on July 18, 1986 in Dallas, TX to Roger and Kathleen (Hellemann) Umholtz. Franklin was a soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve, Unit 223 Transportation Company out of Grand Prairie, TX, as well as a member of the Honor Guard, and he worked for Coca Cola as a merchandiser for two years. Franklin loved his niece, Haylee and his nephew, Riley. They always made him smile. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, and video games, and he was quite a movie buff. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Franklin is survived by his mother, Kathleen Morrison; father, Roger Umholtz; sister, Ashley Chandler and her husband, Koree; niece, Haylee Chandler; nephew, Ri-

ley Chandler; grandmother, Ruth Hellemann; grandfather, John Umholtz; aunts, Melissa Howlett and her husband, Darren and Lisa Unholtz and her husband, Lee Kleinman; uncles, Vincent Umholtz and his wife, Renee and Stewart Umholtz. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Franklin Hellemann and grandmother, Julia Umholtz. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Sachse. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Chapel in Sachse. Pallbearers will be David Kleinman, Nick Umholtz, Tyler Howlett, Koree Chandler, Brian Sanders, and William Dauria. Honorary pallbearers will be Darren Howlett and Lee Kleinman.

Catalina Yanez Ybarra Catalina “Cathey” Yanez Ybarra, age 75 of Sachse, TX, passed away on September 28, 2016 in Garland, TX. She was born on February 13, 1941 in Rosebud, TX to Margarito and Virginia (Castilleja) Yanez. Cathey worked for many years as a housekeeper for several places, including Motel 6, Wylie I.S.D. and other various businesses. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and she enjoyed going for walks, dancing and listening to music. Cathey is survived by her daughter, Anita Ponce and her husband, Jesus; son, Luiz Yanez; three grandchildren, Jesse Ponce, Julee Ponce and Jacob Ponce; two brothers, Epemenio Yanez and Cruz Yanez; two sisters, Sheila Baca and Nina Gamboa. She was preceded in death

by her parents; one son, Raymond Eugene Yanez Silva; two brothers, Juan Yanez and Francisco Yanez; five sisters, Luisa Vera Cruz, Josephine Rodriguez, Dominga Castillo, Eusebia Pecina Yanez and Bentura Yanez Gaytan. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016 at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Sachse with Deacon Jose Enrique Lopez officiating. Funeral Mass was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 214 S. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 with Rev. Americo Lozano officiating. Interment followed at Sachse Cemetery in Sachse. The family gathered at the home of Anita Ponce immediately following the committal service.

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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

6605 McWhirter 972-442-1282 David LeFlore, Pastor Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Loving God, Loving Others, Serving the World southforkcountrychurch.org

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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

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

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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

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

Lutheran Faith Lutheran Church

615 Parker Road, Wylie 972-955-4465 Rev. Kurt Ulmer Cell 779-875-0658 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 972-412-2820 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:10 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:10 a.m. pleasantvalleyumc.org Connecting Christ and Community

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

Non-Denominational Heaven’s Journey Fellowship Church

A Church of New Beginnings 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

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

5736 Hwy. 78 (Corner of 3rd St.), Sachse 972-495-1327 Rick Wood, Pastor Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. www.thepursuitdallas.com

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.

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Corinth Presbyterian Church Sharing the Joy since 1846 5609 East Parker Road, Parker, Texas 972-372-4765 Sunday Worship 11:00am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:30am corinthpresbyterian.org

Non-Denominational 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 Wed. 7 p.m. newhopechristian.org

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Perot Museum to travels to Sachse Public Library Are you aware need a user name t the ibrary and password to of the access you have as a library access the resourcuser to e-resources. Please call the es through your library at 972-530local Sachse 8966 to attain the Library? The user name and passdatabases range word. Library hours from homework are as follows: help, health and Monday, TuesBy Mignon Morse, day, and Thursday business information, aca12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sachse Public demic full-text Wednesday 10 a.m. Library manager journals, popular to 6 p.m., Friday 12 magazines, gep.m. to 6 p.m., and nealogy, and test Saturday 10 a.m. to preparation for many academic 4 p.m. and professional exams like the October is Space & Science nursing exams or firefighters ex- month at the Sachse Public Liams. These resources are pro- brary. The Perot museum vided through the Texas State has a mobile discovery lab that Library and Archives com- is a hands on STEAM (Science, mission. This year they have Technology, Engineering, Art expanded their list to include and Mathematics) experience. a database named Pronuncia- The Perot staff will setup stator to assist with practical lan- tions inside the library where guage skills. Included in these you can tinker, engineer, creresource are courses for 80 lan- ate and hack. Whether you are guage and up to 22 months of a child or just a child at heart, guided instruction per language please come participate in this and citizen preparation courses family friendly program on in English and Spanish. There October 11 at 6 p.m. This is are free apps for Pronunciator an opportunity to get a taste for Androids, Apple products, of the Perot Museum in your and Kindle Fire. You can ac- very own city. The Library cess the database through your will host a Star Trek 50th anlibrary’s website at www.cityof- niversary party on October 17 sachse.com/library. You will at 6 p.m.

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Men have a small amount of breast tissue, and that means they can be affected by breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, men’s breast tissue has ducts, but only few, if any, lobules. That’s because men do not have enough female hormones to promote the growth of breast cells. Breast cancer can be separated into several types based on what the cancer cells look like under the microscope. They can

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, certain feelings may not be easy to convey, but try to find the words this week. It’s important to let your feelings be known, and others are waiting on you to speak up. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, coworkers respond favorably to a proposal you worked hard on. Allow this professional momentum to pay dividends outside of the office as well. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, mixed signals lead to a bit of confusion. It’s nothing you can’t handle if you backtrack and remedy the original situation, just provide yourself ample time to set things right. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Be extra sensitive to the plights or concerns of others this week, Cancer. Some around you could benefit from some empathy and understanding. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now might be a great time to take a step back and enjoy a little breathing room. Look at things from a different perspective, and you might be amazed at your new outlook. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, many things in your life are vying for your attention. It’s difficult to choose just one, but you will have to do so this week. If necessary, reach out to a friend for assistance. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your values and those of a loved one may clash from time to time. Some polite and intelligent discourse might be just what the doctor ordered this week. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Reactions come swiftly and strongly this week, Scorpio. You either love or hate something, and things may be very black and white in your world in the days ahead. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, try to separate your personal life from your professional activities this week. This may require being a little more quiet and introspective than usual, but do your best. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, let your feelings be heard if you feel underappreciated by someone close to you this week. Your loved one will appreciate your honesty and welcome your insight.

Seniors celebrate fall, visit British Flying Museum It finally feels a up to you. It will ilver cene bit like fall, and we be Wednesday, are ready to celebrate Oct. 12, from 10 with our Fall Festival, to 11 am and is planned for Friday, free. Oct. 7, from 10 am to Finally, on 1 pm. Join us on the Oct. 20, board Waterbrook Bible Felthe bus at 10:30 lowship parking lot for am and head for food and fun, including the British FlyBy Katy Burton, ing Museum. playing giant Jenga, Wylie Senior tossing horseshoes, Visit the first and and carving pumpkins. largest World Recreation Enter the pie-baking Center supervisor War II flying contest, taste and judge school, located the pie entries, and gather for a in Terrell. Stand where more complimentary barbecue cook- than 2,000 Royal Air Force and out. This is a free festival, so American Army Air force picome on out! lots earned their wings between Ready for a good pre-Hal- 1941 and 1945. The museum’s loween scare? Sit back, relax, collection includes logbooks, and enjoy a spooky Dinner training materials, memorabilia Double Feature on Saturday, and uniforms. Bring $5, plus Oct. 15, from 4 to 8:30 pm. The money for lunch. We’ll be back selections? “Frankenstein” and around 3:30 pm. “Dracula” of course – the origiWe’re still holding classes nals, released in 1931, starring and activities at Waterbrook BiBoris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, ble Fellowship, 507 Thomas St., respectively. Dinner and des- and will be until further notice. sert will be served throughout Hours are Monday, Tuesday, the show. Cost is $5, which in- Wednesday and Friday from 9 cludes the movies and food. a.m. to 2 p.m.; on Saturdays 9 We are always looking for am to noon. Be sure to register ways to assist with health and online at www.wylietexas.gov/ wellness for our seniors, and our activities or in person. Firstnext free Wellness Series pro- time members cannot register gram will deal with colds and by phone, as there are waivers allergies – how to avoid them, to sign, but for questions call how to treat them if they catch 972-442-8119.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A meaningful conversation with the right person may occur this week, Aquarius. It could mean a step in the right direction for you and help to further your career. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your emotions are so strong this week that you may feel alienated from those closest to you. If so, make an effort to stay connected. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS 10/2 Sting, Singer (65), 10/ 3 Neve Campbell, Actress (43), 10/4 Melissa Benoist, Actress (28), 10/5 Jessie Eisenberg, Actor (33), 10/6 Elisabeth Shue, Actress (53), 10/7 Evan Longoria, Athlete (31), 10/8 Matt Damon, Actor (46)

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Collin County Water Control & Improvement District No. 3 (“OWNER”) will receive separate bids for the construction of UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 3A-1 & 5A-1, 3A-2 & 3C, AND 3B-1 OF THE INSPIRATION RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION; COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS. Sealed bids must be delivered to the office of the ENGINEER (Harwood Center, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75201, (214) 6380145) by 2:30 p.m. local time on the date of Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Any proposals received after the closing time will be returned unopened. The Developer, St. Paul Inspiration, LLC, will be the Payor for the contract for Collin County Water Control & Improvement District No. 3. SEPARATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR: UTILITY: Contract No. 1: Phase 3A-1 & 5A-1 (48 Lots and Inspiration Boulevard); UTILITY: Contract No. 2: Phase 3A-2, 3B-

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the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in bidding in case of lack of clarity in stating prices. The OWNER reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or reject the bid.

Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/ prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1877-336-2627).

07, as amended, appendix c (Wylie Comprehensive Fee Schedule), Section VIII (Public Library); modifying certain library fees; providing a penalty clause, savings/repealing clause, severability clause and an effective date; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof

Notice of Public Sale of Property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Location will be at AAA Park Storage at 774 Park Blvd., Wylie, TX 75098 on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Preregistration at 9:00, followed by auction at 10:00. Clean up deposit of $100 required. Unit items sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following. Tenant: Jeffrey Arnold Unit 1124 containing household goods. Jacob Alexander Unit 525 containing household goods.

Notice to Proceed for each contract will be issued as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Plans, specifications and bid documents will be available at http:// www.civcastusa.com. Contract documents may be downloaded or viewed free of charge at this web site. It is the downloader’s responsibility to determine that a complete set of documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders are received. This website will be updated periodically with Addenda, Plan holders list, bid tabulations, additional reports or other information relevant to bidding the Project. No pre-bid conference will be held. Proposals must be accompanied by a cashier’s check or a bid bond from a surety company holding a permit in the State of Texas for an amount not less than 5% of the amount bid. The amount of said cashier’s check or bond will be forfeited to the OWNER and the bank or surety shall be liable to the OWNER for the amount in event the successful bidder fail or refuse to enter into a contract or furnish bonds as hereafter required within ten (10) days after the date of notice of award. Performance, payment and maintenance bonds are required for this project. The OWNER reserves

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas, Case No. 16-06-0594P The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a

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City of Wylie Ordinance No. 2016-23 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, amending Wylie’s Code Of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 2005-

Ordinance No. 2016-24 An Ordinance annexing a certain 2.009 acres of land situated in the Guadalupe de Los Santos Survey, abstract no. 1100, Collin County, Texas, and being a part of a called 3.00 acre tract of land described in a warranty deed to Alan L. Stufft and wife, Cheryl A. Stufft as recorded in volume 5822, page 988, official public records of Collin County, Texas; providing for a penalty for the violation of this ordinance; providing for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.

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HELP WANTEDe Assessment Administrators – Part-time, temporary position to proctor assessments in schools for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Must be available January 30th-March 10, 2017. Paid training, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving, and weekly paychecks. To apply go to www.westat.com/CArEErS select “Search Field Data Collection Jobs.” Search for your state, find the NAEP Assessment Administrator position, and select the “apply to job” button. For more information email NAEPrecruit@westat. com or call 1-888-237-8036. WESTAT/EOE

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Great location for country living sold AS IS. Large old time country home that needs some TLC, but has great potential. 3B 1B on 4 acres with a 50x30 shop with concrete floor, electricity and insulated. Also a 32x12 wood frame building, electricity: 22x13 wood frame storage building. Priced to sell!

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Legal Notice INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Proposals are requested from qualified Contractors for the: North Texas Municipal Water District Wylie WTP Plant IV 70 MGD Expansion Design Package 1 Bid Package 1 Filtration Facilities Construction Package A Mandatory Preproposal conference for the Bid Package 1 - Filtration Facilities Construction Package scope of work will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the North Texas Municipal Water District, 505 E. Brown Street, Wylie,

TX 75098. Immediately following the mandatory pre-proposal conference, a site walk will be made available to all interested proposers. Proposal Due Date and Time is Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM CST. Sealed proposals will be received at the North Texas Municipal Water District, 505 E. Brown Street, Wylie, TX 75098. Proposers may view and download the plans and specifications without charge on the CivCast website at http://civcastusa.com. Half-size sets of Plans and Specifications can be purchased for $200 or thumb drives with

the documents can be purchased for $15. For this or other inquiries contact the Construction Manager: Archer Western Construction LLC Frank Etier, Project Manager fetier@walshgroup. com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY/ VETERAN

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PUBLIC HEARING THE CITY OF MURPHY Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council

2016-017 Zoning Change Request In accordance with Texas Local Government Code §211.007, a public hearing will be held by the City of Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday October 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. and by City Council on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 206 N. Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas, for the purpose of receiving comments on the application of Mary Pat Elledge to request approval of a zoning change from SF-20 (Single Family Residential -20) to NS (Neighborhood Services) located on 1.258 acres, having the legal description of Abstract A0588 C. A McMillan Survey Tract 1. This property is located on the southeast corner of North Murphy Road and Betsy Lane. It is requested that you make your views known, either in person, by writing, or by a duly authorized representative to aid the Planning and Zoning Commission in determining the proper action on this request. If you have any questions

or would like additional information, please do not hesitate in contacting Tina Stelnicki at tstelnicki@murphytx.org or at (972) 468-4118. CITY OF MURPHY, TEXAS Kelly Carpenter Interim Director of Economic and Community Development

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INVITATION FOR BIDS NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER TREATMENT PLANT III & IV RESERVOIR ROOF AND BAFFLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 397 Sealed bids addressed to the Executive Director of the North Texas Municipal Water District will be received at the office of the Executive Director of the North Texas Municipal Water District, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, Texas until 2:00 PM Local Time on October 26, 2016 and then publicly opened and

read, for Wylie Water Treatment Plant III & IV Reservoir Roof and Baffle Improvements Clearwells 3-1, 3-2, & 4-1located at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie Texas 75098. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may downloaded and questions submitted using the following web address: construction.freese. com. Freese and Nichols can be contacted during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 512-2133207 NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT By Terry Sam Anderson President Board of Directors

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INVITATION FOR BIDS NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SOUTH MESQUITE WWTP 2015

SCADA IMPROVEMENTS PN 400 Sealed bids addressed to the Executive Director of the North Texas Municipal Water District will be received at the office of the Executive Director of the North Texas Municipal Water District, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, Texas until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016 and then publicly opened and read, for the construction of a fiber optic loop providing connectivity to principle plant facilities by providing conduit, wiring, raceways, handholes, cables, and other components together with installation and testing to deliver an operational process control system at the South Mesquite Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 3500 Lawson Rd., Mesquite, Texas 75181. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be examined at the office of the North Texas Municipal Water District, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, Texas, and may be viewed at, and purchased from Gupta & Associates, Inc., 13717 Neutron Road, Dallas, Texas

75244 (972) 490-7661 during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT By Terry Sam Anderson, President, Board of Directors

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S State Financial Accountability Rating Wylie Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. October 17, 2016, in the Wylie Educational Service Center Board Room, 951 S. Ballard Ave., Wylie, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Wylie Independent School District’s 2016 rating on the state’s financial accountability system.

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