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• Princeton, Texas, Thursday, March 21, 2013

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News you need Easter brunch to be held Saturday, March 23

Branch Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting Brunch with the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Brunch, which consists of pancakes, sausage and a drink will be available for $3. The Easter egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Branch Fire Station located on the corner of FM 546 and FM 982, about 7 miles south of Princeton.

By Wyndi Veigel News Editor

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Good Friday Bible School hosted March 29

Faith Baptist Church, located at 1306 North 6th Street in Princeton, will be hosting a Good Friday Bible School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 29. This is a completely free event for children age 4 through 6th grade. Each child should bring a sack lunch. For more information call 972-736-3733.

Home and Garden Inside this issue! Local ACO opens annual prom event With last year’s event busting at the seams, Allen Community Outreach has partnered with Suncreek United Methodist Church of Allen to host the 5th Annual Prom Event – The Princess Project. With each event growing and serving more and more Allen ISD and Lovejoy students, ACO decided to open the floodgates and also serve the teens in Plano, Wylie and McKinney. 4A

Area After dark hunt showcases museum in Greenville

Easter After Dark will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville. There are all sorts of prizes in store for everyone who participates! Prizes will range from candy, automotive supplies, restaurant gift cards and gift certificates. 4A

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Princeton Firefighters work to protect a mobile home fire from spreading to surrounding houses on CR 892. The fire occurred around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

Fire destroys house; injures one By Wyndi Veigel News Editor

news@princetonherald.com After arriving on scene to a home that was a complete loss, Princeton volunteer firefighters worked to keep the fire from spreading to other homes. The Princeton Fire Department received a page from

dispatch at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 for a fully involved mobile home fire at 4239 CR 892 in the county outside of Princeton’s city limits. When arriving on scene, local neighbors were using water hoses to keep the fire from spreading to neighboring trees and houses. “I heard loud explosions and when I went outside the

City prepares for annual trash off event

City of Princeton

By Wyndi Veigel News Editor

news@princetonherald.com Princeton residents will soon have the joy of making everything spic and span in the city as the annual Trash Off event takes place April 6. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Princeton Community Park/ POW camp residents may haul off their trash. “We are mandating that they have proof of residency,” city organizer Stephanie Bowman said. This can include an electric

whole trailer was engulfed in flames “Kyle Self, a neighboring property owner said. “There were five of us with water hoses trying to keep the fire from spreading.” The fire department, along with the Branch Volunteer Fire Department, made short order of the fire and had it out in less than an hour. According to the Collin County Fire Marshal’s office,

the fire is still under investigation though no criminal charges will likely be filed. One individual was injured while attempting to fight the fire and transported to Medical Center of McKinney for first degree burns. Princeton Fire Department also responded to several other minor structure fires over the weekend due to high heat and wind.

After a routine traffic stop Princeton PD made a drug arrest. Officer Doyle Flatt conducted a traffic stop March 17 in the 100 block of North Fourth Street. Flatt questioned the driver who identified herself as Cara York, 36 though she did not have proof via her driver’s license. The police office observed that York appeared very nervous and was hesitant to step out of the vehicle when asked. According to police reports, when she stepped out of the vehicle, York stated that someone had driven her vehicle and she was not sure of what was in it. Officer Flatt continued to ask her about what was in the vehicle that was making her nervous. York stated that there might be drugs in a bag on the passenger floor board. The police officer located the black bag in the passenger side of the vehicle. In the black bag Flatt located scales, empty clear baggies, a baggie with a small amount of marijuana inside and an Altoids container. Inside the container was a red straw, a one dollar bill with a crystallized substance on it and a clear plastic baggie with a crystallized substance inside believed to be Methamphetamine. York was transported to Collin County Detention Facility for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 under 1 gram.

Pouring it on

Panthers Softball

Ali Saldivar scores of the Lady Panthers 15 runs in a 15-0 run-rule win at Community on March 12 in the District 12-3A opener. Princeton travels 6 p.m. Friday to Sunnyvale for a non-district contest. For the full story and additional photos see this weeks Sports. Additional photos available online at www. princetonherald.com.

bill, a water bill or a drivers’ license, according to the city. The city will also be shredding documents for local citizens from 10 a.m. to noon during the trash off. According to the city, Princeton will have staff and volunteers on hand to assist people in unloading. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, metals, wood, mattresses, trash, trees and tree limbs. Items that will not be accepted include freezers, oil, paint, computers, See TRASH page 2A

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PFD hosts wildland fire course

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Captain Michael Stiltz with the McKinney Fire Department reviews personal gear wildland firefighters need to carry in their packs while fighting fires.

Sitting inside the Princeton Fire Station lately has been an interesting endeavor since many firefighters from a variety of area departments have been participating in a wildland firefighting class. The class, intended to aid in providing additional training for what professionals are anticipating to be an active fire

season in summer 2013, helps local firefighters to receive their Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System card. In essence, the card allows firefighters to respond on the Collin County Task Force, which is deployed in severe wildland fires such as the 2011 Possum Kingdom Lake Fire. “In 2011, we noticed that not everyone had received the proper training and we wanted to make sure everyone is prepared on the same level” said

Steve Deffibaugh, member of the Texas A&M Forest Service. “Our guys are prepared to fight structure fires, but wildland fires are different. Firefighters can get into trouble quickly.” Captain Michael Stiltz with the McKinney Fire Department has been teaching the class over the past several weeks to members of the Princeton Fire Department, Josephine Volunteer Fire Department, See FIRE page 7A

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Area Briefs Branch Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting Brunch with the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Brunch, which consists of pancakes, sausage and a drink will be available for $3. The Easter egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Photo opportunities will be available for parents to capture their kids with the Easter bunny. The event will be held at the Branch Fire Station located on the corner of FM 546 and FM 982, about 7 miles south of Princeton. Faith Baptist Church, located at 1306 North 6th Street in Princeton, will be hosting a Good Friday Bible School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 29. This is a completely free event for children age 4 through 6th grade. Pre-registration not required but is appreciated. Forms are available online and at the church office. Each child should bring a sack lunch. Limited transportation is available. For more information call 972-736-3733, email faithprinceton@ sbcglobal.net or go to the website www.faithprinceton.org. Legacy Church will be hosting an Easter egg hunt after their Sunday morning service, which begins at 11 a.m. March 31. Everyone is invited to attend the hunt, organizers said. The church plans to hide 5,000 eggs featuring a variety of prizes and candy. The church is located at 120 Tickey Drive in Princeton. The Cowboy Church of Collin County will be hosting an Easter egg hunt March 31 at 11:30 a.m. Kids through fourth grade can participate. Church services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 2800 FM 3364 in Princeton. The city of Princeton will be hosting a city-wide trash off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Princeton Community Park/POW Camp. The trash day is open to Princeton residents only and a Princeton water bill will be required as proof of residency. Curbside services will be provided for senior citizens and shut-ins. To make arrangements for a pick-up, call Bryant Childers before March 25 at 972-736-2416. For more information call Stephanie Bowman at 972734-2416. Send area briefs to news@princetonherald.com or drop it by the office at 101 S. Main St. in downtown Farmersville. Deadline for area briefs is 4 p.m. Monday. Please put â€œarea briefsâ€? in the subject line when emailing.

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Wreck impedes traffic on Hwy. 380

A major accident halts traffic on Hwy. 380 and Cypress Bend at about 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16. Several people were transported for injuries.

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batteries, boats, cars, tires and A/C units. â€œFor our senior citizens and shut ins we are able to make curbside pick up arrangements,â€? Bowman said. In order to arrange curb-side pick up, call Bryant Childers at 972-736-2416 or email bchildrers@princetontx.us. Deadline to arrange a pickup is March 25.

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drug chloroquine. The results have just been published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Chloroquine costs only 25 US cents for a four-day cure, while the current and corresponding ACTs cost two dollars. Chloroquine was a fantastic malaria drug that lasted for 50 years. *** Among patients with either coronary artery disease (CAD) risk facters only, known prior heart attack, known CAD without heart attack, the use of beta-blockers was not associated with a lower risk of a composite of cardiovascular events that included cardiovascular death, nonfatal heart attack or nonfatal stroke, according to a study in JAMA. Treatment with beta-blockers remains the standard of care for patients with coronary artery disease, especially when they have had a myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack).

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Congressman to have mobile hours From Staff Reports

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Marianne Gilbert Elliott

Marianne Gilbert Elliott, age 52, of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in McKinney, surrounded by family. She was born in Harlingen, in January of 1961 to Maurice and Maria Gilbert of Big Sandy. Marianne was a 1979 graduate of Burkburnett High School in Burkburnett, was married that year and would later be the mother of three children. She would serve as the president of ParentTeacher Association at James W. Marshal Elementary School and was the children’s choir leader at her church in Sacramento, Calif. With her husband, she was the co-owner of Elliott’s Spas in Sacramento, Calif. and North Texas. The Elliott family remembers her as an adventurous person, loving and fun, with a contagious smile. She enjoyed spending time and taking care of her kids and eventually her grandchildren. She often reminded her family and friends that – like her – dynamite comes in small packages. Marianne is survived by her husband of 33 years, Malcolm; son and daughter-in-law, Marcus and Patricia Elliott of Anna; son and daughter-in-law, Myles and Irene Elliott of McKinney; daughter, Melissa Bird of Plano; and five grandchildren, John, Nick, Erik, Memphis and Malaki. She was also survived by her grandmother, Rosa Salazar; parents, Maurice and Maria Gilbert; sisters, Marlene and Melinda; brothers, Michael and Matthew; and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held at Pin Oaks Christian Fellowship in Anna, on Wednesday, March 13 with Pastor Phil Morgan and Marcus Elliott officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Legacy Fund at Pin Oaks Christian Fellowship.

Matt Garcia, deputy district director from the office of U.S. Representative Pete Sessions, will have mobile offices for the next few months. Constituents may set up meetings or just drop in to speak with Garcia about any issues or concerns they may have in their districts. The mobile office will be at Sachse City Hall, 3815-B Sachse Rd., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club, is another of the mobile office sites. Garcia will be in Wylie from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. It will also be at Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth, from

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, and at Rowlett City Hall, 4000 Main St., Rowlett, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Sachse city officials are hosting a reception for Sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. April 1 at Sachse City Hall. The public is invited to attend. “In order to provide my constituents with the opportunity to meet with my staff in an area most convenient for them, I am pleased to hold preset office hours in four areas throughout the district,” Sessions said in a news release. “During mobile office hours, my staff can assist you with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Internal Revenue Service and other fed-

In-Sync tiger has surgery From Staff Reports

news@csmediatexas.com Tacoma, a 13-year-old male tiger who has lived at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie since he was 9 months old, has undergone a surgical procedure that, according to In-Sync personnel, is “groundbreaking.” Tacoma has had a slight limp for about two years. As the limp became more pronounced and limited his mobility, In-Sync officials began to search for solutions. “In January of this year, Tacoma was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia by vets at Texas A&M University,” they said in a news release. Tacoma had a steroid injection, but it didn’t seem to affect his pain or mobility. He was put on pain-relieving medication while In-Sync staff explored other options. On March 14, for the first time in the United States, a “surgical bilateral denervation of the coxofemoral joints” pro-

cedure was performed on a tiger. The release explained that there was a surgical blockage of nerve signals from the hip joints to the brain. The surgery has been performed successfully on five tigers in Canada but never here in the States, it said. Canadian veterinarians performed the procedure with the assistance of Dr. Toby Wallis at Parker Road Veterinary Hospital in Wylie and Texas A&M providing an anesthesia team and equipment. “Our main goal is to eliminate Tacoma’s pain and keep him walking, running and playing. If his limited mobility keeps him from doing these things, he could lose muscle tone and control. While this surgery is not a cure for his osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia, it should help him feel better and keep him mobile,” the release said. In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Dr. in Wylie, is dedicated to the rescue and care of abused, neglected or unwanted exotic cats. There

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4045 W. Eldorado • McKinney 972-801-7944 Created for Seniors Age 50 and Better! Familiar Gospel Music Uplifting Bible Based Preaching Great Fellowship Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Worship 7 p.m. heritagechurchmckinney.com n Baptist n Altoga Baptist Church

6594 FM 1827 • McKinney 972-542-2727 Sam Tullock, Pastor Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Small Church with Big Heart

Bethlehem Baptist Church 16167 CR 665 • Farmersville 972-784-2300 David J. Meeks, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday TeamKID 5:45-7 p.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship 7 p.m. lighthouseinthecountry.org Est. 1854

Culleoka Baptist Church 3052 FM 982 • Princeton 972-736-2927 Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m. Truth Youth Service 6 p.m. culleokabaptistchurch.org

eral programs and agencies.” The release also noted that constituents can learn about federal policies and how they impact local families and businesses. While appointments are not necessary, those wishing to set up a pre-arranged meeting time may call the Dallas district office at 972-392-0505.

“During mobile office hours, my staff can assist you with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal programs and agencies.” ~ Pete Sessions, US Representative

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1306 N 6th Street • Princeton 972-736-3733 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. faithprinceton.org

Cowboy Church of Collin County

2800 FM 3364 • Princeton 214-668-8147 Wes Brown, Pastor Sunday Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. (all ages) cowboychurchcollincounty.org n Catholic n St. Anthony Catholic Church

404 N. Ballard • Wylie 972-442-2765 Rev. Andrew Semler, Pastor Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Confessions (Sat.) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nursery Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass

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

n Church of Christ n Farmersville Church of Christ

310 Hwy 78 N • Farmersville, TX 972-784-6176 Clint Brown, Minister Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Climax Church of Christ

4089 FM 1377 • Princeton, TX climaxchurchofchrist.org Kenneth Morvant, Minister Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m.

n Methodist n Farmersville United Methodist Church

206 N. Main Street • Farmersville 972-782-7025 Rev. Tom Waitschies Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Junior High, High School, Youth fellowship 4-6 p.m. Wednesday Kids Under Construction Kindergarten – 5th grade 3:30 - 5 p.m. Wednesday n Non Denominational n Grace Community Church

691 E. Princeton Dr., Ste 109 Princeton 972-734-2776 Rich Hooper, Pastor Morning Worship 10 a.m. gracecci.org

Pathway Church

(formerly Step of Faith) 193 FM 547 • Farmersville 972-784-7333 Pastors Mike and Lori Phillips Children’s Church and Nursery provided For all ages Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

To add your church to the directory, call 972-784-6397

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Thirteen-year-old Tacoma, a resident at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie.

are 60 exotic cats and one coatimundi calling In-Sync home. This includes three exceptionally rare white lions, a golden tabby tiger, three white tigers and two cheetahs. For more information about the sanctuary, visit insyncexotics.com.

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ACO opens annual prom event After dark hunt showcases Audie From Staff Reports

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With last year’s event busting at the seams, Allen Community Outreach has partnered with Suncreek United Methodist Church of Allen to host the 5th Annual Prom Event – The Princess Project. With each event growing and serving more and more Allen ISD and Lovejoy students, ACO decided to open the floodgates and also serve the teens in Plano, Wylie and McKinney. Allen Community Outreach, a social services agency, provides basic human service needssuch as financial assistance for rent and utilities, clothing and food, and other family services. One such service is the “Prom Event” hosted by The ACO Resale Shop in Allen. “Each year we see more and more girls needing assistance. With the generous communities in this county, it only seemed right to open up the program to students in McKinney, Wylie and Plano this year. Along with students in Allen, Lovejoy, Princeton and Farmersville, we feel we are serving all our local communities the best way we can.” said Director of Resale

Shops, Del Herrod. “Along with the ACO Client Services team, we partner with the counselors at all the high schools in Allen, Lovejoy, McKinney, Plano Wylie, Princeton and Farmersville to identify any girl or boy that might need help during prom season and they are given Resale Shop gift cards to spend at the event. At the same time, we ask our communities to donate gently used prom gowns, bridesmaid dresses, shoes, handbags and accessories to The Farmersville Resale Shop. We also ask individuals and businesses to join our efforts and donate products, gift cards to salons, stores, restaurants and florists to be used as raffle items during the event,” added Herrod. Suncreek United Methodist Church at 1517 W. McDermott in Allen will be transformed from 6 to 9 p.m. March 21 for a fabulous Pre-Prom Party of their own, full of dresses, accessories and shoes. Not only will the students previously identified by their counselors be there to shop with their gift cards, the event is open to the public. All dresses will be sold from

$5-$20 with all proceeds going to benefit the programs of Allen Community Outreach. Miss Allen 2012, Risa Mitchell will be on hand to sign autographs and encourage the girls while local makeup artists and hairstylists will assist the girls with their styling choices. The Village of Allen, The Village of Fairview, The Allen Premium Outlets and Neiman Marcus Last Call in Allen have all joined along with ACO to make this event a success for local teens. Donations are still being collected at the ACO Resale Shop at 801 E. Main St. in Allen. Allen Community Outreach is the sole local provider of free human services for Allen, Lucas, and Fairview. Now in its 26th year of operation, ACO has grown from strictly information and referral services to a wide array of service provisions which include information and referral, rent and utility assistance, job bank counseling and referral, clothing from the ACO Resale Shops and counseling. For more information, go to their website at www.acocares. org.

Murphy museum in Greenville

Do you remember when you used to have fun hunting eggs at Easter when you were kids? Well, now is your chance to experience again the excitement of an Easter egg hunt, only this time at dusk and with the opportunity to receive some great prizes. Easter After Dark will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Audie Murphy/ American Cotton Museum in Greenville. There are all sorts of prizes in store for everyone who participates! Prizes will range from candy, automotive supplies, restaurant gift cards and gift certificates all the

way up to tickets to the Texas Motor Speedway Nascar race in November, admission tickets to a number of museums in Dallas and Fort Worth and small and large cash prizes, including one egg with $75! These are just some of the prizes we are gathering to fill those 700 eggs for everyone to find! As a nod to those of the older generation (65 and older), for the first ten minutes after the starting gun goes off they will hunt on one side of the field and the younger generation will hunt on the other side. Tickets to the event cost

$8 if purchased in advance or you are a member of the Museum and $10 the day of the event. There are a limited number of tickets so people are encouraged to buy them ahead of time. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Rain out date will be March 23rd. Contact the Audie Murphy/ American Cotton Museum at 903-450-4502 to purchase tickets or for additional information. The Audie Murphy/American Cotton museum is located at 600 I-30 East across from Mary of Puddin Hill in Greenville.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Spring Garden Time

Cherry blossoms are one of the earlier signs spring has arrived.

Spring is in the air

Few things are anticipated more in spring than the arrival of new leaves on the trees and budding flowers in the garden. A landscape awash with fresh colors can brighten the spirit and make anyone want to head outdoors. There are many different plants that begin to show their colors in the spring. A number of perennials, annuals and trees begin to flower or show new sprouts come the springtime. Here are some plants that can be planted for springtime enjoyment. Annuals Looking for first signs of color? Look no further than these wonderful annuals.

* Alyssum: Starting in April, this cascading bounty of tiny flowers offers a sweet aroma that attracts butterflies. * Dianthus: These vivid flowers also attract butterflies and are often a cottage garden staple. * Gypsophila: Also known as baby’s breath, these delicate flowers can serve as filler in any landscape. Pink and white varieties are available. * Impatiens: One of the bestknown plants for the garden, these annuals come in scores of colors and can generally tolerate full sun to full shade. * Larkspur: Belonging to the buttercup family, these flowers bloom in shades of white to vio-

let. * Pansy: These flowers are some of the earliest spring bloomers, arriving alongside spring bulbs like tulips. * Petunias: Petunias put on a show of color through the entire season, making them a popular bedding flower. Perennials These plants will come back year after year and offer spring shows. * Cherry blossom: The flowers that sprout on cherry trees are some of the first signs of spring. Their pink or white buds are often a spectacle, so much so that towns and cities hold cherry blossom festivals.

* Columbine: These beautiful blooms attract butterflies and can be a nice part of a garden bed. * Jacob’s ladder: Variegated foliage that is dappled with violetcolored flowers can add a sweet smell and visual interest to the garden. * Primrose: These flowers come in a variety of shades, making them versatile in any garden. They also tend to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. * Sweet violet: These fragrant flowers are edible as well as attractive. These plants can selfplant, so unless a gardener wants them to spread, they should be kept contained.

The case for choosing native plants

One of the best ways to improve a home’s resale value is to address the landscape. Increasing a property’s curb appeal can be done in many ways, but a well-pruned lawn and garden gives buyers the impression that the sellers truly took the time to maintain the home and the surrounding property. Unfortunately, many homeowners choose exotic plants when addressing their landscape. Though these plants can be appealing and make a property stand out, if the plants are not native to the region, they could be doing more harm than good. Instead of upgrading your property with exotic plants from a far away land, consider the following benefits of choosing native plants before addressing your landscape. * Native plants benefit local wildlife. The native plants and

the native wildlife spent years and years evolving together, with each doing their part to ensure the other’s survival. But as development continued, local wildlife suffered because of lost food sources. The local wildlife needs local, native plants to survive, so choosing these plants instead of exotic plants can help ensure the survival of wildlife that helps keep the ecosystem in check. * Native plants require less work. Some prospective home buyers might find a yard filled with exotic plants to be visually stunning, but they might also see a good deal of work to maintain those plants. Many exotic plants require significant work on a homeowner’s part to survive, while native plants have already adapted to the local climate and will require much less care. This is often attractive to current and

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future homeowners alike. * Native plants might be a better investment. A native plant has evolved over the years to survive in its given area. Local insect populations and fungal infections might be able to destroy an exotic plant, but a native plant has grown resistant to such problems and likely has the ability to fight such infestations or infections on its own.

An exotic plant might require costly pesticides and considerable attention from homeowners to survive such problems. Though homeowners might find exotic plants help their home stand out from their neighbors’, it’s important that homeowners recognize the environmental benefits of choosing local plants before making any decisions.

Making home improvements doesn’t have to mean compromising environmental ideals in the process. There are numerous jobs that a person can do that fit with a green lifestyle. While these improvements help protect the planet, they’ll also help keep a few extra dollars in your wallet. 1. Conserve water. Turn off the tap between brushing teeth or rinsing off dishes. Better yet, install low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets that reduce the consumption of water in the household. 2. Motion detection: Motion-detector lights can be installed in different rooms of the home and outdoors. Lights will automatically turn on and off depending on the activity in the area, reducing the chances of a light being left on inadvertently and wasting money and energy. 3. Solar panels: You may have been toying with the idea of solar panels for years. They can be installed on the roof or in the yard to power various components of the household, like lights during a traditional power outage or the swimming pool filter. Today it is possible to buy used solar panels, many of which still have a lot of life left to them and are considerably cheaper than new ones. 4. Aluminum-clad storm door: Insulate the entryway of your home with a storm door that will buffer against harsh weather conditions. While you’re creating a more air-tight space, caulk around windows and doors. 5. Replace air filters. Your HVAC system likely has filters inside that trap dirt and contaminants. Replacing the filters leads to cleaner indoor air and helps the unit run more efficiently. 6. Power strips: Stock up on power strips and plug all of your peripherals and computer equipment into these strips. This way when you want to power down everything completely, you simply turn off the power button on the strip. This ensures no devices are drawing power even in the off position, which many do. 7. Install fans. Fans aren’t just useful in the summer. In the winter, the blades can be set to rotate in the opposite direction and help draw warm air into the room, heating more efficiently. 8. Rainwater barrels: Set up rainwater barrels at the downspouts of your home’s gutter system. These barrels collect water that can be used to water indoor and outdoor plants, or even wash the car. Some feature a spigot to which you can directly connect a garden hose. 9. Plant trees.Trees are good for the environment in many ways, producing necessary oxygen for life and offering food and living areas for wildlife. Trees can also shade a home during the warm weather, helping reduce energy consumption. 10. Glass fireplace doors: Install glass fireplace doors, which are safer than fireplace screens. They’ll also help protect against heat loss up the chimney when there isn’t a fire lit. 11. Buy a solar cover. Warm up your spa all season long with a solar cover, which helps keep debris out of the water, too. Solar covers reduce the need to fire up the heater to warm the water. 12. Dog waste composter: Create a method to safely dispose of dog waste without having to toss it in plastic bags in the trash. There are devices that can be buried into the ground to serve as a dog waste receptacle. Or you can make one of your own by placing a container with a lid that seals on top but has an open bottom. Sprinkle a natural bacteria septic tank product, such as Rid-X(R), down the hole routinely and it will break down the waste and turn it into soil fertilizer. There are a variety of ways to go green with home improvements, whether extensive projects or small fixes.

How to improve your home’s curb appeal

Men and women who have tried to sell a home are likely familiar with the phrase “curb appeal.” Curb appeal is similar to getting ready for a big date, only you’re not dressing yourself up to make a strong first impression. Instead, improving curb appeal involves dressing your home up in the hopes it makes a strong first impression on prospective buyers, many of whom will have a strong opinion about the property before they even get out of their cars to have a look around. A home with strong curb appeal can entice buyers who are likely to believe that a home with a well-maintained exterior is likely to have an equally impressive interior. Homeowners who want the process of selling

their home to go smoothly can improve the property’s curb appeal in a number of ways, many of which don’t necessitate a substantial home improvement budget. * Clean up. The most effective way to improve curb appeal is to clean up the property. Make sure all hedges are trimmed and remove weeds, sticks and other debris from any flower beds. Lay mulch in the flower beds and garden, as mulch prevents weed growth while helping the soil retain moisture, resulting in more attractive gardens to catch a buyer’s eye. * Get an “edge” on other sellers. Edging is another easy and effective way to improve curb appeal. Edge driveways, sidewalks and other walkways

around the property, removing or trimming anything that is hanging over the driveway or walkways. * Take to the trees. Many homeowners grow accustomed to overgrown trees around their property and may not notice that low-hanging, unsightly branches are hiding the home from view. * Clean the gutters. Leaves and sticks hanging from the gutters are a red flag to buyers, who tend to associate clogged gutters with roof damage. * Make the home accessible through the front door. Many homeowners enter their home through a side door or through their garage. If you fall into this category, keep in mind that prospective buyers will be entering through the front door, so make

this area accessible. * Make sure all plants, including flowers, are living. Dehydrated or dead plants and flowers are eyesores, and they will give buyers the impression that you didn’t pay much attention to your property.

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Our ink isn’t dead!

Newspapers undergo transformation

hey told gathered to learn. To us we relish. To share pride were in their products and in dead, irrelevant, essence, to change the no longer useful. way their products are They told us the delivered. ink on the pages Not necessarily by was outdated, foseliminating their printsilized, a relic to be ed newspaper (though remembered. some have gone that Wyndi They were route) but by enhancVeigel wrong. ing coverage with a wide myriad of tools. This week I had With a first session called the pleasure of attending a seminar at the Schaffer School “Fix local news or die,” by of Community Journalism at John Robinson, we all knew Texas Christian University in the ante had been set pretty high. Robinson, now a journalFort Worth. The workshop, which was ism professor at the University themed as local news coverage, of North Carolina at Chapel hosted a myriad of memorable Hill, has spent 37 years in the speakers but perhaps the most newspaper business so he has a interesting aspect was the com- little knowledge to share. munity journalists themselves. So we learned, we discussed, Participating in the seminar we questioned, we laughed, was a wide subsampling from some of us cried and all of us across the state. From as far felt overwhelmed. away as Port Arthur, journalists The reign of the simple print

product has come to an end. Readers now demand interactive coverage ... Video, photos, Twitter, Facebook, Storify, Google maps, all of it. Right, wrong or indifferent that’s the way the world of newspapers and media has headed. All newspapers should have been able to read the writing on the wall. With so many changes in the media industry even newspaper giant The New York Times jumped aboard in 2009 with a media trend department. Readers want their coverage and they want it now when it’s convenient for them in a format that they want. And honestly, they deserve it. As the seminar progressed, copyright involving Facebook surfaced, Twitter feeds, hashtags, new programs and even a hog cam (it’s a long story, ask me on the street some-

time) were brought into the conversation. Through it all, one thought kept running through my mind. What do our readers want? I don’t really know how many newspapers out there are asking this question. Maybe it’s oversight or maybe it’s because we’re afraid of the answer. Regardless of the answer, I invite our readers to give us feedback. To let us know what they want, what we do well and what they would like to see in the papers. We want to improve your local news coverage and we want to honor our readers with sharing more about their local towns. Please send all responses, suggestions or ideas to news@ farmersvilletimes.com. Wyndi Veigel is News Editor for C&S Media, Inc.

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Hall supports job-training bill

ast week, Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-04) voted in support of H.R. 803, the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act. The bill works to provide more effective job training programs for those seeking work. The SKILLS Act passed, 215-202. “With more than 12 million Americans out of work, people should not be Ralph burdened with confusing job training Hall programs,” said Hall. “That is why I am pleased to support the SKILLS Act, a pro-jobs bill that would reform federal workforce development programs to provide more efficient and effective job training for those seeking work.” Specifically, the SKILLS Act would: allow states, local officials, and job creators to tailor programs to best fit their area’s in-demand occupations; streamline 35 programs; and strengthen the role of employers in workforce development decisions. “Washington must do all it can to help people get back to work. By empowering employers and reining in bureaucracy, we can ensure taxpayer dollars are put to better use – toward actual, readily accessible job training to help workers. Job creation and economic growth are the top priorities of my constituents, and I will continue to fight for legislation that promotes these goals.” Congressman Ralph Hall was first elected to serve the 4th District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1980 and has been re-elected to each succeeding Congress.

Full Senate to consider state budget

ontinuing to point, the speaker inch closer to will appoint five the LegislaHouse members ture’s most important and the lieutenant act — the making of governor will apa state budget for the point five senators next fiscal biennium to meet together in a — the Senate Finance conference commitCommittee approved tee. These memEd Sterling CSSB 1 on March 13. bers will hammer Some 865 pages in length, out the differences between the budget tops out at $195 the two versions of the budbillion, the sum of $94 billion get. Each chamber will vote in general appropriations plus on the compromised budget federal and dedicated funds. bill, and if approved that bill The bill will be debated on the goes to the governor’s desk Senate floor this week, and if for him to sign into law.” passed, the document’s next Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, stop will be the House Comwho presides over the Senmittee on Appropriations. ate, said CSSB 1 “reflects our As explained by the Senate commitment to balancing a news service, once the Senate fiscally conservative budget version of the budget moves without raising taxes and givover to the House for considering your priorities the resources ation, “the House will substithey need to continue buildtute its version of the budget, ing a better future for Texas. House Bill 1, for SB 1, and the ... The increase in funding for Senate will do the same with programs, including public its budget plan when it receives education and mental health, HB 1 from the House. At that is within the constitutional

spending limit and below the rate of population and inflation growth. Since the current Medicaid program is broken,” Dewhurst said, “I am pleased that the budget includes a rider that ensures the Health and Human Services Commission would have to seek legislative approval before reforming our Medicaid program and ensures any proposed changes are consistent with our conservative principles and lowering taxes.” Medicaid patch passes House Bill 10, legislation providing emergency supplemental appropriations to fund Medicaid through Aug. 31, took effect immediately when signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry on March 13. “This bill makes good on the 82nd Legislature’s obligation to provide additional appropriations for these agencies this session and also provides the funds needed to undo the deferral of payments to Texas school districts through the

Foundation School Program,” Perry said. “While this bill is necessary to the continued operations of these essential services, this session gives us an opportunity to hit the reset button, put an end to budgetary tricks and pay now what is due now. Truth in budgeting is good fiscal practice and makes for good government.” HB 10, which appropriates some $6.6 billion, plugs a hole created by budget cuts passed by the Legislature in 2011 to head off a projected budget shortfall then estimated at more than $20 billion. Of the $6.5 billion, about $5 billion goes to the Health and Human Services Commission for Medicaid acute care, about $1.5 billion goes to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for Medicaid long-term care and $187 million goes to the Health and Human Services Commission for the CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program).

HB 10 also steers $630 million to the Texas Education Agency to administer the Foundation School Program and funds a $1.75 billion installment payment to the education agency at the end of the fiscal year (Aug. 31) to pay the Foundation School Fund entitlement — the primary source of state funding for Texas school districts. The program, as stated by the education agency, is meant to ensure that all school districts, regardless of property wealth, receive “substantially equal access to similar revenue per student at similar tax effort.” Sen. Garcia takes office New state Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, received her official full Senate welcome on March 11. Garcia won a March 2 special runoff election to fill the unexpired term of the late Sen. Mario Gallegos, who died Oct. 16. Dewhurst appointed Garcia to the body’s Government

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Princeton Mayor Ken Bowers speaks to the Harper Elementary School second grade classes on March 18. After learning about government, the students were given the opportunity to ask Bowers questions such as why he wanted to be mayor and his favorite parts of the job.

Learning from the Mayor

Annual Chamber Banquet From the pre-banquet waterin’ hole spot, burlap and cotton boll décor, auctions, a caricature artist, a photo booth, chuck wagon BBQ and dancing with the Clay Potter Band, it is where you want to be April 6. Take a step back in time to the late 1800s where farmers and their families came to Farmersville to toil the earth producing an abundance of cotton that brought wealth and prosperity to a lagging economy in the south. In pretty short order the farmers were celebrating in ‘high cotton’ style and we’ll show you how it’s done. You will be walkin’ in high cotton with old times not forgotten as you see our guests dressed in attire from that era, or dress jeans and boots – you’ll see old photographs, burlap and cotton bolls ... all reminiscent of the good old days. Photo Booth • Auctions • Chuck Wagon BBQ • Clay Potter Band

5:30 p.m. Watering Hole At Clay Potter’s Auction 138 South Main St., Farmersville (must have banquet ticket to enter)

6:30 p.m. Welcome guests and members 7 p.m. Chuck Wagon Dinner At Farmersville High School 499 Highway 78; Farmersville, TX Sponsors:

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Harper Elementary School second graders raise their hands to ask Princeton Mayor Ken Bowers questions about government. To end the Q&A session, Bowers made each student honorary Deputy Mayors for the day.

‘In 2011, we noticed that not everyone had received the proper training and we wanted to make sure everyone is prepared on the same level.’ Steve Deffibaugh member of the Texas A&M Forest Service

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Parker Fire Department and Lucas Volunteer Fire Department. During the class, firefighters are taught about safe practices, how weather can impact wildland fire fighting and even how to get into an emergency wildland fire shelter. “Fuels are an important aspect to fighting fires,”Stiltz said; review the differences between a 1-hour fuel such as grass and a 1,000-hour fuel such as a huge tree located in the Piney Woods. Firefighters are also taught to attack from the black, or the portion of the fire that has already been burned to provide safety for themselves.

As the 2013 fire season approaches for Princeton and for Collin County, Deffibaugh also urges the need for citizens to be aware and prepared. “During the Possum Kingdom fire we had fire brands that were jumping from the east side of the lake to the west side,” he said. “If we get a 60 or 70 mph wind with a fire, we might not be able to stop it. It’s a good idea for our citizens to be prepared.” The course will continue for several more weeks, educating firefighters about the dangers of wildland fires and preparing them for worst case scenarios. Members of the class have already been taught 19 ‘Watch Out’ situations, or events that

have led up to firefighters’ deaths or severe injury while fighting wildland fires.

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the miracle of transformation, every caterpillar is destined to fly. As common a thing in nature as metamorphoses is, I stand amazed that such a thing can happen…but make no mistake, such miracles do not come easy; there is always a struggle. Elements

of this process are worth noting. First, every caterpillar must construct its own vessel of transformation, though all of its work will collapse and disintegrate. Second, the great struggle of breaking free from what was built is what strengthens the butterfly for its new life of flight.

Our own transformation is much the same. God is making and molding each of us into something new. if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. Still, we are required to do our part. We go about building our lives with little awareness that all we build will crumble in the end, yet we are required to build it. “Therefore,

The

thing we are working to become is NEW! We do not know how to be what we have never been, so we struggle. We struggle to break free from the very life we have built in exchange for our new life in Christ. Be comforted in this, for when our struggle is done, we will finally be able to fly!

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Sports The Princeton Herald

PISD Athletics

March 21 Tennis: at Trenton Tournament (March 21-23 at Princeton), 8 a.m. Track: at Princeton Invitational (Jackie Hendricks Stadium), 3:30 p.m.

Section B

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Tastes so sweet Soccer

March 22 Tennis: at Trenton Tournament (March 21-23 at Princeton), 8 a.m. Boys Soccer: at Paris, 7:15 p.m. Boys JV Soccer: at Paris, 5:30 p.m. Girls Soccer: vs Paris, 6 p.m. Softball: at Sunnyvale, 6 p.m.

March 23 Tennis: at Trenton Tournament (March 21-23 at Princeton), TBA Powerlifting: at THSPA Div. II State Meet (Abilene), TBA Baseball JV Black: vs Lone Star, noon

March 25 Tennis: at District 12-3A Tournament (March 25-26 at Princeton), 8 a.m. Baseball JV Black: at Gunter, 5:30 p.m. Golf: at Denison Stinger Golf Classic (Pottsboro’s Tanglewood Resort), TBA

March 26 Tennis: at District 12-3A Tournament (March 25-26 at Princeton), 8 a.m. Track 7th/8th: at Clark Invitational (at Jackie Hendricks Stadium), TBA Softball: vs Anna, 6:30 p.m. Softball JV: vs Anna, 5 p.m. Baseball: vs Anna, 7:30 p.m. Baseball JV Maroon: vs Anna, 6 p.m. Golf: at Denison Stinger Golf Classic (Pottsboro’s Tanglewood Resort), TBA

Photos by Victor Tapia

Above, Megan Fulkerson battles a Sulphur Springs defender. Left, Savo Burzan heads the ball against Sulphur Springs.

March 28 Softball: at Melissa, 6:30 p.m. Softball JV: at Melissa, 5 p.m. Baseball: at Melissa, 7:30 p.m. Baseball JV Maroon: at Melissa, 5 p.m. Track: at Caddo Mills Meet (Ed Locker Stadium), TBA

April 2 Softball: vs Community, 6:30 p.m. Softball JV: vs Community, 5 p.m. Baseball: vs Community, 7:30 p.m. Baseball JV Maroon: vs Community, 5 p.m.

April 4 Track 7th/8th: at District 12-3A Meet (Community’s Braves Stadium), TBA

April 5 Softball: vs Bonham, 6:30 p.m. Softball JV: vs Bonham, 5 p.m. Baseball: vs Bonham, 7:30 p.m. Baseball JV Maroon: vs Bonham, 5 p.m. Tennis JV: at District 12-3A Tournament (Princeton High School), TBA

TPWD Fishing The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Angler Recognition Program will launch a new tool this fall to assist Texas anglers in locating certified public scales for weighing record catches. Businesses that agree to participate will be publicized as official weigh stations on the TPWD website. The new initiative is designed to partner with fishing-oriented businesses and facilities that will be provided official signage and a supply of Angler Recognition Program applications. There is no fee to participate, but participants will be required to keep their scales certified on an annual basis. Businesses and facilities that wish to participate are invited to sign up now. To request certification as an official weigh station, applicants should fill out the secure web form at https://www. tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/ programs/fishrecords/weighstation_form.phtml. For more information contact Ron Smith at 512-389-8302 or by email at anglers@tpwd.state. tx.us.

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Squads wrap up spots in Class 4A Region II playoffs

By David Jenkins Staff Writer

sports@princetonherald.com With just one-game left in the regular season the boys’ and girls’ teams find themselves in the thick of the Class 4A Region II playoff hunt. The Lady Panthers have already qualified for the postseason, a first in the program’s short history. As of March 18, they were second in the District 19-4A standings, three points back of Greenville and 6-11 overall.

The Lady Panthers returned to action March 19 at Greenville. According to head coach Shelby Hale, they will be playing for first or second place against the Lady Lions. Greenville came away with a 2-1 road win during the first round. Princeton closes out the district slate 6 p.m. Friday against Paris at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. The Wildcats were defeated 5-2 the first time around. During the opening round of the

playoffs the Lady Panthers will face a team from 20-4A. In the top four spots, in no particular order are Highland Park, Carrollton Newman Smith, Carrollton Creekview and Little Elm. On the boys’ side, the Panthers, according to head coach Paul Kunkel, needed a win or tie on March 18 against Greenville to qualify for the postseason. They did just that in a 1-0 victory over the Lions at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. The postseason trip is the

Softball

Lady Panthers win games

By David Jenkins Staff Writer

sports@princetonherald.com The Lady Panthers rolled up a trio of impressive wins last week during Spring Break. They kicked off the District 12-3A slate with a 15-0 run-rule win at Community. “Getting a win (against Community) to begin district felt really good,” head coach Craig Deputy said. “I know they have a lot of firepower and to come out on top (15-0) was quite shocking.” Princeton followed that up with non-district victories over Greenhill Prep 15-0 (run-rule) and at Emory Rains 15-13. “They were filler games to keep the girls sharp and focused during Spring Break,” Deputy said. The Lady Panthers, as of March 18, were 8-8 overall and tied for first in district with Anna at 1-0. Bonham had yet to play a game, and Melissa and Community were each 0-1. Princeton looked to remain perfect in the standings after traveling to Bonham on March 19.

program’s third in as many seasons. Last year they fell to Carrollton Creekview in the opening round. As of March 18, Princeton was fourth in the 19-4A standings at 2-5 and 6-10-5 overall. The Panthers take on Paris (won 2-0 the first time around) at 7:15 p.m. Friday at McKinney ISD’s Ron Poe Stadium. The district finale was originally scheduled to be played at Paris, but was moved due to scheduling conflicts. There is a chance the Panthers could move to the third

spot and earn a better draw in the first round. In that round, they would play a team from 20-4A, with the top four, in no particular order: Highland Park, Carrollton Newman Smith, Carrollton Creekview and The Colony. Subvarsity report The Panthers’ junior varsity team wraps up the season 5:30 p.m. Friday against Paris, which is slated to be played at McKinney’s Ron Poe Stadium.

Baseball

Panthers seek to avenge defeats

By David Jenkins Staff Writer

sports@princetonherald.com The Panthers finished the non-district schedule with a 12-6 overall mark. Now, No. 8 state-ranked Princeton will play the games that really matter: district contests. Those began March 19 on the road against Bonham. “They will be a tough opponent,” head coach Richard Boring said. “We need to

make a statement.” The last time that both teams squared off was during the 2011 Class 3A Region II regional quarterfinals, where the Warriors pulled out a bestof-three series win. They lost the first game 11-8 and won the next two games by identical 6-5 scores. Games left in the first round are with Anna (March 26), at Melissa (March 28) and with Community (April 2).

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Photo by Victor Tapia

Katie McMullen prepares to unleash a pitch on March 12 in the District 12-3A opener at Community. Additional photos princetonherald.com. “They are a second big test, and will show us where we stand in the battle for district supremacy,” Deputy said. The Lady Panthers will take a short break from dis-

trict play 6 p.m. Friday at Sunnyvale. Games left in the opening round are with Anna (March 26) and at Melissa (March

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Photo by David Jenkins

Carlos Contreras fields a throw from the catcher.

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28), with both contests slated for 6:30 p.m. starts. Katie McMullen picked up the decision and allowed three hits at Community. As a team the Lady Panthers totaled 13 hits. Hitting for extra bases were Ali Saldivar (two doubles), Alexis Morton, Sierra Johnson, Abby James and Lyndze Curry (each had a double). Rachael Solis got the win and gave up three hits versus Greenhill Prep. The offense had 13 hits and Makayla Smith led the charge with a pair of triples. At Emory Rains, McMullen earned the victory and allowed 12 hits. Smith had a double and home run and Kaylee Strickland reached on a triple. Subvarsity report The junior varsity team lost 13-10 at Community in their district opener. They traveled March 19 to

All games feature 7:30 p.m. first pitches. Last week, the Panthers closed out the non-district slate with road losses to Wills Point 8-7 (eight innings) and No. 5-ranked Argyle 1-0. “We were up 7-0 in the fifth inning against Wills Point and did not put them away. We gave them opportunities and they capitalized on them. (We) learned the hard way that the team must stay focused for seven innings,” Boring said. “Played Argyle (and lost 1-0), much better game all around, even though we lost.”

Basketball

PHS earns various all-district honors

Jonas Honea (4) and Dennis Lockman (below) were named to the alldistrict second squad. Photo by Victor Tapia

Lyndze Curry slides safely into third base, as the throw sails high at Community. Additional photos princetonherald.com. Bonham and return to action 5 p.m. March 26 with Anna.

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Note: Rankings are from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches 3A Top 10, which is released on Thursday’s.

Subvarsity report The junior varsity Maroon team won 5-0 at Wills Point. They kicked off the district schedule March 19 at Bonham and following a short break will host Anna on March 26 in a 5 p.m. contest. The Black squad faced Van Alstyne on March 18 in a double header. They’ll play host noon Saturday to Frisco Lone Star and travel 5:30 p.m. March 25 to Gunter.

Photos by Victor Tapia

Alexis Morton (above) was a District 123A honorable mention. Brooke Campbell (below) made the second-team. Fayola Oyatayo (above) earned second-team all-district honors. Skylar Brooks (below) was an honorable mention.

Krysten (left) and Payton (right) Coburn were honorable mentions.

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Legal Notices Notice of Sale March 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Orange St. Storage, 819 Orange St., Farmersville. To be sold, contents to satisfy landlord’s lien on the following storages and tenants: Steven Hunnicutt #11; Kimberly Hill - #2; Liz Saldibar - #20 14-2t-17-307

The numbers are in again. #1 in Transactions closed for 2012

#1 Sales Volume closed for 2012

The Shinn Team is growing! Brad McKissick, team leader of the Keller William’s office in McKinney, announced that “Keller Williams North Collin County finished #1 in North Collin County and Farmersville with a record year for 2012. The Shinn Team also outperformed its competition in 2012.” Randal Shinn believes the Shinn Team’s success can Ashley Pippett, Randal Shinn, Jennifer Rodgers be contributed to his father’s, Bob Shinn, philosophy of putting the client first. The Shinn Team utilizes maximum exposure by using cutting edge technology. The use of technology, internet marketing, and good old fashioned hard work sets us apart from the competition. Having been born in Farmersville and being raised in the real estate business has made a difference. “We believe we have a distinct advantage over our competition in terms of knowledge, experience, and customer service. We are excited about 2013 and the future of the entire area. If you are in need of real estate services the Shinn Team is your best choice.” Come and visit us in our new office at Independent Bank in Farmersville.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

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972-784-6397 | The Princeton Herald

Basketball

Panthers pounce on multiple District 12-3A awards

Photos by Victor Tapia

Above, Marquis Thomas was the Most Valuable Player. Below, Nâ€™Keal Bailey was the Sixth Man of the Year.

Kaylee Strickland was tabbed for the first-team.

Above, Jonae Isaac was the Offensive Player of the Year. Below, Corbin Gillespie was the Newcomer of the Year.

Jakari Dillard (5) and David McKinzie (24) ended up as firstteam selections for 2012-â€™13.