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his strong work ethic. Connor told the Advocate in 2012 that he didn’t miss a day of work for 39 years. “I did go on my honeymoon when I was 28, but my dad was still here at that time; it was before I took over,” he said. After battling a long-term illness, Connor died on Jan. 15. He was 67.

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Lake Highlands YMCA recently created Yzone, a series of programs aimed at getting young children, ages 1-5, up and moving. Children must be accompanied by a guardian, but classes are free to attend.

Losing A Legend

Chuck Conner Jr. brought more joy to families in Dallas than almost any neighbor. After his father built White Rock Skate in 1973, Connor helped foster a place where parents felt comfortable dropping off their kids for a day of fun. He began as a DJ, but eventually took over operations at the rink. Dozens of Lake Highlands High School students got their first job there, where they learned from

The second-annual We Love LH Awards celebrated the businesses, nonprofits and people who help our community thrive. Hosted by the Lake Highlands Chamber of Commerce, the winners included: Business of the Year: Rooster Home + Hardware; New Business of the Year: Shady’s Burgers; Small Business of the Year: Artistik Edge; Nonprofit of the Year: Feed Lake Highlands and the Exchange Club (a tie); Restaurant of the Year: JJ’s Cafe. The Legacy Award, honoring a long-term commitment to the community, went to Rick Wamre and the Lake Highlands Advocate

Fish City Grill made its debut in our neighborhood recently at the Town Center, opening with a fundraiser for Feed Lake Highlands. Yogurtland and Taco Diner are also expected to open soon at the center.

Last week, the newly dubbed High Point Crossing at the old Steakley Chevrolet site on Northwest Highway and Abrams announced its first fleet of tenants. There seems to be a theme of low-cost retailers, with Five Below , Marshalls , Burlington Coat Factory and Academy Sports and Outdoors No word yet on when construction will be completed and the stores will open, but the 180,000-square-foot lot also has room for smaller shops and restaurants, according to reports.

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By GEORGE MASON