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Quesa-D-Ya’s to open near Lake Highlands

According to Quesa-D-Ya’s founder and president Paul Oltmann, the quesadilla delivery chain with locations on Lower Greenville and in Coppell has a Lake Highlands-area franchise location in the works. A location has not yet been chosen, but Oltmann says the Garland-Buckner and the Easton-Northwest Highway intersections are possible contenders.

Janie Christy merges with Dallas Ballet Center

Janie Christy of Lake Highlands’

Janie Christy School of Dance is joining the staff at Dallas Ballet Center The center will merge the classes, schedule and students from Christy’s studio with its own starting this fall. “When faced with the decision to renew my lease at 9090 Skillman, I decided to focus on finding more time for family, and relinquish the responsibilities of studio ownership,” Christy says, adding that joining the Dallas Ballet Center staff allows her to “continue my 19-year tradition of sharing my love of dance with children.”

White Rock Coffee receives ‘KRUPS Best Brew Award’

KRUPS USA, known for its coffee and espresso machines, chose the Lake Highlands-based coffee shop as the winner of its 2012 Dallas award for the second year in a row. The annual contest recognizes the best coffee shops across the nation, and winners are selected by a public vote through the KRUPS Facebook page.

LH grad

starts baking business

Lake Highlands High School 2004 alumna Christie Berry McCabe has launched a new business called Daily Dose of Sweet. McCabe learned to bake at home with her mom, Barbara, and her three sisters, all Lake Highlands grads (Katie, 2000; Natalie, 2006; and Martie, 2012). “When we were little, we would go to my grandma’s house before Thanksgiving, and all the girls would bake the desserts,” McCabe says. “Then, when I went to college [she, like the rest of the Berry girls, are proud Baylor Bears], I started baking on my own for friends and roommates. When I graduated, I discovered the world of baking blogs, and I was hooked. Since then, I haven’t stopped baking and testing out my own recipes.” McCabe is starting small, offering birthday cakes and party treats made after school and on weekends for friends and folks who hear by word of mouth. She also bakes cupcakes and wedding sweets, and says her favorite things to bake, and her best sellers, are her decorated sugar cookies. McCabe is married to LHHS 2005 grad Taylor McCabe, and he takes the photos for her baking blog.

Get In Contact

Quesa-D-Ya’s 2820 GREENVILLE 214.823.3927

QUESADYAS.COM

Dallas Ballet Center 8530ABRAMS 214.348.3224

DALLASBALLETCENTER.COM

White Rock Coffee 10105E.NORTHWESTHWY. 214.341.4774

WRCOFFEE.COM

Daily Dose of Sweet 469.223.0438

DAILYDOSEOFSWEET.COM

CiCi’s Pizza 6186RETAIL 214.691.2424

CICISPIZZA.COM

DelTaco 6216RETAIL DELTACO.COM

The Store in Lake Highlands 10233E.NORTHWEST 214.553.8850

THESTOREINLH.COM

The Dallas Flea 1409S.LAMAR

THEDALLASFLEA.COM

More business bits

1 Cici’s Pizza and DelTaco at Timber Creek Crossing are now open. 2 The Store in Lake Highlands recently celebrated its 10th birthday. Since owner Cheryl Calvin opened the clothing and gift shop 10 years ago, Lake Highlands residents have turned to The Store for gifts from Vera Bradley, Tyler Candles and Willow Tree angels, as well as many other fun items. 3 A hibachi and sushi restaurant is opening in the location that once housed Grill and Deli Stop at 9918 Plano near LBJ. 4 Lake Highlands-based BoHo Jewelry, Jarma, Modern Muse and Vintage Loving Momma will be at the Dallas Flea at South Side on Lamar on Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Winning Streak

Lake Highlands High School softball team — Jordan Miller , Kacie Jones , Elizabeth Burroughs , Maddie Cook , Emily Beakey , Anne Waithaka , Hannah West , Erin Brennan , Elisabeth Wall , Cynthia Ibarra , Destiny Rojas , Alli Brown , Melissa Franklin , Andrea Beard , Maggie Morgan , Abby Harris — is on a winning streak. At publication time, the girls had won 12 of 12 games.

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Classes/TuToring/ lessons

ADHD TEST PREP & TUTORING Dedicated 1 on 1 Test-Taking Prep & Tutoring exclusively for ADD/ADHD & alternative learners. Free Consult & 1st week tutoring. Outstanding References. Yale ‘93. Anthony 214-484-4488

ChildCare

LOVING, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE SINCE 1982 Lake Highlands Christian Child Enrichment Center Ages 2 mo.-12 yrs. 9919 McCree. 214-348-1123.

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AT ODDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Easily Learn Essential Skills. Services include Digital Photo Help. Sharon 214-679-9688

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training. $60/hr. 1 hr min. Dan 214-660-3733 or stykidan@sbcglobal.net

ART: Draw or Paint. All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Jane Cross, 214-534-6829. Linda, 214-808-4919.

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Art Classes For All Ages. Casa Linda Plaza. 214-821-8383. www.artisticgatherings.com

DRUM & PIANO LESSONS Your location. All Ages/All Styles. UNT Grads. Betty & Bill 972-203-1573 • 469-831-7012

JEWELRY MAKING CLASSES

214-824-2777 www.beadsofsplendor.com

Lakewood Shopping center: 1900 Abrams Pkwy @ La Vista

LEARN GUITAR OR PIANO Professional musician. Fun/Easy. Your Home. UNT Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

TUTORING All Subjects. Elem-middle School. Algebra 1, Dmath. Your Home. 25 + Yrs. Dr. J. 214-535-6594. vsjams@att.net

TUTORING Reading/Writing. All Grades. Master’s/10 Yrs Exp. Your Home. 214-515-5502. lissastewartjobs@hotmail.com

UKULELE LESSONS Instruments, Workshops. www.UkeLadyMusic.com 214-924-0408

VOICE TEACHER with 38 years experience. MM, NATS www.PatriciaIvey.com 214-769-8560

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WORK ON JET ENGINES. Train For Hands On Aviation Career. FAA Approved Program. Financial Aid If Qualified. Job Placement Assistance. AIM 866-453-6204

Business opporTuniTies

I’M LOOKING FOR A BILINGUAL BUSINESS PARTNER for expansion of 55-yr.-old start-up co. BJ Ellis 214-226-9875

PRO DJ SERVICE & SOUND Corporate Events & Weddings. 20 + Years Experience. 469-236-8490

SIGNS: Nameplates, Badges, Office, Braille. A&G Engraving. 214-324-1992. getasign@att.net agengraving.vpweb.com

Band of brothers

Lake Highlands High School band director Jeff Bradford was inducted into Phi Beta Mu, the international bandmasters’ honorary fraternity, for his exemplary record of service, professional activity and professional achievements. Pictured from left: Brad Kent, Richardson ISD fine arts director; Randy Jones, North Lamar High School band director; Jeff Bradford; and James Coffman, McKays Music Company owner.

Top-notch service

Lake Highlands resident Amy Timmerman was chosen as the first recipient of the Ebby Halliday Community Service Award. The tribute was named this year for the legendary industry pioneer and is given annually by the MetroTex Association of Realtors to a member of the real estate industry for his or her role in building North Texas communities. Timmerman works at Nathan Grace Real Estate and was recognized for co-chairing the Chi Omega Christmas Market for the past two years. Under her leadership, the market enabled Dallas Chi Omega alumnae to distribute more than $500,000 to local charities and collegiate scholarships. Halliday herself presented the award.