Neighbors

Neighbors in Merriman Park/University Manor recently showed their support of the boys in blue following the attack on Dallas Police Department headquarters in June. Katie Quinn floated the idea to have neighbors sign a thankyou card for police, and the idea kept growing. Not only did neighbors enthusiastically turn out to sign the card, they also baked a cake and put up a banner of support on Northwest Highway between Walling and Fenton.

on entrants’ history of community service, interviews revolving around philanthropy, current news and events, and issues facing communities, especially African American ones. They also compete in fitness, evening gown and on-stage Q&A segments. Winners earn a $5,000 scholarship, a personal appearance contract, plus an array of goodies. White will attend Southern Methodist University in the Fall.

Volunteers

Sports

Lake Highlands High School graduate Mariah White was crowned Miss Black Teen Ambassador 2015 at the Miss Black USA Ambassador Scholarship Pageant, held in June in Atlanta. The pageant’s prizes are awarded based partly

Vickery Meadows Learning Center in Dallas is looking for adult volunteers to teach English to non-English speakers for two hours one day a week for 12 weeks starting next month. VMLC is dedicated to improving English literacy levels among non-English speaking adults and their children by providing programs in communication and life skills. Morning, afternoon and evening hours are available Monday-Thursday. All classes are co-taught in English. Training and curriculum is provided. Contact the adult program director, Liz Harling, at lharling@ vmlc.org or 214.265.5057, ext. 102. There are also opportunities for mentors, computer lab aides, office help, special events and occasional group volunteer projects. Learn more at vmlc.org.

White Rock area residents Nicole Studer and Shaheen Sataar competed in the country’s ultimate ultra-race, the Western States 100-mile trail run, in June. Competitors attempted to climb more than 18,000 feet, descend 23,000 feet and cross a cold and rushing waist-deep river before, after 20-something hours, finishing on a high school track in Auburn, Calif. Studer finsihed sixth in the women’s race. Several hours into the race, Sataar dropped out due to an injury.

Awards

The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands presented its quarterly Police Department and Fire-Rescue Department awards in June. Senior Cpl. Katherine Robinson received the Police Department award. She has been a DPD employee since 2009 and works at the Northeast Substation as a neighborhood officer. Lt. Jim Royer received the Fireman award. He is a LHHS graduate and has been a fire department employee for 11 years. He has been a fire fighter/paramedic, a hazardous material technician, and a member of the Urban Search and Rescue Team.

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Cleaning crew

About 50 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, their siblings and parents cleaned up White Rock Lake with For the Love of the Lake. Recent flooding has deposited unprecedented amounts of trash on the lakeshores. The Scouts are from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church and University Park

CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

ART: Draw/Paint. Adults All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Days: Mon & Wed. Students bring supplies. Nights: 1xt month workshop, supplies furnished. Jane Cross. 214-534-6829,

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

Casa Linda Plaza. Art Classes & Drop In Pottery Painting For All Ages. 214-821-8383. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm

GUITAR OR PIANO Patient Teacher. Your Home. 12 Yrs Exp. Reasonable rates. UNT Music Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

MAKERS CONNECT Craft Classes & Workshops. Led by & for Local Makers. Check Schedule: makersconnect.org/classes

MATHNASIUM has a new Math Learning Center at 7324 Gaston mathnasium.com/dallaslakewood 214-328-MATH (6284)

PIANO LESSONS In Your Home Or Mine. 25 Yrs. Experience Dr. Larissa Kiefer, D.M.A. 214-789-6684 kieferpianostudio.com

Childcare

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

Employment

AVIATION GRADS Work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and Others. Start Here With Hands On Training For FAA Certification. Financial Aid If Qualified. Aviation Institute Of Maintenance. 866-453-6204

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Services For You

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

Legal Services

A SIMPLE WILL. Name a Guardian for Children. Katherine Rose, Attorney 214-728-4044. Office Dallas Tx.

A WILL? THERE IS A WAY Estate/Probate matters. Free Consultation. 214-802-6768 MaryGlennAttorney.com

Professional Services

ACCOUNTING, TAXES Small Businesses & Individuals. Chris King, CPA 214-824-5313 www.chriskingcpa.com

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Parade is a hit

Students from Northlake Elementary School decked out in their best reds, whites and blues for the Exchange Club Lake Highlands’ annual Fourth of July festivities.

Local Resources

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MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

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Pet Services

ADORABLE GROOMS PET SALON New Salon. Grooming, medicated/flea baths. 11111 N. Central Expy 972-629-9554

DEE’S DOGGIE DEN Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Training. 6444 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-823-1441 DeesDoggieDen.com

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Basketball players, cheerleaders and the mascot from Dallas Academy boarded a float for the ECLH Independence Day parade, which traversed Church Road, in front of Lake Highlands High School July 4.