MARCH 21, 2013
Vol. 39, No. 20
Hometown newspaper of Corinth, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek and Shady Shores.
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Streetlight to help traffic in Shady Shores BY TIM GLAZE Sun Managing Editor
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Members of the Corinth, Hickory Creek and Lake Dallas police departments took part in a four-day training seminar that tested police officers on their reactions to distress calls that may happen in schools or office buildings. Training took place at Lake Dallas Middle School. For more pictures, see page 2.
Lake Cities Police train for distress calls in LD BY TIM GLAZE Sun Managing Editor
With the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut casting an even darker shadow on the topic of school shootings, the Lake Cities police departments are continuing to be proactive in maintaining safety at the Lake Dallas Independent School District campuses. Officers with the Corinth, Lake Dallas and Hickory Creek police departments recently concluded an eight hour training seminar called “rapid response to active shooter training,” which con-
sisted of officers being put through distress drills at Lake Dallas Middle School including hostage situations, students and intruders with guns in the school and other active shooter situations. The drills are part of the Corinth Police Department’s basic officer training and are usually held every two years, but Corinth PD Captain Greg Wilkerson said that combining all three police departments to train annually at a local school made much more sense given the circumstances at Sandy Hook. “It’s unfortunate we have to prepare for these types of
incidents but we prepare for the worst knowing that one day our training could save innocent lives,” Wilkerson said. “We can’t just hope that something as tragic as Columbine, Sandy Hook, Aurora, Colorado, doesn’t happen here. We must train as if it will and be prepared for the worst. When we talk about active shooters we typically think about schools but we have seen they can occur anywhere.” “Because our police departments work so closely together, it is imperative we are all on the same page when it comes to an active shooter re-
sponse,” added Corinth Lieutenant Jimmie Gregg. “I was pleased with all of the officers who went through the training, everyone responded like true professionals.” The training, which was split up over four days so that every officer could participate, began with classroom training with Gregg. Gregg covered team formations, entry tactics and other tactical considerations in the first section, followed by setting up actual team formation practice next. Finally, the day would end with scenariobased training where officers See LOCAL, pg.2
A new streetlight will be installed in Shady Shores at Lakeshore Road, addressing a traffic concern that has been voiced in the town for several years. The street, which runs near Shady Shores Town Hall, has a notoriously dangerous turn that residents have nicknamed the “S-Curve,” drawing its nickname from its “S” shape it makes. The road is marked with a few signs that warn motorists to slow down, proceed with caution and to watch out for children – but when night approaches, it is nearly impossible to see, according to town officials. The streetlight was approved at a February council meeting and cost $124 out of the town’s maintenance budget. The light will be installed by Oncor, and will be on an existing pole located on a resident’s property. Accidents have marred the area around the S-Curve; a couple walking on the road were struck by a vehicle, and Mayor Jerry Williams reported that fire hydrants have been destroyed by cars involved in accidents on the road. The curve had been brought up at other meetings, but the council decided that the implementation of a streetlight would be ineffective. Instead, it was voted on to lower the speed limit around the S-Curve. “In the last couple of years drivers have really lost control around there,” Williams said. “About seven years ago two people were actually run over.
“It’s been a combination of things that have really come to a head.” The town’s growth has meant more traffic, which has increased the amount of cars driving the curve. “It took us awhile to get permission from the land owner to sign off on putting the light on his property,” Williams said. “When we got the letter of permission we were able to move forward.” The council’s approval of the streetlight as well as the recent approval of Peach Tree Construction to begin working on roads in the town follows the town’s emphasis on what they called an “aggressive” approach to tackling road issues when they released their 2012-2013 Budget statement. The budget focuses on revenues and the road issues within the town. At an earlier council meeting in 2013, the Shady Shores council agreed on a $600,000 budget to begin a multi-year repair of all road issues, according to town officials, which will secure $480, 946 from the Shady Shores fund balance to offset the expense. The Shady Shores Road Committee and the council agreed to take the advice of a general contractor before proceeding further with any road repairs, Williams said. The committee also decided to decline the option of having the county handle all road repairs for Shady Shores. In other council news, Williams has officially announced his intent to not run for another term as mayor. As well as mayor, the positions of Place 2 and Place 3 Alderman are also up for election in Shady Shores.
LDISD and NCTC Announce Collegiate Academy High school students can now earn 60-plus hours of college credit Lake Dallas ISD officials have announced the Lake Dallas High School Collegiate Academy, a new partnership with North Central Texas College enabling LDHS students to receive college hours up to an Associate degree while still in high school. LDHS the first high school in North Texas to make such an agreement with NCTC. At the March 18 LDISD Board of Trustees meeting, LDISD Administrators and NCTC officials signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) that set forth the
agreement between the two schools. The agreement marks an landmark for high schools. The agreement states that NCTC and LDHS will collaborate to provide a four-year program in which students earn both a high school diploma and up to 60-plus hours of college credit leading to an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree. NCTC officials in attendance included Dr. Emily Klement, Dean of BowieGraham campuses and Dual
Credit Administrator; Dr. Eddie Hadlock, President; Dr. Billy Roessler, Vice President of Student Services; Debbie Sharp, Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Judi Archer, Director of Marketing, Denton County; and Dr. Larry Gilbert, Dean of Instruction, Corinth Campus. An informational parent meeting will be held in the LDHS Lecture Hall at 6 p.m. on March 25. For more information, contact the LDHS Academic Advisors office at 940-497-1464. Also discussed at the meetSee LAKE, pg.5
Officials from the LDISD and NCTC celebrate the 2013-14 launch of Collegiate Academy.
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Local tickets for Mary Poppins now on sale at Dallas Musicals The most famous nanny of all time is set to showcase on Dallas’ biggest theatrical stage this month. Dallas Summer Musicals and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS are on sale now. Dallas’ eagerly awaited stage production began performances at the Music Hall at Fair Park Wednesday, March 20 for a limited engagement of 16 performances, through Saturday, March 30. With seven productions produced on three continents, Mary Poppins is one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years. Worldwide to date, the show has grossed more than $812 million and welcomed more than 11 million guests. The musical is the winner of 44 major theater awards around the globe, including the prestigious Tony, Olivier, Helpmann and Evening Standard awards. The entire original creative team has reunited to bring the magical story of the world’s most famous nanny to audiences around North America. The Mary Poppins North American Tour began performances on March 25, 2009 and has played to more than two and a half million delighted theatergoers in more than 60 cities to date. Mary Poppins, a co-production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, opened on Broadway on Nov. 16, 2006. Based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins the stage play features the Academy Awardwinning music and lyrics of Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. The stage production has been created, in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, who has written the book, and the Olivier Award-winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who have composed new songs and additional music and lyrics.
Olivier Award-winning director Richard Eyre leads the award-winning creative team, with co-direction and choreography by Tony and Olivier Award winner Matthew Bourne. Mary Poppins features set and costume design by Tony Award winner Bob Crowley, co-choreography by Olivier Award winner Stephen Mear, lighting design by Howard Harrison, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and music supervision by David Caddick. The tour’s creative team includes Tour Director Anthony Lyn, Associate Choreographer Geoffrey Garrett and Music Director Daniel Bowling. Mary Poppins received its worldwide premiere at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End in December 2004. Following its successful three-year London run, the production launched an acclaimed U.K. tour. The Broadway production of Mary Poppins officially opened on Nov. 16, 2006, recouping its initial Broadway investment within 52 weeks of its premiere. Mary Poppins is the only show from the 2006-2007 theatrical season still running. The Mary Poppins North American tour has garnered continuous critical praise and achieved box office success since its launch in Chicago in March 2009. In Dallas, Mary Poppins will play Wednesday through Sunday the first week at 7:30 p.m., with Thursday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. Performances the second week will be Monday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 1:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Ticket prices start as low as $15. Special Ticket Packages are available at select performances, and include premium seating and a complimentary souvenir program. Tickets are available at most Ticketmaster outlets, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Lake Cities residents can purchase their tickets at either Ticketmaster outlet.
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Lake Cities Police officers train for distress calls at Lake Dallas Middle School.
Police train in Lake Dallas Continued from Page One are actually put in the middle of non-harmful fire from “bad guys.” The officers use Simunition weapons for their force on force training. Simunitions allow for officers to fire on each other with real weapons which are converted and will not allow for a real round to be fired through them. Simunition projectiles are fired out of the weapons. They are filled with a detergent-based, water-soluble colored marking compound, similar to a paintball. The projectile breaks upon impact, marking the target and allowing trainers to assess the accuracy and
lethality of the hits. Officers who are hit by the projectile will feel a sting similar to that of a bee or a paintball round. This training would not have been possible without the assistance and support from Lake Dallas ISD, said Gregg. “The LDISD should be commended for affording us the opportunity to utilize their buildings for this type of training,” Gregg said. “It shows how serious they are about keeping our youth safe. We could use force on force training in our police facilities but you can’t compare that to running these scenarios in a real world setting such as the Lake Dallas Middle School.”
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Lake Cities Sun to join Star Local Media The Lake Cities Sun and Market Street Media have merged with a company that has produced newspapers for more than one century. Star Local Media, publisher of 14 community newspapers in North Texas, has acquired the Lake Cities Sun from Market Street Media, a sole proprietorship of J. Terry Lantrip. Under the new leadership at Star Local Media, the Lake Cities Sun will continue to be the leading source of local news and sports in the municipalities of Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas and Shady Shores while improving content to include more information to readers about news,
local events and entertainment in their specific area of residency or employment. Coverage will continue to exp a n d both
thousands of hits per month. Mike Miller, Star Local Media’s general manager and publisher, said that the staff is committed t o
in print and in digital media, such as the newspaper’s website, lakecities.com, that has
ensuring that the Lake Cities Sun continues to grow to meet the needs of the community
that it serves. “The acquisition provides the readers and advertisers with a great newspaper in a fantastic community where both are now poised to grow together,” Miller said. “Our staffs share the common goal of producing distinct local content paired with targeted advertising for all of the communities we are proud to serve.” In addition to content improvement, Miller plans to grow local circulation. “We want to ensure that residents have better access to stories and information on issues that interest them or directly impact their lives in the community,” Miller said.
A large hike in distributioni is expected starting in April of 2013, according to Star Media officials. With a total distribution of more than 270,000, Star Local Media serves residents in Allen, Argyle, Carrollton, Celina, Coppell, Flower Mound, Frisco, Highland Village, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Rowlett, Sunnyvale and The Colony. “I’m very excited that the Lake Cities Sun gets to be part of the Star Local Media family of publications,” said Lantrip, the Sun’s previous owner. “As part of a larger community news organization, there will be a lot of
great resources available to supplement the great content that was already being delivered to the community. Star Local Media has a great reputation and track record in the communities they cover.” Star Local Media has been owned by parent company 1013 Communications since February 2012. 1013 Communications also owns community newspapers in Houston and Arizona. According to Miller, several newspapers under the Star Media umbrella have been in publication since the late 1800’s. The Lake Cities Sun was established in 1974 in Lake Dallas.
Waste management changes in Lake Dallas Lake Dallas residential solid waste and recycling services from Waste Management, Inc. invoices will no longer be generated by the City Hall effective March 31, 2013. Lake Dallas residents will receive notification in the mail from Waste Management (WM) to their mailing address regarding this transition in
billing. Waste Management will invoice Lake Dallas residents for solid waste and recycling services beginning April 1, 2013 for the months of April, May and June. There will be no increase from the current charges as of this time – to the contrary, residents will notice a slight decline in the billing
amount due to the City’s administration billing charge being removed which covered postage, stationery and staff time. Automatic-bill pay services established by residents from their financial institutions to the City of Lake Dallas for solid waste services will be cancelled effective at
5 p.m. on March 31, 2013. Residents with a credit on their account, possibly for prepaid services, will receive a check from the City of Lake Dallas for the monies due. Effective April 1, requests for bulk pick-ups, new service and/or cancellations will be made through Waste Management’s customer service de-
partment at 972-315-5400. In addition, those needing access to the DFW Landfill located at 1600 S. Railroad St. in Lewisville do not need to pick up a voucher at city hall. City officials say to present a valid Texas Driver’s License and a current water bill at the landfill’s gate office with your covered load.
Solid waste information for the City of Lake Dallas including details on the current contracted rates is available at www.lakedallas.com. If you have questions concerning this transition, contact Julie Chapman at Lake Dallas City Hall, 940-497-2226 x 1 3 2 , jchapman@lakedallas.com.
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News Briefs
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Date set for Texas Trash Off Lake Cities communities will be active in the 2013 Texas Trash-Off scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2013. The Texas Trash-Off is the single largest one-day cleanup event in the state and serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program. Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores and Corinth will partner to organize cleanups in their respective communities. “All the Lake Cities are now affiliates of Keep Texas Beautiful program,” said Julie Chapman with the City of Lake Dallas. “As affiliate communities, we share KTB’s mission of beautifying and improving our respective environments including litter prevention and waste reduction.” Interested volunteers for Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas and Shady Shores will meet at the Sonic Drive-In of Lake Dallas on Main Street for volunteer registration and breakfast at 9 am. Volunteers for the City of Corinth will convene at the Corinth City Hall on Corinth Parkway for their kick-off rally complete with breakfast treats. Volunteers will be dispatched to park locations at 9:30 am. At the 11 am conclusion of the cleanup, each of the communities will award a prize for the ‘Weirdest Trash’ at each respective site. Community volunteers are needed. Contact at 940.497.2226 x132, or jchapman@lakedallas.com for more information on your community’s cleanup. To learn more about the Texas Trash-Off and Keep Texas Beautiful, visit their website at www.ktb.org.
to be considered. Winners will be notified by April 12. Applicants must be from the area served by NETPA and have a declared major in journalism/communications/photojournalism. Since The Lake Cities Sun is a member of the North & East Texas Press Association, students from Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas and Shady Shores are eligible. Preference is given to print majors. High School applications must: fill out an official application and include a resume that includes scholastic, athletic and community activities; provide a current official transcript certified by school or college registrar; submit three letters of recommendation from senior, junior or dual-credit college English in-
not have the required documents will not be accepted for online judging and exhibition. Each art teacher may submit up to five entries with no student allowed to submit more than one entry. All works must be submitted as a group through the art teacher. For more information visit, http://burgess.house.gov/2013 artcompetition. The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces in a virtual gallery on Dr. Burgess’ website; the artwork earning the most votes will be named the “Texas Choice” winner. An art juror will determine one “Best of School” winner from each participating high school. All competition finalists, their parents, teachers and school administrators will be
The 8U Falcons went undefeated during the season and won the End of Season tournament to be named 8U champions. They played in the Denton Youth Basketball league.
Town Hall meeting scheduled for March 28 A non-partisan town hall meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 in the Lake Dallas City Hall Community Room. The meeting will include a discussion on School Choice Vouchers. Sign in starts at 6:30, and the program begins at 7 p.m. The public is invited; RSVPs are encouraged.
structor, publication adviser or local newspaper supervisor that the student has been employed with and from a person of the applicant's choice. College applications must submit letters of recommendation from publication adviser or local newspaper supervisor that the student has been employed with and from a person of the applicant's choice. All applicants should submit clips of published work and include publication dates. Applicants may send photocopies of work as published in yearbook or magazine. Applicants should mount all photocopies and newspaper clippings on paper and place in folder or binder. A cover sheet should include the following information: Student's Name Indicate which scholarship you are applying for (scholastic-HS or collegiate) Address Phone number Email address Send the completed application to: Suzanne Bardwell Gladewater Mirror 211 North Main Street Gladewater, Texas 75647 The NETPA Scholarship Application may be accessed on the NETPA website and at the Sun Newspapers office at 275 Market Street in Lake Dallas. For more information or to receive a current application by email: SuzanneBardwell@aol.com or call 903291-2029.
Scholarship available from press association The North & East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association will award two $1,500 scholarships, one to a graduating high school senior and one to a currently enrolled college student. The scholarships are payable at $750 per semester to the registrar of the college of the recipient's choice. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, March 25
Fulwiler to discuss Denton 1913 film Lavon Fulwiler will discuss her film Denton 1913 at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at the Courthouse-on-theSquare Commissioners Courtroom in Denton. Fulwiler has long been interested in the history of Denton and Denton County. In 1853 her paternal ancestors migrated from Kentucky to southeastern Denton County, before the City of Denton was founded. As a fifth-generation
Oakmont Women’s Club holding Spring Tea The Oakmont Women’s Club will be celebrating spring with the Annual Spring Tea. The tea will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 20, 2013 in the main dining room at Oakmont Country Club. The cost will be $20 per person which includes four courses provided by the club chef. One hundred tickets will be sold to the event. Tickets will be available on March 12, 2013. Contact Tina Henderson at 940-326-9797 or Carolyn Moore at 940-3214474 to purchase tickets. Everyone is invited to join, including members, nonmembers and the public. So plan to attend and invite your friends for a lovely afternoon tea. There will also be a hat contest for most elegant and most creative. All proceeds will go to local charities.
resident of the County and a resident of Denton since early 1936, she has been fascinated by stories passed down in the family by word of mouth over the various generations. These stories encompass information about travels by covered wagon, the perils of crossing the Red River, establishing new homes in North Texas and participating in the building and growth of new towns and cities. The film depicts the activities of people living in Denton in 1913 with a parade of students from both the public schools and the two colleges in the city at that time. Further, it regards materials about the businesses and industries of Denton. Fulwiler holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts de-
gree from University of North Texas and the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Michigan State University. Her early professional affiliations were as a teacher at Denton Junior High School, Freer High School and Arlington State College, now the University of Texas at Arlington, for 10 years. In 1961, she joined the English faculty of the Texas Woman’s University, where she taught for 31 years, including 11 years as Chairman of the Department of English before her retirement in 1992. In 1985, she was granted the Cornaro Outstanding Professor Award by the University. All Courthouse Museum exhibits and lectures are free and open to the public. The courthouse has handicapped parking and accessibility through the north entrance. The Courthouse-on-theSquare Museum is located in the historic Denton County Courthouse at 110 W. Hickory in Denton. Burgess announces 2013 art contest Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has announced the opening of "An Artistic Discovery," the annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Since the U.S. House of Representatives created the competition in 1982, hundreds of thousands of talented high school students have served as artistic ambassadors of their communities. The contest is open to public, private and homeschooled high school students residing and/or attending schools located in the 26th Congressional District. The Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) selects an art educator to judge the annual competition. Digital image submissions of artwork must be submitted by teachers by 5 p.m. Monday, March 25. Submissions must be accompanied by a School Entry Form and Student Information Release Form for each student. Any artwork submitted that does
invited to attend a reception on Monday, April 29 to view their “Best of Schools” and “Texas Choice” artwork on display at the Center for the Visual Arts in Denton. Also that evening, finalists will be recognized and receive a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Grand Prize, First, Second, Third Place winners will be announced as well. Grand Prize in the competition is the display of the winning student's artwork for an entire year in the House corridor to the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit hallway is traveled daily by Members of Congress, their staff, and thousands of visitors who are able to view the artwork from Congressional districts throughout the country – each artwork is highlighted with the name of the work and student artist. The 26th District winner and a guest will be invited to Washington, D.C. in the summer to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the winning artists and opening the 2013 "An Artistic Discovery" exhibition. In addition, the competition’s First Place winner will have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in Dr. Burgess’ Lewisville district office for the upcoming year. If you have any questions regarding the Congressional High School Art Contest or a student’s eligibility to participate, please contact Robin Vaughan, Deputy District Director, in Congressman Burgess’ Lewisville office by phone at 972-434-9700 or e m a i l , robin.vaughan@mail.house.g ov. Corinth seeking citizens for volunteer positions The City of Corinth is seeking volunteers to serve on the city’s numerous boards and commissions. To be considered for appointments, citizens need to complete the Volunteer Application form that can be downloaded from the city’s website at www.cityofcorinth.com.
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Police Reports Wednesday, March 6 3:35 a.m. – An assault was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 500 block of Highgate Court. Police responded to the scene. 2:55 p.m. – Public intoxication was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 400 block of Main Street. Police responded to the call and cited the individual. 3:45 p.m. – A vehicle accident was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 5000 block of I-35E. Police responded to the scene. 5:59 p.m. – An accident was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 500 block of Swisher. Police responded to the scene and cleared for injuries. 6:43 p.m. – A theft was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 300 block of Hundley. Police responded to the scene and filed a theft report. 7:49 p.m. – Credit card abuse was reported to Lake
Dallas police at the 100 block of Kingswood Drive. Police responded to the scene and filed a fraud report. Thursday, March 7 3:50 a.m. – Illegal parking was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 5000 block of Duchess Court. 7:58 a.m. – A disturbance was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 200 block of Shady Shores Road. Police responded to the scene. 1:32 p.m. – Criminal mischief was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 200 block of Shady Shores Road. Police responded to the scene and cleared for damage. 8:52 p.m. – An assault was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 300 block of Swisher. Police responded to the scene and cleared for violence. Friday, March 8 12:08 a.m. – Possession of drug paraphernalia was re-
ported to Lake Dallas police at the 300 block of Swisher. Police responded to the scene and confiscated the paraphernalia. 12:15 a.m. – Hickory Creek police arrested two residents at the 1500 block of Turbeville Road for outstanding warrants. 11 a.m. – A suspicious adult male was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 400 block of Hundley. The man was riding his bicycle on the property of the Lake Dallas Independent School District near Lake Dallas Middle School. Police responded to the scene and cleared for any suspicious activity. 12:42 p.m. – A warrant was issued by Lake Dallas police for the possession of drug paraphernalia at the 100 block of Eldorado. 6:49 p.m. – A vehicle accident was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 5000 block of Stemmons. Police
and emergency vehicles responded to the scene. Saturday, March 9 2:46 a.m. – Driving while intoxicated was reported to Hickory Creek police at the 400 block of I-35E. 10:09 a.m. – A disturbance was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 700 block of Summers Lane. Police responded to the scene and cleared. 4:51 p.m. – Criminal mischief was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 700 block of Summers Lane. Police responded to the scene. 5:54 p.m. – A runaway was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 100 block of Lake Vista Drive. Police responded to the scene. 7:55 p.m. – A minor vehicle accident was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 8000 block of Stemmons. Police responded to the scene with emergency officials.
11:07 p.m. – Suspicious circumstances were reported to Lake Dallas police at the 400 block of Liberty Way. Police cleared the scene after responding. Sunday, March 10 8:18 p.m. – Assault was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 400 block of Lake Dallas Drive. Police responded to the scene. 11:21 p.m. – A theft was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 100 block of Oakwood. Police responded to the scene. Monday, March 11 1:02 a.m. – Suspicious circumstances were reported to Lake Dallas police at the 600 block of Carlisle. Police cleared the scene after responding. 8:24 a.m. – A suspicious vehicle was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 900 block of Vista Oaks Lane. 10:13 a.m. – A theft was
reported to Lake Dallas police at the 400 block of Shady Shores. 7:30 p.m. – Public intoxication was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 300 block of Hundley. 7:38 p.m. – Suspicious circumstances were reported to Lake Dallas police at the 5000 block of Duchess. 9:02 p.m. – A suspicious person was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 300 block of Surf Street. Tuesday, March 12 8:41 a.m. – Suspicious circumstances were reported to Lake Dallas police at the 100 block of Overly. 9:54 a.m. – Harassment and possession of marijuana was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 400 block of Alamo. 2:26 p.m. – A minor vehicle accident was reported to Lake Dallas police at the 100 block of Carlisle.
Lake Dallas High School to offer college credit Continued from Page One -ing were several administrative changes at the central and campus levels for the 20132014 school year, as familiar faces move to new places.
Corinth Elementary Principal Deon Quisenberry has announced his retirement after 33 years as a member of the LDISD faculty. He is currently Principal of Corinth Elementary and has held that position previously at Lake Dallas Elementary and Lake Dallas Primary School. His education includes a bachelor degree and a master degree in education from North Texas State University. Randall Caldwell, assistant principal of Corinth Elementary, will begin serving as principal of that campus beginning in the Fall of 2013. Caldwell has been with LDISD for 11 years. His education includes a master’s degree in education administration from Lamar
University and a bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University. He and his wife, Rise, have two small children, Aubrey and Gage. Kerri Blevins will join Caldwell’s administrative team as assistant principal at Corinth Elementary beginning in the Fall of 2013. Blevins has been with LDISD since 1997 in the following positions: third grade teacher, Reading Specialist, Math Coordinator and Instructional Coach. She holds a master’s degree in Education Administration from Lamar University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas. She also holds Elementary Self-Contained, Elementary Reading, ESL and Principal certifications. She and her husband, Brent, are parents of LDISD students Addison and Landon.
Shady Shores Elementary in the Fall as Instructional Coach for the campus. Clark has been with LDISD for 16 years and has Master of Education degree in Education Administration from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University. He has taught economics and coached basketball for LDHS before moving to Academic Advisor and Dean of Instruction at the high school. Educational Services Department Liesl Payne has been named Coordinator of GT, ESL/Bilingual, Summer School. She has been with LDISD since 2002. She holds
The Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and officials from North Central Texas College agreed on a new Collegiate Academy program at the March 18 meeting.
a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a master degree in Education from
UNT as well as certificates in Early Childhood/Handicapped education, ESL, Principal and Elementary
Shady Shores Elementary Matt Clark, currently assistant principal at Lake Dallas Middle School, will move to To get your organization’s listing in The Lake Cities Calendar, call 497-4141 or emai information to editor@sunnewspapers.com. Thursday, March 21 Corinth City Council meets, 7 p.m. at Corinth City Hall. Lake Cities Netweavers business networking group meets, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at IHOP in Hickory Creek. Lake Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission meets, 7 p.m. at Lake Dallas City Hall. Tutor Time, 4:30 p.m. at Lake Cities Library. Publication day for The Lake Cities Sun. Available online, at local stores or by mailed subscription. Friday, March 22 Fifth Annual Moonlight Easter Eggstravaganza, 8 p.m. at Corinth Community Park. Tutor Time, 3 to 5 p.m. at Lake Cities Library. Texercise! Class for senior ladies, 10 a.m. at the Lake Dallas City Hall Community Room. Saturday, March 23 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to noon at Corinth Community Park. Computer One-on-One Class, 10 to 11 a.m. at Lake Cities Library. Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday. Denton ABATE meets, noon at Lake Dallas American Legion Post 88. Monday, March 25 Passover.
American Heritage Girls Troop 191 meets, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lake Dallas Church of Christ. Corinth Planning and Zoning Commission meets, 7 p.m. at Corinth City Hall. Computer One-on-One Class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Cities Library. Lake Cities Library Board meets, 7 p.m. at Lake Cities Library. Deadline for news, classifieds and advertising in the Thursday edition of The Lake Cities Sun. Tuesday, March 26 Lake Dallas Seniors Program, 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Dallas City Hall Community Room. Wednesday, March 27 Tutor Time, 4:30 p.m. at Lake Cities Library. Preschool Time, 11 a.m. at Lake Cities Library. Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly coffee, 7:15 a.m. See www.lakecitieschamber.com for location. Thursday, March 28 Lake Cities Netweavers business networking group meets, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at IHOP in Hickory Creek. Corinth Senior Trip to Mary Poppins, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tutor Time, 4:30 p.m. at Lake Cities Library. Hickory Creek Economic Development Corporation meets, 7 p.m. at Hickory Creek Town Hall. Publication day for The Lake Cities Sun. Available online, at local stores or by mailed subscription.
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People News Briefs Two Lake Cities students Graduate from SFA Two Lake Cities students graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches during December 2012 commencement exercises. Rachel Ann Willding earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Diana Rose Gonzales earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Nacogdoches campus. Tarleton releases Distinguished Students list Tarleton State University has released the Distinguished Students list for the fall 2012 semester, and several Lake Cities residents are on it. Students on the list include freshman and sophomore students who have a minimum 3.25 grade point ratio (GPR) and no grade lower than a 'C,' and juniors and seniors who have a minimum 3.5 GPR with no grade lower than a 'C.' All students must be in good standing with the university. Students making the list include: Jared Daniels of Corinth, majoring in Pre Nursing; Morgan Miles of Lake Dallas, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies; Amy Varghese of Shady Shores, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies; Jennifer Perez of Corinth, majoring in Social Work; and Emily Venable of Corinth, majoring in Business Administration
LDISD
Thursday, March 21 Roasted chicken, honey wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli with sauce, peach crisp and milk. Friday, March 22 Cheeseburger, sweet potatoes, vegetarian beans, Sun chips, burger salad, fruits, cookie and milk. Monday, March 25 Orange chicken, brown rice, mixed veggies, egg roll, variety of fruits, fortune cookie and milk.
Tjahjono Named to President's List at LeTourneau University Justin Tjahjono of Corinth was named to the Fall 2012 President's List at LeTourneau University. Tjahjono achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average to receive this honor. LeTourneau University Associate Provost and Dean of Faculty Dr. Steven D. Mason said being named to the President's List is a significant academic achievement and honor". “The rigorous curriculum and high academic standards at LeTourneau University are highly respected throughout our country and beyond,” Mason said. “LeTourneau University is well known for its quality education. To obtain a perfect grade point average for academic performance is, indeed, very impressive.” Amanda Bahls named to 2012 Dean's List Amanda Bahls from Corinth was named to the fall semester 2012 Dean's List at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Bahls is majoring in Natural Resources. The U of M, Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation. To qualify for a place on the Dean's List, students must complete 12 or more lettergraded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point
average. The Crookston campus is the online leader in the University of Minnesota system and the only campus providing every full-time student with a laptop computer. Today the University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers 27 bachelor's degree programs, 18 minors, and 39 concentrations on campus - as well as 10 degrees online - in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from 25 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. Lake Cities students graduate TWU Texas Woman’s University held winter commencement exercises Dec. 14-15, 2012 in Pioneer Hall on the university’s Denton campus. Dr. Ann Stuart, chancellor of TWU, presided at each ceremony. Approximately 1,500 degrees were awarded during the four ceremonies. Lake Cities graduates included: Corinth - Jennifer Carter, PHD in Child Development; Kelly Fair, Master of Business Administration; Megan Gabriel, Master of Science in Mathematics Teaching; Johnn Hayse, Master of Science in Nursing; Chloe Kemp, Bach-
elor of General Studies; Shanda Moore, BBA in Human Resources Management; Elizabeth Seegers, Master of Science in Nursing; Cassandra Smith, Master of Education in Administration; Kadie Tull, Master of Occupational Therapy; and, Irene Wolf, Master of Science in Nursing. Lake Dallas - Misty Brown, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; Victor Chico, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Melissa Mullins, Master of Science in Nutrition; Lindsay Nixon, Bachelor of Science in Government-Legal Studies; and, Jennifer White, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Micaela Benedetti named to Presidents Honor Roll Micaela Benedetti of Corinth was named to the President’s Honor Roll at the University of Oklahoma for receiving a 4.0 GPA during the Fall Semester. Micaela is a 2012 graduate of Lake Dallas High School. Mary C. Cooper named to ASU Dean's List Mary C. Cooper of Lake Dallas was named to the Angelo State University Dean's List for the 2012 Fall Semester To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must be enrolled fulltime at ASU and must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
LUNCH MENUS Tuesday, March 26 Pizza wedges, yellow corn, cauliflower mixed, sliced beets, variety of fruits, fruit sherbet and milk. Wednesday, March 27 Spaghetti, garlic bread, peas and carrots, steamed spinach, garden salad, variety of fruits and milk. Thursday, March 28 Steak fingers, honey wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, apple crisp and milk.
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fresh orange wedges and milk. Tuesday, March 26 Turkey corn dog, green beans, ranch style beans, fruit cup and milk. Wednesday, March 27 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, baby carrots with ranch dip, fresh apple and milk. Thursday, March 28 Pizza wedge, cherry tomatoes, whole kernal corn, fruit cup and milk.
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LD Falcon baseball begins 4A matches against Rider Raiders BY TIM GLAZE Sun Managing Editor
The Lake Dallas High School varsity baseball team has gotten consideration from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association poll as one of the top teams in 4A boys baseball. With teams from Tomball, Corpus Christi, Canyon and Hallsville dominating the current Top Ten 4A rankings in the state of Texas, Lake Dallas received several ranking votes from other THSBCA officials after several years in a row of postseason success. The current top 4A Texas baseball teams are, from one to 10: Tomball High School
(13 wins, zero losses); Corpus Christi Calallen (16 wins, 1 loss); Wilfforth Frenship (14 wins, 2 losses); Canyon High School (13 wins, 1 loss); Barbers Hill High School (15 wins, 2 losses); San Antonio Alamo Heights (11 wins, 3 losses); McKinney North High School (12 wins, 1 loss); Hallsville High School (11 wins, 1 loss); Dripping Springs High School (12 wins, 1 loss); and Montgomery High School (10 wins, 2 losses). Lake Dallas High School was the “first team out” of the Top Ten rankings, along with Kingwood Park, Cleburne, Corsicana and White House high schools.
The Falcons are in District 5-4A for the 2013 season and recently defeated Denton High School 2-1 in a dazzling display of pitching by senior pitcher Keenan Wingfield, who recorded 11 strikeouts. Wingfield had a one-run lead in the final three innings and made it stick for the complete-game victory. He closed out the game when he got Denton’s Ryan Duggan to strike out. Denton’s first and only run came in the first inning and was unearned. Falcon third baseman T.J. Sullivan had trouble fielding a one-hop grounder off the bat of Mark Johnson. Sullivan bobbled the ball and his throw to first base
was off the mark, allowing Johnson to comfortably scoot into second base. Denton first baseman Trevor Claytor led the Broncos at the plate, going 2 for 3. Lake Dallas’ Michael Cox went 1 for 2 with a walk for the Falcons. In another match, Wichita Falls Rider defeated the Lake Dallas Falcons 5-2 in a district clash. Jordan McQuerry picked up the win for Rider while Riley Forson took the loss for the Falcons. Mason Stone and Nick Russell led Rider with a double each as the Raider offense was able to offset three errors in the field. Lake Dallas also committed two errors in the game while out-hitting Rider.
Lady Falcons fall big to Guyer BY TIM GLAZE Sun Managing Editor
Guyer 9, Lake Dallas 1 Guyer High School scored the first run of the game, lost the lead, then exploded for eight runs over four innings as the Lady Wildcats defeated the Lake Dallas Lady Falcons 9-1 in a District 5-4A matchup. With Lake Dallas’ ace on the mound, Christa Head, the Lady Falcons were looking for a win to bust out of their early-season slump. Instead,
the Lady Wildcats amassed 14 hits off of Head and the top four in Guyer’s order combined to go 10-for-14 at the plate. Lake Dallas scored their lone run of the game in the second inning, but Lady Wildcat pitcher Suzette Palmer was able to minimize the damage. Lake Dallas’ first three hitters reached base in the inning and Calli Fauver knocked in a run, but Palmer battled and retired the final two batters in the inning. Lake Dallas left two runners on
base in the inning and failed to score again in the game. Total, Palmer struck out nine Lady Falcons and pitched four straight no-hit innings. Shane Starkey had a double in the game for Guyer, and Kennedy Been added a pair of two-baggers. For Lake Dallas, Macy Bauman was the only hitter to record an extra-base knock. Ninth-place hitter Hannah Hodopp blasted a homerun for the Lady Wildcats, her first of the year. The Lady Falcons will
look to qualify for one of the four district playoff spots in District 5-4A in 2013. The Lady Falcons will rely heavily on their strong pitching staff in order to win games. The Lady Falcons are in the same district as Guyer, Fort Worth Brewer, Wichita Falls Rider, Trophy Club Byron Nelson, Azle, Denton and Wichita Falls. Local sports experts are already calling District 5-4A one of the top softball districts in the area for 2013.
Lake Dallas basketball recognized BY TIM GLAZE Sun Managing Editor
Despite neither team qualifying for the District 5-4A girls and boys basketball playoffs, both Lake Dallas High School varsity hoop squads were well-represented on the All-District teams released early last week. Lake Dallas Lady Falcon seniors Megan Dando and McKenzie Harrison earned first-team All-District nods after superb individual seasons. Dando, who also starred
on the Lady Falcon volleyball team and earned a volleyball scholarship to St. Gregory’s University, routinely played entire games and averaged more than 10 points and eight rebounds. Harrison had been a member of the Lady Falcons varsity squad since her sophomore season and was Lake Dallas’ sharpshooter and top defender. Post player Dre Roberson was named to the All-District second team. With Dando and Roberson both on the floor the
Lady Falcons were one of the more dominant low-post teams in District 5-4A. For the boy’s squad, three individuals were recognized for their impressive 20122013 seasons. LDHS junior Reality Jackson was named one of two top newcomers along with Trophy Club Byron Nelson’s Emmanuel Nzekwesi. Jackson’s first year on the LDHS varsity squad showcased his athleticism and ability to get to the rim. Jackson will return to the
Falcon squad for his senior year with elevated expectations. Senior Kaleb Wright was named to the District 5-4A first team. Wright was the leader of the Falcons during the season on and off the court as the team improved vastly from 2011-2012 when it won zero district games. Wing player Josh Jackson, a junior who also plays for the Falcon football team, was named to the District 5-4A second team.
DISD News Briefs
Volunteers count more than 100 box-tops for local schools given by a resident.
Guyer earns five Top 10 finishes at Texas State German Contest Guyer High School accounted for five Top 10 finishes at the 31stannual Texas State German Contest that
was held at the University of Texas at Austin in February. It was Guyer High’s first time to compete at the state level with Samantha Boie, Shiloh Thornton, Matt Pewterbaugh and Edgar Carrelo representing the school against more than 1,000 students from 64 other high schools from across the state in a variety of academic and cultural categories in the contest. As a team, Guyer earned a third-place finish in original German Skit and a 10th-place finish in Scavenger Hunt. Dionne Agawu finished fourth in Poetry Reading Level 4 and seventh in Reading Comprehension Level 4, while Samantha Boie finished sixth in Sight Reading Level 1. The state competition allows German Club students and sponsors to share what they’ve learned throughout
the year in a fun and festive atmosphere, while providing scholarship opportunities for students and grant opportunities for teachers. Tracy Levine is the German Club sponsor at Guyer High. Middle schools earn 13 honors at UIL choir contest Denton Independent School District middle school choirs recently competed at the 2013 UIL Middle School Choir Concert and Sight Reading Contest at Denton High. Students from five of Denton ISD’s six middle schools accounted for 12 prestigious sweepstakes awards and one superior rating. Crownover Middle School’s varsity treble choir, non-varsity tenor-bass choir and non-varsity treble choir each earned a sweepstakes award. Stephanie Hicks is the
choir director at Crownover. Harpool Middle School’s mixed varsity choir, varsity treble choir, varsity tenor-bass choir, non-varsity tenor-bass choir, non-varsity treble choir and sub non-varsity treble choir each earned a sweepstakes award. Nathan Dame and Jenna Smith serve as codirectors of the Harpool choir. McMath Middle School’s non-varsity treble choir earned a superior rating in sight reading. Elizabeth Walker is the choir director at McMath. Navo Middle School’s varsity treble choir earned a sweepstakes award. Mary Mathis-Sadler is the choir director at Navo. Strickland Middle School’s varsity treble choir and nonvarsity treble choir each earned a sweepstakes award. Amy Logan and Kevin Rybowicz serve as co-directors of the Strickland choir.
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Students create and break the banner at Lake Dallas HS.
LDISD News Briefs LDHS Hosts Special Olympics Basketball Lake Dallas High School hosted a Special Olympics basketball tournament on Friday, March 1. Students from Shady Shores Elementary, Lake Dallas Middle School, Little Elm Middle School, Lake Dallas High School and Little Elm High School participated in the event. Natalie McPhail, LDISD adaptive Physical Education teacher, organized the event that included basketball skills competitions, basketball games and a fun zone with activities for those participating. “It was a fantastic day for the students volunteering and for those competing,” High School teacher Andrea Jones said. High school students from LDHS worked as volunteers to assist the athletes. Each potential volunteer completed an application that included stating reasons they were interested in volunteering for the event. LDHS senior Cadie Hanes who is a member of Falcon Friends said that she loves spending time with the athletes and it “brightens my day to see them succeed.” The student volunteers helped in several ways. Some were buddies that were paired with an athlete to assist them complete their challenges. Others ran a play station in the fun zone or a water/first aid station. “I love the idea of helping someone else reach their goals,” LDHS senior Chantal
Gonzales said. “I want them to know that they are not alone.” The following Shady Shores Elementary staff members received the H.E.R.O. award during the fourth six weeks: Kristin Adams, Robin Carroll, Vangee Deussen, Senovia Wells and Jennifer Bryant. A Shady Shores Elementary H.E.R.O. is someone who helps others, encourages others, reaches above and beyond, and is outstanding in their field. Open enrollment begins April 1 Lake Dallas schools will accept open enrollment transfer applications for kindergarten through 12th grade for non-resident students starting April 1. Open enrollment will enable students outside the Lake Dallas boundaries to attend tuition-free. This is the second year Lake Dallas ISD has opened its doors to transfers. Online transfer applications for non-resident applications will be made available from April 1 to April 30 on the LDISD website. The number of applications accepted will be based on campus capacity. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The district’s webpage contains all the information and details regarding transportation, process, approval and denial and timelines as well as a section to answer frequently asked questions.
LDMS Students of the Week
Nicolas Olivarez, Amber Henderson, Polly O'Hair and Dakota McClure this week’s Lake Dallas Middle School Students of the Week.
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Doping or duping? I always really liked riding my bicycle. I don’t remember when I learned to be able to sustain myself on two wheels without falling over but once I did get the hang of it I rode my bike everywhere. One Christmas, Santa Claus surprised me with a bike and even though it was below freezing weather outside I jumped on my new shinning red bike and rode up and down the block dressed in my winter garb, freezing the whole way. As I grew older driving in a car took the place of riding my bike until I was bit older. That was when professional cycling caught my interest. Maybe it was the movie “American Flyers” back in 1985 that rekindled my urge to jump on bike, only then it wasn’t a three-speed it was 12speed that was the sleek mode of transportation that I owned. I rode my bike on many a trip including in the mountains in Colorado and other local spots that interested me. There were two reasons I rode my bike for miles and miles. One - it was great exercise having the wind blow in your face coming down a hill at 45 miles an hour. The other was the landscape that was a part of any mode of transportation that wasn’t confined to the inside of train, truck, bus or car. You see, on a bike you notice the countryside as you ride by. No longer whipping along in a motorized vehicle going quickly from place to place, riding my bike was leisurely and enjoyable. Many a time I would see houses and buildings that I
never viewed when I was driving my car and if I wanted to take a break and relish the surrounding scenery I just stopped peddling and dismounted my bike. I really got into riding my bike and I began to read magazines and watch television events about Olympic-quality bicyclists dressed to the nines in their fancy-colored shorts and shirts. Although I was a lot sleeker in those days, dressing in tightfitting Spandex was never going to happen and I only went as far as wearing bicycling shorts that were padded in the bottom and somewhat tight fitting. I decked out my outfit with padded gloves and a logoed hat that stated “This guy likes to ride a bike” and it never crossed your mind to wear a helmet back then. As I got older my family and career took over my time of riding my bike but I did swear one day I would get back on and ride like I did when I was decade or two younger. Although I stopped riding I still was interested in cycling, especially the crown jewel of bike competition the “Tour de France.” Maybe I should state I really didn’t care about the Tour until one Lance Armstrong made his mark on professional bike riding by not winning the Tour de France once, but an unbelieveable seven times. Seven! The fact that Armstrong won the Tour so many times was unbelievable - it was really the fact that he recovered from testicular cancer and came back and fighting and winning the battle against this deadly disease. To me, Armstrong was epitome of a great athlete taking the Tour so many times and he starting a non-profit organization to help inspire those with cancer by sheer inspiration and
putting the donations received to assisting with finding a cure for such a terrible disease. His marketing team developed those little plastic wristbands that sold millions of units and it wasn’t long before millions of people were proud to wear the bands signifying their support of Armstrong and the battle against cancer. Almost immediately after Armstrong won one of his Tour titles the investigations began. I’m convinced it was pompous elitists Europeans that couldn’t stand the thought of an American winning their precious race that started it all. I admit that I was very proud of the fact that Armstrong and his team won multiple titles but he also stood up to almost microscopic investigations into the theory that he was doping for the purpose of athletic gain in his sport. Years went by and another Armstrong Tour de France victory and another investigation and allegations into whether Armstrong was using performance-enhancing techniques to help him win so many races. His foundation continued to flourish and millions of dollars in donations poured in. Armstrong was a winner and he positively influenced not only millions of bike riders worldwide; to say that his nonprofit organization helped many people is a huge understatement. After Armstrong retired I figured the allegations would stop but they didn’t. Someone was personally driven to strip Armstrong of all his Tour wins. Then it happened: an international organization stated they had proof that Armstrong cheated and they stripped him of all of his Tour titles. Over the years Armstrong had fought the allegations every way he could but this time he said he had had enough and was
done fighting the war against him. At first I wasn’t surprised that Armstrong had thrown in the proverbial towel because it’s difficult to fight wave after wave of allegations by individuals that are obsessed with their goal of trying to prove that he was guilty. Quickly his foundation separated themselves from Armstrong so his battle wouldn’t hurt their scope of continuing to fight for a cure of cancer. Armstrong wasn’t saying anything until for reasons I’ll never know he decided to be interviewed by television personality Oprah Winfrey and at this writing only Winfrey’s comments are known about the questions answered by Armstrong about the allegations. You would think I would be bitter about a guy I admired but I don’t feel that way at all. It will have to be a decision made by the public whether or not Armstrong cheated to win all of those races. To me, Armstrong is more than that. His inspiration to millions of individuals and the help his foundation has provided to fight cancer far outweighs, at least to me, how he won so many Tour de France races.
Full Senate to consider state budget
Continuing to inch closer to the Legislature’s most important act — the making of a state budget for the next fiscal biennium — the Senate Finance Committee approved CSSB 1 on March 13. Some 865 pages in length, the budget tops out at $195 billion, the sum of $94 billion in general appropriations plus federal and dedicated funds. The bill will be debated on the Senate floor this week, and if passed, the document’s next stop will be the House Committee on Appropriations. As explained by the Senate news service, once the Senate version of the budget moves over to the House for consideration, “the House will substitute its version of the budget, House Bill 1, for SB 1, and the Senate will do the same with its budget plan when it receives HB 1 from the House. At that point, the speaker will appoint five House members and the lieutenant governor will appoint five senators to meet together in a conference committee. These members will hammer out the differences be-
tween the two versions of the budget. Each chamber will vote on the compromised budget bill, and if approved that bill goes to the governor’s desk for him to sign into law.” Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who presides over the Senate, said CSSB 1 "reflects our commitment to balancing a fiscally conservative budget without raising taxes and giving your priorities the resources they need to continue building a better future for Texas. “The increase in funding for programs, including public education and mental health, 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. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst appointed Garcia to the body’s Government Organization, Intergovernmental Relations, Jurisprudence and Nominations committees. An attorney and a native of South Texas, Garcia served as presiding judge for the Houston Municipal System for an unprecedented five terms under two mayors. She also has served in elective office as city controller and as a Harris County commissioner.
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For Sale ----------------------------------------------------------Thomasville seven piece dining room suit with two leaves & 6 chairs — $425; Antique Victorian Marble Top Table $350; Antique Chinese Chippendale corner chair - $300; 8 Stieff pewter goblets —$200; Ziester Holland pewter Coffee and Tea Set — $75; Vintage Stieff Pewter 5 pc. Coffee or tea Service with tray — $100; Antique Pewter warming Dish —$35. Must see these at www.ArgyleBooks.com/attic call 940-464-3368. ----------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE - COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL LOTS in Aubrey. Two lots have highway frontage on Highway 377 and Pine Ridge St. which goes to Aubrey ISD Stadium. Lots are near Diamond Food Store and many other businesses. One of these lots of about 1 acre and the other about 1.5 acres. Four lots front Pine Ridge St. These can be used for residential lots or business. One lot has .65 acre and a 30x50 garage with 4 10-foot garage doors. Two lots have about .45 acre and join the garage lot. One lot is about .30 acre and is between two homes. All lots have all utilites available and are within 1/4 mile of High School and Elementar y School. For information, call (940) 365-2697. -----------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS. Lake Cities Music Studio. Master teacher 30 years experience per forming/teaching. All State Choir specialist. Phone 940-498-7370. ----------------------------------------------------------SUN NEWS CLASSIFIEDS Two weekly newspapers, three community websites. Only $10 per week for 20 words. Buy three, get additional week free! Call 940-497-4141. ----------------------------------------------------------Business cards, letterhead, envelopes, banners, flyers, brochures. Best service, best quality. LAKE CITIES PRINTING. Since 1986. 209 Main Street in Lake Dallas. 940-49PRINT. -----------------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------------REGIONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Paid weekly, detention pay, full benefits, great pay. Class A CDL. RaiderExpress.com. 817-5295800. -----------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------Drivers, CDL-A: Star t - Co. Teams: .51, Co. Solos: 40, ALL MILES! Sign-On Bonus PAID at Orientations! New team trucks! www.RandRtruck.com: 1-866-204-8006 -----------------------------------------------------------
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