May 19, 2013
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Natalie Lasko
Natalie Lasko
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LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Lasko selected for International Show
by Gigi Ekstrom
Every year, artists from around the world gather for a national ceramic conference sponsored by the National Council of Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). When they gather this year, two of the works of art they will be admiring belong to Lakehill eighth grader and White Rock resident, Natalie Lasko. This year’s conference will be held in Houston on March 20-24. Artists will share and display work, present workshops, and attend lectures. ...
Photo courtesy of DISD Join your Reinhardt Elementary School classmates for a reunion at the school, circa 1945, which was named a historical landmark!
Photo courtesy of DISD Join your Reinhardt Elementary School classmates for a reunion at the school, circa 1945, which was named a historical landmark!
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Reinhardt reunion set
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 13, 2-4 p.m. Watch Reinhardt Elementary School’s Facebook page for details as they are available. To register or for questions, write: reinhardtelementary@yahoo.com
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Kleinert named chair
by Aimee Sheahan
Dallas Women's Foundation has elected Ashlee Hunt Kleinert as chair of the board of directors for a two-year term, beginning Feb. 1, 2013. Nine local women leaders were elected to serve three-year terms on the board of directors. Ashlee Hunt Kleinert has served on the Dallas Women's Foundation board since 2007. Ashlee is an entrepreneur in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. She founded Ruthie's Food Trucks, a business comprising ...
Photo of Brian Lochlaer protesting by Joy Benson
Photo of Brian Lochlaer protesting by Joy Benson
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LOCAL AWARENESS Dolphins’ friends host screening at Lakewood Theater
by Shari Goldstein Stern
Brian Lochlaer was a three-year-old when he fell in love with dolphins. Seeing the George C. Scott film, “The Day of the Dolphin,” had a lifelong impact. He says it’s his earliest memory of anything. “The end of the movie made me cry. To keep a group of captive dolphins out of imminent danger, Scott’s character, Dr. Jake Terrell, raced to free them,” he said, with raw emotion in his voice. At 14, Lochlaer’s connection with animals spiraled as...
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2013
White Rock Lake Weekly invites readers to get to know the Dallas City Council candidates and send us your questions. We’ll gather the questions submitted for the candidates and ask them for you. For a list of candidates and their contact information, visit whiterocklakeweekly.com. Send your candidate questions to: editor@whiterocklakeweekly.com.
Photo courtesy of the DCT
Photo courtesy of the DCT
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Epic storytelling inspires visually striking production
by Lisa Schreiner Goss
It’ll be an extraordinary, extraterrestrial adventure across space and time! Join Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) for “A Wrinkle in Time” in the Regional Premiere of this new, highly theatrical adaptation, playing March 22 - April 14 at DCT’s Rosewood Center for Family Arts. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this Newbery Medal winning, sci-fi classic by Madeleine L’Engle, the play introduces a whole new generation to this unforgettable stor...
Photo by Lucy Higginbotham Wave Rider Bob Brooks says, “Talk to the hand” – but he means that in the nicest possible way.
Photo by Lucy Higginbotham Wave Rider Bob Brooks says, “Talk to the hand” – but he means that in the nicest possible way.
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Musical cyclist sends salutary salute to lake lovers
by Lucy Higginbotham
There are plenty of cyclists around the lake, but there is only one Wave Rider. So named by a fellow cyclist because he cheerfully waves at everyone he passes, Bob Brooks regularly spreads goodwill while he gets his exercise. “I really love the lake, even when it’s windy,” he said. “I love seeing all the wildlife and I enjoy being friendly to the other people out riding, jogging or walking.” He added that helping others be aware of their sur...
The new addition at Woodrow Wilson High School $14-million building was funded as part of the 2008 DISD bond election, in which the margin of victory was provided by the Lakewood area precincts.
The new addition at Woodrow Wilson High School $14-million building was funded as part of the 2008 DISD bond election, in which the margin of victory was provided by the Lakewood area precincts.
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Woodrow invites community to help celebrate new wing
by Kyle Rains
At noon on Saturday, March 23, the dedication ceremony for the new addition at Woodrow Wilson High School will be held. The event will include presentations by dignitaries and performances by various arts groups, as well as an open house, which will be held until 3 p.m. The community and alumni are invited, and refreshments will be served. The $14-million building was funded as part of the 2008 DISD bond election, in which the margin of victo...
Photo courtesy of lhaia.org
Photo courtesy of lhaia.org
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Police search for suspects in recent sexual assaults
by Andrew Scoggin
Dallas police continue to work to solve three reported sexual assaults in Lake Highlands in the last month, as DNA evidence released Wednesday did not match a man already in custody. The Dallas Police Department reported three unsolved assault cases in the neighborhood, the most recent one Tuesday on Aldwick Drive. The other two occurred on Ferndale Road on Feb. 22 and March 15. At this point, police are unsure if the assaults are related or i...
Drew Shea
Drew Shea
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New CFO contributes to hospital's success
by Theresa Lewis
Drew Shea has been named the new chief financial officer at Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake. Shea joined the hospital after serving in numerous financial positions of increasing responsibility at other Tenet Healthcare Corporation facilities across the country. He most recently served as chief financial officer and assistant chief financial officer at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Prior positions include contro...