People
Jennifer Green
Lake Highlands resident Jennifer Green, senior vice president at Michael A. Burns & Associates, Inc., has been named to the Shakespeare Dallas Board of Directors. Green will support the organization in its mission to create exemplary cultural programs that are affordable and accessible to the community and that are inspired by the quality and standards found in the works of William Shakespeare.
Community
The Office of Cultural Affairs has recommended artist Brower Hatcher to design a $272,000 sculpture on Garland Road near the White Rock spillway. Funding for the sculpture is coming from the city water department, and the parks department selected the site for it. The White Rock Lake Centennial celebration committee was consulted in the planning, as the sculpture is intended to represent the 100th anniversary of the lake. The sculpture would sit atop a base, with a slender aluminum structure about 24 feet tall, which ends in three wave-like tiers. The base would be covered in tiles superimposed with historical images of White Rock Lake. The city council must ultimately approve the design. The cultural affairs office hopes to get the proposal approved this spring.
The city reports that it earned $186,450 from the $15 garage sale permit fee residents have been required to pay during the past fiscal year. According to the city briefing, more than 12,430 permits were issued, and the city also dished out 720 violation notices and 17 criminal citations.
Richardson ISD Clothes Closet is accepting donations of gently used prom dresses in all sizes and lengths, preferably those that are in style, as well as shoes, purses, jewelry and other accessories. For the past several years, girls from all over the district have been able to come into the Clothes Closet and shop for everything they need for the big night. Drop items off at the 970 Security Row by April 9.
Education
The Lake Highlands Robotics Club has qualified to attend the world championship in Anaheim, Calif., an achievement that fills them with pride. Now they’re working to raise the $4,000 it will take to get them there before the competition begins April 19. To support the LH Robotics Club, send a check payable to LH Robotics Club to the Lake Highlands Freshman Center, 10200 White Rock Trail, Dallas, Texas, 75238.
