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Lynyr d Skynyr d to play Wester n Days Fr iday Night BY PHI L I P M OUL ARD pjmoulard@lewisvilletexan.com Lynyrd Skynyrd will jam through its history of hits under the lights of Western Days in Lewisville Friday night on the Waste Management stage beginning at 10 p.m. These Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members got their start in the summer of 1964 in singer Ronnie Van Zant?s backyard in Jacksonville, Florida as ?My Backyard.? The teenage Van Zant and his friends Gary Rossington and Allen Collins established an early blueprint to what would later turn into one of the most influential American rock institutions of all time. After years of names changes and musical redirection, Van Zant eventually settled on the name Lynyrd Skynyrd, a tongue- in- cheek homage to their high school gym teacher. The rest of the band's history is well known, with a plethora of classic albums throughout the '70s and timeless singles which still reach the ears of younger generations. In their heyday, Skynyrd became the Beatles of Southern Rock. The cultural impact of Skynyrd in the southern states still persists to this day, with ?Play
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Freebird? a common joke yelled at local bands across the country. All of this success was in spite of a tragic plane crash in 1977 killing Ronnie Van Zant, backup singer Cassie Gaines, and guitarist Steve Gaines. The crash lead to the band's hiatus, with the remaining members pursuing different musical avenues, eventually reuniting in 1987 with Van Zant's younger
Residents at Copper as Br anch upset to lose lakefront views BY STEVE SOUTHWEL L Residents in a northern Lewisville neighborhood blame the City of Highland Village and the US Army Corps of Engineers for killing a forest and then draining a lake that straddles the border between the two cities. Blocked culverts caused the area to flood years ago, but recent construction is bringing the water down, depier that once extended from a resident's back yard into the shallow lake now stroying what residents A sits dry after the water level was dropped four feet. - LTJ photo had considered a valuable feature behind their homes. Residents 1980s. The road had two metal culverts not only lose the premium view, but activside- by- side originally at 522 feet elevaities like fishing and kayaking will no tion, and two more above that. But, she longer be options there. says that as they deteriorated, the road The US Geological Survey calls the above them would begin to dip, and the area Copperas Branch Lake, but it is city would fill the dip with new asphalt. owned by the Corps of Engineers, who Around 2000, the top metal culverts consider it to be a part of Lewisville Lake. failed, and the city replaced those with The tiny lake is fed by Copperas Branch two plastic culverts, which are not prone Creek, and would be a tiny finger of the to deterioration. She said that the city Hickory Creek arm of Lewisville Lake, if made the necessary road repairs all with not for I-35E serving as a dam to impound approval from the Corps. ?At that point,? the waters. The area is not navigable from she said, ?the bottom metal culverts, alLewisville Lake, but it is in the same though blocked somewhat, still drained floodplain. water.? The homeowners say it used to be Depending on who you ask, those heavily forested, but that changed years culverts finally failed as far back as 20 ago when metal culverts under Highland years ago, according to the residents, or as Village Road collapsed, and water began recently as 2008, according to Tim to back up. Laurie Mullens, public affairs MacAllister, who is chief of operations for manager for the City of Highland Village, the Corps of Engineers, and oversees all said that the Corps installed four metal 25 Corps- owned drainage culverts under the road in the Texas lakes. When Continued on P4
brother Johnny on lead vocal duties. Despite the death of original member Allen Collins in 1990 and multiple lineup changes throughout the years, Skynyrd remains touring and recording to this day with the majority of their 1980s reunion line- up. Throughout the years, Skynyrd found themselves in an odd musical direction. Over the years Skynyrd have in-
fluenced an equal number of country artist and rock artists. Country music as a whole has become more rock influenced, and many credit Skynyrd and their peers for this transition. As a result, over the years Skynyrd have found more of a fit in the Texas Country/ Red Dirt scene. One thing is for certain: Despite witnessing its share of tragedies, Lynyrd Skynyrd has never strayed from that southern drenched upbeat guitar- driven music they have always been known for. This Friday night at 10:00 p.m., Lewisville will get to experience the legend that is Lynyrd Skynyrd for themselves. Additionally, Roadside Libby will play at 9 p.m. Friday night. Wade Bowen will take the main stage on Saturday night. For additional acts and schedule, see pages 2 and 3.
DCTA consider s changing L ewisville, Highland Village bus ser vice BY STEVE SOUTHWEL L DCTA held an open house meeting in Lewisville last week to share the results of a comprehensive operational analysis of its bus service in Lewisville, and present two alternative visions of possible future bus routes. Both options standardize the hourly times at which buses arrive and depart from each stop. Both options reduce the number of stops, removing some that are redundant or that get limited ridership. Both also have proposed limited-hours shuttle routes that run to the NCTC campuses, and major employers in the southern and eastern areas of Lewisville. Those shuttle routes would be sponsored at least in part by those employers, but would be available to the public if DCTA funds any portion of them. Boris Palchik of the consulting firm Nelson Nygaard delivered the presentation to a small audience, explaining that DCTA undertook the analysis in order to determine its strengths and weaknesses so that it can use its taxpayer dollars more effectively and efficiently. Nygaard said that service should be simple. He said that bus routes need to be at regular intervals that fall at the same number of minutes past every hour, in order for passengers to more easily plan their trips. He also explained that routes should be wellcoordinated, meaning that riders should arrive at the train station at an appropriate time to catch their connections. Other aspects of a good bus system include having direct paths for riders to their destinations, being symmetrical so that a rider takes the same route to their location and back, and serving welldefined markets. Palchik said that DCTA was not currently meeting the best practices with regards to operating at regular intervals
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on the hour, operating along direct (noncircuitous) paths, and being wellcoordinated with train schedules. In Lewisville, DCTA currently has three fixed Connect bus routes: 21, 22, and 23, which overlap and connect to one another in four places. The Connect bus routes also take passengers to the A-Train via route 21 to Hebron Station and 23 to Old Town Station. Route 21 takes 42 minutes; Route 22 takes 30 minutes; and Route 23 runs every 40 minutes. Highland Village and northern Lewisville are currently served only by the RSVP service, which is an on- demand transportation service that requires users to schedule their trips at least 24 hours in advance. The RSVP route goes as far south as Lewisville High School and the Main Street Walmart. No bus routes currently reach into the southwest portion of Lewisville south of Bellaire from SH 121 to Garden Ridge. Qualified elderly and disabled passengers in Lewisville can use DCTA?s Access service to schedule rides within the Lewisville/Highland Village zone. Under the proposed new scenario #1, which DCTA is calling the ?Local Area Network?, Highland Village would get its own fixed service bus route 31, running from Highland Village / Lewisville Lake A- Train station on Continued on P4
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BY PHI L I P M OUL ARD pmoulard@lewisvilletexan.com On September 18, the Lewisville Lake Symphony flawlessly executed the opening of their 2015-2016 season with a twopart concert. The first piece performed by the Symphony was Ludwig von Beethoven?s Symphony No. 6; the latter piece showcasing viola soloist Christopher Lowry in a performance of Bartok?s Viola Concerto. Lowry is the 2015 Lewisville Lake Symphony's International Competition for Strings Winner. Beethoven?s Symphony No.6, more commonly known as the Pastoral Symphony, is one of the most well respected and played symphonies of all time. Written by Beethoven in his late thirties, the Pastoral Symphony is one of the most unique pieces ever written due to the aural representation of animals, country folk, and weather. The first few measures of ?Act I: Awakening of Cheerful Feelings on Arrival in the Countryside? set a very high bar for the evening. The level of professional skill in managing the timing and nuance of the cheerful opening was aweinspiring for the entirety of the nearly nine- minute first movement. ?Act II: Scene by The Brook? was played with even more impressive skill than Act I. The dynamics were expertly utilized by the woodwinds, especially in the later parts of the movement. The end of the piece was spearheaded by ?Act III: Merry Gathering of Country Folk.? This movement provides a cheery and folk-inspired number which is a welcome break to the sonata stylings of the first two acts and the Symphony could not have performed it any better. Without pause they went directly into ?Act IV:
Thunder. Storm? and displayed the full extent of their playing ability. The quick changes to minor keys and drastic switchups in the dynamics make this a notoriously difficult movement of the piece, yet it was handled with a sense of finesse one would typically expect of a more well known orchestra. Conductor Adron Ming was the star of this movement, showing an unfaltering dedication to maintaining order to the chaos of the composition. Finally came ?Act V: Shepherd's song. Happy and Thankful Feelings After the Storm.? The F Major sonata rondo movement was played with the same quality as the rest of the piece and was a fine ending to the first half of the evening. After a brief intermission, Christopher Lowry took the stage to perform Bartok?s Viola Concerto. Bartok wrote the concerto on his deathbed at the request of then-famous violist William Primrose, and it was intended to showcase Primrose?s style. Lowry responded to the speed and drastic key changes of the first Allegro like a seasoned professional. The Symphony's backing strengthened the performance making for a truly impressive main showcase for the evening. Lewisville Lake Symphony's season opener was nothing short of fantastic. The splendid and near flawless execution of both pieces made for an unforgettable evening. Put away all expectations and make it out to their tot performance, you will not be disappointed. For more information about Lewisville Lake Symphony and its current 2015- 2016 schedule of performances, please visit www.lewisvillesymphony.org
Health officials seek children who played with r abid bat
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I mpor tant Public Health Notice: On Saturday, Sept. 19 between 10 and 11 a.m., a group of children was spotted playing with a live bat at the Lake Park soccer fields, roughly between fields 7 and 8. The children were gone before Lewisville Animal Services arrived at the scene. The bat has since tested positive for rabies. Lewisville officials say there is no reason to expect a widespread appearance of rabies, however it is extremely important that anyone exposed be identified and examined right away. It can be difficult to know if you have been scratched or bitten by a bat, so please do not assess the situation yourself ? let trained experts do that for you. If you see a bat, do not approach or handle it as they can be carriers of several infectious diseases. Due to the critical need to identify all those involved, the Denton County Health Department is asking parents to call 940349- 2909 immediately if your child has been exposed, saw or played with this bat. Health department officials can recommend the course of treatment for any child that has been exposed.
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5:00 p.m.
The Holler Time
Huffines Stage
5:45 p.m.
Ghost Horse Dancers & Singers
Western Village
6:00 p.m.
Chase Sanford Band
Waste Management Stage
6:00 p.m.
Standards Gazette
Cowboy Cafe
6:15 p.m.
Hot Texas Swing
Huffines Stage
7: 00 p.m.
Legends of Texas Gunfighters
Western Village
7:00 p.m.
E-Flat Porch Band
Cowboy Cafe
7:30 p.m.
Chad McBride and the Drifters
Huffines Stage
8:00 p.m.
Mark McKinney Band
Wast Management Stage
8:00 p.m.
Billy Cate ?The Chisholm Trail Cowboy?
Cowboy Cafe
9:00 p.m.
Roadside Libby
Huffines Stage
9:45 p.m.
Lynyrd Skynrd
Waste Management Stage
Satur day, September 26, 2015 10:00 a.m.
K3 Sisters
Huffines Stage
10:15 a.m.
Dana?s Studio of Dance
MCL Grand Performance Hall
11:00 a.m.
Castle Hills Culinary Corner - Chef Morris Salerno
MCL Grand Classroom 1A
11:00 a.m.
Cross Timbers YMCA Kickers
MCL Grand Performance Hall
11:30 a.m.
Huffines Cattle Drive Parade
Main Street
11:40 a.m.
Dana?s Studio of Dance - Group 2
MCL Grand Performance Hall
12:00 p.m.
Texas Gypsies
Cowboy Corner
12:20 p.m.
Legacy Dance Center
MCL Grand Performance Hall
12:30 p.m.
Legends of Texas Gunfighters
Western Village
1:00 p.m.
World Tamale Eating Championship
Steps of City Hall
1:00 p.m.
LDJ Band
Huffines Stage
1:00 p.m.
Lewisville Morning Rotary Car Show
Main St. and Mill St.
1:00 p.m.
Lake Cities Ballet - Intensity Dance Company
MCL Grand Performance Hall
1:00 p.m.
Castle HIlls Culinary Corner - Chef Tom Welther
MCL Grand Classroom 1A
1:00 p.m.
Ellie Meyer
Cowboy Cafe
2:00 p.m.
Bleu Edmonson
Waste Management Stage
2:00 p.m.
Justin Mason Band
Huffines Stage
2:00 p.m.
Ghost Horse Dancers and Singers
Western Village
2:00 p.m.
Greater Lewisville Community Theatre
MCL Grand Performance Hall
2:30 p.m.
Lewisville Saddle Club - Stickhorse Rodeo
Lewisville Rodeo Arena
2:30 p.m.
Dallas Defenders Spirit Girls
MCL Grand Performance Hall
3:00 p.m.
Debbie Perrone as Patsy Cline
Cowboy Cafe
3:00 p.m.
Castle Hills Culinary Corner - Chef Pete Nolasco
MCL Grand Classroom 1A
3:10 p.m.
House of Funk Theatre Company
MCL Grand Performance Hall
3:30 p.m.
Legends of Texas Gunfighters
Western VIllage
3:50 p.m.
Dancers Workshop
MCL Grand Performance Hall
4:00 p.m.
Prophets and Outlaws
Waste Management Stage
4:00 p.m.
The Bodarks
Huffines Stage
4:00 p.m.
Lewisville Saddle Club - Stickhorse Rodeo
Lewisville Rodeo Arena
4:00 p.m.
Lewisville Saddle Club - Mutton Bustin?
Lewisville Rodeo Arena
4:00 p.m.
Jerry K. Green
Cowboy Cafe
4:30 p.m.
Solid Style Dance
MCL Grand Performance Hall
5:00 p.m.
Ghost Horse Dancers and Singers
Western Village
5:00 p.m.
Cowboy Poetry
Cowboy Cafe
5:00 p.m.
Castle Hills Culinary Corner - Chef Michael Scott
MCL Grand Classroom 1A
5:10 p.m.
Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico
MCL Grand Performance Hall
5:30 p.m.
Atwood and Nunn
Huffines Stage
5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Saddle Club - Stickhorse Rodeo
Lewisville Rodeo Arena
5:30 p.m.
Junior Barrel Racing and Bronc Academy
Lewisville Rodeo Arena
5:45 p.m.
Fiddle Rascals
Cowboy Cafe
5:50 p.m.
Events in Motion
MCL Grand Performance Hall
6:00 p.m.
Charlie Robison
Waste Management Stage
6:30 p.m.
Legends of Texas Gunfighters
Western Village
7:00 p.m.
Roadside Libby
Huffines Stage
8:00 p.m.
Ghost Horse Dancers and Singers
Western Village
8:00 p.m.
Cody Canada and the Departed
Waste Management Stage
8:30 p.m.
Sonny Burgess
Huffines Stage
10:00 p.m.
Wade Bowen
Waste Management Stage
L ebanese food festival to retur n FROM STAFF REPORTS Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic church will host the Lebanese food festival once again on October 1 through 3 in Lewisville. For more information, visit: ourladylebanon.com/
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Western Days Essentials This Special Edition of the Lewisville Texan Journal is filled with information about Lewisville Western Days. Here is your quick reference guide to help you make the most of your visit to the festival.
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Friday, September 25, 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Admission is FREE with ticket. * * * You MUST be in the gates by 7 p.m. each night for the free admission. If not, admission is $10 for per person in cash. Children under 10 are free.* * * Print tickets from the event website at www.lewisvillewesterndays.com or use the ones printed here.
-- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Sunday morning) -- Shuttles will run every 10-12 minutes.
On-Site : -Elm St., 127 S. Mill St. -K ealy St., 191 S. Kealy St. Central Elementary, 400 High School -Dr. College Street Elementary, 350 W. Col-lege St. -L ISD Student Support Center, 136 W. Purnell St. -L ewisville Special Services Offices, 400 W. Main St. -A DA accessible - - Lewisville ISD Offices, 247 W. Main St.
L ast DCTA tr ain from the shuttle stations out to other DCTA stations Friday, September 25 Old Town Station: Last northbound train departs at 10:40 p.m. Last southbound train departs at 11:37 p.m. Hebron Station: Last northbound train departs at 10:35 p.m. Last southbound train departs at 11:42 p.m.
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- DCTA Old Town Station, 617 E. Main St. - DCTA Hebron Station, 952 Lakeside Circle - Vista Ridge Village Shopping Center, 2325 S. Stemmons Frwy. -- Shuttle operation times: -- Friday: 4 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Sunday morning)
Castle Hills K id K ountr y events for children - Inflatable obstacle courses - Bounce houses - Roller roper - try your hand at roping a ?steer? - Boogie woogie train - Longhorn steer pen - great photo opportunity - Young Anglers fishing tank Wristbands will also be honored at the Wild West pony ride and mechanical bull attractions (located in the Western Village) For $12, children will receive a wristband which allows their play for both days of the festival, or patrons may pay per activity at 50 cents per coupon. Individual ride prices may vary. The wristbands, individual ride coupons, and food and
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Free Tickets To get into the festival, you need a ticket before 7 p.m. and $10 cash if you enter after 7 p.m. These tickets are only valid before 7 p.m.
- GATE 1. South Poydras Plaza at Main St. * * * Shuttle Drop off/Pick up location* * * - GATE 2. Mill St. at Elm St. - GATE 3. Main St. at Kealy St. - GATE 4. East Parking lot of City Hall from Walters Street Entrance - GATE 5. Charles St. at Walters St. - GATE 6: Church St. at Herod St. - GATE 7: Main St. at Milton St.
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Saturday, September 26 Old Town Station: Last northbound train departs at 11:16 p.m. Last southbound train departs at 12:15 a.m. (Sunday morning) Hebron Station: Last northbound train departs at 11;11 p.m. Last southbound train departs at 12:20 a.m. (Sunday morning) Valet Par king Drop-off and pick-up. Starting Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. CCA, 200 S. Mill Street $10 per vehicle; Cash only drink coupons are available for purchase in the same area.
L ewisville Saddle Club activities at the Rodeo Arena: - Stickhorse rodeo on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (free, register on site at the arena) - Mutton Bustin' on Saturday at 4 p.m. $20 per entry - Junior barrel racing and bronc riding academy on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. (both limited to the first 25 entries, $20 per entry) Festival attendees can catch the "hayride" shuttle to the arena from North Point Church, corner of College and Mill. The shuttle will run Saturday from noon - 7 p.m.
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What to do at the festival This year?s event will feature three stages of live music, an expanded Western Village featuring the Ghost Horse Native American Dancers, the Legends of Texas gunfighters, a working blacksmith, and a mechanical bull among many other items of interest. Lewisville Morning Rotary presents the car show from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday. The World Tamale Eating Contest is on Saturday at 1 p.m. There are poets and storytellers, dance groups, community groups, an art exhibit, and culinary artisanship round out the festival. A working Old West jail will be available for photo opportunities. Castle Hills present Kid Kountry, an area surely to delight the children. As you can see, there will be something fun for all visitors at the 2015 Lewisville Western Days festival.
Additional infor mation to help you have a great time You may bring a lawn chair for the main stage viewing areas. Coolers are restricted inside the festival grounds for safety reasons. Pets are allowed, but must stay on a 6 ft. or shorter leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on any of the shuttle vehicles. No outside alcoholic beverages, bicycles, skateboards, personal transport vehicles or weapons are allowed. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (Concealed Handgun Law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. At the time of press, the weather forecast has Lewisville temperatures in the low 90?s and sunny during the festival. Most of the activities are outdoors. Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, and lightweight clothing are optimal.
M usic Schedule Waste M anagement M ain Stage L ineup: Friday, Sept. 25 6 p.m. Chase Sanford Band 8 p.m. Mark McKinney Band 9:45 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd Saturday, September 26 2 p.m. Blue Edmonson 4 p.m. Prophets and Outlaws 6 p.m. Charlie Robison 8 p.m. Cody Canada and the Departed 10 p.m. Wade Bowen Huffines Auto Dealer ships L ewisville Stage L ineup: Friday, September 25 5 p.m. The Holler Time 6:15 p.m. Hot Texas Swing 7:30 p.m. Chad McBride & The Drifters 9 p.m. Roadside Libby Saturday, September 26 10 a.m. K3 Sisters 1 p.m. LDJ Band 2:30 p.m. Justin Mason Band 4 p.m. The Bodarks 5:30 p.m. Atwood & Nunn 7 p.m. Roadside Libby 8:30 p.m. Sonny Burgess
Huffines Auto Dealer ships Cattle Dr ive Par ade Satur day, September 26, 11:30 a.m. The one-mile parade route runs from Cowan Avenue east on Main Street to Mill Street, then south to the Purnell Support Center. Past entries have included the high school band, Lewisville Fire Department?s Pipe and Drums Corps, decorated trailers and floats, antique and vintage cars with VIPs, and of course the cattle and cowboys.
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News & Events Copper as L ake Continued from P1 they both became aware of the problem, the Corps and the City of Highland Village agreed that the best course of action was to wait until the I- 35 expansion project, since that would require work on the road anyway. All of the parties agree that in the interim, the culverts that were draining, went in at around 526 feet, raising the impounded water level by four feet. This increase in water level killed the trees and displaced some of the wildlife that had previously inhabited the area. But after a time, nature adapted, turning the area into a lacustrine wetland where fish, birds, and turtles thrived. In November, the little lake was being drained again as part of the construction effort. Floods this spring and summer raised the water back up for a time, but over the past month, the water has been drained again, and the culvert is going
back in at the 522 foot level. The waters have receded, and an aquatic habitat is being displaced. The residents? lakefront view is gone, replaced at first by mud, then grass, dead tree trunks, and litter. When she saw the water level receding last year, Lewisville resident Gillian Goldthorpe and some of her neighbors started a group called ?Save Copperas Branch Lake? and set out to try to find answers. She says they met with officials from TxDOT, the Corps, and AGL- the contractor doing the work on I-35E. Tuesday, Goldthorpe spoke before the Highland Village City Coun-
Bus Ser vice Changes Continued from P1 the East, then south on Garden Ridge to FM 407, running all the way to FM 2499. Route 22 would run in a circular path from Old Town A- Train station along Main Street to Valley Parkway, then Old Orchard south to Bellaire, north on Valley Parkway to Fox Avenue, and back through Old Town to Mill Street, SH 121 Business, and finally Old Town Station. Route 21 would connect at the A- Train?s Hebron Station, along Hebron Parkway to LakePointe Dr. then along corporate to Southwest Parkway, crossing SH 121 to Bellaire, continuing south on SH 121, back to Corporate, finally south to the Walmart on FM 3040 and Vista Ridge Mall areas. In order to transfer between each route, riders would need to catch the A- Train. Each route would be streamlined, removing some lesser-used stops. Scenario #2 DCTA calls the ?CrossTown Network? would create three interconnected routes. Routes 21 and 22 would both connect at Hebron Station, with 21 going on a roughly east/west route using LakePointe, Corporate, Southwest Parkway, Bellaire, and Old Orchard, terminating near the Main Street Walmart. Route 22 goes from Hebron Station to the Vista Ridge Mall area, then towards the FM 3040 Walmart, north along SH 121 business and Mill Street, then along Fox Avenue to Valley Parkway, and north to Main Street, and to the Walmart. Route 31 would run from Old Town Station in Lewisville down Main and Church streets to Summit Avenue, then North to FM 407 and westward to FM 2499. Under this scenario, there is no bus connection to Highland Village / Lewisville Lake A- Train station. Buses under this scheme would drive in opposite
directions around the loop, and each physical bus would change signs and drive the next route in the same direction at the meet- up points of Summit/Main St. and Hebron Station. Under both scenarios, bus service runs at 30 minute intervals. Limited service shuttles could run between the NCTC campuses on FM 1171 and I- 35 in Corinth. A shuttle is being considered along SH 121 eastward towards the major businesses by Josey Lane and beyond. In the south, connecting from Hebron Station would be shuttles for the Convergence center, and the Lake Vista office park where major employers like Chase and Ally could provide many riders. Palchik said that DCTA is also considering changes for Connect RSVP, its on- demand service. He demonstrated a website used by Riverside County, California where riders can enter information about a trip they want to make, and be presented with costs and schedules for all methods of getting to the destination, including walking, driving, bus and train service, taxi service, and others. Palchik spoke about how technology has changed, and services like Lyft and Uber have become ubiquitous. He explained possible DCTA offerings along those lines, or integrating data feeds from those services into a DCTA website. He sought input from the few attendees about what sorts of fares they might support, and how flexible they could be with a DCTA-branded service. Kristina Brevard, DCTA?s vice president of planning and development said that DCTA is shooting for implementation of a plan in January, 2016. DCTA is still collecting feedback on the plans. To provide feedback or see proposed routes, visit DCTA.net or read our online version of this story at LewisvilleTexan.com.
L ibr ar y book sale Fr iday, Satur day, and Sunday FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of the Lewisville Public Library will hold its Fall Used Book Sale this weekend in the Glenmore Savage Community Room of the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street. Get great deals on thousands of new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. On Friday, Sept. 25, from 5-7 p.m., the Friends will hold a presale for shoppers who want to get first pick. There is a pre-sale entrance fee of $5 per person who is not a Friends of the Library member. The sale continues Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1-5 p.m. The L ewisville Texan Jour nal
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cil, and lambasted them for causing the problem. She believes Highland Village originally placed the culvert illegally to begin with. ?Our beef is the fact that you?ve left this wasteland,? said Goldthorpe. ?You?ve killed all these animals, you?ve left this wasteland; what are you going to do to fix it?? She says the group has consulted with an attorney, and is considering suing Highland Village over the problem. Goldthorpe says she has pressed the Corps for an environmental impact study, but Lewisville Lake manager Rob Jordan says no study is needed, because the property is part of Lewisville Lake, and the water level there is allowed to fluctuate between droughts and floods. Jordan said that Corps officials have been working with the group on finding a mutually agreeable solution, but that the level there was set for 522 feet. Jordan says that having this area with a water level higher than 522 feet reduces the flood control capacity of Lewisville Lake. He explained that the Corps would like to see a plan, created by master naturalists, that would re- vegetate the area with native plants. MacAllister echoed those comments and offered some help in rehabilitating the area. ?This is a flood control area,? he said. ?The recent floods we had would have killed everything anyway,? he added, referring to the trees lost years ago. MacAllister explained that because the water level is fluctuating within the defined boundaries of Lewisville Lake, and those were settled in the 1940s and 50s when the lake was being planned, no environmental impact study is needed. MacAllister said that the Corps was willing to participate in an effort to clean up the area and provide a dumpster and some appropriate vegetation that would work well in the flood- prone area. The Corps does want to ensure that the efforts are not wasted, and insists that a master
naturalist create the plan. ?If we put appropriate plants at appropriate elevations, it will be beautiful,? said MacAllister. Goldthorpe?s neighbor Lynne Shorney, who helps manage the neighborhood group, said that she had met with someone from the Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, and that she expected they would have a plan soon. Shorney, who lives next door to Goldthorpe, said she and her husband bought their house in 2008- primarily because of the lake view, and that all of her neighbors on Swallow Circle had bought their homes because of, and were paying property taxes based on a lakefront view. She rejected the Corps? offer of a dumpster, and explained that what they really needed from the Corps was financial resources. Lewisville and Highland Village could even get involved and do something jointly, according to MacAllister, who said that if the cities wanted to create a walking path through the area, he would talk with them. Although he wouldn?t be pinned down on a potential budget for any project, MacAllister did say that if the scope of a project was not affordable within a one year period, it could span multiple years. The group has raised over $7,500 internally, and has started a GoFundMe page to try to raise additional funds towards whatever project might be done to restore some beauty to the area. Shorney would like more trees, and envisions some stonework in the area. She thinks the group will play a role in managing the eventual beautification project. The Lewisville Texan Journal was not able to get any comment from the City of Lewisville by press time for this article, but will update the story in our online edition if we learn more from the city.
M aj or Tr affic Switch scheduled for I -35E at FM 407 in L ewisville Satur day Night
and 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Southbound motorists should expect heavy delays in this area. Once the traffic is placed on the new bridge, the entrance ramp to southbound I- 35E near Bogard Lane will reopen to traffic. Crews will shift northbound traffic onto the new mainlane bridge, demolish the remaining FM 407 bridge and begin work on the new northbound mainlane bridge later this year. Two lanes of FM 407 (one lane in each direction) are expected to open by late 2015.
35Express construction crews will move southbound Interstate 35E traffic onto the new southbound mainlane bridge over FM 407 this weekend. While this work is being performed, various lanes of southbound I-35E between Garden Ridge Boulevard and Valley Ridge Boulevard will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday,
L ane Closures on Nor thbound I nter state 35E between Gar den Ridge Boulevar d and the L ewisville L ake Br idge
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Sept. 26 until 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. As crews work to shift traffic onto the new bridge, there will be intermittent closures of the interstate. Southbound traffic will be stopped in 15 minute increments between 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Lewisville ? The two right lanes of northbound I- 35E between Garden Ridge Boulevard and the Lewisville Lake bridge will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 through Tuesday, Nov. 24. These closures are needed to repaint the underside of the Lewisville Lake bridge. Law enforcement will be present to assist with traffic control.
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Sports & Miscellaneous Far mer s face Hebron Fr iday night BY M I K E I BANEZ sports@lewisvilletexan.com Just days into fall, the Lewisville High School football team is competing for its playoff life. After all, wins in District 6-6A are precious and hard-earned. After their two- game pre- district schedule, the annual grudge match with rival Flower Mound Marcus, and a week off, the Farmers (1- 2 overall, 0- 1 in district) resume play tonight at Hebron (1-3, 1- 1). Kickoff at Hawk Stadium is 7:30 p.m. Tonight?s game is the first of seven consecutive Friday night battles with district opponents, and with only three teams advancing to the post- season, Lewisville can?t afford a night where its full focus and effort aren?t present. But neither can any other member of what many consider one of the deepest and most talented districts in the 6A classification. ?You have to play every week in this district,? Farmers coach Gregg Miller said after his team dropped its district opener to Marcus. ?If you take the bottom three teams in the district lightly, they?ll beat you if you?re not ready -- including us. If you?re not ready for us, we?ll beat your rear end.? Here is a look at the opponents that remain on LHS?s schedule: Hebron, which has a short history of success on the gridiron including a Class
4A state championship in 2005, has had difficulty finding its footing since being grouped in 6-6A. The Hawks went 2-8 last year, and were trending similarly this season until a district- opening win over Plano. If Allen survives tonight?s matchup against fellow district frontrunner Marcus, the three- time defending state champions will bring a 48- game winning streak into Max Goldsmith Stadium next Friday. Once again, the Eagles feature a handful of highly- sought national recruits. Quarterback Seth Green has committed to Oregon, defensive back Jaylon Jones is headed to Mississippi, and uncommitted Gregory Little is considered the best offensive tackle in the country. This season, a loss to district cellardwellers Flower M ound or Plano West would be devastating to a team?s playoff aspirations. The Jaguars earned their first win of the season -- a 28-27 squeaker over McKinney Boyd last week. Meanwhile, the Wolves, this year?s Farmer homecoming opponent, were pummelled by crosstown rival Plano East last week 38-6. Last year, Plano East and Lewisville combined to score 114 points in an improbable Farmers comeback win. Lewisville?s 31- point fourth quarter stole the headlines in a game that featured 405 total yards from then-sophomore Panthers quarterback Miklo Smalls, who will lead
the area?s class of quarterback recruits next season. M cK inney Boyd rebounded from its district-opening loss to Allen with a close win over Flower Mound. The Broncos, who feature Arkansas State wide receiver pledge Brandon Bowling, will test Lewisville?s young secondary.
P5 The Farmers close the regular season on November 6 at Plano. The Wildcats, who were pummelled by Allen 65- 0 last week, are led by Stanford commitment Brandon Stephens, who has gained 431 yards rushing through four games.
M edics and Firefighter s credited with saving life STAFF REPORTS Lewisville Fire Department recognized driver/engineer Chris Lawler, and firefighter/paramedics Nick Potter, Shane Steinbach, Billy McWhorter, Philip McGee, and Kevin Whitley for saving the life of Kyle Beaty, who suffered a heart attack on February 8 this year. The crews of Engine 4 and Medic 5 initiated CPR on Beaty, activating the cath lab and transport- Kyle Beaty (right) addresses an audience at the Lewisville City Council ing him to Medical Center meeting, telling about his experience and thanking the paramedics and of Lewisville. Beaty sur- firefighters who saved his life. vived the heart attack and there, but not real soon." He explained went on to attend his son's wedding two that he had a blood clot that broke off and weeks later. clogged an artery in his heart. They Beaty thanked the personnel for savcalled the heart attack a "widowmaker". ing his life and told the audience at the Beaty was thankful for the $35,000 Lewisville City Council meeting "I was LifePak device medics used on him. on the other side. I want to get back
Eater s prepare to crown new tamale champion
Competitive eaters compete in the World Tamale Eating Championship - LTJ File Photo
BY BRANDON COOPER bc@lewisvilletexan.com When it comes to eating competitions, negative perceptions abound. For most people, the phrase ?competitive eating? brings to mind images of the comically grotesque, often implanted in our brains by films, television, or that one gross YouTube video your coworker showed you. Indeed, spectators at a Major League Eating (MLE) competition are treated to a carnival-like atmosphere, including a straw hat- bedecked barker who throws double- edged puns at a crowd as if they were watermelon bits at a Gallagher concert. For the competitors on stage, however, this is an athletic event, one with real prizes and consequences. And at the World Tamale Eating Championship at Lewisville?s Western Days on Saturday, these men and women will compete to see who will be the new champion. The event, organized by the Lewisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and officially sanctioned by Major League Eating, will start at 1 p.m. on the front steps of Lewisville City Hall,
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151 W. Church Street. Scheduled to compete in this year?s iteration are some of the biggest names in the sport, including four eaters ranked in the top ten in their sport: #4 Miki Sudo, #6 Erik Denmark, #7 Adrian ?The Rabbit? Morgan, and #8 Michelle Lesco. Yes, like any other sport, there are rankings in professional eating. The sport even has its own lexicon. That scene you might have seen in ?Stand by Me?? That?s called a ?reversal of fortune,? and it rarely happens at Lewisville?s event. Not included in that list is Joey ?Jaws? Chestnut, reigning tamale world record holder ? 102 in 12 minutes ? and three- time champion who intends to compete in New Jersey this week in the Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship. A new champion, then, must be crowned. Contestants will eat as many of the tamales ? provided by Market Street ? as . Up for grabs will be over $3,500 in cash prizes, including $1,500 for the winner. At the risk of ending with a cliche, that will buy a whole lot of tamales.
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Events Calendar Fr iday, September 25, John Chr istopher Davis @ The L ocal Beer Gar den Take a break from Western Days and come listen to the alternative country stylings of former Sony and Warner Bros. recording artist John Christopher Davis. Come to The Local Beer Garden located at 138 W Main St, Lewisville TX, 7507 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to get more rock in your country than the neighboring festival. New McKinney, Texas micro-brewery Tupps will be providing five of their premier brews to showcase. Cover is free of charge
Tuesday, September 29 ?The L ion of Texas - A Conver sation with Sam Houston? Performed and written by a Texan who interestingly is also named Sam Houston, this production magically transports the audience to the residence of Sam Houston who in a humorous, thought provoking, and emotionally impactful way, tells his story so a Texas audience is sure to laugh, shake their head in amazement and leave with a sense of pride in their rich Texas heritage. Performance is 1pm at the MCL Grand, 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville, TX 75057. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 940.301.4019 or at the door. For more information see: http://goo.gl/c7oPXx
Thur sday, October 1 - 30 Pumpkins for Pets
Lewisville Animal Services will be hosting "Pumpkins for Pets", a month long fundraiser to raise $4,700 to help homeless pets and animals in need in Lewisville. With all adoptions during October, you will receive a pumpkin for your own home. They will also have a supply of pumpkins available to the general public for a suggested donation of $5. Get your pumpkin at the shelter and give back! Also, on October 30, from 6-9, Animal Services will host the Pumpkins for Pets festival with activities and prizes for all ages. Pets are also invited. They encourage everyone to bring back their decorated pumpkins (whether obtained from the shelter or not) for a jack- o- lantern contest. The cost of entry is free, though donations to participate are highly encouraged! Please help the shelter meet their goal of $4,700 which has the potential of helping one animal per week for an entire year! The Shelter is open Monday - Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and from 1 - 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Fr iday, October 2 L ebanese Food Festival Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church proudly presents its 20th Annual Lebanese Food Festival on October 2-4, 2015. Admission and Parking are FREE. The event features authentic Lebanese food such as stuffed grape leaves, kibbi, falafel, tabbouli, kafta, baklava, and much more. Additionally, a raffle, children?s play area with games, door prizes, silent auction, and live entertainment by a variety of talented groups will make the day a fun one. Located on the church grounds at 719 University Place, Lewisville, Texas 75067. Friday 11 a.m. ? 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. ? 11 p.m., and Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. See more at: www.ourladylebanon.com
Tuesday, October 6 - Rabbit Hole Brewing celebr ate M ad Hatter Day @ The L ocal Beer Gar den Come out to celebrate Mad Hatter day with the Rabbit Hole Brewing at The Local Beer Garden. Elaborate Alice In Wonderland decor and desert cakes will be availble to pair with Rabbit Hole's selection of craft beers. From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the evening will also include an open mic arrangement featured on The Local's brand new stage. Cover is free of charge.
Fr iday, October 9 - ?The Great Gatsby Gala? Special Abilities of Nor th Texas Special Abilities of North Texas will hold "The Great Gatsby Gala" on Friday, Oct. 9 at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057. The Gatsby themed gala will start at 7 p.m. and will include music by The Matt Tolentino Band, a casino, silent auction, food by Chef Morris Salerno, dancing, costume prizes, and a raffle. Ticket prices range are $65 in advance and $70 at door and can be purchased at specialabilities.net. Additional information is available at http://goo.gl/ystMEr Special Abilities of North Texas is a local charitable nonprofit serving daily programs, training and support for persons with developmental disabilities and special needs.
Satur day, October 10 L ewisville Fire Depar tment Open House The dedicated firefighters, officers, and administration of the Lewisville Fire Department invite you to join them on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Pkwy. There will be informative fire demonstrations, programs, safe house maze for kids, simulated vehicle rescue, fire boat (Dive/Rescue Operations), fire safety clowns, Lewisville Police Department, FREE hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn. For more information contact Mark Richards at 972.219.3595
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Come to the local Friday, October 16 to experience one of DFW's premier Celtic act's The Selkie Girls. For the past 2 years The Selkie Girls have graced DFW with their own take at traditional Celtic folk music. The show is free of charge and starts at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Family friendly.
Fr iday, October 16 Satur day, October 17 - L ake Cities Ballet presents: " L e Ballet De Dr acula" LakeCities Ballet Theatre will present its 10th annual performance of ?Le Ballet de Dracula? with three shows Oct. 16-17 at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street. Performance dates are Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 per person and available at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at LakeCitiesBallet.org or by calling 972.317.7897. A pre-performance junior bride workshop will be held on Oct. 11 at 12:30 p.m. for younger guests, ages 8 and older, and is free with the purchase of a performance ticket and an RSVP to guild@lakecitiesballet.org. The children will have a chance to wear stage make-up and dance with Dracula's Brides. Children are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes and participate in a drawing to be held at intermission during each performance. New this year will be a Haunted House available prior to each performance and during intermission. Admission to the Haunted House will be $3, however, bride workshop participants may enter for free with a performance ticket.
VAL exhibits and events ?Har d Twist? photo exhibit opens at MCL Grand first day of Western Days A photo collection from the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, ?Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women,? will be on display at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street, starting Friday, Sept. 25 ? the opening day of the Lewisville Western Days festival ? through Nov. 7.
L L EL A classes and camps Home School Natur al Science Classes Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) will hold Home School Natural Science Classes on four days this fall (Sept. 24, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 19). Students will participate in hands-on outdoor activities related to the day?s theme. Each day will have separate sessions for K- 2nd, 3rd- 5th and 6th- 8th graders. The fee is $12 per class, or $40 for the whole series of four classes. Participants should bring a sack lunch and a refillable water bottle, and wear long pants and closed- toe shoes. Parents may attend with their students. Younger siblings are welcome; parental supervision is required. Pre- registration is required. Contact Education Coordinator Lisa Cole at 972.219.3930 or e-mail lisa.cole@unt.edu for information or to register. K ayak Tour s @ Beaver Pond - October 1 All skill levels are welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the waters of the Beaver Pond. All equipment is provided. $20/paddler plus $5/vehicle at the gate. Ages 7 years and up. Registration is required at 972.219.3930 or erin.taylor@unt.edu.. K ids Yoga, October 11 Imagination Yoga instructors lead kids ages 2-12 on an exciting, story-based journey through yoga poses and kindness curriculum. LLELA?s covered pavilion, beautiful pollinator garden, and forest are the setting for this engaging class. $10 per student. For more information, contact Aimee Leach: AimeeLeach@ImaginationYoga.com
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