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| Send us your News ------------------------------------------------------------------ Longhorn loose at The Shops of Highland Village Relax, it is just one of the new statues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copper Canyon 4th of July Parade will be held on Friday, July 4th beginning at 10 a.m. Parade lineup begins at 9:15 in front of Town Hall, 400 Woodland Drive, Come join the fun. Decorate your car, golf cart, tractor, motorcycle or anything that moves. Bring the kids and get ready to have fun! If you don't want to be in the parade, join us on your front lawn and cheer the parade on! Immediately after the parade everyone is welcome for hotdogs and drinks in front of Town Hall. For questions call Carol Owens at 241-1455. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008‐2009 DALLAS MAVERICKS DANCERS AUDITION INFORMATION PREP CLASS INFORMATION: Mavericks Dancer Prep Classes are held at the Dallas Power House of Dance from June 2 through July 12, 2008. These classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 7:30-8:30pm or 8:30-9:30pm. These classes are not mandatory, but are designed to prepare dancers, 18 years old and up, for the Mavericks Dancers Audition that will be held Saturday, July 12, 2008. For more information about the Mavericks Dancer Prep Classes at the Dallas Power House of Dance, please go to www.dallaspowerhouse.com PRELIMINARY AUDITION: WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 2008 WHERE: Hilton Anatole Hotel TIME: Registration 9:00 am – 10:00 am Round 1 10:00 am – 11:30 am Round 2 11:30 am ‐ 1:00 pm Round 3 1:00 pm ‐ 2:30 pm ATTIRE: Half top (any style, any color) Short Shorts (any style, any color) Nude hose (any brand) White socks White shoes –dancer sneakers or athletic brands You will learn all the dance combinations at auditions. You will not have to perform your own routine at any time. Finalists will be announced at this time. FINAL AUDITION: WHEN: Sunday, July 13, 2008 WHERE: Dallas Power House of Dance TIME: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Training Camp Candidates will be announced at this time. TRAINING CAMP: WHEN: Monday through Thursday, July 14‐17, 2008 WHERE: Telos Performance Center TIME: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm THE FINAL TEAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED, VIA EMAIL, ON FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008 Practices will begin Monday, July 21, 2008 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Telos Performance Center. REQUIREMENTS: Female‐High School Graduate‐18 years or older‐if selected, must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and have means of transportation‐Must be able to attend all rehearsals. * There are no maximum/minimum height or weight requirements. A Dallas Mavericks Dancer’s schedule is very busy. A TOTAL COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- North Central Texas College Small Business Development Center Business Breakfast Meeting North Central Texas SBDC June, 2008 Please be our guest at the upcoming NCTC SBDC Business Breakfast meeting: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Denton Chamber of Commerce, 414 Parkway Registration at 7:15 a.m.; Meeting at 7:30 a.m. Speaker: Tim Owens of The Owens Group, talking about: "Building Better Business Relationships" (more below) Join fellow entrepreneurs and others for an outstanding educational and networking opportunity, provided at no cost to you! Tim Owens is a Certified Trainer/ Consultant with the National Coalition Building Institute, the Center for American and International Law, and Life Issues Training and Development. He develops and delivers presentations that deal with relationship management including Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Diversity Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Values Clarification, and Change Management. Mr. Owens holds a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through his more than 10 years of experience in higher education and over 10 years experience as a presenter/speaker/consultant. For more information, click on the company logo below: The North Central Texas College Small Business Development Center provides business consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business. Whether in the planning stages or already in business, our business specialists will provide guidance through the issues and challenges you may encounter in any business venture. The SBDC offers, at no cost to the recipient, consulting delivered in a confidential, comprehensive manner, utilizing the skilled expertise of the professional SBDC consultants. Call 940-380-1849 for more information or to schedule an appointment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 5th is early dismissal day for E.P. Rayzor. They will dismiss at 1:00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donations hit $99,000. E.P. Rayzor PTA donates $22,500, Lantana Ladies League donates $10,000 and the residents of Lantana, through the Lantana Foundation donated $66,500. Thanks to these donations E.P Rayzor will be installing projectors and document cameras in every classroom this summer. Teachers will also be receiving new computers for their work stations due to the 2006 Bond. They will also be able to purchase a few laptops for the teachers and staff. Blanton Elementary will also open with this technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lantana residents Rosalia & John Lanza move Giada, a home accessories and gift store from Argyle to the Shops in Highland Village. It is currently open and ready for your business. All new items. Just two doors down from The Toll House.... The store hours are: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Giada | 972-317-GIADA (4423) | Shops at Highland Village | Highland Village | TX | 75077 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Lantana The first thing to change for the Fresh Water District 6 Board after the election of all residents was the location of the meetings. The meetings used to be held in the developer's (Republic Property Group) offices in Dallas County. Now they will be held at the Lantana Golf Club on the 2nd Thursday of each Month at 6:30pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prom 2008 Ah yes the fun of a prom. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS,,,send in your pics. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suburbia is coming to the country Efforts are underway to eliminate confusion over laws that prohibit gunfire near schools in Unincorporated Denton County. Representative Parker and Commissioner Eads are checking to see if there are laws already on the books (Federal, State and County) that would be able to be enforced. Keep checking for the update. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lantana May 21, 2008 Guyer High School Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors Finals Schedule and Rules: 1. Finals for 9th, 10th and 11th graders will be June 2-5. (Mon- Exam1A/2A, reg 3A/4A; T-Exam1B/2B then early release; W - Exam 3A/4A early release; Th Exam 3B/4B early release ) 2. If a 9th grader mastered TAKS in Reading and/or Math, they have the option of being exempt from English and/or Math finals. If a 9th grader passed Reading but did not master Math, the ninth grader would only have the option of being exempt from the English final. If Math was mastered but not Reading then the only final that could be exempt is Math. The most exemptions a 9th grader can have are two. 3. If a 10th or 11th grader masters English, Math, Science and/or Social Studies, they may choose to be exempt from these finals. The student must master the content area in order to be exempt from the final. The most exemptions any 10th or 11th grader can have are four. 4. Students may choose to take the final. Some students 9th, 10th and 11th will want to take the final to improve their grade. 5. If a student is exempt from a final and is not taking the final, they do not have to be at school during that time. We will have the commons and other areas open for students to study or visit.(9th -11th only) 6. Students must take finals in all non-core classes. 7. TAKS results are due the week of May 19-23. As soon as they arrive, a class list of those eligible for exemption will be given to each teacher. The teacher will then let the student know they are eligible for an exemption. The student will determine if he/she wants to take the final or not. 8. The teacher will then give the list with the students who are not taking the final hi-lighted to administrators. 9. Students hi-lighted can either leave campus during their final or sit in the commons and quietly visit. (9th-11th only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ May 10, 2008: Elections were held May 10 for three seats on the Board of Directors for the Fresh Water District 6. The residents win. Vanvickle, Weaver and Ferguson won. Denton County Fresh Water Supply District Board of Directors is now made up entirely of residents. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Republic Property Group has donated land for the Fire Dept and Sheriffs office to be located off Copper Canyon Rd to eventually have direct access to Lantana via Golf Club Rd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plans to build the District offices are complete and it should be located on Lantana Trail. This means we should have the same place to vote each time. Hooya --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dead in the Water All of the dead fish have now been cleaned up. The fish were killed by the treated water that flowed in from the broken pipe by the entrance to Lantana on 407. The company responsible for the break will be billed for replacing the fish. There is some big fish, some over a foot long and lots of babies. Press relaease: May12, 2008 Last Wednesday, May 7th Schlumberger, Oil and Gas approached Lantana District officials for permission to access water from the Lantana south lake near 407. The request was made as an emergency request for water because the Bartonville water source initially designated was not capable of providing enough water pressure. Negotiations were in play between Lantana District officials and Schlumberger. The lake is located in FWSD #6 and is the property of the District. The initial offer from Schlumberger provided $10,000 compensation, which was to be paid to the Lantana Community Association for 3-5 day's of pumping as the Lantana Community Association currently maintains the aesthetics of the water and fountain at this pond. In addition, Schlumberger was going to replenish the water and make sure the lake was restored to its original condition. The District would benefit from the sale of the water. Subsequently, on Friday morning, May 9th, 1 Million gallons of water rushed into the south lake due to a water main break caused by the construction on 407. The water ran through the 407 construction site while they were treating the sub grade with lime. The lime entering into the pond caused a tremendous shift in the PH balance of the water resulting in the killing of the fish. Around 5:30 on Friday, May 9th dead fish started hitting the top of the pond at the same time that Schlumberger was installing their water pumps. The installation of the pumps has nothing to do with the loss of fish. It is merely a coincidence that these two events happened at the same time. Due to the fact that Schlumberger installed the pumps prematurely, and did not allow the Lantana Community Association officials the opportunity to notify residents in the surrounding area, The Lantana Community Association Board of Directors has asked Schlumberger to remove the water pumps. However, the FWSD #6 officials have determined that supplying water to Schlumberger is in the best interest of the District. District officials have negotiated with Schlumberger to move the pumps to the southwest quadrant of the lake. The FWSD #6 will retain the revenues from the water sale to Schlumberger as well as the $10,000 fee. Now on to the bigger issue which is the removal of the dead fish. The Lantana Community Association staff is diligently working with environmental cleanup officials and Pond Medics to insure proper clean up and disposal. Clean up will begin no later than Tuesday morning, May 13, 2008. Please be patient and we will keep you up-to-date on the situation as we have more information. Should you have any questions please contact the FWSD offices at 940- 728-5050. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highland Village: Majestic Liquors Has broken ground for a new Liquor store in Highland Village next to the A-1 storeage facility on a vacant lot. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guyer High School ROTC Scholarships Patrick Britton - University of North Texas ROTC Scholarship $45,067 Dustin Henslee - New Mexico Military Institute ROTC/Athletic Scholarship $8,500 Caleb Weaver - Baylor University ROTC Scholarship $71,200 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denton County: ALDI is coming to the area. ALDI is a German based grocery chain. Denton County Commissioner's Court approved a 35% tax abatement with a 3 to 1 vote. The one nay vote was Denton County Judge Mary Horn, stating her opinion that Denton County already has the lowest taxes. Aldi will be housing it's Southwest Regional offices and Distribution Center in Denton. The Aldi format is about the size of a Walgreen's with prices comparable to Walmart. Aldi director of Real Estate, Texas Division, Karla Waddleton stated "They are looking for around 50,000 population size towns. Denton and Lewisville will probably get the first of the stores. |
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| Lantana received pumps at the south pond, leased by gas drilling company to pump water for $10,000 dollars. The North pond was first. |
| Dead in the Water Hundreds of fish appeared dead after influx of treated water Click here for pics. |
| 'Stewart looking at life after JGR' |
| Giada |
| Sunrise in a Lantana Pool-Can you hear the quiet? |
| A dangerous corner. 2499 and FM 407 |
Lantana Lightning Swim team starts another season
| Hats off to Mr. Two Hats While Kevin Mercer serves as District Manager for all Districts in Lantana, his other hat is as President of Upper Trinity Regional Water District. |
Recipe of the Month Summer is in full swing! shrimp is as versatile as beef or chicken. Spice up your family's meals and get cookin' with these shrimp recipes. Shrimp with Garlic and Vegetables Created by Chef Michael H. Flores 1/2 cup olive oil 15 garlic cloves, minced 1 T. crushed red chile flakes 1 zucchini, sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups fish stock or clam juice 1 pound raw Texas shrimp, peeled, tails off Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaved, packed 2 tsp. salt French baguette Sauté the garlic and chile flakes in olive oil for 5 minutes over a low heat. Add the zucchini and bell pepper and continue sautéing for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. Pour in the wine and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add the stock or clam juice and bring to a boil. Once it has boiled add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Squeeze in the lime juice and add the cilantro and salt. Serve immediately with crusty French bread for dipping. For more delicious recipes featuring Texas shrimp, visit www.gotexan.org Common Questions about Shrimp How do I select shrimp at the grocery store? The shells should be shiny and the meat should feel firm against the shell. They should have a fresh, salty smell like the ocean, with no fishy or ammonia odor. How much shrimp should I purchase? Shrimp are sized and sold by count, number of shrimp per pound, whether whole or headless. For example, headless shrimp of 16 - 20 count means there are 16 to 20 headless shrimp per pound. How do I properly thaw frozen shrimp? Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator. A 5 - pound block of shrimp will take 24 - 48 hours to thaw. While not recommended, shrimp can be thawed under cold running water. Never leave shrimp in standing water. It will lose color, flavor and nutrients. How do I store shrimp? Thawed and cooked shrimp can be kept refrigerated for 2 - 3 days. Keep in a closed container. Do not refreeze. How long do I cook shrimp? The biggest quality problem for shrimp is overcooking. Here are correct approximate cooking times: Large shrimp: 3 1/2 to 4 minutes Medium shrimp: 2 1/2 to 3 minutes Small shrimp: 1 1/2 to 2 minutes |