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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE Recycling Moves to a Once-a-Week Schedule Starting the week of April 4, residential recycling in Lewisville will be collected weekly instead of the current every-other-week schedule. The schedule is available on-line at www.cityoflewisville.com. Recycling is not currently required at apartment complexes. City Council is researching a recycling program for apartment complexes citywide. In the meantime, apartment residents can recycle by taking materials to any of these free drop-off sites: • Memorial Park Recreation Center, 1950 South Valley Parkway • Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street • Fire Station #5, 651 Waters Ridge • Residential Convenience Center, 330 W. Jones Street • College Street Park, 595 W. College Street (Paper only) Only the materials accepted in Lewisville’s recycling program can be placed in the cart. There are many items that are made of recyclable material, but some are not accepted at the recovery facility that processes our curbside recyclables. Put only the City’s list of accepted items in your recycling cart. For information regarding materials that may and may not be recycled, or for other information on recycling, contact Environmental Programs at 972.219.3503. LakeCities Ballet will Bring “Sleeping Beauty” to MCL Grand LakeCities Ballet Theatre will conclude its 27thseason April 1-3 with three performances of the full-length classical ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” in the Performance Hall at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. This fairytale ballet, set to music by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky, is a classic tale in which good conquers evil. The magical performance features LakeCities Ballet Theatre senior member Sally Schweitzer as Princess Aurora; and guest performer Steven Loch, an LBT alum currently with Pacific Northwest Ballet, as Prince Desire’. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on April 1 and 2, and 2 p.m. on April 3. Artistic Director Kelly Lannin will host a pre-performance workshop for children prior to the April 3 matinee, starting at 1 p.m., to introduce Princess Aurora and characters from her fairytale wedding. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating and $15 for general admission, available through En L’Air by calling 972.966.8006. For more Information on “The Sleeping Beauty,” contact LakeCities Ballet Theatre at 972.317.7987 or information@lakecitiesballet.org. MCL Grand Set to Welcome “Greater Tuna” to Lewisville “Greater Tuna,” the show that launched a million laughs, will come to Lewisville for the first time next month with three performances at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater featuring veteran Tuna actors Steven Einspahr and Sam DiRosa. The shows will be presented by Texas Family Musicals, which also performs popular award-winning shows in Granbury and Grapevine and will present the debut season of Lewisville Summer Musicals this June, July and August. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Tickets are $35, $30 or $28 depending upon seating. Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more. All ticket sales will be through Texas Family Musicals at its website, www.TexasFamilyMusicals.com, or by phone at 800.547.4697. Few shows have sustained the longevity and popularity that “Greater Tuna” has enjoyed. Thousands of people have howled with laughter while enjoying stories from the third-smallest town in Texas, where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline is a goddess. The show began as a simple party skit based on a political cartoon more than 20 years ago in Austin. Talented creators Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard were the imaginative authors that parlayed the sketch into a critically acclaimed production that has entertained audiences across the country. The eclectic band of citizens that make up the town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna – men, women, children and animals. Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, located at 100 N. Charles Street between Main and Church streets, opened its doors in January. The 40,000-square-foot facility features a 296-seat proscenium theater, black box theater, dance recital hall, art gallery, five art classrooms and a large courtyard. Medical Center of Lewisville reached a multi-year agreement with the city last year for naming rights at the center. To reach the MCL Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The MCL Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit www.cityoflewisville.com or call 972.219.3401. Animal Services Advisory Committee Meeting On Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. the Animal Services Advisory Committee held its first quarterly meeting of the year at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. On the Agenda was a citizen request for an Ordinance change pertaining to stray cats/cats at large. The Committee decided to table the request indefinitely, as there was no conclusion that a change would be beneficial to the City, its residents, or its animals. Animal Services Supervisor, Laura Wise, then addressed the final two items on the agenda. An update was given on the status of the new Animal Shelter, and a brief synopsis of the successful Coyote Town Hall Meeting that had been held on Wednesday, March 2nd, was also given to the Committee. Jennifer Bekker Selected to Attend Texas Accelerated Library Leaders Institute The Texas Library Association has announced that Jennifer Bekker, Adult Services Supervisor, is one of 22 persons selected for the highly-competitive Texas Accelerated Library Leaders Institute, more popularly known as TALL Texans. The Institute, which will be June 12-16, 2011 at Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas, fosters leadership capabilities, helps define leadership development activities for TLA members, and fosters cultural diversity in library leadership. For 18 years only the best of the rising Texas library leaders have been selected for this rigorous but transformational program. The Leadership Development Institute is the major activity by which TLA, through its Leadership Development Program, is endeavoring to provide a statewide impetus for expanded leadership education opportunities for all TLA members. With the Leadership Development Institute, the Texas Library Association is providing a high-quality, 5-day, intensive learning experience for the Institute participants. Participants in the Institute will continue TLA leadership development activities through a 2-year commitment to a Personal Action Agenda, which will begin at the Institute with the aid of the mentors. Pat Peters, Youth Services Supervisor, and Ann Wiegand, Library Manager, are also graduates of TALL Texans. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Senior Center The Lewisville Senior Activity Center will hold a St. Patrick's Day celebration at Memorial Park Recreation Center on Wednesday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. Corned beef & cabbage will be served and guests are encouraged to bring a side, salad or dessert to share. The all-female group, Cór Gaeilge Texais, will be singing traditional Irish and Scottish songs, a cappella style. Be sure to wear your kelly green, bring your Irish spirit and greet the guest leprechaun. Cost is $2 per person. Police Department Hands Out Annual Awards at Ceremony The Lewisville Police Department held its annual awards reception recently. Awards were presented for Perfect Attendance, Marksmanship, Two Citizen Appreciations, and Officer, Civilian and Supervisor of the Year. The award recipients are as follows: Perfect Attendance Awards Detective Scott Austin Lieutenant Chris Butterworth Detention Supervisor Brett Carlson Officer Johnny Copley Officer Richard Eledge Detention Officer David Fooladjoush Officer Peter Garndner Lieutenant Scott Haynes Officer Ricky Jones Sergeant Chris Kemp Officer Shane Menz Lieutenant Mike Moore Sergeant Ken Naffziger Sergeant David Porter Officer Robert Steinle Officer Matson Tiberghien Officer Travis Wallace Officer Jonathan Wolk Marksmanship Awards Officer Wardell Carraby Officer Chang Chi Officer Todd Cooper Officer Robert Lee, Jr. Officer Jonmichael Martinez Officer Jonathan Wolk Yearly Awards Elizabeth Mayes - Civilian of the Year, 2010 Officer Seiuli Gordon - Officer of the Year, 2010 Sergeant Michael Wragg - Supervisor of the Year, 2010 Citizen Recognitions Larissa Cauley and Erin Causey were both recognized with Certificates of Appreciation for assisting the Lewisville Police Department with a major accident on Easter morning, April 4, 2010. Both citizens stopped to render aid to a family that they had never met. An intoxicated driver had struck a vehicle on Interstate 35 and the entire family of five was trapped inside of their car. Larissa and Erin noticed that there were three children trapped in the backseat of the car and they comforted them. They stayed with the children as firefighters dismantled the vehicle around the children. Once the children were transported to the hospital in Dallas, Larissa and Erin drove family members who had witnessed the crash to the hospital and they stayed with them until other family members could arrive. Both Larissa and Erin's testimony at trial was instrumental in obtaining two life sentences for the suspect for murder. Street, Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Repairs on Corporate Dr. The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street, sidewalk and driveway approach repairs on Corporate Dr. from I-35E to Uecker Ln. Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 and be completed by Friday, April 1, 2011, weather permitting. Due to the use of heavy equipment, please use caution when transiting the area. Drivers should expect lane closures. Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Garden Ridge The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Garden Ridge. The alley entrance off Garden Ridge, behind the 1500 block of College Parkway, will be closed beginning Monday, March 14, and be completed by Monday, March 21st, weather permitting. Residents may enter the alley from the east end, at Cimarron Strip.
Street panel and sidewalk repairs on Garden Ridge Blvd. between Main St. and College Pkwy. Street panel, sidewalk, and drive approach repairs on Corporate Dr. between I35E and Uecker Lane Street repairs on Lake Park at Cricket Course and on Kingsto Street and sidewalk repairs on Garden Ridge
Video inspecting sewer service lines on Harn, West Shore, Summertime and Southwood Ct. Main line video inspecting at Windhaven and Cookie Ln.
March 15 CDBG Meeting-CANCELLED March 15 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 26 CDBG Social Service Agency Presentation Meeting March 16 Library Board Meeting March 21 City Council Meeting March 28 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting April Meetings & Events
April 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 6 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting April 9 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Collection Event April 11 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting April 13 Park Board Meeting April 16 24th Annual Funny Bunny Festival – Railroad Park April 18 City Council Meeting April 19 CDBG Meeting April 19 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 20 Library Board Meeting April 25 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting |
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