Street sweeper crafts Stradivarius dreams in spare time
Richardson Welch, a street department worker in Richardson, builds violins after long shifts hoping to be remembered like Stradivarius. He travels to Houston for spruce wood, spends months varnishing, and believes patience and faith guide his craft as he inscribes each instrument with a religious message.
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Charlie Welch
Stradivarius
Welch
Kansas
Garland
Spraggin
Houston
Deaf child’s education case prompts RISD review at Brentfield
Parents seek access to Brentfield Elementary sign language classes for a 10 year old who can hear yet uses sign language. RISD requires confirmed hearing impairment. tests planned over holidays to decide eligibility and possible reallocation within the district. Federal law now guarantees public school education from ages three to 21 regardless of handicap.
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Richardson Independent
Richardson
RISD
Brentfield
Clay Hill
Austin
Ted Moulton
Hill
Moulton
Suburban battered wives stay silent on abuse
In Richardson and similar suburbs, officials report few wife beating cases despite experts noting widespread abuse. Police say stigma, fear, and economic dependence keep women from reporting, with many cases ending without charges unless the violence is witnessed.
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Richardson
Richardson Police Department
Jim Turner
Richardson Police
William Quesenberry
RPD
Jackson
Jim Mattox
FBI
Kenneth Yarbrough
Tuzer Ballet School Angels Perform In Nutcracker Run
More than a dozen Tuzer Ballet School students will perform as angels in The Nutcracker at the State Fair Music Hall. Open tonight through Friday at 7 p.m. with a final show at 1 p.m. Saturday, choreographed by George Skibine and starring Suzanne Farrell and Peter Martins. Tickets at 526-1370.
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Tanja Tuzer
Patricia Machette Tuzer
Tuzer Ballet
Beltline
State Fair Music Hall
George Skibine
Dallas Ballet
Suzanne Farrell
Peter Martins
Films and filmstrips for learning disabled children
The Richardson Association for Children with Learning Disabilities offers free films and filmstrips cataloged by Jo Gurnas i the RACLD film librarian. To arrange a screening call 231 0650.
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Richardson Association For Children
Jo Gurnas i
RACLD
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David Niven
Service League
Candy Fraley
Patty Dye
YWCA
Richardson Square Mall
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Marvel
Loews Quad Park
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