Dallas Sanitation Services encourages residents to recycle Christmas trees into free mulch
Dallas - Sanitation Services to recycle live, green or flocked Christmas trees into free mulch for Dallas residents.
Residents are encouraged to bring Christmas trees to any of five locations, from December 26 through January 11, to recycle the trees into mulch. Trees will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents should remove all ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails, and the stand from their trees.
Locations for tree disposal Monday through Sunday are Flagpole Hill at Buckner Boulevard and Northwest Highway, Northwest (Bachman) Transfer Station at 9500 Harry Hines Blvd., Southwest (Oak Cliff) Transfer Station at 4610 S. Westmoreland Road, and the Fair Oaks Transfer Station at 7677 Fair Oaks Ave.
Trees can also be dropped off for recycling Monday through Saturday at the McCommas Bluff Landfill at 5100 Youngblood Road.
Free mulch is available to Dallas residents at the Bachman Transfer Station and McCommas Bluff Landfill after January 1, 2006. A driver’s license or recent water bill must be presented to prove residency. Residents should bring their own shovels and containers as they will be required to package and load mulch themselves.
Mulch is not only a valuable nutrient for landscaping, but a thick layer in flowerbeds and around trees provides an excellent insulation for plant roots during cold weather.
December 26, 2006
December 23, 2006
LHAIA Supports Parks Department
Dear Lake Highlands residents-----we hope that you are all enjoying this holiday season with family and friends and that you are looking forward to a happy and prosperous New Year. You have probably heard that the National Guard Armory property will be vacated and that bids have been accepted from prospective users of the facility. Several bids have been received from organizations proposing to use the property in ways related to assisting the homeless. Bids has also been received from the Dallas Parks Department (the original owner of the land) and from the Sheriff's Department. The LHAIA Board feels that the highest and best use of this facility is the use proposed by the Parks Department. This proposal also includes badly needed community meeting space. We feel that this use also comports best with other land use in the area and with the overwhelming desires of the surrounding community and the entire Lake Highlands area. While we agree that the needs of homeless need to be addressed, neither the City of
Regards,
The LHAIA Board and Committee Chairs
Steve Wakefield swakefield@brlaw.com
Samuel Stiles Samuel_F_Stiles@notes.ntrs.com
Ray Hill frayh@lifeben.com
Ken Mooter kenmooter@swbell.com
Robin Moss Norcross robinn@ebby.com
Scott Wynne scott.wynne@clarion.com
Jack White jackwhite@ebby.com
Susan Morgan heysmorgan@aol.com
Larry Jones larry@tjtaxlaw.com
Lesa Bishop lesa.bishop@ge.com
December 13, 2006
DECEMBER-JANUARY ACTIVITIES AUDELIA ROAD BRANCH
Dallas Public Library
10045 Audelia Road (corner of Audelia & Church)
Dallas, TX 75238
214-670-1350 http://dallaslibrary.org
ADULT PROGRAMS
· Mark your calendar: Audelia Road Blood Drive: January 16th from noon to 7:00 p.m.!
· On Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m., the library will host a program designed to welcome new users to the library. We will begin with a film called "More than just Books" which presents a general overview of library services. We will discuss what we offer at the Audelia Road Branch and the Dallas Public Library and then follow up with a short session on using the catalog and database computers. This is a program for all ages but we particularly welcome ESL, Adult Learners and new immigrants as well as anyone who wants to learn more about using the library's tools.
· Recognize Black History month with the film “We Shall Overcome” on February 12th at 3:30 p.m.
Computer Classes
· Learn about computer and Internet basics. Classes for adults are held first Saturday of each month and spaces are limited. Please call 214-670-1350 or stop by the information desk to reserve your spot.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
· First Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. with “office hours” afterward with Program Coordinator Belinda Glenn and the Dallas County KinCare Network. These meetings supplement the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Collection at the Audelia Road Branch, Dallas Public Library.
Audelia Road Book Club
· We’re back to our regular schedule of the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.*. This is a discussion group not a book review and we always welcome new members. Please RSVP to 214-670-1350 or denise.lyons@dallaslibrary.org. Our next selections:
· November 30 rescheduled for Thurs Dec 7th at 6:30 “Rise and Shine” by Anna Quindlen
· December 19th (NOTE DATE CHANGE): “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
· January 25th: “Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette” by Sena Jeter Naslund
· February 22nd: “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield
*Except December where we will meet earlier on a Tuesday due to holidays
Youth and Young Adults
Attention Young Adults! Take our teen survey! Pick up one at the library or email: audeliaroadya@gmail.com to have one emailed to you. Don’t forget to check out the Audelia Road Young Adult Blog: http://audeliaroadya.blogspot.com.
Craft program on Tuesday, December 12th at 4:00 p.m. Make something cool for the Yule!
If you missed your chance to sign up for the Teen Volunteer Program, be sure to stop into the library to pick up your application during our regular business hours. Whether you have NHS hours to fulfill or you just want to help out, we look forward to having you join our volunteer team. We have great, fun projects just for teens!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Story Time: Stories and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Show: Santa’s Missing Mittens on December 20th at 4pm
Holiday Party for Children at the regular Wednesday story time on Weds Dec 27th (10:30am)
Beginning January, every second Thursday at 3:30 p.m., Janice Fowler hosts a program for elementary school aged children, sponsored by Lowe’s, featuring hands-on activities that are earth friendly. Past projects include making a container garden, plant people and recycling project. It’s fun for the whole family!
Computer class for kids on DPL’s homework help site: January 22nd at 4pm
· LIBRARY LIVE will take place at Audelia Road on the first Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Chase presents LIBRARY LIVE! Big Thought’s FREE monthly program that offers interactive, culturally diverse performances and workshops for students and families. The program brings literary traditions to life through dance, visual art and music.
10045 Audelia Road (corner of Audelia & Church)
Dallas, TX 75238
214-670-1350 http://dallaslibrary.org
ADULT PROGRAMS
· Mark your calendar: Audelia Road Blood Drive: January 16th from noon to 7:00 p.m.!
· On Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m., the library will host a program designed to welcome new users to the library. We will begin with a film called "More than just Books" which presents a general overview of library services. We will discuss what we offer at the Audelia Road Branch and the Dallas Public Library and then follow up with a short session on using the catalog and database computers. This is a program for all ages but we particularly welcome ESL, Adult Learners and new immigrants as well as anyone who wants to learn more about using the library's tools.
· Recognize Black History month with the film “We Shall Overcome” on February 12th at 3:30 p.m.
Computer Classes
· Learn about computer and Internet basics. Classes for adults are held first Saturday of each month and spaces are limited. Please call 214-670-1350 or stop by the information desk to reserve your spot.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
· First Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. with “office hours” afterward with Program Coordinator Belinda Glenn and the Dallas County KinCare Network. These meetings supplement the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Collection at the Audelia Road Branch, Dallas Public Library.
Audelia Road Book Club
· We’re back to our regular schedule of the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.*. This is a discussion group not a book review and we always welcome new members. Please RSVP to 214-670-1350 or denise.lyons@dallaslibrary.org. Our next selections:
· November 30 rescheduled for Thurs Dec 7th at 6:30 “Rise and Shine” by Anna Quindlen
· December 19th (NOTE DATE CHANGE): “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
· January 25th: “Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette” by Sena Jeter Naslund
· February 22nd: “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield
*Except December where we will meet earlier on a Tuesday due to holidays
Youth and Young Adults
Attention Young Adults! Take our teen survey! Pick up one at the library or email: audeliaroadya@gmail.com to have one emailed to you. Don’t forget to check out the Audelia Road Young Adult Blog: http://audeliaroadya.blogspot.com.
Craft program on Tuesday, December 12th at 4:00 p.m. Make something cool for the Yule!
If you missed your chance to sign up for the Teen Volunteer Program, be sure to stop into the library to pick up your application during our regular business hours. Whether you have NHS hours to fulfill or you just want to help out, we look forward to having you join our volunteer team. We have great, fun projects just for teens!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Story Time: Stories and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Show: Santa’s Missing Mittens on December 20th at 4pm
Holiday Party for Children at the regular Wednesday story time on Weds Dec 27th (10:30am)
Beginning January, every second Thursday at 3:30 p.m., Janice Fowler hosts a program for elementary school aged children, sponsored by Lowe’s, featuring hands-on activities that are earth friendly. Past projects include making a container garden, plant people and recycling project. It’s fun for the whole family!
Computer class for kids on DPL’s homework help site: January 22nd at 4pm
· LIBRARY LIVE will take place at Audelia Road on the first Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Chase presents LIBRARY LIVE! Big Thought’s FREE monthly program that offers interactive, culturally diverse performances and workshops for students and families. The program brings literary traditions to life through dance, visual art and music.
December 8, 2006
Crime Watch 1088 - West of L Streets
LRE FAN CLUBLake Highlands Crime Watch 1088
SPECIAL Update, 8 December 2006
Covering the Highland Hills and Lake Ridge Estates Neighborhoods Bounded by McCree, Ferndale, Shoreview, and AudeliaAnnouncement and Voice Mail (214) 967-5072
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DEC. 14th
Please make plans to attend a special Crime Watch meeting next week at the Dallas Police Substation on Northwest Highway.
Sr. Cpl. Ron Carpenter will be addressing our group with updates on the two attempted armed robberies, as well as other items of importance related to neighborhood safety and the holiday season.
Thursday, Dec. 14th
Dallas Police NE Substation
9915 E. Northwest Highway
7:00 p.m.
Enter the building through the front door by the flagpoles, as no other entrances are open to the public.
Please share this information with your neighbors. We have quite a few residents who do not have Internet access.
Thank you & be safe,
LRE FAN Club/CW 1088
www.lrefanclub.com
SPECIAL Update, 8 December 2006
Covering the Highland Hills and Lake Ridge Estates Neighborhoods Bounded by McCree, Ferndale, Shoreview, and AudeliaAnnouncement and Voice Mail (214) 967-5072
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DEC. 14th
Please make plans to attend a special Crime Watch meeting next week at the Dallas Police Substation on Northwest Highway.
Sr. Cpl. Ron Carpenter will be addressing our group with updates on the two attempted armed robberies, as well as other items of importance related to neighborhood safety and the holiday season.
Thursday, Dec. 14th
Dallas Police NE Substation
9915 E. Northwest Highway
7:00 p.m.
Enter the building through the front door by the flagpoles, as no other entrances are open to the public.
Please share this information with your neighbors. We have quite a few residents who do not have Internet access.
Thank you & be safe,
LRE FAN Club/CW 1088
www.lrefanclub.com
December 4, 2006
Homeless Shelter Details from Crime Watch 1077
We have neighbors that are AWESOME and scary on the computer and this is the report they filed after researching recent reports. Thanks to all of you!
The Jules E. Murchert United States Army Reserve Center,10031 East Northwest Highway, is part of the base sell-off plan that began during the Clinton Administration.
Spoke with the city of dallas development department this morning:
They are acting as agents for the army. By law the army has to invite proposals from various groups. The city on their behalf screens those proposals. The deadline to submit proposals has passed. The applicants are:
3 homeless assistance/low incoming housing charities
The city of dallas parks department
Dallas County Sherrifs office for a training facility
The city of dallas enviromental department for offices
The city will make a recommendation to the army. The army has the option to reject the recommendation, but that rarely happens. Further, in all these military property closings accross the country very few of them have been transfered to charities. Usually, the city agent snaps them up for their own use. It would not be fiscally responsible for the city not to do that as the property is FREE to them.
Almost nothing will happen until the first of 2007. The city has 270 days from September 29 to make a recommendation to the army. The development office is very careful about what they say as there are rules about this process. Will call again in January to get an updated status.
What can we do to effect the outcome? In 2007, depending on how the process is going we might want to have an email campaign on behalf of the parks department. I think they have the inside track of the non charity related. Mainly, because its so painfully obvious they need the facility. They are bursting out of that little building on Northwest Highway at Flag Pole Hill. The Reserve Center sits at the center of White Rock Lake, Flag Pole Hill, and the baseball diamonds. It is already set up for their uses and there will never be an opportunity like this for them again. They are lobbying hard for this and have prepared an excellent presentation proposal.
On another note; the army will probably not actually leave the armory facility until 2009. Then the proposal winner will take possesion.
Neighborhood Watch #1077 strongly supports the selection of the City Of Dallas Parks Dept. for this site. The Parks Department does excellent work and positively affects EVERY citizen of Dallas. Further, we believe that it would be a dereliction of their financial duty for the city not to appropriate this property for such an excellent use since its FREE.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to express your opinions on the site being selected as a possible homeless shelter.
Neighborhood Watch 1077
We are 570 homes North of McCree Rd., South of Walnut Hill Lane, East of Ferndale Rd., and West of Plano Rd.
The Jules E. Murchert United States Army Reserve Center,10031 East Northwest Highway, is part of the base sell-off plan that began during the Clinton Administration.
Spoke with the city of dallas development department this morning:
They are acting as agents for the army. By law the army has to invite proposals from various groups. The city on their behalf screens those proposals. The deadline to submit proposals has passed. The applicants are:
3 homeless assistance/low incoming housing charities
The city of dallas parks department
Dallas County Sherrifs office for a training facility
The city of dallas enviromental department for offices
The city will make a recommendation to the army. The army has the option to reject the recommendation, but that rarely happens. Further, in all these military property closings accross the country very few of them have been transfered to charities. Usually, the city agent snaps them up for their own use. It would not be fiscally responsible for the city not to do that as the property is FREE to them.
Almost nothing will happen until the first of 2007. The city has 270 days from September 29 to make a recommendation to the army. The development office is very careful about what they say as there are rules about this process. Will call again in January to get an updated status.
What can we do to effect the outcome? In 2007, depending on how the process is going we might want to have an email campaign on behalf of the parks department. I think they have the inside track of the non charity related. Mainly, because its so painfully obvious they need the facility. They are bursting out of that little building on Northwest Highway at Flag Pole Hill. The Reserve Center sits at the center of White Rock Lake, Flag Pole Hill, and the baseball diamonds. It is already set up for their uses and there will never be an opportunity like this for them again. They are lobbying hard for this and have prepared an excellent presentation proposal.
On another note; the army will probably not actually leave the armory facility until 2009. Then the proposal winner will take possesion.
Neighborhood Watch #1077 strongly supports the selection of the City Of Dallas Parks Dept. for this site. The Parks Department does excellent work and positively affects EVERY citizen of Dallas. Further, we believe that it would be a dereliction of their financial duty for the city not to appropriate this property for such an excellent use since its FREE.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to express your opinions on the site being selected as a possible homeless shelter.
Neighborhood Watch 1077
We are 570 homes North of McCree Rd., South of Walnut Hill Lane, East of Ferndale Rd., and West of Plano Rd.
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