Mr. Blaydes will not seek Re-Election in 2007

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Bill Blaydes announces he will not seek re-election

Jerry Allen has registered to run.

Rumors of Homeless Housing in Lake Highlands

FROM THE DESK OF

BILL BLAYDES

January 2007

To: The Lake Highlands Community

Re: Rumors of Homeless Housing in Lake Highlands

I DO NOT SUPPORT A HOMELESS SHELTER IN LAKE HIGHLANDS - ON NORTHWEST HIGHWAY OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

I PLEDGE TO YOU THAT I WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY LAND USE OF THE OLD ARMORY SITE THAT DOES NOT MEET THE APPROVAL OF MY DISTRICT.

It is my opinion the Council will recommend a final sale back to the original owner of the property - the Dallas Parks Department. I fully support the petition circulating through out Lake Highlands endorsing a sale back to the Parks Department. THAT WILL BE MY RECOMMENDATION.

I promise everyone in the district that I will let you know when the Land Department is ready to make their recommendation to the council. District 10 residents will have ample opportunity to express their opinions to the full council. In a PUBLIC meeting the full council will make the final recommendation to the Federal Government regarding the divestiture of the armory property.

I hope if anyone living in District 10 has any questions about where I stand on this issue, they will call me at city hall or email me. I welcome the opportunity to speak to you about this or any other issue concerning our community.

You sent me downtown to represent the will of District 10 and I have done that for almost four years. I hope you will trust me to continue doing so.

Sincerely,

Councilman Bill Blaydes

(214) 670-4068

bill.blaydes@dallascityhall.com

AUDELIA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

JANUARY 2007
AUDELIA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
214-670-1350 or http://dallaslibrary.org

ADULT PROGRAMS

January 4…Thursday…11:30…Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
“Office Hours” afterward with Program Coordinator, Belinda Glenn, and the Dallas County KinCare Network. These meetings supplement our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Collection at the Branch.
January 6…Saturday…Computer Classes for Adults…Learn about computers and
Internet basics. Space is limited. Call 214-670-1350 or stop by the
Information desk to reserve your spot.
January 13...Saturday…11:00 to 12:00…Evergreen Garden Club presents Charlotte
Winters. Learn about tracing family history and making a community
historical archive.
January 16...Tuesday…noon to 7:00 p.m…Audelia Road Blood Drive
January 25…Thursday…6:30 p.m.…Audelia Road Book Club
This is a discussion group, not a book review. New members are always
welcome. RSVP 214-670-1350.
January 25th book…”Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette” by
Sena Jeter Naslund
February 22nd book…”The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Attention Young Adults!! Take our teen survey! Pick up one at the library or email: audeliaroadya@qmail.com. to have one mailed to you…Don’t forget to check the Audelia Road Young Adult Blog. http://audeliaroadya.blogspot.com
If you missed your chance to sign up for the Teen Volunteer Program, be sure to stop in 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

January 7, Sunday, 2:00..Science Fairs Dos and Don’t’s…Veteran science teacher, Michael Murray will share with parents and students, grades 1-8, ideas and strategies for developing fun and effective Science Fair Projects.
January 16,Tuesday, 3:30…BUGS with entomologist, Kim Schoenfield from Texas A&M.
January 21, Sunday, 2:00.. Multicultural puppet show for children. Road to Uwungelema
January 22, Monday, 4:00 .Computer Class for Kids on DPL’s homework help site.
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 Thoughts FREE monthly program that offers interactive, culturally diverse performances and workshops for students and families. The program brings literary traditions to live through dance, visual art and music.
Story Time, Tues. & Weds. 10:30 Stories and activities for children and their caregivers.

SUPPORT AUDELIA ROAD LIBRARY FRIENDS

Parks Department Support

If you would like to add you name to the growing list of Lake Highlands residents who join with the Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association’s recommendation that the Parks Department reclaim the Northwest Highway Armory you may do so by visiting one of the following neighborhood establishments. Petitions are located at EAT THE WORLD, HIGHLANDS CAFÉ, RESELL IT!, and WHITE ROCK COFFEE.

Thanks in advance for making your voice heard!

Robin

Robin Moss Norcross
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
Vice President, Communications
214.662.9133
robinn@ebby.com

Recycle Christmas Trees

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.