February 16, 2007
McMansion?
On the 9100 block of Larchwood there are two properties side by side that have been bought by Elizabeth Newman Custom Homes. Both lots have signs that say Build to Suit. I went to the website and all they build are McMansions most of which are in the M Streets. We can not let this happen to our neighborhood. Some might think that it will increase the property values of the area... NOT TRUE! The property values will actually decrease for most of us because the properties become tear downs and are appraised at lot value instead of house value. There was a story on just this very topic on Nightline just a couple of weeks ago( http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2789656 ). House value is just one part of the picture though... What about those of us who want to stay here awhile? I know I don’t want one of those monster houses that has none of the same styling or architecture on my street, I like our quaint little houses, that is why I moved here. I have spent a lot of money to upgrade and clean up my house but kept the integrity of what the neighborhood is about. If I wanted to live in Plano, I would have bought a house in Plano. I have contacted the office of Bill Blaydes and am waiting to hear back. Does anyone know of anything we can do to stop this? Please, PLEASE forward this message on as it affects all of us. Once this trend starts, it will be near impossible to stop. -- Dean Minney
January 19, 2007
L Streets General Meeting
Tuesday, February 13th - L Streets 1st Quarter General Meeting - 7:00PM - 8:30PM - at the Elks Lodge #71 on the corner of Lullwater Dr. and Ryker Dr. 8550 Lullwater Dr., Dallas, Texas 75238
Good to Great DPD
If by chance you participated in the Crime Watch Summit this past Tuesday (Jan 16th), Chief Kunkle spoke about the book “Good to Great”, and the show that will feature the Dallas Police Department. The airing of "Good to Great" will be on Ch. 13, KERA, on the Wednesday, January 24th at 8:00 p.m. This segment will profile the Dallas Police Department and Southwest Airlines. I hope you enjoy the show and see how we are working to make the Dallas Police Department a better organization so that we can better serve you the citizens of Dallas.
Thanks,
Lt. Herbert Ashford
NE Division ICP
Thanks,
Lt. Herbert Ashford
NE Division ICP
3rd Annual Run the Highlands 5K/ 1 Mile Family Walk
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Saturday, April 28, 2007
3rd Annual Run the Highlands 5K/ 1 Mile Family Walk
Benefiting Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s
future trail system and continued spray ground amenities
Registration will begin March 1, online at
www.lhjwl.org and www.runontexas.com
Brochures will be available by mid-March at area businesses.
Race will begin and end near
Lake Highlands High School
with a Community Carnival following
at Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s park
7:00 a.m. Registration and Packet pick up
8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Family Walk
8:45 a.m. 5K
8:30 a.m. Community Carnival begins
9:45 a.m. Race Awards & Raffle
Registration fees:
$15 before April 15
$20 after April 15, $25 day of race
$10 for children 3 to 12 (no deadline)
Family Package (2 adults and kids under 12) $45 before April 28
$50 day of race
Want to be a sponsor?
Visit www.lhjwl.org for info. Or call
Julie Johnson at 214-415-9701
Saturday, April 28, 2007
3rd Annual Run the Highlands 5K/ 1 Mile Family Walk
Benefiting Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s
future trail system and continued spray ground amenities
Registration will begin March 1, online at
www.lhjwl.org and www.runontexas.com
Brochures will be available by mid-March at area businesses.
Race will begin and end near
Lake Highlands High School
with a Community Carnival following
at Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s park
7:00 a.m. Registration and Packet pick up
8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Family Walk
8:45 a.m. 5K
8:30 a.m. Community Carnival begins
9:45 a.m. Race Awards & Raffle
Registration fees:
$15 before April 15
$20 after April 15, $25 day of race
$10 for children 3 to 12 (no deadline)
Family Package (2 adults and kids under 12) $45 before April 28
$50 day of race
Want to be a sponsor?
Visit www.lhjwl.org for info. Or call
Julie Johnson at 214-415-9701
Calloway's Nursery February Tip
Timely Tip for February Gardeners:
Pruning Your Landscape
Pruning is both an art and a necessary maintenance function. Most trees and shrubs can be lightly pruned at any time, however, mid-winter is generally the best time for major pruning.
Plants that flower in the spring produce their flower buds the previous growing season. They should be pruned immediately after flowering. Examples of these plants are Azalea, Carolina Jessamine and Wisteria.
Summer flowering plants generally bloom on new growth so they can be pruned in mid-winter to early spring. Examples are Crape Myrtle, Butterfly Bush, Spiraea and Honeysuckle. Never top a Crape Myrtle. Prune to remove seed heads, to thin out or to remove damaged branches or ones which are rubbing together.
Shade trees, evergreen shrubs and groundcovers should be pruned in mid-winter. The flush of new growth in spring will cover where cuts were made. Pruning paint is not necessary unless you are pruning Oak trees during the growing season.
February is the best time for pruning most Roses. Remove any old and diseased canes then cut remaining canes back by 50 percent. Make your cuts above a bud that faces away from the center of the plant. Remove spent blooms on bush roses and you will get more flowers later in the season. Prune climbing roses after they finish blooming in the spring.
Trim back perennials and ornamental grasses before the new growth appears in spring. Clean up around the plants and mulch well to protect them.
Prune your plants wisely. If you have any questions, please stop by and ask any of our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals!
Pruning Your Landscape
Pruning is both an art and a necessary maintenance function. Most trees and shrubs can be lightly pruned at any time, however, mid-winter is generally the best time for major pruning.
Plants that flower in the spring produce their flower buds the previous growing season. They should be pruned immediately after flowering. Examples of these plants are Azalea, Carolina Jessamine and Wisteria.
Summer flowering plants generally bloom on new growth so they can be pruned in mid-winter to early spring. Examples are Crape Myrtle, Butterfly Bush, Spiraea and Honeysuckle. Never top a Crape Myrtle. Prune to remove seed heads, to thin out or to remove damaged branches or ones which are rubbing together.
Shade trees, evergreen shrubs and groundcovers should be pruned in mid-winter. The flush of new growth in spring will cover where cuts were made. Pruning paint is not necessary unless you are pruning Oak trees during the growing season.
February is the best time for pruning most Roses. Remove any old and diseased canes then cut remaining canes back by 50 percent. Make your cuts above a bud that faces away from the center of the plant. Remove spent blooms on bush roses and you will get more flowers later in the season. Prune climbing roses after they finish blooming in the spring.
Trim back perennials and ornamental grasses before the new growth appears in spring. Clean up around the plants and mulch well to protect them.
Prune your plants wisely. If you have any questions, please stop by and ask any of our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals!
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