The L Streets Board of Directors encourages everyone to attend the upcoming L Streets General Meeting this Tuesday, May 8th. We will be discussing several key issues that are of interest to our neighborhood, including the Northwest Terrace Apartment situation. We have several guest speakers (Bill Blaydes, Steve Wakefield, Jerry Allen, Sherry Harrison) and a full agenda, so we ask that you arrive on time as we will be beginning at 7:00PM sharp.
Please see meeting location, time and agenda below.
Thanks and we hope to see you there!
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L Streets 2nd Quarter General Meeting
Tuesday, May 8th 2007
7:00PM – 8:30PM
Location:
Lake Highlands United Methodist Church
9015 Plano Rd.
Dallas, TX 75238
Park on the McCree side of the church and enter the doors that face McCree Road. The doors are marked Family Life Center and is the meeting is located in the Fellowship Hall.
Agenda
7:00PM – Welcome from former President, Jorge Chavez
7:05PM – Announcement regarding Board of Director changes
*Welcome New Members
*Newsletter Thanks
*Spring Promotion Horticulture Thanks
*Yard of the Month Kickoff
*Curb Numbering Initiative
*Membership Dues Reminder
7:15PM – Introduction of Guest Speaker / Presentation
Shery Harrison - VP Operations of Elizabeth Newman Custom Homes http://ench.net/about.shery.htm
7:35PM – Questions and Answers
7:45PM – Update & Discussion Regarding NW Terrace Apartments
*Bill Blaydes – District 10 Councilman, City of Dallas
*Steve Wakefield – President, Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
*Jerry Allen – Candidate District 10 Councilman
8:30PM – Adjourned
May 5, 2007
City of Dallas Sanitation Services Offers Free Storm Debris Collection
City of Dallas Sanitation Services offers free storm debris collection
Dallas residents can call 311 or take debris to transfer stations or
landfill
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The City of Dallas will provide free storm collection debris for
Dallas residents who were affected by thunderstorms and winds that
hit North Texas on Wednesday. Residents who need to clear their
property must place cut and stacked tree limbs at the curb and call
311 to request collection. Citations for "out of cycle" brush waste
will not be issued if citizens call 311 for collection. Only tree
limbs can be accepted.
Dallas residents may also take storm debris to City transfer stations
and the landfill from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 3 through May 27, but must show proof of
residency with a driver's license or current water bill. This
special service is being provided in addition to normal sanitation
operations. Please call 311 for any additional information.
The transfer stations and landfill locations and contact information
is listed below
The Fair Oaks Transfer station is located in the Lake Highlands area.
Fair Oaks Transfer Station
7677 Fair Oaks Avenue
214.670.6126
Dallas residents can call 311 or take debris to transfer stations or
landfill
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -
The City of Dallas will provide free storm collection debris for
Dallas residents who were affected by thunderstorms and winds that
hit North Texas on Wednesday. Residents who need to clear their
property must place cut and stacked tree limbs at the curb and call
311 to request collection. Citations for "out of cycle" brush waste
will not be issued if citizens call 311 for collection. Only tree
limbs can be accepted.
Dallas residents may also take storm debris to City transfer stations
and the landfill from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 3 through May 27, but must show proof of
residency with a driver's license or current water bill. This
special service is being provided in addition to normal sanitation
operations. Please call 311 for any additional information.
The transfer stations and landfill locations and contact information
is listed below
The Fair Oaks Transfer station is located in the Lake Highlands area.
Fair Oaks Transfer Station
7677 Fair Oaks Avenue
214.670.6126
You're Invited to the Dallas Police Department's Safety Fair on 6/2/07
Free Hot Dogs, Pizza and Drinks Provided at the event as well.
In addition to being invited to the Dallas Police Department's Safety Fair, the DPD is also looking for volunteers to help with the festivities. If you would like to help please contact Bervin Smith, #6550, Police Officer, Northeast ICP Unit, 214-670-7747.
Thank you.
L-Streets Neighborhood Association
Calloway's May Newsletter
In This Issue:
• Coming Soon -
Calloway's Spring
Fling!
• Savings Coupon
• Attend Upcoming
Clinics
• See What's
Fresh from the Garden
• Callie's Tidbit:
Heirloom Bulbs Saved!
Success in the garden is as close as your nearest Calloway’s Nursery! Truckloads of landscaping plants and color are arriving daily. Bags of mulch, compost and potting soil are ready and waiting to be added to your soil and containers. And last but not least, we have the knowledge and experience in every store to answer and advise you in all your gardening questions. Thumbs up to you and your garden this season! Follow this link for a look at this week's specials.
Spring Fling 2007
Join us Saturday, May 5, for a fun-filled family celebration! Stop by and enjoy activities for the children, clinics for adults, hourly drawings and savings for all! Check out our themed gardens and one-of-a-kind containers filled with blooming plants. Come celebrate spring with Calloway’s Nursery!
Fresh From The Garden
1. Daylilies
Exclusive at Calloway’s, this unique collection of Daylilies is available in Texas only at Calloway’s Nursery. The Trophytaker® collection offers twice the length of bloom time than regular daylilies, larger blooms in an array of colors and attractive foliage through fall. These are also more disease and insect resistant than most daylilies. In essence, this collection is so good that in a contest, these would take the “trophies!”
Another exclusive daylily collection is the Happy Ever Appster® series. This selection contains multiple repeat bloomers. These varieties will bloom, rest, bloom again, rest, bloom and so on. You will be amazed at the length of their season!
2. Sun Parasol™ Crimson Mandevilla
This new series of mandevilla features glossy, dark-green foliage accenting dark red flowers. The rich, velvety-textured blooms hold their color well and will not fade. Sun Parasol™ Crimson is excellent for staked planters or growing on trellises and fences. Hummingbirds are attracted to the trumpet-shaped flowers and the deep-red blooms. Enjoy color from May through October with this exciting tropical-looking vine!
Upcoming Clinics:
All clinics take place at every store Saturday at 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, April 28:
Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens
Create a habitat for hummingbirds and butterflies. Learn about the lore, habits and benefits of attracting these delicate and beautiful creatures to your garden.
Saturday, May 5:
Tropical Gardens
Many of our well-adapted plants have tropical roots. Come learn how these exotic plants fit into your landscaping plans.
Saturday, May 12:
Pottery Gardens
Use ceramic pots to add color and form to your gardens. Add colorful blooms and foliage for an instant impact! Find the perfect gift for that special mother.
3. Endless Summer® Hydrangea
Since its introduction in 2003, Endless Summer® has become a garden favorite! This variety is the first repeat-flowering big-leaf hydrangea, and with the ability to bloom on old and new growth, you’ll have a never-ending blooming season. Big, showy flowers range in color from fresh blue to a lively pink, depending on the pH level of your soil. Deep-green, disease-resistant foliage provides the large mophead blossoms a beautiful backdrop. Endless Summer® provides endless enjoyment all season long!
4. Organic Gardening
Calloway’s Organic Fertilizer provides a well-balanced 3-1-2 ratio. It also contains seven food-grade meals. This lawn and flowerbed fertilizer provides necessary nutrients the natural way! Our complete line of Espoma® products offer natural solutions to disease, insect and weed controls. This selection of fertilizer is a result of 77 years of gardening success. These products contain no sludge or hazardous or toxic materials. Come shop these options available to organic-gardener customers.
Shop today for all your gardening needs because…
life should be beautiful.
Callie’s Tidbit: Heirloom Bulbs Saved!
On April 3, Dallas/Fort Worth-area gardeners banded together to rescue rare flower bulbs from a future construction site. Thousands of Campernelle bulbs (Narcissus x odorus) have thrived in this empty lot in Fort Worth for more than 50 years, emerging once a year to reveal their rare beauty. These bulbs were relocated to the Crow Lake area along Trinity River in Dallas. They will become part of the newest landscape addition of the Trinity River Project. Calloway’s Nursery is proud to be part of this endeavor in preserving Texas’ heirloom flower bulbs.
Remember Calloway’s Nursery for any gardening questions. We have Texas Certified Nursery Professionals in every store to assist you in any way. Visit us today!
New Spring Store Hours: 9am-7pm Daily
To view an html version of this newsletter click on the link below.
http://http://view.mail.loyalcustomerclub.com/?ffcb10-fe8117777c6c017b7d-fe1c117476630774721178-fef817757d6304
• Coming Soon -
Calloway's Spring
Fling!
• Savings Coupon
• Attend Upcoming
Clinics
• See What's
Fresh from the Garden
• Callie's Tidbit:
Heirloom Bulbs Saved!
Success in the garden is as close as your nearest Calloway’s Nursery! Truckloads of landscaping plants and color are arriving daily. Bags of mulch, compost and potting soil are ready and waiting to be added to your soil and containers. And last but not least, we have the knowledge and experience in every store to answer and advise you in all your gardening questions. Thumbs up to you and your garden this season! Follow this link for a look at this week's specials.
Spring Fling 2007
Join us Saturday, May 5, for a fun-filled family celebration! Stop by and enjoy activities for the children, clinics for adults, hourly drawings and savings for all! Check out our themed gardens and one-of-a-kind containers filled with blooming plants. Come celebrate spring with Calloway’s Nursery!
Fresh From The Garden
1. Daylilies
Exclusive at Calloway’s, this unique collection of Daylilies is available in Texas only at Calloway’s Nursery. The Trophytaker® collection offers twice the length of bloom time than regular daylilies, larger blooms in an array of colors and attractive foliage through fall. These are also more disease and insect resistant than most daylilies. In essence, this collection is so good that in a contest, these would take the “trophies!”
Another exclusive daylily collection is the Happy Ever Appster® series. This selection contains multiple repeat bloomers. These varieties will bloom, rest, bloom again, rest, bloom and so on. You will be amazed at the length of their season!
2. Sun Parasol™ Crimson Mandevilla
This new series of mandevilla features glossy, dark-green foliage accenting dark red flowers. The rich, velvety-textured blooms hold their color well and will not fade. Sun Parasol™ Crimson is excellent for staked planters or growing on trellises and fences. Hummingbirds are attracted to the trumpet-shaped flowers and the deep-red blooms. Enjoy color from May through October with this exciting tropical-looking vine!
Upcoming Clinics:
All clinics take place at every store Saturday at 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, April 28:
Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens
Create a habitat for hummingbirds and butterflies. Learn about the lore, habits and benefits of attracting these delicate and beautiful creatures to your garden.
Saturday, May 5:
Tropical Gardens
Many of our well-adapted plants have tropical roots. Come learn how these exotic plants fit into your landscaping plans.
Saturday, May 12:
Pottery Gardens
Use ceramic pots to add color and form to your gardens. Add colorful blooms and foliage for an instant impact! Find the perfect gift for that special mother.
3. Endless Summer® Hydrangea
Since its introduction in 2003, Endless Summer® has become a garden favorite! This variety is the first repeat-flowering big-leaf hydrangea, and with the ability to bloom on old and new growth, you’ll have a never-ending blooming season. Big, showy flowers range in color from fresh blue to a lively pink, depending on the pH level of your soil. Deep-green, disease-resistant foliage provides the large mophead blossoms a beautiful backdrop. Endless Summer® provides endless enjoyment all season long!
4. Organic Gardening
Calloway’s Organic Fertilizer provides a well-balanced 3-1-2 ratio. It also contains seven food-grade meals. This lawn and flowerbed fertilizer provides necessary nutrients the natural way! Our complete line of Espoma® products offer natural solutions to disease, insect and weed controls. This selection of fertilizer is a result of 77 years of gardening success. These products contain no sludge or hazardous or toxic materials. Come shop these options available to organic-gardener customers.
Shop today for all your gardening needs because…
life should be beautiful.
Callie’s Tidbit: Heirloom Bulbs Saved!
On April 3, Dallas/Fort Worth-area gardeners banded together to rescue rare flower bulbs from a future construction site. Thousands of Campernelle bulbs (Narcissus x odorus) have thrived in this empty lot in Fort Worth for more than 50 years, emerging once a year to reveal their rare beauty. These bulbs were relocated to the Crow Lake area along Trinity River in Dallas. They will become part of the newest landscape addition of the Trinity River Project. Calloway’s Nursery is proud to be part of this endeavor in preserving Texas’ heirloom flower bulbs.
Remember Calloway’s Nursery for any gardening questions. We have Texas Certified Nursery Professionals in every store to assist you in any way. Visit us today!
New Spring Store Hours: 9am-7pm Daily
To view an html version of this newsletter click on the link below.
http://http://view.mail.loyalcustomerclub.com/?ffcb10-fe8117777c6c017b7d-fe1c117476630774721178-fef817757d6304
April 28, 2007
Update (as of 4/27): NW Terrace Apartments
The L Streets Board of directors have been in contact with local leadership including Bill Blaydes, Jerry Allen and the LHAIA regarding recent developments at the NW Terrace property. We have reached out to other bordering neighbors including Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association to our east and the Elks Club whose facility is bordered by NW Terrace. Obviously, we have many organizations that have an interest in the future of this property, so we are centralizing our energy and communication to ensure our voices are heard effectively.
We have confirmed that the NW Terrace property is under contract; however, we are unsure of the closing date at this time. The potential buyer also owns several other apartment complexes in the Lake Highlands area and owns a local shopping center, so they have experience in both residential and commercial investments and management. We believe everyone has been looking forward to the NW Terrace apartments being sold and now that we have a buyer, we are optimistic they will do the right thing and redevelop this property.
With that being said, as concerned neighbors, we are making sure your voice is heard in these conversations. Since the potential buyer has not officially taken ownership of this property, it is premature to assume this will return to Section 8 Housing at this time. We have not confirmed that as a fact and we need to be clear we are working only with facts.
We understand we are not in complete control of what any owner decides to do with their property, but we also understand as neighbors and voters we have some influence on the process. Along with our City Council, LHAIA, Code Compliance and other partners in the area, we will leverage our knowledge, relationships and voices to influence this situation in a positive direction. At this point, we know that Bill Blaydes has a call into the potential buyer to have a face-to-face meeting with them to discuss more details and gather facts.
We ask our residents to stay positive about this situation and if they gather additional information, please send it to the L Streets Board of Directors designated Email NWTerrace@lstreets.org to ensure we continue to work with facts and speak with one voice.
Our goal is to centralize our communication efforts to have the greatest impact.
We will continue to update everyone as we receive quality information. This will also be a topic of discussion at our May 8th meeting, which we encourage everyone to attend. Please visit our website, www.lstreets.org, and Upcoming Events on the Home Page for meeting time and location.
Kind Regards,
L Streets Board of Directors
We have confirmed that the NW Terrace property is under contract; however, we are unsure of the closing date at this time. The potential buyer also owns several other apartment complexes in the Lake Highlands area and owns a local shopping center, so they have experience in both residential and commercial investments and management. We believe everyone has been looking forward to the NW Terrace apartments being sold and now that we have a buyer, we are optimistic they will do the right thing and redevelop this property.
With that being said, as concerned neighbors, we are making sure your voice is heard in these conversations. Since the potential buyer has not officially taken ownership of this property, it is premature to assume this will return to Section 8 Housing at this time. We have not confirmed that as a fact and we need to be clear we are working only with facts.
We understand we are not in complete control of what any owner decides to do with their property, but we also understand as neighbors and voters we have some influence on the process. Along with our City Council, LHAIA, Code Compliance and other partners in the area, we will leverage our knowledge, relationships and voices to influence this situation in a positive direction. At this point, we know that Bill Blaydes has a call into the potential buyer to have a face-to-face meeting with them to discuss more details and gather facts.
We ask our residents to stay positive about this situation and if they gather additional information, please send it to the L Streets Board of Directors designated Email NWTerrace@lstreets.org to ensure we continue to work with facts and speak with one voice.
Our goal is to centralize our communication efforts to have the greatest impact.
We will continue to update everyone as we receive quality information. This will also be a topic of discussion at our May 8th meeting, which we encourage everyone to attend. Please visit our website, www.lstreets.org, and Upcoming Events on the Home Page for meeting time and location.
Kind Regards,
L Streets Board of Directors
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