LGNA LOWER GREENVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MOCKINGBIRD TO ROSS / GREENVILLE TO SKILLMAN FALL 2019 P .O. BOX 720067• DALLAS, TX 75372 BULK TRASH DATE PICK UP: Dec 9-13 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Dec 5 PICK UP: Jan 13-17 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Jan 9 PICK UP: Feb 10-14 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Feb 6 Remember: The city has a zero tolerance for placing trash out prior to the earliest set-out date. Don’t get stuck with a fine for missing the date. LOG ON TO LGNA.NET for information and updates. UPCOMING EVENT WHEN Tuesday, Jan 21 6:30 pm WHERE Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave. WHAT Guest Speaker, Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Debbie Daniel | PRESIDENT 214-821-0747 Michelle Foreman | VICE PRESIDENT 214-394-2487 Pam Mueller| TREASURER 214-704-4824 Patricia Carr CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 214-821-2562 John Dailey | RECORDING SECRETARY 214-821-6324 DIRECTORS Darren Dattalo 214-476-8023 Pam Gampper 469-360-8487 David Jones 214-300-1894 Jean McAulay 678-977-1649 USEFUL NUMBERS Council Member David Blewett 214-670-5415 DPD Officer Daniel Camacho Call 911 Darren Dattalo | CRIME WATCH 214-476-8023 Sanitation / Bulk Trash Code Compliance Animal Services Call 311 Find out what’s going on. Like Us on FACEBOOK GIVING FEELS SO GOOD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 5843 VANDERBILT AVENUE Give yourself a present this holiday season — that toasty feeling of giving back. LGNA residents have three opportunities December 14 (Noon to 5 p.m.) to help others. Stop by and enjoy a snack or beverage while visiting with neighbors. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: Station 17 Firefighter Goodie Baskets For the fourteenth year, LGNA will collect goodies to say thanks to our Station 17 firefighters. Bring your cookies, candy, chips & salsa, or other holiday treats (homemade or purchased) to the December event and we’ll assemble and deliver to the station. Also appreciated are grocery gift cards, games and DVDs. Peace Pantry Donations Both LGNA-area elementary schools provide non- perishable food to food insecure children, with special meals for them and their families during the holidays. Monetary donations will be accepted at the December 14 event so LGNA can help provide these meals. Donations may also be mailed to LGNA at PO Box 720067, Dallas TX 75372. Toys for Cops The summer Toys for Cops drive was LGNA’s most successful. Local residents and toy experts Tyler Carr and Owen Jones (with fathers Bill Carr and David Jones) counted 585 toys, books and games. We will again collect gently used, soft, plush toys for DPD Central Patrol officers to give frightened children when responding to domestic violence calls or traffic accidents, and puzzles, books and board games for the DPD Jubilee Center after-school and summer program. Bring toys to the December 14 event or place them in the porch box at 5843 Vanderbilt December 9-13. Tyler Carr and Owen Jones counted 585 donated toys, books and games for Toys for Cops donation drive.
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name:
address:
phone:
cell:
email:
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND JOIN NOW!
Please print clearly! Email addresses are required to receive neighborhood alerts. Personal information is not shared with any outside group or used for any other purpose. Receipts will be furnished upon request. Checks for LGNA membership should be made out to LGNA. For Extended Neighborhood Patrol membership, checks should be
made out to LGNA-ENP. Please provide separate checks if possible. Mail this form and check payable to LGNA or LGNA-ENP to: PO Box 720067, Dallas, TX 75372
(or bring it to the next LGNA meeting).
! Please choose all that apply:
n Join LGNA ($20/yr, $5 for 65+)
n Join Expanded Neighborhood Patrol ($200/yr, $150 for 65+)
nAdd me to the Crime Watch Email List
n Please contact me about Volunteering
JULY 19 AUG 19 SEPT 19 OCT 19 Home Break-ins 5 0 3 3
Car Break-ins 11 9 7 6
Robberies 1 0 0 0
Auto Theft 6 1 5 2
Total Incidents 23 10 15 11
CRIME REPORT & PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
PUT EXTENDED NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL ON YOUR HOLIDAY ‘GIFT’ LISTOne of the best ways to increase neighborhood safety is to increase eyes on the street. We do that through Extended Neighborhood Patrol (ENP), a program authorized by the Dallas Police Department in which neighborhood organizations hire armed, uniformed off-duty police officers to patrol their area in a DPD squad car. ENP has shown to be effective in reducing crime in neighborhoods throughout Dallas.
All LGNA residents can participate, whether you rent or own. Annual dues of $200 per household ($150 for seniors 65 and older) make it possible to hire off-duty officers to make additional patrols. Not only does this help the whole neighborhood, but it benefits you personally with officers checking on your home when you are away for an extended period, such as during the holidays.
LGNA LOWER
GREENVILLE
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
MOCKINGBIRD TO ROSS / GREENVILLE TO SKILLMAN
FALL 2019
P.O. BOX 720067• DALLAS, TX 75372
BULK TRASH DATE PICK UP: Dec 9-13 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Dec 5
PICK UP: Jan 13-17 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Jan 9
PICK UP: Feb 10-14 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Feb 6
Remember: The city has a zero tolerance for placing trash out prior to the earliest set-out date. Don’t get stuck with a fine for missing the date.
LOG ON TO LGNA.NET for information and updates.
UPCOMING EVENT WHEN Tuesday, Jan 21 6:30 pm
WHERE Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave.
WHAT Guest Speaker, Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer
FIRE STATION 17 CAPTAIN DOUG DICKERSONby Kathy Harris
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR CAREER?In the fire department world, working with people means living together 24 hours at a time. We share meals, bedrooms and work as a team to solve problems. It’s an environment like no other.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?I love watching firefighters I have worked with over the years rise through the ranks. Watching their successes, after playing a small role in shaping their career, is truly rewarding for me.
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?I always wanted to be a firefighter. I remember asking my mom to take me to the local fire station for a tour all the time. During my senior year in high school, I met a firefighter and would quiz him about the job. I wanted to work for the best, so I set my sights on the Dallas Fire Department.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?I would be flying. I am an airplane and airport nerd, and I love everything about flying. I took flying lessons about 25 years ago, and actually flew solo several times.
WHAT MOVIE OR TV TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK WEEK?Seinfeld!! The self-proclaimed, ‘show about nothing.’ In the fire station, we have all the characters, everybody’s ‘got a guy,’ the smallest things get the most attention, and it is never the same twice. The fun we have inside the fire station makes me laugh every time we are on duty, but when the bell rings and we roll out the door, our team is all business.
DON’T FORGET TO DROP OFF YOUR GOODIE DONATIONS
SATURDAY DEC. 14TH – NOON TIL 5PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 5843 VANDERBILT AVENUEGive yourself a present this holiday season — that toasty feeling of giving back. LGNA residents have three opportunities December 14 (Noon to 5 p.m.) to help others. Stop by and enjoy a snack or beverage while visiting with neighbors.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Station 17 Firefighter Goodie Baskets
For the fourteenth year, LGNA will collect goodies to say thanks to our Station 17 firefighters. Bring your cookies, candy, chips & salsa, or other holiday treats (homemade or purchased) to the December event and we’ll assemble and deliver to the station. Also appreciated are grocery gift cards, games and DVDs.
Peace Pantry Donations
Both LGNA-area elementary schools provide non-perishable food to food insecure children, with special meals for them and their families during the holidays. Monetary donations will be accepted at the December 14 event so LGNA can help provide these meals. Donations may also be mailed to LGNA at PO Box 720067, Dallas TX 75372.
Toys for Cops
The summer Toys for Cops drive was LGNA’s most successful. Local residents and toy experts Tyler Carr and Owen Jones (with fathers Bill Carr and David Jones) counted 585 toys, books and games. We will again collect gently used, soft, plush toys for DPD Central Patrol officers to give frightened children when responding to domestic violence calls or traffic accidents, and puzzles, books and board games for the DPD Jubilee Center after-school and summer program. Bring toys to the December 14 event or place them in the porch box at 5843 Vanderbilt December 9-13.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SAFER TOO:• Don’t post travel plans on social media. Wait until you get home to post travel images that could alert someone your home is unattended.
• Keep presents out of view from windows.
• Arrange for pick-up of mail and door flyers when traveling.
• Don’t put boxes out in bulk trash that might indicate high-dollar items purchased. Cut them up and recycle them.
To learn more and lend your support, visit LGNA.net and look under Crime Watch https://lgna.net/crime-watch/extended-neighborhood-patrol/. You can pay online with credit card or Paypal.
A Dallas Firefighter for 32 years, Doug Dickerson is one of three captains at Fire Station 17 at Belmont and Skillman. He joined the Dallas Fire Department in 1987.
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Tyler Carr and Owen Jones counted 585 donated toys, books and games for Toys for Cops donation drive.
name:
address:
phone:
cell:
email:
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND JOIN NOW!
Please print clearly! Email addresses are required to receive neighborhood alerts. Personal information is not shared with any outside group or used for any other purpose. Receipts will be furnished upon request. Checks for LGNA membership should be made out to LGNA. For Extended Neighborhood Patrol membership, checks should be
made out to LGNA-ENP. Please provide separate checks if possible. Mail this form and check payable to LGNA or LGNA-ENP to: PO Box 720067, Dallas, TX 75372
(or bring it to the next LGNA meeting).
! Please choose all that apply:
n Join LGNA ($20/yr, $5 for 65+)
n Join Expanded Neighborhood Patrol ($200/yr, $150 for 65+)
nAdd me to the Crime Watch Email List
n Please contact me about Volunteering
JULY 19 AUG 19 SEPT 19 OCT 19 Home Break-ins 5 0 3 3
Car Break-ins 11 9 7 6
Robberies 1 0 0 0
Auto Theft 6 1 5 2
Total Incidents 23 10 15 11
CRIME REPORT & PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
PUT EXTENDED NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL ON YOUR HOLIDAY ‘GIFT’ LISTOne of the best ways to increase neighborhood safety is to increase eyes on the street. We do that through Extended Neighborhood Patrol (ENP), a program authorized by the Dallas Police Department in which neighborhood organizations hire armed, uniformed off-duty police officers to patrol their area in a DPD squad car. ENP has shown to be effective in reducing crime in neighborhoods throughout Dallas.
All LGNA residents can participate, whether you rent or own. Annual dues of $200 per household ($150 for seniors 65 and older) make it possible to hire off-duty officers to make additional patrols. Not only does this help the whole neighborhood, but it benefits you personally with officers checking on your home when you are away for an extended period, such as during the holidays.
LGNA LOWER
GREENVILLE
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
MOCKINGBIRD TO ROSS / GREENVILLE TO SKILLMAN
FALL 2019
P.O. BOX 720067• DALLAS, TX 75372
BULK TRASH DATE PICK UP: Dec 9-13 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Dec 5
PICK UP: Jan 13-17 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Jan 9
PICK UP: Feb 10-14 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Feb 6
Remember: The city has a zero tolerance for placing trash out prior to the earliest set-out date. Don’t get stuck with a fine for missing the date.
LOG ON TO LGNA.NET for information and updates.
UPCOMING EVENT WHEN Tuesday, Jan 21 6:30 pm
WHERE Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave.
WHAT Guest Speaker, Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer
FIRE STATION 17 CAPTAIN DOUG DICKERSONby Kathy Harris
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR CAREER?In the fire department world, working with people means living together 24 hours at a time. We share meals, bedrooms and work as a team to solve problems. It’s an environment like no other.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?I love watching firefighters I have worked with over the years rise through the ranks. Watching their successes, after playing a small role in shaping their career, is truly rewarding for me.
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?I always wanted to be a firefighter. I remember asking my mom to take me to the local fire station for a tour all the time. During my senior year in high school, I met a firefighter and would quiz him about the job. I wanted to work for the best, so I set my sights on the Dallas Fire Department.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?I would be flying. I am an airplane and airport nerd, and I love everything about flying. I took flying lessons about 25 years ago, and actually flew solo several times.
WHAT MOVIE OR TV TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK WEEK?Seinfeld!! The self-proclaimed, ‘show about nothing.’ In the fire station, we have all the characters, everybody’s ‘got a guy,’ the smallest things get the most attention, and it is never the same twice. The fun we have inside the fire station makes me laugh every time we are on duty, but when the bell rings and we roll out the door, our team is all business.
DON’T FORGET TO DROP OFF YOUR GOODIE DONATIONS
SATURDAY DEC. 14TH – NOON TIL 5PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 5843 VANDERBILT AVENUEGive yourself a present this holiday season — that toasty feeling of giving back. LGNA residents have three opportunities December 14 (Noon to 5 p.m.) to help others. Stop by and enjoy a snack or beverage while visiting with neighbors.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Station 17 Firefighter Goodie Baskets
For the fourteenth year, LGNA will collect goodies to say thanks to our Station 17 firefighters. Bring your cookies, candy, chips & salsa, or other holiday treats (homemade or purchased) to the December event and we’ll assemble and deliver to the station. Also appreciated are grocery gift cards, games and DVDs.
Peace Pantry Donations
Both LGNA-area elementary schools provide non-perishable food to food insecure children, with special meals for them and their families during the holidays. Monetary donations will be accepted at the December 14 event so LGNA can help provide these meals. Donations may also be mailed to LGNA at PO Box 720067, Dallas TX 75372.
Toys for Cops
The summer Toys for Cops drive was LGNA’s most successful. Local residents and toy experts Tyler Carr and Owen Jones (with fathers Bill Carr and David Jones) counted 585 toys, books and games. We will again collect gently used, soft, plush toys for DPD Central Patrol officers to give frightened children when responding to domestic violence calls or traffic accidents, and puzzles, books and board games for the DPD Jubilee Center after-school and summer program. Bring toys to the December 14 event or place them in the porch box at 5843 Vanderbilt December 9-13.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SAFER TOO:• Don’t post travel plans on social media. Wait until you get home to post travel images that could alert someone your home is unattended.
• Keep presents out of view from windows.
• Arrange for pick-up of mail and door flyers when traveling.
• Don’t put boxes out in bulk trash that might indicate high-dollar items purchased. Cut them up and recycle them.
To learn more and lend your support, visit LGNA.net and look under Crime Watch https://lgna.net/crime-watch/extended-neighborhood-patrol/. You can pay online with credit card or Paypal.
A Dallas Firefighter for 32 years, Doug Dickerson is one of three captains at Fire Station 17 at Belmont and Skillman. He joined the Dallas Fire Department in 1987.
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Tyler Carr and Owen Jones counted 585 donated toys, books and games for Toys for Cops donation drive.
LOCAL HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING by Kathy Harris
Shop local this holiday season and avoid the mall crowds, support your community and find unique items. Lower Greenville gift shops and boutiques from Kathy Fielder and Bella & Brawn to Merchant, Buffalo Exchange, Redenta’s nursery and Bullzerk have awesome gifts with local flair. Our community also boasts many local artists who offer handmade, one-of-a kind items.
“NO PROBLEMS,” JUST GOOD NEIGHBORS
When a Swiss Avenue resident posted on Nextdoor under the headline “No Problems” about an ordinary, lovely day in the neighborhood, numerous Lower Greenville residents chimed in with similar reflections. Once the positive vibe got rolling, it was hard to stop.
HERE’S A SMALL SAMPLING.
“Right before dark someone’s dog pooped in our yard, but the owner bagged it up and took it away.
Went for a walk with our dog. Saw other people walking dogs. It was great. : )
Met my new, friendly, quiet neighbor and we worked together to replace the bulbs in the motion lights between our properties.
I wouldn’t live anywhere else in this town!
Bulk trash picked up today! The guys were so appreciative to be greeted with cold beverages. The exchange of pleasantries made me happy.”
The people may be pumping iron and circling the block at 6 a.m. at Lowest Greenville’s Gym of Social Mechanics, but the dogs take a more low-key approach to the morning workouts. Walter (pictured) monitors everyone else’s form while attending class with his human, fitness instructor Priscilla Esquivel. “We often have canine visitors who encourage and keep us moving,” Esquivel says.
UniVRse virtual reality arcade One of the first in Dallas County, will offer immersive experiences that range from fighting zombies to a relaxing deep-sea diving experience when it opens next month at 1917 Greenville Avenue. “It’s a great activity for date night, friend groups and even parties who want to use the entire space for several hours,” say owners Daisy and Matthew Fleming. Each of four VR stations will be rented in half-hour time blocks.
Flatbread Company Bringing wood-fired and organic, locally sourced pizza to Lower Greenville in the former Firestone location. Their 30-foot live oak ‘community tree’ now sits on the outside patio and they expect to open by year-end and become an integral part of the community.
Kathy Fielder Design Life Style Moved right across the street from its previous location to the space formerly occupied by Transit Bicycle Company. The boutique offers clothing, jewelry and home décor.
The Swizzle Luau Lounge Tiki bar and Polynesian restaurant will open in the former Rocko’s Pizza and Wings location at 1802 Greenville early in the new year. Owners Jen and Marty Reyes are, “looking forward to adding to the eclectic restaurant options on Greenville Avenue and supporting the local neighborhood.”
The Avenue Sports Grill (formerly 504 Grill) Now open with remodeled interior and all new TVs. “We want to be a great neighbor and part of the community,” says co-owner Kenny Huff.
After eight years of serving up coffee in the neighborhood, Mudsmith closed this fall, as did Char Bar after more than 40 years serving eggs, bacon and burgers.
DOG-GONE WORK OUTS AT SOCIAL MECHANICS
TAXED BY RISING PROPERTY TAXES? Get the inside scoop to lower them
What: January LGNA Meeting with Guest Speaker Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer
When: Tuesday, January 21 — 6:30 pm
Where: Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave.
Lilia Estrada began creating art on a shoe-string budget when her three sons were young. She was soon featured in local newspapers and two national magazines. Her unique pieces can even be customized with your colors.
Ann McCann has been painting for more than twenty years and pursues it full time since retiring from the academic world. Clients love her happy, bright colors, florals and landscapes. Check out her website for gifts or commission your own painting.
After 20 years at a traditional job, Kat Warwick is spreading joy through dance and art. She creates original sculptures from tiny hearts to works 24” tall in stone, bronze and clay. Larger works are available as well.
Sherry Houpt is a regional artist known for compelling plein air and studio works which depict her passion for nature. Landscapes include the desert mesas of New Mexico, misty woodlands of East Texas and imposing Rocky Mountains. Bird imagery often appears in her oil and acrylic paintings.
Shop local this holiday season and avoid the mall crowds, support your community and find unique items. Lower Greenville gift shops and boutiques from Kathy Fielder and Bella & Brawn to Merchant, Buffalo Exchange, Redenta’s nursery and Bullzerk have awesome gifts with local flair. Our community also boasts many local artists who offer handmade, one-of-a kind items.
“NO PROBLEMS,” JUST GOOD NEIGHBORS
When a Swiss Avenue resident posted on Nextdoor under the headline “No Problems” about an ordinary, lovely day in the neighborhood, numerous Lower Greenville residents chimed in with similar reflections. Once the positive vibe got rolling, it was hard to stop.
HERE’S A SMALL SAMPLING.
“Right before dark someone’s dog pooped in our yard, but the owner bagged it up and took it away.
Went for a walk with our dog. Saw other people walking dogs. It was great. : )
Met my new, friendly, quiet neighbor and we worked together to replace the bulbs in the motion lights between our properties.
I wouldn’t live anywhere else in this town!
Bulk trash picked up today! The guys were so appreciative to be greeted with cold beverages. The exchange of pleasantries made me happy.”
The people may be pumping iron and circling the block at 6 a.m. at Lowest Greenville’s Gym of Social Mechanics, but the dogs take a more low-key approach to the morning workouts. Walter (pictured) monitors everyone else’s form while attending class with his human, fitness instructor Priscilla Esquivel. “We often have canine visitors who encourage and keep us moving,” Esquivel says.
UniVRse virtual reality arcade One of the first in Dallas County, will offer immersive experiences that range from fighting zombies to a relaxing deep-sea diving experience when it opens next month at 1917 Greenville Avenue. “It’s a great activity for date night, friend groups and even parties who want to use the entire space for several hours,” say owners Daisy and Matthew Fleming. Each of four VR stations will be rented in half-hour time blocks.
Flatbread Company Bringing wood-fired and organic, locally sourced pizza to Lower Greenville in the former Firestone location. Their 30-foot live oak ‘community tree’ now sits on the outside patio and they expect to open by year-end and become an integral part of the community.
Kathy Fielder Design Life Style Moved right across the street from its previous location to the space formerly occupied by Transit Bicycle Company. The boutique offers clothing, jewelry and home décor.
The Swizzle Luau Lounge Tiki bar and Polynesian restaurant will open in the former Rocko’s Pizza and Wings location at 1802 Greenville early in the new year. Owners Jen and Marty Reyes are, “looking forward to adding to the eclectic restaurant options on Greenville Avenue and supporting the local neighborhood.”
The Avenue Sports Grill (formerly 504 Grill) Now open with remodeled interior and all new TVs. “We want to be a great neighbor and part of the community,” says co-owner Kenny Huff.
After eight years of serving up coffee in the neighborhood, Mudsmith closed this fall, as did Char Bar after more than 40 years serving eggs, bacon and burgers.
DOG-GONE WORK OUTS AT SOCIAL MECHANICS
TAXED BY RISING PROPERTY TAXES? Get the inside scoop to lower them
What: January LGNA Meeting with Guest Speaker Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer
When: Tuesday, January 21 — 6:30 pm
Where: Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave.
Lilia Estrada began creating art on a shoe-string budget when her three sons were young. She was soon featured in local newspapers and two national magazines. Her unique pieces can even be customized with your colors.
Ann McCann has been painting for more than twenty years and pursues it full time since retiring from the academic world. Clients love her happy, bright colors, florals and landscapes. Check out her website for gifts or commission your own painting.
After 20 years at a traditional job, Kat Warwick is spreading joy through dance and art. She creates original sculptures from tiny hearts to works 24” tall in stone, bronze and clay. Larger works are available as well.
Sherry Houpt is a regional artist known for compelling plein air and studio works which depict her passion for nature. Landscapes include the desert mesas of New Mexico, misty woodlands of East Texas and imposing Rocky Mountains. Bird imagery often appears in her oil and acrylic paintings.
Shop local this holiday season and avoid the mall crowds, support your community and find unique items. Lower Greenville gift shops and boutiques from Kathy Fielder and Bella & Brawn to Merchant, Buffalo Exchange, Redenta’s nursery and Bullzerk have awesome gifts with local flair. Our community also boasts many local artists who offer handmade, one-of-a kind items.
“NO PROBLEMS,” JUST GOOD NEIGHBORS
When a Swiss Avenue resident posted on Nextdoor under the headline “No Problems” about an ordinary, lovely day in the neighborhood, numerous Lower Greenville residents chimed in with similar reflections. Once the positive vibe got rolling, it was hard to stop.
HERE’S A SMALL SAMPLING.
“Right before dark someone’s dog pooped in our yard, but the owner bagged it up and took it away.
Went for a walk with our dog. Saw other people walking dogs. It was great. : )
Met my new, friendly, quiet neighbor and we worked together to replace the bulbs in the motion lights between our properties.
I wouldn’t live anywhere else in this town!
Bulk trash picked up today! The guys were so appreciative to be greeted with cold beverages. The exchange of pleasantries made me happy.”
The people may be pumping iron and circling the block at 6 a.m. at Lowest Greenville’s Gym of Social Mechanics, but the dogs take a more low-key approach to the morning workouts. Walter (pictured) monitors everyone else’s form while attending class with his human, fitness instructor Priscilla Esquivel. “We often have canine visitors who encourage and keep us moving,” Esquivel says.
UniVRse virtual reality arcade One of the first in Dallas County, will offer immersive experiences that range from fighting zombies to a relaxing deep-sea diving experience when it opens next month at 1917 Greenville Avenue. “It’s a great activity for date night, friend groups and even parties who want to use the entire space for several hours,” say owners Daisy and Matthew Fleming. Each of four VR stations will be rented in half-hour time blocks.
Flatbread Company Bringing wood-fired and organic, locally sourced pizza to Lower Greenville in the former Firestone location. Their 30-foot live oak ‘community tree’ now sits on the outside patio and they expect to open by year-end and become an integral part of the community.
Kathy Fielder Design Life Style Moved right across the street from its previous location to the space formerly occupied by Transit Bicycle Company. The boutique offers clothing, jewelry and home décor.
The Swizzle Luau Lounge Tiki bar and Polynesian restaurant will open in the former Rocko’s Pizza and Wings location at 1802 Greenville early in the new year. Owners Jen and Marty Reyes are, “looking forward to adding to the eclectic restaurant options on Greenville Avenue and supporting the local neighborhood.”
The Avenue Sports Grill (formerly 504 Grill) Now open with remodeled interior and all new TVs. “We want to be a great neighbor and part of the community,” says co-owner Kenny Huff.
After eight years of serving up coffee in the neighborhood, Mudsmith closed this fall, as did Char Bar after more than 40 years serving eggs, bacon and burgers.
DOG-GONE WORK OUTS AT SOCIAL MECHANICS
TAXED BY RISING PROPERTY TAXES? Get the inside scoop to lower them
What: January LGNA Meeting with Guest Speaker Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer
When: Tuesday, January 21 — 6:30 pm
Where: Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave.
Lilia Estrada began creating art on a shoe-string budget when her three sons were young. She was soon featured in local newspapers and two national magazines. Her unique pieces can even be customized with your colors.
Ann McCann has been painting for more than twenty years and pursues it full time since retiring from the academic world. Clients love her happy, bright colors, florals and landscapes. Check out her website for gifts or commission your own painting.
After 20 years at a traditional job, Kat Warwick is spreading joy through dance and art. She creates original sculptures from tiny hearts to works 24” tall in stone, bronze and clay. Larger works are available as well.
Sherry Houpt is a regional artist known for compelling plein air and studio works which depict her passion for nature. Landscapes include the desert mesas of New Mexico, misty woodlands of East Texas and imposing Rocky Mountains. Bird imagery often appears in her oil and acrylic paintings.
Please print clearly! Email addresses are required to receive neighborhood alerts. Personal information is not shared with any outside group or used for any other purpose. Receipts will be furnished upon request. Checks for LGNA membership should be made out to LGNA. For Extended Neighborhood Patrol membership, checks should be
made out to LGNA-ENP. Please provide separate checks if possible. Mail this form and check payable to LGNA or LGNA-ENP to: PO Box 720067, Dallas, TX 75372
(or bring it to the next LGNA meeting).
! Please choose all that apply:
n Join LGNA ($20/yr, $5 for 65+)
n Join Expanded Neighborhood Patrol ($200/yr, $150 for 65+)
nAdd me to the Crime Watch Email List
n Please contact me about Volunteering
JULY 19 AUG 19 SEPT 19 OCT 19 Home Break-ins 5 0 3 3
Car Break-ins 11 9 7 6
Robberies 1 0 0 0
Auto Theft 6 1 5 2
Total Incidents 23 10 15 11
CRIME REPORT & PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
PUT EXTENDED NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL ON YOUR HOLIDAY ‘GIFT’ LISTOne of the best ways to increase neighborhood safety is to increase eyes on the street. We do that through Extended Neighborhood Patrol (ENP), a program authorized by the Dallas Police Department in which neighborhood organizations hire armed, uniformed off-duty police officers to patrol their area in a DPD squad car. ENP has shown to be effective in reducing crime in neighborhoods throughout Dallas.
All LGNA residents can participate, whether you rent or own. Annual dues of $200 per household ($150 for seniors 65 and older) make it possible to hire off-duty officers to make additional patrols. Not only does this help the whole neighborhood, but it benefits you personally with officers checking on your home when you are away for an extended period, such as during the holidays.
LGNA LOWER
GREENVILLE
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
MOCKINGBIRD TO ROSS / GREENVILLE TO SKILLMAN
FALL 2019
P.O. BOX 720067• DALLAS, TX 75372
BULK TRASH DATE PICK UP: Dec 9-13 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Dec 5
PICK UP: Jan 13-17 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Jan 9
PICK UP: Feb 10-14 EARLIEST SET-OUT: Feb 6
Remember: The city has a zero tolerance for placing trash out prior to the earliest set-out date. Don’t get stuck with a fine for missing the date.
LOG ON TO LGNA.NET for information and updates.
UPCOMING EVENT WHEN Tuesday, Jan 21 6:30 pm
WHERE Greenland Hills UMC 5835 Penrose Ave.
WHAT Guest Speaker, Cheryl Jordan, DCAD Community Relations Officer
FIRE STATION 17 CAPTAIN DOUG DICKERSONby Kathy Harris
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR CAREER?In the fire department world, working with people means living together 24 hours at a time. We share meals, bedrooms and work as a team to solve problems. It’s an environment like no other.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?I love watching firefighters I have worked with over the years rise through the ranks. Watching their successes, after playing a small role in shaping their career, is truly rewarding for me.
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?I always wanted to be a firefighter. I remember asking my mom to take me to the local fire station for a tour all the time. During my senior year in high school, I met a firefighter and would quiz him about the job. I wanted to work for the best, so I set my sights on the Dallas Fire Department.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?I would be flying. I am an airplane and airport nerd, and I love everything about flying. I took flying lessons about 25 years ago, and actually flew solo several times.
WHAT MOVIE OR TV TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WORK WEEK?Seinfeld!! The self-proclaimed, ‘show about nothing.’ In the fire station, we have all the characters, everybody’s ‘got a guy,’ the smallest things get the most attention, and it is never the same twice. The fun we have inside the fire station makes me laugh every time we are on duty, but when the bell rings and we roll out the door, our team is all business.
DON’T FORGET TO DROP OFF YOUR GOODIE DONATIONS
SATURDAY DEC. 14TH – NOON TIL 5PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 5843 VANDERBILT AVENUEGive yourself a present this holiday season — that toasty feeling of giving back. LGNA residents have three opportunities December 14 (Noon to 5 p.m.) to help others. Stop by and enjoy a snack or beverage while visiting with neighbors.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Station 17 Firefighter Goodie Baskets
For the fourteenth year, LGNA will collect goodies to say thanks to our Station 17 firefighters. Bring your cookies, candy, chips & salsa, or other holiday treats (homemade or purchased) to the December event and we’ll assemble and deliver to the station. Also appreciated are grocery gift cards, games and DVDs.
Peace Pantry Donations
Both LGNA-area elementary schools provide non-perishable food to food insecure children, with special meals for them and their families during the holidays. Monetary donations will be accepted at the December 14 event so LGNA can help provide these meals. Donations may also be mailed to LGNA at PO Box 720067, Dallas TX 75372.
Toys for Cops
The summer Toys for Cops drive was LGNA’s most successful. Local residents and toy experts Tyler Carr and Owen Jones (with fathers Bill Carr and David Jones) counted 585 toys, books and games. We will again collect gently used, soft, plush toys for DPD Central Patrol officers to give frightened children when responding to domestic violence calls or traffic accidents, and puzzles, books and board games for the DPD Jubilee Center after-school and summer program. Bring toys to the December 14 event or place them in the porch box at 5843 Vanderbilt December 9-13.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SAFER TOO:• Don’t post travel plans on social media. Wait until you get home to post travel images that could alert someone your home is unattended.
• Keep presents out of view from windows.
• Arrange for pick-up of mail and door flyers when traveling.
• Don’t put boxes out in bulk trash that might indicate high-dollar items purchased. Cut them up and recycle them.
To learn more and lend your support, visit LGNA.net and look under Crime Watch https://lgna.net/crime-watch/extended-neighborhood-patrol/. You can pay online with credit card or Paypal.
A Dallas Firefighter for 32 years, Doug Dickerson is one of three captains at Fire Station 17 at Belmont and Skillman. He joined the Dallas Fire Department in 1987.
