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CRIME WATCH UPDATE

SPRING CRIME PREVENTION

DARREN DATTALO, CRIME WATCH COORDINATOR

Spring is in the air. (And allergies too for a lot of us.) This is the time of the year when things

start growing a little faster and we get a little busier with vacations, yard work and generally enjoying the warmer weather. One thing we don’t want to grow faster is crime. I have two precautions I can suggest to help.

ALLEY CLEAN UP: Now that trash pick-up is in the street instead of the alley, many of us forget that there are weeds and bushes on the other side of our back fence. When these get overgrown, they make hiding places for criminals.

Police need a clean line of sight down the alley to find the bad guys. If driving down the alley means getting scratches down the side of the patrol car, they’re less likely to patrol there proactively. So take a nice Saturday afternoon and clean up any overgrowth behind your home. Officer Keith Allen also offers a few more suggestions in his column.

LGNA LOWER

GREENVILLE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ASSOCIATION

MOCKINGBIRD TO ROSS / GREENVILLE TO SKILLMAN

MAY • JUNE 2019

P.O. BOX 720067• DALLAS, TX 75372

BULK TRASH DATE PICK UP: May 13-17 EARLIEST SET-OUT: May 9

PICK UP: June 10-14 EARLIEST SET-OUT: June 6

PICK UP: July 8-12 EARLIEST SET-OUT: July 4

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 Wednesday, May 29 6:30 pm

WHERE Greenland Hills UMC, 5835 Penrose

WHAT Annual Meeting and U.S. Congressman Colin Allred

From Dallas locals to tourists, “destination” describes today’s Lowest Greenville. Of course, you can still get amazing craft beers at The Libertine Bar and BYOB to enjoy Armenian gyros or hummus at Sevan G&G Cafe, but you can also stroll Lowest Greenville now to shop. Think fun women’s clothing and jewelry, specialty gifts, books and stationery, skin care products and high-end streetwear.

NEW VIBE ON THE BLOCK“Over the past 12 months, I’m seeing a new kind of revitalization,” says Kathy Fielder, owner of Kathy Fielder Lifestyle boutique that has occupied space at the corner of Greenville Avenue and Oram Street since 2009. “We’re a full lifestyle boutique, and we’re continuously working to bring in new and different things,” Fielder explains. A little over a year ago, she premiered the Brit Rose collection which has helped transform the store into a go-to destination.

Joining us at our upcoming LGNA event will be our neighbor and U.S. House Representative Colin Allred who will give a non-partisan update on his work in Congress for the 32nd District. Congressman Allred will take questions from attendees.

Born and raised in North Dallas, Colin attended Hillcrest High School and Baylor University prior to becoming an NFL linebacker for five seasons. He went on to serve in the General Counsel’s office at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to his return to Dallas.

In November 2018, Allred was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 32nd congressional district of Texas, the district where he grew up.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 29, 6:30pm at Greenland Hills UMC, 5835 Penrose Ave. ALLEYS & WARM WEATHER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Debbie Daniel | PRESIDENT 214-821-0747

Patricia Carr | VICE PRESIDENT 214-821-2562

Michelle Foreman | VICE PRESIDENT 214-394-2487

Pam Mueller| TREASURER 214-821-1554

Gay Hopkins | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

214-827-4559

John Dailey | RECORDING SECRETARY

214-821-6324

DIRECTORS

Darren Dattalo 214-476-8023

Lilia Estrada 214-874-3259

Pam Gampper 469-360-8487

David Jones 214-300-1894

Jean McAulay 678-977-1649

USEFUL NUMBERS

Council Member Philip Kingston 214-670-5415

DPD Officer Keith Allen 214-671-3477

Darren Dattalo | CRIME WATCH 214-476-8023

Sanitation / Bulk Trash Code Compliance

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KEITH ALLEN—DALLAS POLICE

Before the weather turns warmer than warm, perhaps now is the best time of year to clean up those areas from your back fence to that half of the alley between you and your neighbor. Very, very few landscapers do any maintenance in the alleys. If you can convince yours to do so, then that is probably the best solution.

There have been a few issues involving “visitors” in LGNA’s alleys. Neglected alleys make for convenient “resting” places for homeless individuals and can give criminals a place to operate from. The lack of any lighting in the alleys increases the necessity of making them as visible as possible. Several of the neighborhood’s alleys are in dire need of attention.

It is difficult, if not impossible, to navigate through many of your alleys without causing damage to vehicles. If you wouldn’t drive your car down your alley, especially at night, then you can relate to our challenge. Spotting suspicious activity is much more challenging. For those of you who are members of the ENP program, we try to note on the check sheets whether the alleys are clear and if the default setting has changed to “obstructed”.

The responsibility for alley cleanup lies with the property owner, just in case anyone is wondering. Your neighborhood has been gracious to coordinate alley cleanups in the past. Now, I won’t pretend that locating a workable saw, rake, and other tools is (or should be) at the top of anyone’s to-do list. However, there are some benefits to organizing and completing this type of project now.

Greater visibility for you, your neighbors, and the police department is the primary benefit. Access for utility companies should there EVER be a power outage makes their job easier. With all the connected devices that now exist in/around your homes, restoring the internet is considered by many to be at the top of the priority list.

There are mornings where the weather isn’t totally miserable, and if the weeds and tall grass are dry, the “offending” tree/shrub/weed should be somewhat easier to cut and haul than after springtime growth. It is also an opportunity to increase interaction with your neighbors as scheduling a few hours with the residents of your block to work on the alleys together binds you all in the spirit of cooperation.

It is probably more accurate to state that misery loves company, but I digress. Seriously, working together with each other and the City turns an investment of a couple of hours into a tangible benefit for all. I know in the past that some blocks have scheduled a cookout for lunch at the completion of morning cleanup activities, providing another opportunity for neighbor interaction.

Thank you.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND JOIN LGNA NOW! For more information and to join go to LGNA.NET/JOIN-IN

In addition to welcoming Congressman Allred, the May 29 Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association event will include LGNA’s annual meeting for election of two posts on the LGNA board of directors. Two candidates are nominated for reelection to the board.

Debbie Daniel has lived on Ellsworth for over 23 years in the home that her husband purchased 48 years ago. Joining the board in 2010, she assists with National Night Out and has served as Membership chair, Treasurer, and now President. A retired teacher, Debbie continues working in music education at Texas A&M-Commerce.

For over 15 years, Goodwin resident David Jones has lived in the neighborhood where he owns and runs a small business. On the board since 2010, he assists with St. Patrick’s, NNO and serves as LGNA newsletter distribution coordinator. When not running or working, David enjoys hanging out with his wife, son, and dog.

Ballots have been mailed to LGNA voting members. At least one-third of the membership must vote, so each ballot is important. Promptly marking and returning your ballot to PO Box 720067, Dallas 75372 will be appreciated.

Didn’t receive a ballot? While every resident in the Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association area – Ross to Mockingbird, Greenville to Skillman – is a member of LGNA, dues-paying households enjoy voting membership.

If you didn’t receive a proxy ballot, consider using PayPal at www.LGNA.net so that you can enjoy larger participation in LGNA. Annual dues are a very reasonable $20 per household with only $5 for residents 65+. Your neighborhood association can remain active and grow only with resident participation. If you can also give of your time, please let us know.

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CONGRESSMAN COLIN ALLRED –

A CONVERSATION WITH COLIN

ST. PATRICK’S RECAPA beautifully warm day on Lower Greenville brought thousands of people to our area for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. People filled the street for what has become a popular annual event in our neighborhood.

LGNA and our neighboring associations play an important role in prepara-tions for St. Patrick’s events impacting the Lower Greenville corridor by building and posting No Parking signs throughout the neighborhoods.

As they say, “it takes a village,” and our wonderful LGNA volunteers heard the call and showed up to help post signs throughout our streets. Neighbors teamed-up in groups of 2-3 to drive and walk assigned streets to post signs before Saturday’s big events. A big thank you to LGNA members Darren Dattalo and Kevin Boyle for their help organizing 750 signs so volunteers could head out to post.

DPD Explorer Scouts and their Police Officer sponsors again met at Tietze Park and helped build the no-parking signs on the Saturday before the big day. On Thursday, Boy Scout troop 42 and their leaders helped resident volunteers post signs on our streets.

Troop 42 meets at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Skillman. They are the scouts who knock on our doors twice a year selling tickets to their spaghetti supper and pancake breakfast. Next time you see a scout selling tickets, chances are it’s one of them. Please help these scouts by purchasing tickets to one or both of their events.

Thank you, LGNA volunteers, DPD Explorer Scouts, and BSA Troop 42! We couldn’t do it without you. And thanks to Sam’s Club Now for help with cleaning up Lowest Greenville after the event(s).

Debbie Daniel

JAN 19 Feb 19 Home Break-ins 0 1

Car Break-ins 3 8

Robberies 1 2

Auto Theft 2 2

Total Incidents 6 14

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YARD WORK: I often see people let their guard down when puttering around the yard. Don’t leave your garage door open in the back or the door to your house unlocked while you’re working in the front yard.

Don’t leave mowers and edgers sitting in the front yard when you go in for a cold one. Both of these things can attract thieves.

A little precaution goes a long way. Make it a great spring and summer!


“Destination” is a word you hear a lot lately to describe the revitalized area. “Lower Greenville Avenue has turned into a big spot on the map where not only Dallas people come to shop and eat but where visitors know to come too,” explains Tori Serpa, owner of the Brit Rose boutique collection. She started her brand seven years ago online and with a store in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, before moving to Plano and, now, Lowest Greenville.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Serpa launched Brit Rose Foundation & Boutique, a 501(c) where all profits are donated to helping families of children struggling with mental illness, after losing her own daughter seven years ago. She sees her boutique within the Kathy Fielder store as a place where moms and daughters can shop together. “I’m very conscious of choosing things in a variety of sizes and looks at a really affordable price point,” Serpa says.

“I like the friendly staff, fair prices, cute jewelry and great sales rack,” says Eve Petrucelli of Richmond Avenue. “They even offer drinks and sweets to take their customer service to another level!”

“As a retailer, there is so much potential here,” Serpa says. “The area is diverse, it feels like a real community, and the merchants are rooting for one another and encouraging one another’s businesses,” she adds.

She was shocked at first to realize 50% of her sales came from people who live outside of Dallas. “The more you make the area a destination, the more people you bring in and the more value that brings to everyone,” Serpa explains. There’s that destination word again.

Owner of The Laboratory, the high-end streetwear shop that debuted this spring, couldn’t agree more. Landon Liddell describes business as “…awesome, crazy, better than we expected.” He uses the big “D” word too. “Our store is a destination with people coming in from across Texas, all bordering states and even from New York, Arizona, and all over. It’s like a tourist spot.”

While still in high school, Liddell started re-selling the kind of high-end clothing and sneakers often worn by rappers that sells out online in minutes or even seconds. He opened his first store in Oklahoma City and chose Lower Greenville for his second location. He also considered Deep Ellum and Mockingbird Station but said, “This was the nicest area with the most foot traffic and decent rent.”

If your vibe is a little more chill, you may want to stroll just a few doors down to The Rustic Brush where you can get your hands a little dirty woodworking and painting for a fun date night, girls’ night out or kids’ party. Tap into your inner artist while hanging with friends and enjoying food and drink. You’ll leave with your own personalized wooden art project such as decorative items and signs for your home or even a doormat.

“We provide all the materials and guide you through the whole process so you can personalize your project and leave with something you’ll love,” explains store owner Stephanie Mathews. “Men tend to enjoy working with the wood, nail gun and sanding. Women love making something beautiful to take home.” All studio sessions are booked online.

Spring 2019 Prairie Flowers Biological Survey

Calling ALL community scientists. The Dallas Park and Recreation Department’s Urban Biologist needs your help. They’ve issued the following request for help:

Spring is here, and it looks like we will have a great wildflower season. Part of the Department’s prairie management and

pollinator conservation objectives is to monitor the plant species diversity in our prairie units.

We have prairie units around White Rock Lake, Harry S. Moss Park, Crawford Memorial Park, and Kiest Conservation Area. If you cannot

make it to one of these parks, then head to a natural area in a park near your home that has wildflowers. You never know when you may find a potential prairie area we were not aware of. That is the greatness of community scientists.

Helping with this survey effort is incredibly easy. The program uses iNaturalist, a global organization made up of volunteers around the world. Put the iNaturalist app on your smart phone or tablet and set up an account with iNaturalist. (You will need to enter an email address.) Make sure you set the location setting on your phone to allow iNaturalist to determine your location.

– Then walk up to a plant and “add an observation,” Put something of known size next to the plant for a size reference.

– Shoot a photo of the plant.

– Try to identify the plant. If you don’t know, iNaturalist has a “what did I see” function, and it is getting pretty good at identifying what is in the photo.

– Then hit the share/check button.

– Then the magic of iNaturalist happens. Nature enthusiasts from around the world will see your photos and help verify the identification.

Go to www.inaturalist.org to download the app and learn more about the program.

Send your gardening questions to Sara by email at: [email protected]

sara wick

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).

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Available on Pay Pal: LGNA has made it a little easier for you to become a member. We’ve added PayPal to the LGNA website. On the site, you’ll see two buttons, one for regular membership and one for seniors (65+). If you have a PayPal account, you can use that directly. If not, you can skip that step and proceed directly to a credit card processing page. LGNA does not receive your credit card information, only the contact information. There is no surcharge added to the regular $20 per household membership ($5 for seniors).

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The LGNA newsletter features advertising from neighborhood businesses. Our full-color newsletter is delivered to 2,700 households in the LGNA area.

If you’re interested in showcasing your business at a nominal rate, contact [email protected]

ADVERTISING IN THE LGNA NEWSLETTER

Have you been wondering if the street construction at the Skillman/Live Oak intersection will ever go away? Good news! Chris Lutz with the Dallas Public Works Department tells us that work should be completed by April 30 – “if the weather cooperates.”

Lutz explained that the project took so long to complete because of multiple issues. The water department made improvements in their mains, there were “gas issues,” concrete and asphalt cure times were extensive, and ADA barrier-free ramps were installed despite curbs that were 13 inches high in some locations.

We’ll all appreciate the improvements when access and roadway are finally completed.

LGNA UPDATEIt’s always a pleasure to welcome new members to our LGNA board of directors. But when one of our own returns, it’s especially exciting. Darren Dattalo served on the LGNA board from 2008-13, took some time off, and has now rejoined our board. Always active in the community, Darren chairs our Crime Watch, Extended Neighborhood Patrol, and coordinates our annual National Night Out. Welcome back, Darren!

SKILLMAN/LIVE OAK CONSTRUCTION

Like the Brit Rose and Kathy Fielder boutiques, Mathews gives back to the community. If people book the studio for a fund-raiser, she donates 15% of the proceeds. She also invites customers to choose a charitable organization posted on her gallery wall and donates a portion of profits quarterly.

MAKING THE FINAL ROUNDS

If you have time and energy for a few more stops, definitely check out resident favorite Bullzerk for hyperlocal swag that shows your North Texas affections and sense of humor. Or see what’s new at Transit Bicycle Company. Then stroll into The Merchant for that perfect self-indulgence, hostess gift, or present.

“We’re a gift shop and a coffee shop, but we’re much more than that,” explains store manager Daniel Silverman. “We carry an eclectic mix of gifts that enables you to leave with something appropriate for anyone you could possibly know.”

That formula works for Jaclyn King of Palo Pinto Avenue. “There’s such a diverse inventory that you’re sure to find something one-of-a-kind. From coffee table books to kid stuff to humorous items for the person who has everything, The Merchant has it. And if shopping isn’t your thing, their coffee will be. Let’s keep this place thriving!”

“We very much wanted to be part of a community and not just a store to sell things to people,” Silverman says of their Lowest Greenville location for the Atlanta-based brand. “This is definitely one of the most vibrant blocks in Dallas and that’s even more clear to me after being here for a year and a half. There are places to shop and hang out now and not just drink. People’s experience on the block is broadening.”

Dare we say . . . Lowest Greenville has become something of a Destination with a Dallas Big D?

Jean McAulay

Spring and summer will see its fair share of storms in Texas. Specialists say the term “tornado season” starts in March and ends in August. When it comes to weather, expect the unpredictable and BE PREPARED.

The City of Dallas outdoor warning system consists of 156 sirens strategically placed throughout the City of Dallas. Our neighborhood has two – one at the corner of Greenville/Belmont and one at the corner of Greenville/Mockingbird.

Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people outside to go indoors for shelter and information. The sirens are not meant to be heard indoors. Once in a safe location, tune to local media for up to date instructions.

MONTHLY TESTING

The outdoor warning system is tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon-weather permitting. The City doesn’t test the sirens if the weather is bad or threatening. This helps ensure that there is no confusion about if it’s a test or a real activation

DURING AN EMERGENCY

Residents will hear a steady signal of the sirens for 3-5 minutes. Seek shelter in an interior room like a bathroom or closet. Avoid outside walls and windows. Use pillows or get under heavy furniture for protection. Listen for essential emergency information on a battery-powered device. Don’t call local fire or police agencies to ask why the sirens are sounding unless immediate assistance is needed. All local channels will interrupt programming to issue Tornado Warnings and advise you where the tornado is located.

IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS WHEN THE SIRENS GO OFF

Seek shelter immediately. If shelter is not available and severe weather is in the area, lie in a ditch, ravine, culvert or low-lying area. Make sure the low-lying area you choose is not prone to flooding. Use your arms or a piece of clothing to protect your head and neck.

Thank you!

TORNADO SEASON

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GREENVILLE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ASSOCIATION


MAY • JUNE 2019

P.O. BOX 720067• DALLAS, TX 75372















BOARD OF DIRECTORS






214-827-4559


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Thank you.








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Debbie Daniel


Car Break-ins 3 8

Robberies 1 2

Auto Theft 2 2


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“Destination” is a word you hear a lot lately to describe the revitalized area. “Lower Greenville Avenue has turned into a big spot on the map where not only Dallas people come to shop and eat but where visitors know to come too,” explains Tori Serpa, owner of the Brit Rose boutique collection. She started her brand seven years ago online and with a store in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, before moving to Plano and, now, Lowest Greenville.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Serpa launched Brit Rose Foundation & Boutique, a 501(c) where all profits are donated to helping families of children struggling with mental illness, after losing her own daughter seven years ago. She sees her boutique within the Kathy Fielder store as a place where moms and daughters can shop together. “I’m very conscious of choosing things in a variety of sizes and looks at a really affordable price point,” Serpa says.

“I like the friendly staff, fair prices, cute jewelry and great sales rack,” says Eve Petrucelli of Richmond Avenue. “They even offer drinks and sweets to take their customer service to another level!”

“As a retailer, there is so much potential here,” Serpa says. “The area is diverse, it feels like a real community, and the merchants are rooting for one another and encouraging one another’s businesses,” she adds.

She was shocked at first to realize 50% of her sales came from people who live outside of Dallas. “The more you make the area a destination, the more people you bring in and the more value that brings to everyone,” Serpa explains. There’s that destination word again.

Owner of The Laboratory, the high-end streetwear shop that debuted this spring, couldn’t agree more. Landon Liddell describes business as “…awesome, crazy, better than we expected.” He uses the big “D” word too. “Our store is a destination with people coming in from across Texas, all bordering states and even from New York, Arizona, and all over. It’s like a tourist spot.”

While still in high school, Liddell started re-selling the kind of high-end clothing and sneakers often worn by rappers that sells out online in minutes or even seconds. He opened his first store in Oklahoma City and chose Lower Greenville for his second location. He also considered Deep Ellum and Mockingbird Station but said, “This was the nicest area with the most foot traffic and decent rent.”

If your vibe is a little more chill, you may want to stroll just a few doors down to The Rustic Brush where you can get your hands a little dirty woodworking and painting for a fun date night, girls’ night out or kids’ party. Tap into your inner artist while hanging with friends and enjoying food and drink. You’ll leave with your own personalized wooden art project such as decorative items and signs for your home or even a doormat.

“We provide all the materials and guide you through the whole process so you can personalize your project and leave with something you’ll love,” explains store owner Stephanie Mathews. “Men tend to enjoy working with the wood, nail gun and sanding. Women love making something beautiful to take home.” All studio sessions are booked online.

Spring 2019 Prairie Flowers Biological Survey

Calling ALL community scientists. The Dallas Park and Recreation Department’s Urban Biologist needs your help. They’ve issued the following request for help:

Spring is here, and it looks like we will have a great wildflower season. Part of the Department’s prairie management and

pollinator conservation objectives is to monitor the plant species diversity in our prairie units.

We have prairie units around White Rock Lake, Harry S. Moss Park, Crawford Memorial Park, and Kiest Conservation Area. If you cannot

make it to one of these parks, then head to a natural area in a park near your home that has wildflowers. You never know when you may find a potential prairie area we were not aware of. That is the greatness of community scientists.

Helping with this survey effort is incredibly easy. The program uses iNaturalist, a global organization made up of volunteers around the world. Put the iNaturalist app on your smart phone or tablet and set up an account with iNaturalist. (You will need to enter an email address.) Make sure you set the location setting on your phone to allow iNaturalist to determine your location.

– Then walk up to a plant and “add an observation,” Put something of known size next to the plant for a size reference.

– Shoot a photo of the plant.

– Try to identify the plant. If you don’t know, iNaturalist has a “what did I see” function, and it is getting pretty good at identifying what is in the photo.

– Then hit the share/check button.

– Then the magic of iNaturalist happens. Nature enthusiasts from around the world will see your photos and help verify the identification.

Go to www.inaturalist.org to download the app and learn more about the program.

Send your gardening questions to Sara by email at: [email protected]

sara wick

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).

!

name:

address:

phone:

cell:

email:

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

Available on Pay Pal: LGNA has made it a little easier for you to become a member. We’ve added PayPal to the LGNA website. On the site, you’ll see two buttons, one for regular membership and one for seniors (65+). If you have a PayPal account, you can use that directly. If not, you can skip that step and proceed directly to a credit card processing page. LGNA does not receive your credit card information, only the contact information. There is no surcharge added to the regular $20 per household membership ($5 for seniors).

(CONTINUED)

The LGNA newsletter features advertising from neighborhood businesses. Our full-color newsletter is delivered to 2,700 households in the LGNA area.

If you’re interested in showcasing your business at a nominal rate, contact [email protected]

ADVERTISING IN THE LGNA NEWSLETTER

Have you been wondering if the street construction at the Skillman/Live Oak intersection will ever go away? Good news! Chris Lutz with the Dallas Public Works Department tells us that work should be completed by April 30 – “if the weather cooperates.”

Lutz explained that the project took so long to complete because of multiple issues. The water department made improvements in their mains, there were “gas issues,” concrete and asphalt cure times were extensive, and ADA barrier-free ramps were installed despite curbs that were 13 inches high in some locations.

We’ll all appreciate the improvements when access and roadway are finally completed.

LGNA UPDATEIt’s always a pleasure to welcome new members to our LGNA board of directors. But when one of our own returns, it’s especially exciting. Darren Dattalo served on the LGNA board from 2008-13, took some time off, and has now rejoined our board. Always active in the community, Darren chairs our Crime Watch, Extended Neighborhood Patrol, and coordinates our annual National Night Out. Welcome back, Darren!

SKILLMAN/LIVE OAK CONSTRUCTION

Like the Brit Rose and Kathy Fielder boutiques, Mathews gives back to the community. If people book the studio for a fund-raiser, she donates 15% of the proceeds. She also invites customers to choose a charitable organization posted on her gallery wall and donates a portion of profits quarterly.

MAKING THE FINAL ROUNDS

If you have time and energy for a few more stops, definitely check out resident favorite Bullzerk for hyperlocal swag that shows your North Texas affections and sense of humor. Or see what’s new at Transit Bicycle Company. Then stroll into The Merchant for that perfect self-indulgence, hostess gift, or present.

“We’re a gift shop and a coffee shop, but we’re much more than that,” explains store manager Daniel Silverman. “We carry an eclectic mix of gifts that enables you to leave with something appropriate for anyone you could possibly know.”

That formula works for Jaclyn King of Palo Pinto Avenue. “There’s such a diverse inventory that you’re sure to find something one-of-a-kind. From coffee table books to kid stuff to humorous items for the person who has everything, The Merchant has it. And if shopping isn’t your thing, their coffee will be. Let’s keep this place thriving!”

“We very much wanted to be part of a community and not just a store to sell things to people,” Silverman says of their Lowest Greenville location for the Atlanta-based brand. “This is definitely one of the most vibrant blocks in Dallas and that’s even more clear to me after being here for a year and a half. There are places to shop and hang out now and not just drink. People’s experience on the block is broadening.”

Dare we say . . . Lowest Greenville has become something of a Destination with a Dallas Big D?

Jean McAulay

Spring and summer will see its fair share of storms in Texas. Specialists say the term “tornado season” starts in March and ends in August. When it comes to weather, expect the unpredictable and BE PREPARED.

The City of Dallas outdoor warning system consists of 156 sirens strategically placed throughout the City of Dallas. Our neighborhood has two – one at the corner of Greenville/Belmont and one at the corner of Greenville/Mockingbird.

Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people outside to go indoors for shelter and information. The sirens are not meant to be heard indoors. Once in a safe location, tune to local media for up to date instructions.

MONTHLY TESTING

The outdoor warning system is tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon-weather permitting. The City doesn’t test the sirens if the weather is bad or threatening. This helps ensure that there is no confusion about if it’s a test or a real activation

DURING AN EMERGENCY

Residents will hear a steady signal of the sirens for 3-5 minutes. Seek shelter in an interior room like a bathroom or closet. Avoid outside walls and windows. Use pillows or get under heavy furniture for protection. Listen for essential emergency information on a battery-powered device. Don’t call local fire or police agencies to ask why the sirens are sounding unless immediate assistance is needed. All local channels will interrupt programming to issue Tornado Warnings and advise you where the tornado is located.

IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS WHEN THE SIRENS GO OFF

Seek shelter immediately. If shelter is not available and severe weather is in the area, lie in a ditch, ravine, culvert or low-lying area. Make sure the low-lying area you choose is not prone to flooding. Use your arms or a piece of clothing to protect your head and neck.

Thank you!

TORNADO SEASON

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