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Bulk Trash Pick Up Starts: Monday, December 18th

Please place bulk trash out no sooner than 7 a.m. Thursday prior to bulk pickup week through 7 a.m. Monday of bulk pickup week. Thank you for helping to keep Bryan Place beautiful! For more information dial 311 or go online at: ww.dallascityhall.com. Next Pick Up Week Starts: Monday, January 15th

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WWW.BRYANPLACE.NET VOL XXXVI ISS 12 DECEMBER 2017 Officers

Linda Collins, President 214-370-0330 [email protected]

Cotton Mendenhall, Vice-President 214-642-7676 [email protected]

Sarah Jane Worrell-Bowdoin, Secretary 214-535-4411 [email protected]

Phillip Bryan, Webmaster 612-237-8672 [email protected]

Gary Collins, Communications 903-857-9180 [email protected]

Kim Callahan, Social 919-724-9308 [email protected]

Julia Brooks, Treasurer 312-358-5555 [email protected]

Lisa Mitchell, Membership 214-394-0172 [email protected]

Joseph Schill, Security 214-293-7105 [email protected]

Carol Guthrie, Landscape 214-827-7457 [email protected]

Amir Safvat, Zoning 214-394-6782 [email protected]

BP Pool Association 214-828-4254 [email protected]

BPNA Board Nominees First, lets give a big thanks to those who are going off the board. Linda Collins, President has served for 3 years as president and 1 year as Security Chair. Carol Guthrie has served 3 years as Landscape Chair. Gary Collins has served 4 years as Communication Chair and 1 year as Membership Chair. Amir Safvat has served 1 year as the Zoning/Development Chair. Thanks to each for your service to BPNA.

We have three new individuals the Board has nominated to serve next year. The Association will vote on them at our December Holiday Party on December 3rd. Lisa Mitchell has volunteered to serve as Membership Chair . Sharon Smith has volunteered to serve as Landscape Chair . Daniel Montoya has volunteered to serve as Treasurer provided his

employer agrees.

Julia Brooks will move from the Treasurer ’s position to the Communication Chair.

The following individuals would like to continue in their present roles: Cotton Mendenhall as Vice President; Sarah Jane Worrell-Bowdoin as Secretary; Phillip Bryan as Webmaster; Kim Callahan as Social Chair; and Joseph Schill as Secur ity Chair . Bios for all candidates will be provided at the December 3rd Meeting.

We still have 2 positions vacant for 2018, President and Zoning/Development Chair.

BPNA Holiday Party

Come and join your neighbors celebrating the holidays on December 3rd starting at 5:30pm. There will be wine, beer, tea and soft drinks. BPNA will provide turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. Please bring your favorite desert or side dish to share with your neighbors.

We will have a short business meeting at 7 pm to conduct our election of a new Board.

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DINNER ON THE TOWN

There will be no Dinner on the Town in December. Please join us again in the new year, when our monthly get-together will resume on Thursday, January 25th. Look for the location in next month’s newsletter.

Social Events Chairperson—Kim Callahan

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Advertiser Space

For SALE $360 for 12 months Please contact Gary Collins at

[email protected]. Or text to 903 857 9180

Street Sign Topper Sponsors Needed

Neighbors, our project has been approved by the City and the contract has been issued. There will be a total of 27 new signs added around the neighborhood. Each sign and installation costs $78.00. We have commitments for 15 signs. In order for this project to be completely funded, we need 12 more of you to sponsor a orphan sign by paying $78 to cover the cost. Please email your support to [email protected] and send your check, payable to BPNA, to 3203 Lakenheath Place, Dallas, TX 75204

Angle Biscuits 2 Pkgs dry yeast 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 cup cooking oil or 1 cup Crisco 5 cups self-rising flour 2 cups Buttermilk Mix all ingredients until the consistency of rolls. Seal and store in the refrigerator. Lasts 1 week. Pinch off desired amount. Roll into role sized balls and mash flat on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Enjoy!

Submitted by: Linda Collins

2017 HOLIDAY IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Please join us in Exall Park Saturday, December 9th for our Holiday Tree Lighting Festival. Activities include a petting zoo for the children, live harp & flute musicians from the Dallas Chamber Symphony, the return of the "Retro Photo Trailer," and refreshments. The tree decorating contest and lighting of the trees will be at 5:30. We have some great competition from our neighborhood group trees this year with 10 on display. Come out and support your favorite group and enjoy the festivities. Activities and beverages will be getting started around 4:00 P.M. rain or shine. Submitted by: Wayne Smith

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Security Chairperson—Joseph Schill

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Advertiser Space For SALE

$360 for 12 months Please contact Gary Collins at


From the security desk… Howdy folks! I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As we move past Thanksgiving on the way to the Christmas holiday season we need to be cognizant of keeping our home secure from those with ill intentions. Here is a list of things to think about as we approach the holidays. Burglars look for an easy entry with good escape routes.

Don’t openly display your Christmas tree and gifts in the front window so it’s easily visible from the street. It’s too tempting for them to smash the window and grab the wrapped packages.

Burglars look for occupancy cues like outdoor lights burning 24 hours a day, piled up newspapers, or advertising flyers hanging on the door knob. Use an inexpensive light timer when you are away or ask a neighbor to keep the front of your home clean of papers and debris. Motion detector lights at the front and back are good options.

Burglars know to look for the hidden door keys near the front entrance. Don’t hide spare keys under rocks, in flowerpots, or above door ledges. Instead give the spare key to a trusted neighbor.

Burglars prefer to enter through unlocked doors or windows. Sliding windows that are not secure can be seen from distance. One holiday problem can occur when exterior Christmas light extension cords are run inside through a window and prevent it from being secured. Hire an electrician or handyman to install an inexpensive exterior outlet for your holiday lights.

Don’t post your family name on your mailbox or on you house. A burglar can call directory assistance to get your telephone number and call your home while in front of your house to confirm that you are away.

Don’t leave descriptive telephone answering machine messages like, “You’ve reached the Wilson’s…we’re away skiing for the Christmas holidays…please leave a message.” Burglars love to hear that they have plenty of time to break in and completely ransack your home.

After Christmas day, don’t pile up empty gift boxes from your new computer, DVD player, or stereo receiver on the street for the garbage man. Burglars appreciate knowing that you have expensive gifts inside for them to steal. Break them down or cut them up to conceal the items better. After a lucrative burglary, the chances of being burglarized again are increased to steal the new replacement products.

Fortify your home by installing solid core doors, heavy duty locks, longer screws in the lock strike plates and door hinges, and install secondary security devices on all accessible sliding windows.

Hire a landscape service to maintain the yard while you are gone. This looks like someone is home. I hope this list is helpful, and we don’t see many police reports coming from our neighborhood. Be observant, vigilant and neighborly. Submitted by: Joseph Schill


Communications Chair—Gary Collins 824

Newsletters

BPNA Calendar of Events Dec 3–Holiday Party 14-Book Club Jan 9-Board Meeting

Our Volunteers Julia Brooks (52) 1300 Rancho Mirage; 1300 Palm Canyon; 1300 Palm Springs

Christine Wicker (40) 3600 Bryan; 1400, 1500 Pecos

Dale/Lynn Sparrow (61) 3100 San Jacinto

Dan Warren (27) 1300 Birkenhead; 1300 Skiles; 3100, 3200 Bryan

Danny Oberst (46) 3200 Basil; 3000 San Jacinto; 1500, 1400 Spenwick Terrace

David Allen (59) 3200 Ross; 1400,1500 Villars; 1000 Liberty St

Don/Miki Hendrickson (54) 1400, 1500 Marseille; 3100, 3200 Trevolle Pl; 3200 Lakenhealth Pl

Gary/Joy Mitchell (47) 800, 900, 1000 Pavillion; 3200 San Jacinto

Judy Jacobs (55) 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500 San Jacinto

Kevin Rachel (32) 700 Cannen John; 700 Colten James

Lisa Mitchell (77) 3000 Bryan; 3000, 3100 Carmel; 700 Lacey Oaks Pl

Mary/Carl Edlund (16) 1300 Adair; 3600 Convent; 3600 Live Oak

Mary Lou Weiss (38) 1500, 1400 McCoy

Michael Sisk (39) 3500, 3600 Word; 3600 Edgar Pl

Olha Prijic (35) 1500 Pecos;3800 N Washington Row; 1400 Washington

Richard Marvin (23) 1400 McCoy; 3400, 3500 Bryan

Susie Lowry (26) 1000 Allen; 3100 Ross

Wayne/Sharron Smith (57) 3000 Adolph; 800, 900 Liberty; 900 Liberty Ct

Alternate Courier: Jenise Zuiderma David Care

A SPECIAL THANKS TO A

VERY SPECIAL GROUP Thanks to all of our newsletter couriers for their continued dedication to our neighborhood. Each courier spends a significant amount of time in delivering their route each month. If you see your courier, please take the time to say THANK YOU.

The Popular Poinsettia Holiday Past Poinsettias were first introduced into this country in 1828 by the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett.

Holiday Present Poinsettias are now grown in all 50 states and represent over 85 percent of potted plant sales during the holidays. Over $220 million worth of poinsettias are sold during holiday season!

New Year's Ball Holiday Past The original ball lowered in Times Square on New Year's Eve back in 1907 was made of iron and wood and decorated with 100 light bulbs.

Holiday Present The modern New Year's ball is made of Waterford crystal, covered with 696 light bulbs, 96 strobe lights, and 90 rotating pyramid mirrors.

A Tree of Lights Holiday Past In 1949, the tree at Rockefeller Center was strung with 7,500 bulbs. Holiday Present Now more than 25,000 bulbs are strung on the tree - that's more than 5 miles of lights!

The Origins of Rudolph Holiday Past In 1939, an advertising employee at the department store Montgomery Ward wrote the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for a store promotion. That year the store gave away 2.4 million copies of the story. Holiday Present Ten years later, Gene Autry recorded the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Since then it has sold over 80 million copies. Rudolph has definitely gone down in our holiday history!

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Landscaping Chairperson—Carol Guthrie Y O M 3204 B C December’s Bryan Place Neighborhood Association yard of the month is at 3204 Basil Court. Gloria and Richard Whitehead’s home is on the corner of Basil Court and Marseille Place, so their yard adds elegance and charm to both streets. Their use of Asian Jasmin paired with a low red brick wall that wraps around from the front of the house to the sunroom on the Marseille side makes the corner lush. And in the summer you can see Richard doing a lot of hand watering. Right now the corner is accented with a pot of bright green po-tato plants. And come by at night to see how beautifully lighted the trees are in the front yard. You might even see Gloria and Richard sitting on the front porch. But what makes the Whitehead’s yard really special is that they have a mysterious and mischievous pixie that adds a variety of seasonal accessories to their yard. It is fun to see what’s next! Submitted by: Carol Guthrie


Community & Organization


Stepping Out Near Bryan Place Full calendars of upcoming events for each of the following cultural and entertainment centers can be found on their website as noted. Events of particular note are listed.

Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak Str - 214-671-0045 http://www.dallasculture.org/latinoculturalcenter/eventCalendar.asp

Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway - 214-768-2718 http://www.klydewarrenpark.org/Things-To-Do/index.html

Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora Str - 214-242-5125 Free Admission on 1st Saturday of each month from 10am to 5 pm http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/Events-Calendar

Dallas Arts District 2403 Flora Str - 214 744-6642 http://www.thedallasartsdistrict.org/event-listing

Dallas City Performance Hall 2520 Flora Str – 214-671-1450 http://www.dallasculture.org/cityperformancehall/eventCalendar.asp

Dallas Museum of Art 1717 Nor th Harwood Str - 214 922 1818 Free museum admission every day – Special events for a fee http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Calendar/index.htm

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora Str - 214 670 3331 http://www.dallasculture.org/meyersonsymphonycenter/eventCalendar.asp?cat=0&page=category&category=Free

Deep Ellum Entertainment Dist. 2630 E Commerce Str – 214-748-4332

BPNA Board Meeting! The Bryan Place Neighborhood Association board will meet on Jan 8 at 7pm in the pool club house located on 3030 Adolph Street. Remember, anyone can attend these monthly meetings, and we encourage your participa-tion. Next month’s meeting will be held on Feb 5 at the same location. Be sure to put it on your calendar.

President’s Message As this year comes to a close, so does my tenure as your president. One of the many things I have enjoyed about serving BPNA is the great pleasure of getting to know so many of you better. Many wonderful, giving and thoughtful people live here in Bryan Place. You, the residents, have made the last three years very good ones. Also, I’ve had the great good fortune to have worked with very dedicated and reliable Board Members. They are responsible for all of our accomplishments. I want to give special recognition to Gary. Under his editorship, the newsletter has become an outstanding publication. In addition to that, he has supported and supplemented my work as president and served as temporary membership chair for the past year. From both of us, it has been our great honor to have served you. Best Wishes, Linda and Gary Collins

BPSPA Installs Security Cameras After several instances of vandalism and theft at and around the Bryan Place Pool, the board elected to install security cameras this month covering both the pool and clubhouse. The board hopes this step helps to curb crime at and around the pool and helps to ensure the safety of the pool members and residents of Bryan Place. Neighbors noticing any suspicious behavior in or around the pool are asked to call 911. If you have any questions or concerns for the pool board, they can be reached via email at [email protected]. Submitted by: Marie Earley

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Development Zoning Chairperson—Amir Safvat

Advertiser Space For SALE

$360 for 12 months Please contact Gary Collins at


The Trammell Crow Center skyscraper in downtown Dallas is undergoing its first major renovation in 32 years. Improvements of the 50-story office tower involve a complete makeover of the lobby, entrance and ground floor of the iconic building. Additionally, JPMorgan and Stream Realty Partners have invested in a new mixed-used tower across the street from the Crow Center, and construction has begun on a new high-rise that will house retail space, a parking garage and a 200-room hotel in the first phase. A 400-unit residential tower is planned for future construction.

Goldman Sachs is renting 170,000 square feet of office space in the Trammell Crow Center. The firm will move more than 1,000 workers from Las Colinas to the tower in early 2018. The relocation will be one of the largest recent office moves to downtown from the suburbs. The more than $135 million Trammell Crow Center redevelopment is one of the most extensive renovations of any of the 1980’s towers downtown. Work on the project has begun and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2018. Upon its completion, project will remarkably transform Ross Avenue and will contribute to a very vibrant mixed-use destination within the heart of downtown Dallas.

The project will offer 34,000-square feet of new retail and restaurant space to the 2-block site, near south of Klyde Warren Park. The skyscraper will get a new glass atrium entrance on Ross and the two lower floors of the building will be largely rebuilt. The Ross Avenue side of the building will also be enlarged with two new retail wings that will extend toward the street. This is an outstanding project and has taken a couple of years of planning and preparation to ensure a successful development, with numerous designers and architects involved during initial phase. Architect HOK designed the renovation of the Trammell Crow Center and Dallas' HKS is the architect for the new building across the street, which will add more than 2,000 parking spaces.

Turner Construction and Austin Commercial are the general contractors and have started the renovation on the existing tower as well as foundation work for the tower across the street. This expansion of Trammell Crow Center is important to overall downtown transformation. Older properties’ vigilant renovations not only add tremendous interest to the business characteristic of the district, but additionally such sensible planning and approach will reinforce the engines of current urban gentrification and beatification with exceptional boosts that elevate our city faster and higher. Submitted by: Amir Safvat


Dues are $50.00 per household or $100 for multiple property owners. Please fill this out and mail it along with your check to: Date: ____________________ BPNA, 3030 Bryan, Suite 412, Dallas, Texas 75204. Checks should be made payable to Bryan Place Neighborhood Association. Last Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ First Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Household Members: ______________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________ E-mail_____________________________________ Include this information in the directory?: Yes □ No □ Are you a new member?: Yes □ No □ Are you a homeowner? Yes □ No □ NB: Multiple property owners- please attach a list of the additional addresses to this form. Additional Donations are Greatly Appreciated. Amount: ____________

You can also pay on-line at www.byranplace.net with PayPal Revised: 11/25/17

Belonging Membership Chairperson—Lisa Mitchell

ARE YOU A MEMBER????? If not, WHY NOT????

You are needed to keep “Bryan Place” a great place to live. Your voice on neighbor-hood issues is important to insure that your opinions are represented. Remember, the Bryan Place Neighborhood Association has a strong voice at city hall to represent the voice of its members. You benefit from common landscaping too, so why not contribute?

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