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Bulk Trash Pick Up Starts: Monday, February 21

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 visit www.dallascityhall.com.

Next Pick Up Week Starts: Monday, March 21

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Off icers

David Allen, President

214-887-8708

[email protected]

Dan Warren, Vice Pres.

214-821-3221

[email protected]

Judy Jacobs, Secretary

241-821-8899

[email protected]

Sharon Smith, Webmaster

214-828-9140

[email protected]

Toni Threadgill, Social

214-707-1831

[email protected]

Tom Berry, Communications

214-738-3386

[email protected]

Bill Kurtze, Treasurer

972-358-7902

[email protected]

Chris Craig, Security

214-826-5656

[email protected]

James Matte, Landscape

832-606-8531

[email protected]

Eric Williamson, Zoning

214-821-8894

[email protected]

Ruben Ramirez, BP Pool Assn

214-477-5100

[email protected]

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU

JOIN OR RENEW

If you’re like most of us, we are proud to call Bryan Place home. There aren’t many inner city neighborhoods that can boast about the cohesiveness of its residents, the various group activities, a beautiful park and landscaping, and a relatively low crime rate. Bryan Place is certainly in a class of its own. It’s no wonder Bryan Place attracts professional athletes, civic leaders, local celebrities, and other proud citizens. But this hidden jewel in Dallas didn’t happen by accident. Bryan Place thrives because of neighbors just like you who care about their homes and surroundings. This pride comes from efforts by the over 700 homeowners and renters of condos, town homes, and the single family dwellings within and near our borders. As well as friends and supporters of our neighborhood.

To keep Bryan Place as vibrant a place that caused you to choose it as home, it takes support from all of us. It is a true testament of our pride when you think that so many are willing to pay such a minimal amount of $50 for voluntary dues annually.

Well it’s that time of year again. Time to pay membership dues. Time to keep Bryan Place the great neighborhood you have come to know and love. Your dues not only keep common areas landscaped, but it helps in many other ways. It pays for your monthly newsletter, neighborhood telephone directories, sign toppers, and social events such as our annual holiday parties and street events. It also helps to support Exall Park and projects close to us like the Gateway To the Arts District.

Please do you part and renew your membership or join if you are new or never have been a member. Simply fill out the form on the next page and mail it with your check or go to BryanPlace.org to conveniently pay using PayPal. If you use online bill pay services with your bank, we have options for that too, please contact us for more information that option.

Dinner On The Town Now that the cold weather has set in, we’re all suffering from cabin fever. So this would be a good time to get out and celebrate with your neighbors someplace warm. On Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 we will go to Andrea’s neighborhood Italian restaurant located at 4816 Gaston Avenue, 214-823-3100. Please RSVP to Toni Threadgill at 214-707-1831 or

[email protected].

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Gateway Art Project To Be Selected Bryan Place residents and members of the Dallas Cultural Affairs office met at the gateway to discuss the art project from the bond money that will be awarded to an artist selected this spring. A committee has narrowed the ideas down 20 of 43 artist submissions to try and decide on one that best compliments the efforts being made at Ross Avenue and Central Ex-pressway. The projects submitted must include the much needed lighting, the major component all residents continue to reiterate. After the final project is selected, there is an approval process with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) before work can begin.

Don’t forget, there will also be a clean up day will planned in the spring to help spruce up the Gateway after all the winter weather settles down. So keep an eye out for announcement coming soon.

If you would like more information or would like to make a financial contribution, please contact :David Allen at [email protected], 214-887-8708 OR Wayne Smith at [email protected], 214-707-1951. Donations can be

made to: Gateway To The Arts District, P.O. Box 710206, Dallas, Texas 75371.

City Hall Holiday Closures & Mail Service

Dallas City Hall will be closed on Friday February 18th and Monday Febru-ary 21 for a mandatory city leave and in observance of President’s Day. Remember, there will also be no mail service February 21 as well. Mark your calendars for the following dates which are U.S. Postal Service holi-days this year:

May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday

July 4 - Independence Day 4th Of July

September 5 - Labor Day Holiday

October 10 - Columbus Day

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 24 - Thanksgiving Day

December 26 - Christmas Day

THANK YOU MEMBERS!!!

A big thank you to the first members paying their dues in 2011.

Remember, whether you are a home owner or a renter BPNA encourages all

residents to join and participate. The purpose of the BPNA is to promote the

safety, beauty and neighborliness of the Bryan Place area! Dues are $50.00 per household or $100 for multiple property owners. Please fill this out and mail it along with your check to:

BPNA 919 Liberty Court Dallas, Texas 75204.

Checks should be made payable to Bryan Place Neighborhood Association.

Last Name: __________________________________ First Name: ___________________________________

Additional Household Members: _______________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone _________________________________ E-mail________________________________________

Company Name: (1) ____________________________________ Work /Cell Phone _______________________

Company Name: (2) ____________________________________ Work/Cell Phone _______________________

Include this information in the directory?: Yes □ No □

Are you a new member?: Yes □ No □

NB: Multiple property owners- please attach a list of the additional addresses to this form

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Please Turn Off Automatic Sprinkler Systems After the freezing start of February, Bryan Place residents are encouraged to turn off their automatic sprin-kler systems as this may cause ice to build up on the streets and sidewalks making it dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Please help keep Bryan Place safe and accident free in 2011.

Winter Wonderland In Bryan Place Though the storms that hit Dallas during the first week of February may have brought the city to a stand still, Bryan Place residents took it all in stride by getting out to enjoy the snow. Fortunately we were able to maneuver through our streets better than most other neighborhoods in the area. And no serious damage was reported. Although someone wasn’t quite safe when making the turn at Pavillion and Bryan where the stop sign fell victim. It was reported to the city and fixed promptly. Exall Park was blanketed with just enough white powder to get a few creative dwellers out to build a small “tasty” snowmen with chocolate chip cookies for eyes. Others had snow ball fights and even let the four legged creatures have a little fun.

Save Our Dog Park If you are a dog owner who frequents the dog park at Swiss Avenue and Liberty Street, please be aware that the Meadows Foundation is threatening to temporarily close the park if pet owners do not pick up after their dogs. Please do your part by making sure you help keep the park the clean. The Meadows Foun-dation has been gracious enough to make the property available for our use. Let’s show them that we care by adhering to their request and encouraging others to do the same.

If you are unfamiliar with this hidden jewel, it is a couple of blocks southwest of Exall Park across from the historic Wilson Block. The Meadows foundation has fenced in the area to allow dogs of all sizes to roam leash freely.

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MMMMMMMMONTHONTHONTHONTHONTHONTHONTHONTH The winter storm covered up most of our landscaping earlier this month. But after the thaw, it was obvious that the yard at 1336 Adair Street withstood the brutal icy

weather.

Our thanks to Chris, Monica and 8 month old Chloe Holm for providing such a beautiful yard to welcome residents and visitors into Bryan Place this month.

Board Members Needed The Bryan Place Neighborhood Association board is looking for a couple of additional volunteers to serve on the board this year. We have two vacant positions available or soon to be available as some board members have had to take on additional personal responsibilities and regrettably cannot continue to serve this year. If you are interested and available to attend our first Monday meetings each month, please contact any board member.


Stepping out Near Bryan Place In addition to the Arts District, there are sev-

eral venues only steps away from

Bryan Place.

Here are a few recommendations:

Keys of Light at the Latino Cultural Center

Now through February 26.

This solo exhibition by artist Manuel Acevedo explores light and optics as concrete material for intervention in public/urban and private/domestic spaces. The Latino Cultural Center is located at 2600 Live Oak. Call the center for more details at 214-671-0045.

Wilson Block Walking Tour

Explore the Queen Anne architecture of the Wilson Block at your own leisure starting at the Wilson house at 2922 Swiss Avenue. Go online for more details. http://www.preservationdallas.org/new_site/tours/wilsonblockwalking.php

Dallas Arts District Tours

Every first and third Saturday beginning at 10 am, take a guided tour of one of the largest metropolitan arts districts for ten dol-lars or less. For more information, go online to http://www.thedallasartsdistrict.org/dallas-events/tours

No Retail Planned At Hall and Ross Intersection The construction permits for the planned apartment development at the corner of Ross Avenue and Hall Street seem to indicate that this project will not have ground floor retail as many of us hoped. The builder’s only comment to us so far: “We will be constructing a 372 unit multifamily community on this site. We are scheduled to deliver our first units in October 2011.” Obviously we hope the complex will be a good neighbor and hopefully become a catalyst to further clean up Ross Avenue. What we can glean from the construction permits is that there will be nine buildings plus a parking garage. Buildings seem to be in the 55,000 sqaure foot range with around 45 units. Public versions of construction permits can be viewed at http://developdallas.dallascityhall.com/, searching for address number “1707”, street "N HALL".

BEFORE YOU BUILD There are deed restrictions in place for much of Bryan Place that require property owners to seek approval from the BPNA board before altering the outside appearance of their homes. These covenants date from the creation of Bryan Place by Fox & Jacobs, and were designed to assure property owners that the very unique design and feel of the neighborhood would be preserved. Obviously obtaining the approval also helps

protect the homeowner from lawsuits related to their project. The BPNA assists homeowners in making sure they have sought and received sufficient neighborhood approval for exterior residential changes via a written application and BPNA board approval process. Please see the BPNA member directory for the form and instructions, or e-mail the Zoning and Architecture representative on the front of this newsletter.

If you have any announcements or news of interest for your neighbors, please contact Tom Berry at 214-738-3386 or

[email protected].

No Crime Too Big or Small Each month we try to remind residents to keep all objects in your car out of sight to avoid becoming the next victim of vandalism to your car. Remember, though these items may seem small to you, the cash value they bring to would be criminals is large to them.

Unfortunately for the JBL contractors at Ross Avenue and Hall Street, the criminal wasn’t after small objects, but a large 2005 Caterpillar Motor Grader valued at $200,000. It was stolen from the worksite overnight in January.

Just another reminder that small and large items attract all kinds of criminals. So do your best to secure your valuables.

ALWAYS REMEMBER:

PLEASE PICK UP

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Sign Up For The Bryan Place Neighborhood Blast! Occasionally an event occurs around the neighborhood that impacts Bryan Place after the

newsletters have been distributed or a reminder may be needed of an upcoming event. Such as the delayed sanitation services earlier this month and over the holiday season.

If you would like to receive color copies of the monthly newsletters or receive updated notifi-cations about alerts and events around Bryan Place, please add your email address to our mailing list at - http://box416.bluehost.com/mailman/listinfo/bryan_place_blast_bryanplace.org

Online access to neighborhood info (including copies of the newsletters) is available at our BPNA website - www.bryanplace.org

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVERED THE NEWSLETTERS IN JANUARY!

Please let our volunteers know how much we appreciate their hard work by thanking Wayne & Sharon Smith, Lynn Sparrow, Gary & Joy Mitchell, Toni Threadgill, Todd & Sandy Knauer, Marylou Gutmann, Richard Marvin, Michelle Murphy, Ron & Kathleen Burton, David Allen, Don Hendrick-son, Dan Warren and Ann Decker. If you are able to help deliver newsletters, please let us know!

Being Compassionate,

But Being Careful Dallas Police has reported that most of our minor criminal offenses in Bryan Place have been committed by transient traffic. This is NOT claiming that the homeless are responsible for all incidents. But unfortunately while trying to put on a nice face for our Super Bowl visitors, many were ran off from popular areas and unfortunately migrated near our neighborhood, as shown with the new encampment underneath Central Expressway between Ross Avenue and Live Oak Street. This makes Bryan Place an easy target for smash and grabs or folks simply asking for handouts.

Use caution if you decide to help by making sure you do not open your door to strangers or when offering money for people willing to do chores.

One resident did report an incident to the police where he was almost robbed while walking home from downtown. Police made an arrest and the perpetrator turned out to be homeless.

Because of our location, transient traffic is not unusual and we are a caring neighborhood, but we encourage you to be cautious. And as always, report unusual activities or persons to 911.

Hall Street Police Storefront Empty The Police storefront on Hall Street between Central Expressway and Ross Avenue has been vacated. The original plan was to use some of the Dallas Central Ministries space in the building across the street, but apparently the plan was abandoned. Although the storefront still sits unoccupied, hopefully it will still serve as a deterrent to would be criminals in the area. The storefront on Bryan Street does remain open.

The key to ensuring we have proper patrolling of our area is to always report suspicious persons or activities to 911. And always report any criminal activity, no matter how small. Otherwise the police department will assume that all is calm and focus on stepping up patrolling other areas.

Next BPNA Board Monthly Meeting! Monday, March 7 @ 7pm

At the BP Pool Clubhouse.

Anyone is welcome to attend.


Yoga

Tuesday - Wednesday – Thursday 6:PM—7:00PM,

Karate — $40 Per Month

Age 4 to 11 years— Monday & Wednesday, 4:45PM—5:45PM

Ages 12 and Up—Monday & Wednesday, 6:00PM—7:00PM

Exall Park Recreation Center

1355 Adair Street, Dallas, Texas 75204 214-670-7812

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EXALL PARK RECREATION CENTER EXALL PARK RECREATION CENTER 1355 Adair Street Dallas Texas 75204 2141355 Adair Street Dallas Texas 75204 214--670670--78127812

If you are interested in learning Tai Chi, an oriental martial art that focuses on the mind and body connection, aids strength and stability and is weight bearing with one foot remaining on the ground at all times, please contact me, Sharon Smith, 214-828-9140 or [email protected] These exercises have helped me relieve pain in my back and arthritis in my knees and ankles. It is excellent exercise for

everyone, but especially for older adults. The class will be taught by David Garvey who used to teach at the Exall Park recreation center. The first lesson is free, additional lessons $10/each or $40/month. Location to be determined. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tai Chi Classes Offered

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