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MMI April 2016

Me, Myself & I, a luncheon group for Northaven women who are single, divorced or widowed, met on April 15 at Aboca’s Italian Grill. We meet the third Tuesday of the month and enjoy meeting our neighbors.

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MMI, March 2016

Me, Myself & I, a luncheon group for Northaven women who are single, divorced or widowed, met on March 15 at Greek Isles Restaurant in the Preston Royal area. We discussed where the April meeting will be held, and the members voted on the restaurant Abaca. We meet the third Tuesday of the month and enjoy meeting our neighbors.

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Coffee Klatch, Feb. 2016

Photos from Feb. 24, 2016 Coffee Klatch at Gene & Flo Leslie’s.

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Moms Party, Feb. 2016

Photos from Samantha Neal’s party on Feb. 16, 2016.

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MMI, Feb. 2016

Me, Myself & I, a luncheon group for Northaven women who are single, divorced or widowed, met on February 16 at La Madeline’s at Preston-Forest.

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Park & Creek Cleanup, Feb. 2016

On a mid-February day that started chilly but quickly improved, aided measurably by plenty of hot coffee, donuts and Kolaches from neighborhood landmark B’s Donuts, and the enthusiasm of NPNA neighbors, the Creek leaders: Gary Barton and Stu Pauley led a clean-up effort that brought together youth and veteran volunteers, the sure-footed and their four-footed friends.

In addition to a willingness to just wade in — literally for some — young volunteers also brought their questions and interest in learning more about the ecology of the creek.

A few photos and a few words best capture the day:

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MMI, Jan. 2016

Me, Myself & I, a luncheon group for Northaven women who are single, divorced or widowed, met on January 19 at Greek Isles Restaurant.

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City Stormwater Pollution Concerns

Zachary Peoples of Dallas Water Utilities addressed inquiries about Green Construction Codes and the sewer debris problems that have occurred in our neighborhood during record rainfall events over the past few months.

Below are some important points to know:

  • Dallas Water Utilities is aware of the sewer overflows and recognize the need for sanitary sewer system improvements in our specific area.
  • The 2007 Wastewater Master Plan Study recommended the replacement and upsizing of the pipeline along Joe’s Creek from Forest Lane to Northwest Highway. Construction of Phase 1 will begin late 2017, Phase 2 spring 2018 and Phase 3 fall of 2018.
  • Immediately, Dallas Water Utilities will conduct an inflow and infiltration investigation consisting of an internal inspection of pipes, smoke testing, dye water testing (if required) and a general inspection of sanitary sewer. Sewer cleaning and system repairs could result. This process could take 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Green Construction Codes: The City participated in development of a region-wide approach to implementing Green Infrastructure. The 1993 Drainage Manual is being updated to include pertinent information into the City’s drainage design process.

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Note: I received a notice on my door this afternoon that the sewer inspections will begin in the next few days on my street. Look for a yellow door tag on your front door for details before tests. If you didn’t get one today, keep an eye out for it.

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Preservation of Joe’s Creek

January 2016.
Throughout Dallas, much of the upper reaches of natural creeks were filled in or covered over and converted to underground storm drains as the city grew more urbanized. 

In Northaven Park, we are fortunate to retain the natural channel of Joe’s Creek, readily accessible to residents and to the public. Looking forward in the New Year, one can envision either a creek that continues to attract and support wildlife with clean water or a channel increasingly contaminated by pollutants in storm water runoff. For a detailed article on the impact of storm water runoff, see Opinion: For Cities’ Sake, Address Stormwater Infrastructure, a Texas Tribune article by Sara E. Smith, Dec. 29, 2015.

Which version of the creek prevails will depend on our continued vigilance and preservation efforts, both on an individual basis and in initiatives supported and implemented by the City of Dallas.

Individually, we can practice organic gardening, avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and excessive fertilizer. Natural landscaping that features native plants with relatively deep roots can slow runoff and require less watering. Rain barrels can collect and conserve water for later use in the landscape.

We can encourage the City to consider incentives to replace turf grass with native plants. One can see an increasing number of examples of native plantings in our neighborhood’s landscapes.

The City can also incorporate best storm water design into new paving projects, such as the planned Trinity Trail extension that will pass through Northaven Park. 

Let’s plan and act so that Joe’s Creek will continue to be a welcoming site for wildlife…and a place of enjoyment for residents and visitors.

Vince Punaro, Creek Event Leader