September 24, 2007

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* On Saturday, September 15, about 9:30 p.m., a resident in the 5600 block of Columbia observed from the balcony some guys kicking and beating up a young man. Two groups of teenagers approached the victim, one group coming from the Super Mercado Mexico, and the other coming from the neighborhood just northwest of where the beating was taking place. 911 was called twice but each time the caller got a recording and hung up in frustration. 15 minutes later a perturbed 911 operator called back saying that they had received several hang up calls from that number. By then, the victim, the attackers, and the vehicle had disappeared.

* The area near the 5600 block of Columbia has reported a substantial increase in gunfire recently. If you have any information, please call 911 or contact our Interactive Community Policeman, Keith Allen at 214-670-0659.

* The plant thieves struck again, stealing from a porch in the 5400 block of Victor. According to police, the stolen plants and porch ornaments frequently end up being sold at flea market malls and other venues.

For the Love of the Lake Benefit September 29.

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John McCutcheon, a multiple Grammy nominee, will be presenting a concert to benefit White Rock Lake Park on Saturday, September 29, at Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum. Your $50. donation for this concert includes reserved seating, beer and wine, dinner, desserts and an evening of entertainment. You may mail a check to For The Love Of The Lake, PMB 281, 381 Casa Linda Plaza, Dallas, TX 75218 or may phone at 972-622-SAVE.

Bill Williams, Board member of Junius Heights Historic District, is Concert Chair for this event that benefits White Rock Lake. Over the last 11 years, For The Love Of The Lake has raised over $1,000,000. that went directly back to projects around the lake like the water fountain, trash receptacles, playground equipment.

White Rock Lake is a city treasure. If you use and enjoy this urban park, please consider supporting it!

Junius Heights Historic District Annual Meeting October 16

The annual meeting of the Junius Heights Historic District (JHHD) will take place on October 16 at 7:00 in the auditorium at Lipscomb Elementary School. Election of Officers will take place, neighborhood issues will be discussed, and volunteers will be solicited for the 1st annual JHHD Tour of Homes. Six houses and a church from Junius Heights will be featured on November 11. Look for our ad in next month’s Advocate!

The proceeds will be used to pay for the JHHD sign toppers.

Forum on Trinity River October 23

On October 23, 2007, a forum on Trinity River Project Referendum will be held at East Dallas Christian Church at 7:30. This event is for residents and friends of the four East Dallas Historic Districts—Peak’s Addition, Junius Heights, Munger Place, and the Swiss Avenue Historic District. Both sides of the issue will be represented at the forum—

Councilwoman Angela Hunt for “Trinity Vote Yes!” and former Councilwoman Veletta Forsythe Lill for the “Vote Not!-Save the Trinity.”

East Dallas Christian Church is located at 629 Peak Street, between Worth and Junius.

September 23, 2007

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A house in the 300 block of Lowell was broken-into on Thursday, September 20. The burglary took place between 12:30 and 3:00 in the afternoon. Entry was made by removing and stealing a window air conditioner. Also stolen were a laptop, a digital camera, a play station, a straitening iron, a wallet, a piggy bank, and a pair of tennis shoes. If you have any information, please call 911 or Keith Allen, our interactive community policeman at 214-670-0659.

The back wall of a garage/loft building and a trash can in the 700 block of Ridgeway was spray painted with gang graffiti last week. The back garage wall of a house at 730 Skillman was also spray painted.

There was an attempted break-in the evening of September 8 in the 5600 block of Eastside. The man was disoriented, intoxicated, and probably high. The police arrived within 4 minutes. The police discovered that he lived a block away and he was ultimately released to his home.

The man of African origin with a British accent continues to surface periodically in the neighborhood asking for money. He is a fraud and has an in-your-face personality or a charm that he turns on and off. His name is Tyrone Kinney. According to the police, it can be effective to call the individual by name, tell him to leave, and then call the police.