Your Leadership
Team:
Tim Elsner, President
Gretchen Van Tassel,
Vice President & Secretary
Chris Grabowy,
Treasurer
Jill Turner,
Communications
Moe Haghighat,
Business Development
Jimmy Maddox,
Block Captains
Dorie Cranshaw,
Newsletter
Amy Lopez,
At Large Member
Chad Gross & Taylor
Tassos, Past Presidents
Our Area Business
Sponsors:
Celebration Restaurant
Cyrus Rug Gallery
Inwood National Bank
Lovers Lane European
Automotive
Neighborhood Services
Nicholson-Hardie
Painting With A Twist
Rex’s Seafood
Riviera Pools
7-Eleven on Lovers
Time Out Tavern
Towngate Cleaners
Briarwood
Crime Watch
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A “Taste of Lovers” to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
of National Night Out on Tuesday October 1st
National Night Out is a
key event in your Briarwood Crime Watch
calendar and will be
held on Tuesday,
October 1st from 6 to 8
pm at the vineyard
home of member Brad
Griffith on Menier
Street at Purdue.
Led by Celebration Restaurant, Empire Bakery,
Rex’s Seafood, Eatzi’s
and others, lots of
tempting goodies will be
available free of charge.
Water and soft drinks
have been donated by
Time Out Tavern.
Lovers Lane restaurants
are donating food and
refreshments. Dubbed
the “Taste of Lovers”
delicious nibbles and
finger food will showcase area haunts.
This is the 30th anniversary of this nationwide
anti-crime event. Our
special guest will be new
City Councilwoman,
Jennifer Staubach Gates
who represents Briarwood. Members of the
Dallas Police Department
will be in attendance.
For the kids, McGruff the
Crime Dog will be there
along with a fire truck to
climb on!
Your block captains are
competing for prizes, so
come join the fun!
“Shred It for FREE” Event
Saturday, Oct 19th 9am to Noon
Identity theft is THE
fastest growing crime.
Help prevent it by
safely disposing of old
records with personal
data including: checks,
tax returns, credit card
statements, medical
records, etc.
BCW is hosting a free
shredding event on
Saturday, Oct 19th in
the parking lot of
Inwood National Bank
(7621 Inwood), the
event’s sponsor.
take advantage
of the members’ time slot.
Shredding of this type
normally costs $0.79/lb, All documents will be shredso this is a HUGE savings ded on site by American
to BCW members.
Shredding and the resulting
“confetti” recycled. Plastic
Current BCW members
binders or large metal clips
may bring up to 3 boxes
must be removed, but
to be shredded from 9am
paper clips and staples are
to noon.
fine. Carrying boxes will be
Non-member residents
returned to you.
may bring up to 3 boxes
Rain or shine, come shred
between 11am and noon,
with us.
or join on the spot to
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Cut Your Energy Costs: Plant a Tree
The US Forest Service
says that trees properly placed around
buildings can reduce
air conditioning needs
by 30 percent and
can save 20-50 percent in energy used
for heating.
Looking for an easy
way to increase your
home’s appeal,
energy efficiency and
value? Plant a tree.
Trees improve air
quality, prevent soil
erosion and provide a
safe harbor for birds.
Trees have also been
shown to reduce tension and create feelings of relaxation.
Always consider the
amount of sun your
yard gets throughout
the day and the tree’s
size and life expectancy.
Ask our business
sponsors at Nicholson
-Hardie for
help in finding the right
tree for your
yard.
Be A Sudie Williams School “Angel”
The Williams family
of Bluffview decided
to adopt the Sudie
Williams Elementary
School on Pomona.
They are working
with landscapers
to help improve
the school’s “curb
appeal”.
Reading just one hour a
week with a child, helps
the child progress faster
than they otherwise
might.
They are also looking
for more volunteers to
work with students as
part of DISD’s “Reading
Partners” program.
If you would like to
help with either of these
projects, email the
Williams’, at
[email protected] .
“FBI Child Alert” Program Available
It is the nightmare of
every parent...your child
is missing. Time is of the
essence. What do you
do first?
Now the FBI has a free
alert program for your
phone that gets vital
information to law
enforcement rapidly.
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Available to both iphone and Android
users, the “FBI Child
Alert” app allows you
to store current photos
and a physical description of your child in a
password protected
app which can be
emailed to law
enforcement quickly
and easily.
The program also
contains suggestions
for other proactive
measures to protect
your kids from harm.
Visit your phone’s store
to download the app.
Do it today!
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Briarwood Speaks….Results of Recent Survey In
Over 75% said
Enhanced Police
Patrols is the most
important function of
BCW. Our communications with e-mail
alerts, the report line
and newsletter are
considered the next
In our last newsletter most important
we asked residents to activities.
give us feedback
about the effectiveResidents’ top three
ness of your Briarareas of city related
wood Crime Watch
neighborhood
group. More than 75
improvements are
families responded.
increased police
patrols, more street
lights and pothole
repairs.
Your leadership team
will study the results in
more detail and continue
to look for ways to enhance
our neighborhood. Monthly
As we look to the
future, you said you’d Board meetings are held
like to see BCW host a on the 2nd Monday. All
neighborhood meeting residents are welcome!
with our City Council
rep, Jennifer Gates,
Have a specific projects
hold more social
you would like to work
events and begin a
on? Our all-volunteer
more formalized
group would love to have
“Welcome” for new
your help. Just contact
us at bcw@
neighbors.
briarwoodcrimewatch.com .
Bluffview Park Planning Meeting Soon
Plans are moving
ahead for the total
renovation of Bluffview
Park on Pomona.
Treasure Hickman is
hosting a meeting at her
home, 5122 Horseshoe
Trail, to let attendees
use pictures to pick the
On Sunday, Septemstyle of the equipment
ber 22nd from 4:00going into the park. The
7:00pm project leader
final design will be
unveiled at National Night
Out.
Treasure has gained the
enthusiastic support of
both the Bluffview Garden
Club and Briarwood Moms
group in moving this
forward.
The whole
neighborhood
benefits.
Shouldn’t
everyone
contribute??
Thank our Retail Sponsors with Your Business!
Your Briarwood Crime
Watch organization
relies on the active
support of our local
business community.
Those businesses
listed on the front page
donated funds to help
support all of Crime
Watch’s activities
including the enhanced
police patrols.
This fall several members are going beyond
just financial support
by generously donating
in-kind services to our
National Night Out and
Shred Event.
When you patronize
these businesses, be
sure and identify
yourself as a Briarwood
resident and Crime Watch
backer and thank them
for their support.
If you know of a business that might be
interested in supporting
BCW, please contact
Moe Haghighat at
bcw@
briarwoodcrimewatch.com
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Briarwood Crime Watch Membership Dues
New Membership
Renewal Membership (update info only)
Name (s):
Address:
Dues are $120 every six months (or
$60 every six months for those over 65).
Payment can be made on our website via
PayPal (there is an additional $5 fee
assessed) or by mailing a check to the
address below:
Briarwood Crime Watch
PO Box 195075
Home phone:
Dallas, TX 75219
Cell Phone:
24 Hour Reportline: 1-888-330-3130
Email:
Email: [email protected]
I’m willing to volunteer. Contact me.
Reduce Crime: Wave!
Did you know that something as simple
as a casual wave to friends and
neighbors while you are walking or
driving can reduce crime? It’s true.
The reasons make perfect sense
when you think about it.
The last thing a burglar, or any one
else up to no good, wants is to get
caught. If they think that you saw
them, and might identify them or their
car, they are less likely to commit a
crime in that area.
Also, a casual wave is a sign of
friendliness that creates a sense of
community. It has the added effect
of improving the mood of everyone
involved. So next time you are out and
about...wave!
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Crime Statistics: Still Looking
Good for 2013
While various businesses on Lovers Lane
have endured plant thefts and car break ins,
Briarwood continues to have few incidents
reported to police.
Since June there was one report of yard
furniture stolen and two car side mirrors
taken and another car broken into and items
removed. There was also one instance of
identity theft and one domestic violence call.
BCW sometimes hears stories of unreported
thefts and incidents. Remember if the police
aren’t notified, then no one knows it
happened and no one is looking for the
perpetrator or your stuff!
Enhanced police patrols certainly play a vital
role in keeping crime at bay in Briarwood,
but an alert citizenry is our best line of
defense. See something? Say something!
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