Metcalfe-Harrison Neighborhood Association MHNA President`s

Metcalfe-Harrison
Neighborhood
Association
March 2008
MHNA President’s Greeting
Dear MHNA Neighbors and Friends:
We made it through the worst of winter according to the robins singing outside. It is
about time to get out and get reacquainted with your neighbors, especially any new
arrivals. Please invite them to join you at our quarterly meeting. March 11
TUESDAY, 7 PM, HARRISON SCHOOL LIBRARY. The speaker will be Jamie
Grayson-Borglund from Destination Midtown, a Vibrant Urban Experience. This
group outlined their plans at our general meeting several years ago. We are
anxious to see how it developed. The Benson-Ames Alliance looks closely at how
that model has evolved for the future of our areas’ revitalization. Come ask
questions about what this exciting neighborhood grassroots coalition can mean for
us.
Thanks to all that illuminated the neighborhood in December. You can see photos
on the website though being there was thrilling. Tremendous thanks to the
committee: Bridget Morton, Pat Bianchini, Beth Meiches, Genine Hanna and the
many votive lighters and cleaner uppers.
Bowling was fun and profitable to all attendees. I think everyone won a door prize
or Raffle item. Thanks to the supporting vendors: Janousek Florist, Sgt. Peffer’s
and Donna Faust Garza’s Scrapbooking. Pat Bianchini was the Chairperson
extraordinaire! Thanks to everyone on the MHNA Board and Jana Cutler that lent
a hand. A big thanks of course goes to Kelley’s Hilltop Lanes that allowed all the
receipts to go back to MHNA! They could not have been more generous. We
hope to see you ALL there next year!
The SCAN is happening in April. Please check out
http://neighborhoodscan.unomaha.edu for the entire scoop. Our training will be
March 29 at 9 AM at the Neighborhood Center, 115 South 49th Ave. Parking is on
the north side, entrance on the west UNMC door. Why SCAN? Knowing what
issues are occurring in an area provides the information needed to get recognition
and help from local resources as well as education to the property owner about
what standards are expected to be in code. How to deal with home repair and
safety issues will be addressed in this non-threatening, positive program. Come
help us with a few hours of your time.
As always, call or email me. dhosford4862@msn.com or 551-4862. REMEMBER
THE WEBSITE www.metcalfe-harrison.org. Tell your neighbors to email their
address to to be included in pertinent updates.
Ann
Calendar of Events:
March 11, 2008 – General Meeting
Meeting will start at 7:00 PM at Harrison Elementary School. Meeting will be
held in the library. Enter through the south side of the school. Local groups will
discuss improvements to neighborhoods and business districts that border
MHNA. Speaker Jamie Grayson-Borglund from Destination Midtown
March 29, 2008 – SCAN Training
At 9:00 AM at the Neighborhood Center (115 S. 49th Ave). Park on the north
side and enter through the west UNMC door.
April 2008 – Annual Dumpster Day and Park Clean-Up
April 2008 – Neighborhood Scan
May 2008 – Business Appreciation Days
June 10, 2008 – General Meeting
Meeting will start at 7:00 at Metcalfe Park.
Business Members
Pot Holes
If you see a
pothole that needs
to be repaired from
the winter plowing,
report it to the city
at 444-4919 (24
hours) or email the
exact location to
pothole@ci.omah
a.ne.us.
Help Needed
NEEDED: The
MHNA Board is
looking for
volunteers to
review and rework
the By-laws and
another to write 12 grants to
address SCAN
repairs.
Below is a listing of our business
members. To become a business
member and be listed in our newsletter
and on the website, use the membership
form on the next page to sign-up. Thank
you to all our business members for
supporting our neighborhood and helping
to keep it safe!
Respeliers Law, LLC
Burkes Pub
Greg Bourne Clocks
eCreamery
Dundee Bank
Paparazzi By Appointment
Janousek’s Florist
Sgt. Peffers
Kelley’s Hilltop Lanes
558-1859
558-1365
341-1094
934-3888
504-4000
553-FOTO
556-5652
558-7717
553-6411
Metcalfe-Harrison
Harrison
Neighborhood
Association
Metcalfe-Harrison
Harrison Neighborhood Association
Membership form
ANNUAL DUES
Be a part of the Metcalfe-Harrison
Harrison Neighborhood Association. The Association
works for you and your neighborhood
neighborhood. Did you know that it is MHNA that
sponsors Dumpster Days, the doggie bags in Metcalfe Park, Movie Night in
the Park, and Bowling Outings? MHNA al
also is raising money to expand the
playground equipment in Metcalfe Park.
Send form and check to:
Julie Lasto
1720 North 52nd
Omaha NE 68104
Family
$10
Senior/Single
$8
Church/School $8
Business
$25
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ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
PHONE: ____________________ EMAIL: ____________________________
FOR BUSINESS LISTINGS:
BUSINESS NAME______________________________PHONE:______________
BUSINESS ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
BUSINESS WEBSITE: _______________________________________________
_____ I am interested in volunteer opportunities
____ Do not list my name in the newsletter
Looking to Advertise??
MHNA has opportunities to advertise in the newsletters and on their website. See
the neighborhood website under “Membership” for details on how to have your
business listed.
Keep our Neighborhood Green
The City of Omaha has expanded recycling and
opened a new recycling center at Peony Park HyHy
Vee at 7910 Cass Street. The site is open daily
from 7 AM to 7 PM. The center accepts glass
bottles, steel and aluminum cans, plastic bottles
(PETE 1 and HDPE 2), cardboard, and
newspapers.
Metcalfe-Harrison
Neighborhood
Association
Fresh Baked
Cupcakes,
Cookies &
Brownies!
Important Information
EMERGENCY
911
Code Enforcement
444-5371
Street Repair
444-4919
Tall Weeds/Litter
444-5910
Animal Control
444-7800
Cox Cable Complaint 444-4567
Mayor’s Hotline
444-5555
Snow Removal
444-5220
Park Division
444-5955
Councilman Jim Suttle District 1
Email: jsuttle@ci.omaha.ne.us
Phone: 444-5527
Kelley’s Hilltop Lanes and MHNA Bowl a Strike
February 17, 2008, MHNA hosted the second annual
Bowling for Fun and Funds. Kelley’s Hilltop Lane
graciously allowed the neighborhood association to
have a special bowling event and keep all the funds
raised to help improve the neighborhood.
Raffles and door prizes were given out – everyone
had a great time and won some wonderful prizes.
Special thanks to all the volunteers as well as
Janousek Florist, Sgt. Peffer’s, and Donna Faust
Garza’s Scrapbooking for donating prizes and raffles.
Metcalfe-Harrison
Neighborhood
Association
Get Involved! Neighbor SCAN Training in April
Neighborhood SCAN is an excellent way for neighbors to help
neighbors. The program addresses code and safety issues in a
positive and non-threatening way. During the September 11,
2007 meeting, Dr. Russell Smith spoke about the Omaha
Neighborhood Scan program available through UNO. The
program has been very effective in many parts of the city.
The program focuses on neighborhoods taking a proactive
approach of solving problems by neighbors helping neighbors.
The university supplies neighborhood volunteers with Pocket PCs
and training on how to identify housing code violations. Many
neighborhood associations have been able to receive grant
money to help resolve some of the issues identified in the
scanned areas.
Training will be held March 29, 2008 at the Neighborhood Center
on 115 S. 49th Ave. at 9:00 AM. For complete details, please see
the calendar of events on page 2 of the newsletter or visit the
website events.
Personal Safety at Home Comes First
Your home itself provides primary safety for you and your family. Make sure that
features like doors, windows, locks, screens, lights, fences and walks are in good
condition and will serve you when needed. Your neighborhood can also provide
safety. Know your neighbors. Know whom you can depend on for assistance. Be a
helpful neighbor yourself.
When you answer your door, leave it locked until you know whom your visitor is. Do
not rely on a door chain; if you must talk, talk through the door. You may verify a
stranger’s identity by telephone with their company or organization. If they claim they
need emergency help, call 911 for them, but leave your door secured. Understand that
while someone has your attention at the front door, someone else may be trying to
gain entry to the back door. Remember, strangers going door-to-door for legitimate
business are not a common occurrence. Call 911 on all suspicious persons.
Article reprinted from Omaha Police Department website (http://www.opd.ci.omaha.ne.us)