Published by Shurson Publishing, Omaha, NE 68131

Vol. 28, No 4 April 2018

Dundee-Memorial Park Association

Newsletter“Dedicated to Preserving the Community”

www.dundee-memorialpark.org

Letter From the PresidentPeter Manhart 402-350-3890

DMPA Meeting

Next meeting April 9th

Candidate Forum

Location and times:

Dundee Presbyterian Church53rd & Underwood Ave

7:00 pm MeetingBring a friend or two.

Meetings are always held

the second Monday

of the month.

Jan - May and Sept - Nov.

April is a promise that May is bound to keep. -Hal Borland

We had a wonderful turnout at the March DMPA neigh-borhood meeting. Jim McGee, long-time resident and ForgottenOmaha (Facebook page) contributor, presented a brief history ofDundee. Neighbors packed the meeting to watch Jim present a 96page powerpoint that he flew through in just under 45 minutes.Most could hardly keep up with all the wonderful stories, photos,and facts that he so easily rattled off without even a notecard. Jimwas blessed to have some longstanding neighbors in attendance andit was wonderful to watch them help him close the gap on anydetails that he was unclear about. When the lifelong neighborhoodvolunteers in the audience spoke you could hear a pin drop. Iwatched as my classmates from 40 years ago that have, and will,never leave the neighborhood scoot their chairs toward the titansof the neighborhood as they elaborated something Jim had men-tioned.

Lannie McNichols, fittingly, sat front and center. Lannieis a longtime Dundee superhero, who basically invented theDMPA neighborhood group (among a handful of others) and has,since like JFK, worked to maintain this community that is the envyof the city. Lannie was the driving force to preserve the Dundeeglobe light poles in 1979 when the city complained they were toocostly to maintain. The city began to remove them throughout sev-eral other midtown neighborhoods. She worked closely with PeterHoagland (NE legislature) to pass a state law to save the lightpoles. The neighborhood would not have the charm that is soattractive to so many without the globe light poles that anchor ourflower baskets. The most memorable part of the evening was dur-ing the Q&A after Jim’s presentation when a neighbor I did notrecognize stood up and said “Can you imagine how valuable andmeaningful this would be to someone who just moved from out ofstate to Dundee and knew very little of this wonderful history? Thatperson is me and I thank you very much.” It was a pretty specialmoment.

Continued on page 4

Dundee-Memorial Park Association

Board of DirectorsOfficers

Peter Manhart, President 402-350-3890

Wiff Farrell, President Elect

402-551-7686wiff@cox.net

Sara Paesl, Secretary

Rodney Olden, Treasurerrodney.olden@hotmail.com

402-551-2597

CommitteesNewsletter Publisher/EditorEllen Shurson,402-714-1016

ellenshurson@gmail.comStreet Captain Coordinator Peter Manhart, 350-3890

Problem Solving & Special ProjectsAdam Langdon, 402-290-8084

Program Coordinator, Membership Data

Eli McNichols, 402-551-5246elimci@cox.net Beautification

NoDo (North of Dodge)SoDo (South of Dodge)

Business Liaison Molly Romero, 402-502-2203

Library Committee, Fran Teply,fteply@yahoo.com

Social ChairRaquel Ahlvers raquel.ahlvers@cox.net

Flower Basket Planting, Mary Green megreen4@cox.net

WebsiteSara Nelson, sarajeannelson@gmail.com

Welcome CommitteeMibby Schinzel 402-598-2061

Historian Gary Rosenberggtr1@gmail.com

Active Past PresidentsAdam Langdon, 402-290-8084Dave Schinzel, 402-551-3742Molly Romero, 402-502-2203

Dan Rock, 402-558-4913B.J. Reed, 402-556-5509Bob Welk, 402-558-2635

Advertisers Index

The Ahlvers Group - CBS HomeChildren’s Physicians DundeeCramer Kreski Designs Dundee BankDundee PediatricsDundee Presbyterian ChurchFilm StreamsKohll’s Pharmacy & HomecareSquare Dance OmahaSeasonal GardensSummit Dental HealthWell Rooted Garden

Please thank these advertisersand those who advertise in the Midtown Monitor

their support makes this newsletter possible.

DMPA Business Members

The Architectural Offices, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services -Jude Lessmann,Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity - The Manharts, CramerKreski Designs, Denim Saloon, Dee-Sign Landscaping and Garden Center,Creighton Medical Associates- Dundee, The Dentists at Dundee, Dundee Dell,Dundee Digital, Dundee Family Dental, Dundee Florist, Dundee MerchantsAssoc, Dundee Presbyterian Church, Dundee Remodel, Edward Jones, NickShannon, Energy Studio Inc., Film Streams, Goldbergs II, G.K. ManagementCo, LLC, Granwest LLC, Greater Beth-el Temple, Hello Holiday, T. HurtConstruction, Sara Rogers Photography, Kris K9 Kleanup, Lawlor’s CustomSportswear, League of Women Voters, Lifegate Church, Marks Bistro,McMillan Antiques, Montessori Learning Center of Dundee, OldenhuisContracting, Inc., R G Paint and Decorating Inc., Sage Capital Investments,Subway - Saddle Creek, Takodo Green Roofing, Torpy Tree Care, TransductionTechnologies, Terry Wilwerding, DDS, Transmissions Inc., Webster DesignsAssoc.

To join as a business member, send dues with the form on the inside back page.Please send to Elizabeth McNichols, address below.

The Dundee-Memorial Park Association Newsletter is published monthly by

Shurson Publishing. Direct all advertising inquires to 402-714-1016. Send allarticles for submission and press releases to Shurson Publishing, 131 N. 31 Ave,Omaha, NE 68131, e-mail to ellenshurson@gmail.com to arrive by the 15th ofthe month preceding publication. Content may be edited for clarity and spaceconsiderations. No warranties of the products or services printed herein areexpressed or implied by either the DMPA or Shurson Publishing.

Memberships please send the form on the inside back cover to:Elizabeth McNichols, 5017 1/2 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132. Questions call 402- 551-5246 or email: elimci@cox.net

Candidates ForumWith the primary election approaching in May, ourneighborhood meeting on April 9th, 7p (@ DundeePresbyterian bsmt) will be your chance to come and meetthe candidates running for office. The meeting is open toall local politicians representing districts in the Dundee-Memorial Park area, and the association does not pickand choose or refuse to invite any candidate that will beon the ballot. It is an informal setting and there will beno presentations by any candidates. The candidates arepresent and available for people to engage in discussions.No television stations or media of any kind will be per-mitted access. This is just for neighbors to get to knowthe candidates. This will allow people to talk to the can-didates they wish to question and allow candidates moreopportunity to connect with residents one on one. Pleaseplan on attending and be sure to let your friends andneighbors know about this opportunity.

Spring Clean up- Saturday May 19th, 9-2p *notice this is a date changeAfter receiving our original date from the city, weinquired about moving back the date as it is much moreconvenient for the neighborhood. Wiff Farrell, longtimeresident and our faithful board member who heads up theSpring Clean up went to bat for us and the new date isMay 19th at Brownell Talbot parking lot off HappyHollow Blvd. If you have any questions or would like tovolunteer to help please contact Wiff Farrell atwiff@cox.net.

Flower Baskets donationsLast minute donations? We planted a few extra basketsfor the blocks that may have been a little late with dona-tions so if that is your block please go to www.dundee-memorialpark.org or simply drop off a check payable toDMPA to my home anytime (mailbox on house) - 312 S57th St. Email me, Peter Manhart, anytime at theman-harts@cox.net if you have any questions or concerns.

Next DMPA Meeting is the Candidates Forum-April9th, 7pm (2nd Monday of every month) at the DundeePresbyterian Church basement (enter thru the east sidedoor).

President’s Message Continued from front page.

DMPA Page 4

DMPA

Meetings

April 9th

May 14th

DMPA Online www.dundee-memorialpark.org

Facebook : Dundee Memorial ParkTwitter: DundeeMemorial

To advertise call 402-714-1016

DMPA Page 5

DMPA Endorses Omaha Sunken Gardens ProjectThe Dundee Merchants Association – a group of restaurants, bars, retail shopping outlets and service businesses –voted to support the Omaha Sunken Gardens Project at its March 9 meeting.

The Omaha Sunken Gardens Project, a public/privatepartnerships, seeks to revive the historic sunken gar-dens along Happy Hollow Boulevard – known tolocals as “The Sunks” – and create a safe communitygreen space that welcomes active, informal use.

“We’re proud to have the support of the neighborhoodbusiness community and add to the growing list ofthings that make Dundee such a great place,” saidMatt Dwyer, project lead and a resident of the neigh-borhood.

Dwyer said the project team is working on raisingfunds to match a $300,000 challenge grant. For moreinformation about the project, visit www.omaha-sunkengardens.org or www.facebook.com/omaha-sunkengardens.

DMPA Page 6

Spring Clean Up Day 2018

Brownell Talbot East Parking lot off Happy Hallow Blvd

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Certain items cannot be accepted at our site but are available at other sites on the same day. There will be

vouchers for tires and large tree branches so you can take them to the appropriate site.

Any batteries, paints, liquids, oils, pesticides or other hazardous materials cannot be accepted at the site

but these items can be disposed of at Under The Sink Special Waste Facility (402-444-sink).

Please call the Spring Clean up Hotline at 402-444-4636. http://wasteline.org/cleanup

Similar to years past, donations will be collected to benefit the A.V. Sorenson Library.

So bring some $$.To volunteer to help unload vehicles on May 19th

Email Send Wiff an email if you have any questions: wiff@cox.net or 402-551-7686.

Barre Fit Classes are held at AV Sorensen community center(in the dance room) on:

- Mondays at 9:15am- Wednesdays at 10am- Saturdays at 9am and 10am

Barre Fit classes combine ballet-inspired moveswith traditional exercises and light weights for a fun,upbeat workout.

Classes are 45 minutes long. They are great forall ages and fitness levels. No dance experience is needed.

The cost is $5/class. You do not need to sign upin advance. No membership is required.

For more info, contact Stephanie Stephens atbarrefitomaha@gmail.com.

Dundee Community Garden: FreeGardening Workshop and SpringGroundbreaking

Spring is just around the corner, and we’re gear-ing up for gardening! We will be hosting our annualworkshop “What to Plant and When,” on Sat. April 7,10-11 a.m. This workshop is for the beginning garden-er and gives an overview of vegetable gardening basics,including soil preparation, starting from seeds vs. fromstarter plants, and how to grow healthy plants.

The workshop is free and open to the public(refreshments provided!) so please join us if you wouldlike to learn more about how to get started growing veg-etables. We will be meeting at the AV Sorenson Center,4808 Cass St.

Weather permitting, we will also be kicking offthe gardening season with a spring groundbreaking atthe garden on April 7. We’ll plant our cool-seasoncrops: greens such as lettuce, spinach, and kale; and alsoradishes, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and peas.

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A.V. Sorensen Library & Recreation Center 48th & Cass Streets

Library Info: 444-5274 ww.omahapubliclibrary.orgTues & Thurs 10 am - 8 pm Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am- 6 pm Closed Sunday & Monday

Recreation Center info: 444-5596 www.parks.cityofomaha.org Mon & Tues 9:00 - 7:00 pm,Wed & Thurs 9:00-8:30 pm, Friday 9:00-5:00 pm,Sat 9:00-12:00 pm

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Many gardeners are itching to get out and plant in thevegetable garden, but think that they have to wait until May toget the ball rolling. However, many of the crops we grow in thevegetable garden are adapted to cooler weather and can handleand even thrive when they are planted earlier in the season.Many of these cool-season crops are tolerant of frost and evenlight freezes.

These cold hardy crops typically fall into two differentcamps, those that require higher soil temperatures to germinateand those that are fine germinating in colder soils. The cropsthat require warmer soil temperatures are ones that we need tostart indoors early, such as the Cole crops (cabbage, broccoli,cauliflower, kale, etc). These are best started indoors just likeyour tomatoes and peppers, but usually are started very early inthe year (January/February) since they can be planted outsideearlier.

The crops that tolerate colder soil temperatures forgermination (between 40 and 50 degrees) are things like peas,spinach, other leafy greens, carrots, turnips, and beets. Thesecan be directly sown out in the garden as soon as the soil reach-

es those temperatures. Luckily, we have a tool to help you planwhen to plant. GretnaWX.net is a weather station that lists thesoil temperature in the area. For the optimum germinationtemperatures for a majority of crops, check outhttp://bit.ly/2zR5HLt

As for the warm season crops such as tomatoes, pep-pers, cucumbers, and more, you can start planting them afterthe danger of frost has passed. The last frost date for our areais around May 12. You can sometimes push the date back a fewweeks by using some sort of protective cover like a cloche, rowcover, or low tunnel.

One thing to keep in mind is that all those cool sea-son plants that you can plant in the spring can also be plantedagain in the fall. In fact, they often do better because they ger-minate when it is warmer then thrive as the temperatures cooldown again in the fall. You can often plant them in August orearly September for a fall harvest. You can also use those pro-tective covers to extend their harvest even further.

Garden SchedulingBy John Porter, Nebraska Extension

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