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The Lewis Crest
neighborhood is unique in several ways. Joe Creek traverses the
"section" from Northeast to Southwest, with only a footbridge on the
East linking us to lovely Manion Park, Nimitz Junior High and Grimes
Elementary schools. Thus, with no major shortcuts through the
neighborhood, we enjoy lighter street traffic and a greater sense of
community than average. Dozens of surviving pecan trees from groves
planted early in the last century in the Northern part of the
neighborhood are augmented by a wide variety of other mature trees
throughout, giving us ample shady havens with wonderful sunny
delights. This urban forest also greatly moderates Tulsa's
occasional winds, as well as stirring a gentle evaporation breeze
when the air grows heavy in other parts of town. With homes ranging
in age from over 70 years to "brand new," apartments, gated condos,
garden homes, cottages, developer additions, and custom built homes,
we enjoy a diverse neighborhood with character, rather than
"cookie-cutter" sameness.
In response to
recognized and future needs, our neighborhood association was formed
in 1989 to foster and facilitate cooperation and effective action in
addressing those needs. With uncomplicated bylaws, a simple
organization, and minimal overhead, a few volunteers contributing a
couple of hours per month have continued the initiatives and
worthwhile goals established at the outset. The association is a
source of information and communication for its members and a
vehicle for cooperative beneficial efforts. Our quarterly meetings
feature interesting and qualified speakers offering presentations of
specific local interest, such as our district City Councilor,
Tulsa's Urban Forester, our County Assessor, a Master Gardener, a
representative from INCOG, and a representative of the city's Safe
Neighborhoods program, always followed by a period of personal
interviews and community fellowship. We do make an exception in our
December meeting, devoting the evening to Holiday celebration. Our
small Executive Committee, elected annually, meets three weeks prior
to each quarterly meeting to conduct the business of the
association. Five volunteer Area Captains stay alert for possible
signs of trouble within the immediate area of their own homes. Other
regular activities include participation in the citywide Spring
Clean-up program, citywide neighborhood Block Parties, and Autumn
and Spring Neighborhood Garage Sales. LCNA publishes a quarterly
newsletter and has maintained a website since 2002.
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