On 44th Street
Last week we handed out flyers announcing the Light Brigade was coming to 44th Street on Saturday October 20, 2007 between 1 and 3 pm. Prior to arrival our arrival, signs were posted announcing the Light Brigade was coming.
44th Street Residents Linda and Pat Devitt led the charge and were accompanied by Pat Mueller and Naimi Adedapo. They visited each home on 44th Street from Martin Drive to Juneau armed with a ladder and a supply of energy efficient light bulbs encouraging everyone to Light the Night.
We rang door bells and talked to everyone we could about the importance of keeping porch lights on in the evening. Not only does it make the appearance of the neighborhood friendlier to all passing through, but lighting is a well know crime prevention technique.
Neighbors were thankful for the energy efficient bulbs, the lending hand we provided by actually installing the bulbs in porch fixtures and lampposts and for the $2 coupons we handed out so they could purchase more bulbs.
We installed efficient bulbs that were the equivalent of 60 watts but only used 13 watts of electric, so there will be reason to turn on lights -- energy savings. After it turned dark, I drove down the street and saw the glow of porch lights spilling onto the yards and sidewalks.
Last week we handed out flyers announcing the Light Brigade was coming to 44th Street on Saturday October 20, 2007 between 1 and 3 pm. Prior to arrival our arrival, signs were posted announcing the Light Brigade was coming.
44th Street Residents Linda and Pat Devitt led the charge and were accompanied by Pat Mueller and Naimi Adedapo. They visited each home on 44th Street from Martin Drive to Juneau armed with a ladder and a supply of energy efficient light bulbs encouraging everyone to Light the Night.
We rang door bells and talked to everyone we could about the importance of keeping porch lights on in the evening. Not only does it make the appearance of the neighborhood friendlier to all passing through, but lighting is a well know crime prevention technique.
Neighbors were thankful for the energy efficient bulbs, the lending hand we provided by actually installing the bulbs in porch fixtures and lampposts and for the $2 coupons we handed out so they could purchase more bulbs.
We installed efficient bulbs that were the equivalent of 60 watts but only used 13 watts of electric, so there will be reason to turn on lights -- energy savings. After it turned dark, I drove down the street and saw the glow of porch lights spilling onto the yards and sidewalks.
An eight year resident of the neighborhood commented that "the neighborhood had dramatically improved since she moved to Martin Drive." Another long term resident commented that "we have a good stable neighborhood and let's keep it that way."
Efforts like the Light Brigade and making an effort to know your neighbors has helped to maintain the quality and safety of Martin Drive Neighborhood.