Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you all had a great Christmas. Congratulations to the winners of our Christmas Lights Contest: First Place Ronny and Vera Phillips 6 Brookside Court Second Place Geff and Kristin Anderson 1317 Waterwood Third Place Ed and Peggy Mills 1 Treeside Court Honorable Mentions Greg and Shelley Brandt 1112 Brook Arbor Drive Carson and Dina Keifer 1402 Waterwood Daniel and Nicole Steffens 2501 Peppermill We thank Lt Mercer and his crew from Firehouse 4 for judging the contest and to everyone who decorated their home and yards. ANNUAL HOA MEETING Remember to mark your calendar for our Annual Membership Meeting to be held at Willie Brown on Thursday, February 19 th at 7:00 p.m. The Board is currently working on the agenda for the meeting, and this will be published in next month’s newsletter. We will also be electing a new Board of Directors. We are looking for residents who are willing to fill the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Member-At -Large. The current Board members will be stepping down but will be available to assist the members of the new Board as they take over. If you are committed to preserving the quality of our HOA and have just a few hours each month to serve, please let me know. If you have any questions about the duties of each Board position, please feel free to call me. Last year the current Board agreed to stay on another year but will not serve after this term. Please remember, if no one steps up to serve, we would have no choice but to turn over the operations of the HOA to a management company which would require that our dues be increased, and we would have no say -so in the operations of the HOA. Subdivisions that have gone this route do not remain active and effective HOAs. Again, if you are willing to serve, please contact me between now and the meeting. Nominations will also be accepted at the meeting. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns of suggestions. Linda Bruskie President P P RESIDENT RESIDENT ’ ’ S S P P LACE LACE January 2009 Board of Directors • President Linda Bruskie 817.473.6594 • Vice-President Steve Cosio 817.475.7210 • Secretary Dennis Smith 682.518.9816 • Treasurer Robyn Brooks 817.453.9701 • Member at Large Stacey Woodside 682.518.7190 Committee Chairpersons • Block Reps • Grounds/Maintenance Dennis & Donna Phelps 817.453.9730 • Neighborhood Watch Jerry Cloud 817.477.3832 • Architecture Wes Northcutt 817.453.9667 • Social Margie Bowman 817.477.1408 • Newsletter & Directory Christina Walk E-mail: [email protected]• Website Steve Cosio 817.475.7210 Email: [email protected]Deadline for newsletter submissions is the 25th of each month. www.arborsofcreekwood.com Volume 12, Issue 10
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Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you all had a great Christmas. Congratulations to the winners of our Christmas Lights Contest: First Place Ronny and Vera Phillips 6 Brookside Court Second Place Geff and Kristin Anderson 1317 Waterwood Third Place Ed and Peggy Mills 1 Treeside Court Honorable Mentions Greg and Shelley Brandt 1112 Brook Arbor Drive Carson and Dina Keifer 1402 Waterwood Daniel and Nicole Steffens 2501 Peppermill We thank Lt Mercer and his crew from Firehouse 4 for judging the contest and to everyone who decorated their home and yards.
ANNUAL HOA MEETING Remember to mark your calendar for our Annual Membership Meeting to be held at Willie Brown on Thursday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. The Board is currently working on the agenda for the meeting, and this will be published in next month’s newsletter. We will also be electing a new Board of Directors. We are looking for residents who are willing to fill the positions of President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Member-At-Large. The current Board members will be stepping down but will be available to assist the members of the new Board as they take over. If you are committed to preserving the quality of our HOA and have just a few hours each month to serve, please let me know. If you have any questions about the duties of each Board position, please feel free to call me. Last year the current Board agreed to stay on another year but will not serve after this term. Please remember, if no one steps up to serve, we would have no choice but to turn over the operations of the HOA to a management company which would require that our dues be increased, and we would have no say-so in the operations of the HOA. Subdivisions that have gone this route do not remain active and effective HOAs. Again, if you are willing to serve, please contact me between now and the meeting. Nominations will also be accepted at the meeting. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns of suggestions. Linda Bruskie President
PPRESIDENTRESIDENT’’SS PPLACELACE
January 2009
Board of Directors
• President Linda Bruskie 817.473.6594
• Vice-President Steve Cosio 817.475.7210
• Secretary Dennis Smith 682.518.9816
• Treasurer Robyn Brooks 817.453.9701
• Member at Large Stacey Woodside 682.518.7190
Committee Chairpersons
• Block Reps
• Grounds/Maintenance Dennis & Donna Phelps 817.453.9730
Calloway’s Timely Tip for January January can be a busy month in your garden! Calloway’s Nursery is offering two FREE soil tests to every customer this month. Visit your nearest store in January and take advantage of this special offer. Fertilize with confidence when you know the exact needs of your soil.
Now is the time to prune fruit trees and grapevines. Shade trees and evergreen shrubs can be trimmed to maintain shape and to remove damaged or low lying branches. Do not top Crape Myrtles; only prune to remove damaged branches. Trim summer blooming shrubs and vines to tidy their ap-pearance. Leave a smooth cut flush with the trunk or branch from which you pruned. Apply pruning paint to cuts larger than a pinkie to prevent diseases and insect infestations. For more information, please join us for FREE in-store clinics regarding these topics. These clinics are held in every store. Saturday, January 17th at 10:15 am—Techniques of Pruning Come hear how and when to prune your plants. Check out the newest and best tools to get the job done! Saturday, January 24th at 10:15 am—Preparing Your “Dirt” Our experts will provide information on the necessary make-up of your soil and what all those numbers and letters mean! Keep your plants green, growing and blooming with the proper nutrition. Success in the garden begins with a good foundation! Become a member of our Garden Club and learn how to develop a beautiful landscape! Go to: www.mytexasgarden.com
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PROGRAMMER AND THE FROG
A programmer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess."
He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week." The programmer took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it and returned it to the pocket. The frog then cried out, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a princess, I'll stay with you and do anything you want." Again the programmer took the frog out, smiled at it and put it back into his pocket. Finally, the frog asked, "What is the matter? I've told you I'm a beautiful princess that I'll stay with you for a week and do anything you want. Why won't you kiss me?" The programmer said, "Look, I'm a programmer. I don't have time for a girlfriend-- but a talking frog, now that's cool!"
LLAUGHAUGH LLINESINES
There is a little Red Phone on the left hand side of the website http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/ for emergency alerts for tornado, etc. You can enter your contact information and be alerted if the situation arises and you do not have the TV/Radio on.
You never know if this will come in handy!
SSAFETYAFETY TTIPIP
Tarrant County has issued a ban on outdoor burning. Read the press release for details at http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/apps/b2/media/BanOnOutdoorBurning.pdf.
This burn ban is scheduled to be in place for about 90 days, starting December 17, 2008 and ending March 17, 2009. Any questions within the City of Mansfield may be directed to the Fire Marshals office at 817-276-4790.
BBURNURN BBANAN IINN EEFFECTFFECT
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The Arbors Neighborhood Networking Social plans for 2008-2009
Let’s shake things up a bit for “The Arbors” this year! January-“The Arbors…..has Guy’s Night Out”- No Frills Grill 7:00, invite a new person on your street February-“The Arbors…..has Ladies Night Out”-LaGondola 7:00, invite a new person on your street March- “The Arbors…… improves our neighborhood”,
Neighborhood Service Project, youth involvement. (I would like a couple of volunteers to help coordinate this event) April-“The Arbors…..hunts for Easter eggs”- bring your eggs to hide, then let the kids get the surprise (I am looking for a volunteer to coordinate this entire event) April- “The Arbors’ …….Iron Grill competition”, bring your own grill and food, beat the time, compete to win! Our own residents decide! May-“The Arbors …..has Guy’s Night Out”- Fathers and Sons-Johnny Carinos June-“The Arbors ……has Ladies Night Out”- Mothers and Daughters-Johnny Carinos July 4th- “The Arbors …… goes to the fireworks together”, head to Big League Dreams for our section to sit at the fireworks! August-“The Arbors …….ALL eat out at Spring Creek - Come meet some new neighbors!
Procedure:
The onion and tomato may be puréed together in your blender or food processor. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Sauté the tortilla pieces with the garlic until tortillas soften. Add the puréed onion and tomato and bring to a boil. Add the canned tomato purée, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Check seasonings, and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, and garnish each serving with cooked chicken breast, avocado, cheddar cheese and crisp tortilla strips.
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YARD OF THE MONTH CONTESTYARD OF THE MONTH CONTEST
VOLUME 12, ISSUE 10
CCOOKOOK’’SS CCORNERORNER
Calloway’s Nursery will be giving back to our community this year by supporting our neighborhood beautification efforts through our Yard of the Month contest. They will sponsor the contest and provide a
$50 Calloway’s gift card to the monthly winner, provide us with a “Good Neighbor” savings coupon which will be published monthly in our newsletter,
and provide “Calloway’s Garden Advice – Tip of the Month” article for the newsletter.
The yard of the month contest is on break and will resume next Spring. Thank you to all of
those who helped with the judging. See everyone then!
Annette Geisel
Ingredients: ο 3 tablespoons olive oil
ο 4 corn tortillas, torn into spoon-sized pieces
ο 5 garlic cloves, minced
ο 1 large onion, puréed
ο 3 large , ripe tomatoes, peeled and puréed
ο 1/4 cup canned tomato purée
ο 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
ο 1 tablespoon chili powder
ο 1 teaspoon ground cumin
ο 1 tablespoon canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
ο 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
ο 8 cups chicken stock
ο salt and pepper, to taste Garnishes:
ο 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cooked and chopped
ο 1 ripe Haas avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped
ο 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
ο crispy tortilla chips, cut into strips like noodles
Tortilla Soup
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WANT TO PUT AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE GRAPEVINE?
What better way to advertise your business than in our own neighborhood newsletter. Contact Christina Walk at [email protected]. Prices are:
Take a look at our advertisers! If you visit one, tell them you saw it in the Grapevine!
Arbors referral provided by: Vicky Holton
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RAY KNOWS THE ARBORS (Your Arbors Specialist since 1993)
Properties available in the Arbors as of December 20, 2008
Statistics for the Arbors for 2008 Number of Homes Sold 13
Average Days on Market 46 Average Sales price/Square Foot $95
*Denotes New Price
** Denotes New Listing
If you’d like information on any of these properties or want to know the value of your home under current market conditions, please call us for a complimentary market analysis.
Team Connolly - RE/MAX Associates
Ray Chartrand Elaine Connolly 817.804.2746 office 817.804.2741 office www.raychartrand.com www.elaineconnolly.net
Happy Holidays from Elaine and Ray
3 Brook Arbor 3 bedrooms 2057 sq ft CONTRACT 2 Hidden Lake 4 bedrooms 3308 sq ft $450,000 Pool Active 3 Hidden Lake 4 bedrooms 5750 sq ft $898,000 Pool Active 2 Treewood 5 bedrooms 3286 sq ft $315,000 Active 10 Trailside 4 bedrooms 3020 sq ft $349,900 Pool* Active 233 N Creekwood 5 bedrooms 6920 sq ft $895,000 Active 6 Valleywood 4 bedrooms 5395 sq ft $509,900 *Pool Active 1510 Valleywood 6 bedrooms 3757 sq ft $400,000 Active 1601 Valleywood 6 bedrooms 4247 sq ft $635,000 Active 1602 Valleywood 4 bedrooms 3100 sq ft $385,000 Active 1304 Waterwood 4 bedrooms 2435sq ft $238,500 Pool* Active 1414 Waterwood 5 bedrooms 4513 sq ft $675,000 Pool Active 1420 Waterwood 4 bedrooms 4965sq ft $527,900 * Active
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How to Dodge the Flu From the Plumber who cares about
your family’s health and safety
Dear Homeowner, We’re in the midst of flu season and if you’re one of those who missed getting a flu shot, here are some tips from experts on how to avoid the flu:
* Flu germs spread when a person with the flu coughs, sneezes or touches something with germy hands. While germs don’t live long on surfaces like a door knob or piece of mail, you don’t want to be in a closed room or airplane for several hours with someone who is coughing or sneezing. So, don’t travel if you have the flu. And if you don’t have the bug, don’t sit next to someone who is coughing and sneezing. * If people offer to shake your hand, say politely, “Sorry, I’m not shaking hands right now. I hope you understand.” * Wash your hands often with plain soap and warm water taking 10-15 seconds to complete
the job. * If you can’t get near a sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer available at most drug and grocery stores. Carry a small bottle in your purse or pocket. * Avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose unless you just washed your hands. * Eat balanced meals (especially fresh fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C*) and drink 6- 8 glasses of water or other clean liquids each day. * Get a good night’s sleep and exercise regularly to stay strong. * If you get the flue, stay home until you’ve stopped coughing and don’t have a fever. The most common flu symptoms are coughing, headache, fever of 101+ degrees, and a lack of energy. If you’ve got these, stay in bed. You can rest assured, this is the same advice we’re giving our Plumbing Technicians. So stay healthy and call us at 817-572-3860 with your plumbing needs. Sincerely, James Rowe Plumbing *Vitamin C rich foods include oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, berries, carrots, sweet potatoes, sweet pepper, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli and cabbage.
