aarlington heights - Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association
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aarlington heights - Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association
A H ARLINGTON HEIGHTS A.H.N.A. N E I G H B O R H O O D N E W S N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E A R L I N G T O N H E I G H T S N E I G H B O R H O O D A S S O C I AT I O N • & M AY - J U N E 2 0 1 1 V I E W S W W W. A R L I N G T O N H E I G H T S N A . C O M THE SANGUINET HOUSE - A PIONEER HOME ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 470692 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76147 A.H.N.A. The historic Sanguinet house, built about 1894, sits on property at 4729 Collinwood at the corner of Collinwood Ave and Sanguinet St. By Makenzie Carpenter The striking Shingle style house on the corner of Collinwood Ave. and Sanguinet St. is one of the most historic homes in Arlington Heights. Not only is it one of the oldest homes in our neighborhood, it was built by one of Fort Worth's most prominent architects for his own personal family home. In 1981, the Sanguinet House was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and then listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Architect Marshall R. Sanguinet was born in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1859 and moved to Fort Worth when he was 24. He married Edna P. Robinson in 1886 and the couple had three daughters. In 1890, the family moved into their new home "on the hill" west of Fort Worth. For several years, Sanguinet practiced solo, but in 1891, he partnered with architect brothers Howard and Arthur Messer as Messer, Sanguinet, and Messer. The firm built Ye Arlington Inn in 1892, a legendary large, two-story resort hotel at Crestline Rd. and Merrick St. which burned to the ground two years later. Sanguinet also helped design most of the homes constructed in Arlington Heights between 1890 and 1893. In 1902, Sanguinet began a legendary partnership with Carl G. Staats. Together they quickly became one of the state’s largest architectural firms. In 1922, the firm expanded to include Wyatt C. Hedrick as Sanguinet, Staats and Hedrick. This arrangement lasted until 1926, when Sanguinet and Staats retired and sold their share of the firm to Hedrick who maintained the practice under his own name in Fort Worth and in limited partnerships in Houston and later Dallas. By the time Sanguinet retired, his name was associated with more than 1,800 buildings and projects throughout Texas. The original Sanguinet home was damaged by fire in 1893 and Rebuilt using ruins of the earlier home and the same architectural style—the only revision to the new structure was the use of a (continued on Page 11) Neighborhood Animal Concerns Kelly Jo Nial [email protected] 817-798-0349 Citizens on Patrol Jan Bourne [email protected] 817-737-6019 Makenzie Carpenter [email protected] 817-703-3646 Code Compliance Officer Carolyn Cummings: 817.475.8716 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Fort Worth Police non-emergency number: 817.335.4222 Never Paint Again ! Dave Marshall [email protected] 817-738-6815 City Councilman Carter Burdette: 817.392.8807 [email protected] AHNA COMMITTEES Zoning/Board of Adjustment Neighborhood Patrol Officer Ken Jacobs: 817.992-0187 (cell) [email protected] Makenzie Carpenter [email protected] 817-703-3646 Tatiana Wicke [email protected] 817-946-2949 Sanguinet made a number of major architectural contributions throughout downtown Fort Worth, including the W.T. Waggoner Building, Flatiron Building, Burk Burnett Building, Knights of Pythias Castle, the Hotel Texas, the Neil P. Anderson Building, the Texas Title Building, Thistle Hill and many other prestigious residences as well as a number of schools, fire stations and churches. Sanguinet's Land Title Building located at Commerce and Fourth Street in downtown Fort Worth is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The current tenant, The Flying Saucer Beer Emporium, retained much of the original architectural flavor of the building during renovation. Sanguinet lived in the house until he died in 1936. At the time of his death his firms were responsible for almost every tall building built in Fort Worth prior to 1930, and for a time the tallest structures in Beaumont, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. Sergio Yanes [email protected] 817-343-1018 Our neighborhood is full of remarkable trees. They're invaluable assets and play a vital role in making Arlington Heights such a desirable place to call home. We're making a special place on the AHNA website for our neighborhood trees. Take time to look in your neck of the woods and send me a photograph of one of your favorite trees, along with the address of where it's located and anything else you want to say about it. I've selected a majestic elm to spotlight. Check it out at arlingtonheightsna.com. Jason Sabotin [email protected] 817-874-4726 Dave Marshall [email protected] 817-738-6815 Today, their cursed droppings blanket the yard and are tracked throughout the house by my dogs. And every day I face the backbreaking task of picking up endless fallen pecan twigs and branches. But, my two pecan trees are still among the things I love the most about my home. Beth Kaufmann [email protected] 817-377-4006 Directors at Large Today, the first floor now contains a large entry hall, living room, completely remodeled spacious kitchen and spacious dining room featuring a built-in buffet. The second floor contains three bedrooms including a large master and dressing room. The Ehrharts converted the attic into an additional room and bath. In 1993, the home was featured as the Historic Preservation Council’s Designer Show house. In 1906, Sanguinet enlarged the house by adding a front porch and altering the columns, constructing a porte-cochere, and adding a Craftsman-style wood-paneled dining room. A back porch on the south side of the house (now enclosed as part of the kitchen) and a sleeping porch above it (also now enclosed) were added at a later date. During this period the lot on which the house stood covered nearly a full city block. Portions were sold off over the years, but the home still sits on a lot that encompasses a third of the block. Renee Tidwell [email protected] 817-377-4775 My appreciation for these two beauties multiplied in mid-March when I was photographing the super full moon peeking through the middle of their bare branches. I'd never really noticed how sculptural a leafless tree is, but this night it really hit me—the two stark trees were as beautiful as they are when they're in full summer dress. Treasurer Dana King [email protected] 979-255-6927 Secretary Kelly Jo Nial [email protected] 817-798-0349 The trees have grown to more than 50 feet tall, double the size they were when we moved into the house almost twenty years ago. Planted in the late 1940s by the original owners of the house, the trees are at least 60 years old. Depending on the variety of the pecan, the average life span of a pecan tree is between 75 and 100 years, although some live as long as 200 years. I hope my trees outlive me because it would be a drastically different backyard without them. Vice President Popular on the East Coast in the 1880’s, Shingle style homes were out of character for this area because rather than relying on decorative detailing, they were designed to blend into the landscape of wooded lots with their wide, shady porches. They are also known for their irregular profile clad in wooden shingles. In fact, the roof and exterior walls were often covered with the same type of shingles to create a continuous appearance. Although today the roof of the Sanguinet House uses conventional materials, it is presumed that at one time the wood shingling of the dormer window blended with the varied outline of the original roofline. President Christina Patoski [email protected] 817-738-0330 AHNA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sanguinet's widow lived in the family home until 1948 when she moved to Dallas to live with her daughter. She died in 1950, and the family sold the house in 1952 to Harry and Eleanor Harris who lived there for 27 years. In 1979, Donald B. and Melvia Ehrhart purchased the property and began significant restoration efforts. It was purchased in 1991 by Steven and D’Vorah Schiffman who continued to maintain and restore the property. The current owners have resided in the home since 1994. veneer of pressed red brick on the exterior of the first floor instead of shake shingles. Sanguinet was clearly fond of Shingle style architecture as demonstrated by his firm’s design of the original River Crest Country Club and the David Bomar/Amon G. Carter House at 1220 Broad Ave., which drew on the Arts and Crafts movement for inspiration. A.H.N.A. This spring I've put in a fair share of patio time. After a long day of work, there's nothing more relaxing than kicking back and enjoying a balmy, mosquito-free evening in the backyard. Watching the leafing out of the two enormous pecan trees towering over the yard has been especially rewarding this year. What spectacular specimens these two giants are and what a pleasure it is to watch them go through their annual imperceptible spring transformation. By the time the summer heat hits, I'll be praising them all the more for the comforting shade they provide. (continued from Page 1) By Christina Patoski SANGUINET HOUSE Letter from the President NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Do you have some news you would like to see listed in our newsletter? Please submit it to: PO Box 470692, Fort Worth 76147 or Makenzie Carpenter at [email protected] and include your name, address, phone, and e-mail address. Deadline for submissions is the 1st of each month. We reserve the right to refuse any submission deemed inappropriate to the newsletter and may edit for content and length. Views and opinions expressed in the newsletter are not necessarily those of AHNA or of its members. Please send all correspondence to: PO Box 470692 Fort Worth, Texas 76147 2 A R L IN GT ON HE I GHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEW S ( , + ) * & ( & & ' ' ! & % $ # " A D V E R T I S I N G R AT E S Carol Berry [email protected] 817-731-9523 Yard of the Month Business card: $25, 1/4 page: $50, 1/2 page: $100, Full page: $200 Call 817.703.3646 MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 A R L I N G T O N HE I G H T S NEI GHBO R HO O D N EW S & VI EW S 11 THE DILEMMA OF "IT'S EITHER ME OR THE CAT!" THE BOTANIC GARDENS FROM 1930S TO TODAY The history of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden begins even earlier than the 1930s, as we will learn at our membership meeting on Monday May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Local historian and preservation consultant Susan Kline will take us on a visual journey featuring the development of one of our city's most valued municipal treasures. By Dr. James Davis, Arlington Heights Resident and veterinarian at Arlington Heights Animal Hospital As the saying goes, "things always come in threes". Lately this has rung true and has involved a topic that has plagued veterinarians for years and still is considered somewhat of an enigma at times. In fact, many who read this will have battled this in their household or are currently amongst its frustration. The topic is that of feline house soiling or what we term "inappropriate urination". There are two likely reasons for this to be occurring. The first might be actual disease in the cat. There may be an underlying disease process that prohibits "Fluffy" from being the good kitty that he has always been. Disease conditions we have to consider or rule out with a history of house soiling include diabetes, urinary infections, kidney failure, bladder stones, sterile cystitis, endocrine disorders, and other systemic diseases. What may seem like a minor issue to some might actually be a serious and long term issue. Many of these conditions can be diagnosed through basic blood tests and a urine sample. Treatment of the condition is most often multi-factorial. It may be as simple as changing back to what was done before. However, some things you can't take back. You can't send back a new baby, or take your old job back for the cat. Although, some people might. Environmental enrichment such as toys or a scratching post, for example, is one avenue that we pursue in attempting to help "Fluffy" cope with changes in his world. It is exactly what it sounds like. The idea is to give them "outlets" to improve their overall attitude. The last resort is to incorporate drug therapy for "Fluffy," to help achieve the same effect. I urge you to discuss the various options with your vet as early as possible in hopes that the best outcome can be obtained for you and for "Fluffy." & receive your newsletter six times a year! Please check: c New member c Renewing member c Household $15 c Senior $10 c Business $25 Name______________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________ E-mail______________________________________________ What are your concerns/interests?_________________________ Would you like to join a committee?________________________ Please mail annual dues ($15 for household, $25 for business): AHNA, PO Box 470692, Fort Worth, TX 76147-0692 MAY • JUNE 2011 Membership Form AHNA Meeting Schedule PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY Neighborhood property crimes are still on the rise, especially daytime home break-ins. For our meeting on Monday June 20 at 6:30 p.m. we've invited some experts to tell us what we can do to prevent break-ins. A crime specialist from the Fort Worth Police Department will present lighting systems that deter after dark burglars and discuss other techniques you can take to protect your property. A.H.N.A. Monday, May 16, 2011 Monday, June 20, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 6:30pm-7:30pm Every 3rd Monday Arlington Heights United Methodist Church 4200 Camp Bo w i e B l v d . ( e n t e r o n H i l l c r e s t ) AHNA FINANCIAL REPORT Total Cash Balance as of 1/01/11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,312.07 UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800.00 Business memberships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Individual memberships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,030.00 Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.82 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,902.82 TOTAL DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,902.82 UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES League of Neighborhoods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84.90 Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $690.25 Meeting Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205.62 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $166.80 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . .$1,182.57 Often times the inciting cause for a behavioral issue revolves around a change within "Fluffy's" environment or routine. Again, history is very important and can uncover the root of the problem. For instance, a new animal or family member may have been introduced. Sometimes it's as simple as a litter or food change. I've seen cases where there is a new cat in the neighborhood that is now sitting on the front porch or in plain sight of "Fluffy" as he watches out his window. Owner job change and schedule change may have recently occurred, leading to a change in routine. There are many different factors to consider when this problem arises, making a diagnosis and cure sometimes difficult to obtain. A R L I N G T O N H EIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS At the end of her presentation, Kline will sell and sign copies of her recently published book "Fort Worth Parks" ($20.00) which features the Botanic Garden. AHNA member Gene Reed has been in the security business for 27 years and will share with us what he thinks works and doesn't work to protect your property. He will discuss a variety of different home security systems with an eye on affordability. The second reason and the most difficult to navigate through is that of a behavioral problem. This is where a thorough history leading up to the first offense and thereafter is extremely important in reaching a potential cure. Once we've determined that "Fluffy" is free of the aforementioned diseases, then we can work our way through the behavioral aspect. The frustrating thing about behavioral "inappropriate urination" is that often it takes time to reach a solution. Sometimes complete resolution can't be achieved. 10 The garden is not only the oldest botanic garden in Texas, its rose garden is considered by landscape historians to be one of the best classic rose gardens in the United States. In 2009, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden was awarded a place on the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of historic properties deemed worthy of preservation. Become a member The boundaries of Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association are the triangle of Camp Bowie Boulevard on the north, Montgomery Street on the east, and Interstate Highway 30 on the south and the west. RESTRICTED DONATIONS EXPENDITURES Feral Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 National Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.82 TOTAL RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES . . . $70.82 TOTAL EXPENDITURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,253.39 RESTRICTED CASH BALANCE AS OF 04/30/11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,575.63 RESTRICTED DONATIONS Feral Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00 National Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $342.04 Western Ave. Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,983.59 TOTAL RESTRICTED DONATIONS . . . $5,575.63 UNRESTRICTED CASH BALANCE AS OF 04/30/11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,385.27 TOTAL CASH BALANCE AS OF 04/30/11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,961.50 MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS 3 UPCOMING VOTE ON AHNA BYLAWS REVISIONS APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH garden and stress relief.” She added that both a garden and a front porch—everyone should have one—encourage neighbors to stop and chat for a few minutes while out walking. It also provides an opportunity to get acquainted with others who live in Arlington Heights. What Gail likes least about gardening: “Picking up large bags, it hurts my back.” Gail Berky’s yard at 4609 Pershing Avenue was selected at the April 2011 Yard of the Month. Berky notes that gardening is the best stress relieve available and we couldn’t agree more! By Gloria (Glo) Thompson The Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association (AHNA) Yard of the Month (YOTM) returns now that spring is here and plants, flowers and trees are blooming brightly. The April 2011 YOTM belongs to Gail Berky at 4609 Pershing Avenue. Gail, a Detroit, Michigan native, came to Texas in 1985. She has a Master’s degree in social work and is the Case Manager and Director of Social Work at Life Care Hospital. When Gail purchased her home, there were many areas that needed attention, both indoors and outside. An avid outdoors person, Gail opted to start with her yard first. She believes design is especially important and began experimenting with it first and then followed up with learning about her soil and perennials, eventually developing an English Garden theme for her yard. When asked what she likes best about gardening, Gail noted two major reasons: “1) I love the beauty of the natural world; and 2) gardening is the best stress-busting activity there is!” It is her love of nature and the joy of being outdoors that first piqued her interest in gardening. Currently Gail has a variety of plants in her yard. They include Japanese maple trees, Chinese fringe flower, pink Knock Out roses, both May Night and Lipstick salvia, rudbeckia, Tangerine Beauty crossvine, wood fern, esperanza, columbine in yellow, orange, and purple, Rose of Sharon, and lavender. Gail’s one gardening tip for someone just starting to garden: “Before you buy, get to know your soil, sunlight and shade and what will survive in Texas.” As the YOTM for April, Gail had the AHNA Yard of the Month sign in her front yard during April and received a $25 gift certificate to Archie’s Gardenland. DREAMING UP THE IDEAL RETIREMENT IS YOUR JOB. HELPING YOU GET THERE IS OURS. It’s simple, simple, really. really.How Howwell wellyou youretire retire depends It's depends on on howhow well well prepare you plantoday. today.Whether Whetherretirement retirementisisdown downthe theroad roador you just around the the corner, if you're working toward youryour goals or just around corner, if you’re working toward now, off you'll be. be. goals the now,better the better off you’ll Preparing for retirement means taking a long-term perspective. We recommend buying quality investments and holding them because we believe that’s the soundest way we can help you work toward your goals. 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On March 3, thirty concerned neighbors watched a power point presentation at Stripling Middle School that focused on solutions to the recurring flooding problem in central Arlington Heights. At the end of the presentation, city staffers from the Storm Water Management Department asked the attendees to rate the solutions, even though almost half of the neighbors had already left. The group's least favorite fix involves the city buying and tearing down an estimated 7 to 30 homes in the middle of the neighborhood. Even though staff has said buyouts would be voluntary, many people who live on the potentially affected streets find this solution to be "drastic" and "unacceptable". Miriam and Dave Hermann bought their home on Western Ave. sixteen years ago and routinely experience flooding. Even though water has never risen high enough to flood inside their home, their cars have sustained water damage multiple times. The Hermanns want the city to fix the flooding problem, but in the meantime, they, like many of their nearby neighbors, have learned to live with it. MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com Whenever rain is in the forecast, the Hermanns move their cars to higher ground. They oppose any flood solutions that involve tearing down houses; they've told staff they'd be happy with several small fixes even if they don't add up to a 100% solution. More than fifty affected property owners sent letters of opposition to the buyout/teardown solution to City Hall in early May. Neighbors have suggested that staff considers buying and tearing down nearby commercial properties instead of private homes. Staff says no flood solution recommendations will be made to City Council until there's another public meeting of the people who live on the streets that are prone to flooding. Stay informed by signing up for the AHNA e-mail list at arlingtonheightsna.com if you're not already receiving e-mails. To view the city's March 3 power point presentation on Arlington Heights flood solutions go to http://www.fortworthgov.org/tpw/ stormwater/forestpark/?id=81384. SCHOOL PROGRAM SPARED FROM BUDGET CUTS By Jason Sabotin Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) has had to make some serious cuts to next year’s budget. One program that was under review was the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. I have been an AVID Site Team member at Arlington Heights High School (AHHS) since its introduction onto our campus four years ago, and I am happy to report that AVID will be around for another school year! . AVID is a national program designed to prepare students for college. The difference between AVID and any other college preparatory/honors type program is that AVID targets students who would be the first in their families to attend college. This is not a program for “at risk” students, nor is it meant to be any sort of remediation. AVID is designed to ensure that students, especially middle-performing students, will succeed at even the most rigorous subjects, participate in school activities, and ultimately attend a four-year college or university. The program teaches students how to study, read for content, take A R L I N G T O N H EIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS On April 11, the Bylaws Committee presented their recommended bylaws revisions to the AHNA Executive Committee. The final step is the vote by the membership of AHNA on May 16. FLOOD AND STORM WATER OPTIONS STILL UNDER STUDY What Gail likes best about gardening: “The beauty of a 4 The AHNA Bylaws Committee made up of John Morris (chair), Deborah Roszek and Jeff Coolidge were charged in January 2011 by the AHNA Executive Board to study the association's bylaws which have not been updated for five years. The committee looked at the bylaws of a number of Fort Worth neighborhood associations and also consulted with the City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Office, the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods, and the Fort Worth chapter of Texas State Association of Parliamentarians. www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 notes and manage time. Students also learn how to fill out a college application as well as how to apply for financial assistance and/or scholarships. The typical AVID student is a minority female who wants to attend college and has at least one parent who did not attend any college. One of the reasons that AVID has been around for more than 20 years is that it works. Research shows that students who participate in AVID for at least three years complete their four-year college entrance requirements at more than two times their peers. Additionally, of those who graduate from the AVID program, 89% succeed while in college. I have taught and mentored dozens of AVID students. My proudest moments for them are not only seeing them walk across the stage to receive their diplomas (and knowing they will be a successful college student), but also seeing their family’s reaction knowing that their child will be the first in their family to attend college. Jason Sabotin is an English teacher at Arlington Heights High School and this year received the “Best in Texas Education” award, one of forty teachers recognized in the state of Texas, in H-E-B's Excellence in Education competition. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS 9 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD CONSTRUCTION MAY YARD OF THE MONTH By Beth Kaufmann and Dave Marshall By Gloria (Glo) Thompson Road, sewer and water construction continues on Crestline and Frederick and on the adjacent streets of Sutter and Lafayette. The end appears in sight for residents of Crestline, while folks on Frederick will have to continue with the inconveniences and frustrations of ongoing street construction. There must be something in the air…the May Yard of the Month (YOTM) is also on Pershing Avenue, at 4416 Pershing. Owner Lori Katz was very surprised, but delighted, when she heard that her yard was selected as the May YOTM. Crestline should be finished within the next three to four weeks, if all goes as planned. Half of Crestline has been poured and Conatser Construction anticipates pouring the other half in early May. Water meter boxes will be installed after that, along with new driveways. The city determines the down time for driveway access on a case-by-case basis after the cement has been poured; it can take up to seven days for the cement to cure. Lori is a native-born Texan who hails from Fort Worth. She has two Labrador Retrievers and two cats. All of her pets are rescue animals. Lori is employed as an administrative assistant at CTI Foods and is also a student at TCU where she plans to major in Communication Studies. Road crews continue to work on road, sewer and water construction on Crestline and Frederick. Meanwhile, it will be another month Look for more reconstruction projects to come throughout Arlington Heights. before repaving starts on Frederick. Crews are still working on the sewer lines on Lafayette and Sutter and cannot finish the remainder of the sewer utilities under these streets. Underground utilities consist of water line on Frederick until those streets are done. The good news is mains and sewer lines, but could also include gas lines and Frederick will not be widened, so trees in the parkway (or tree communication lines. lawn) should be fine. The city has the final say on this, so it’s a good idea to pay attention to the construction and contact the city’s The city has not yet determined the extent of the reconstruction. It lead project manager and Conatser Construction if you have any could include trenching followed by a simple road patching, or it concerns. The city project manager can be reached at 817-392- could include repair/replacement of severely damaged curbing, or 7949 or [email protected]. The Conatser Construction a total resurfacing of the roadways after the work is complete on contacts are Dale Gatewood and David Rolls, 817-534-1743. the utilities aspect of the job. Future reconstruction plans involve property owners on Ashland between Camp Bowie and El Campo, Birchman between Clover and Ashland, and El Campo between Sutter and Clover who recently received a notice from city contractor Burgess & Niple. The Ohio-based engineering firm was hired to conduct street surveys as part of a Capital Improvements project to replace all underground Construction is estimated to be nine months to one year away. Once the design phase of the program is 60 percent complete, a neighborhood informational meeting will be scheduled to allow affected property owners to review the plans and timelines, and to ask questions. Stay tuned. COMMUNITY GARDEN STARTING TO SPROUT By Tatiana Wicke Thanks to volunteers, the community garden at Thomas Place Community Center is very tidy and all the raised beds have been adopted for the season. If you can, swing by and take a look at how great the gardens look. There are already many veggies and other edibles poking up their green little heads. A very special thank you to Karen Stumher, director at the Community Center for financially supporting our efforts in cleaning up the community garden—she ensured we had enough mulch, edging, and weed barrier to get the job done. Thanks to all who participated in the community garden clean-up events held on March 26 and April 9. 8 A R L I N G T O N H EIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS There is still more work to be done, but we’ll pick things back up again when things cool off in late summer. If you are interested in adopting a raised bed for next season, just let me know at [email protected] or 817-946-2949. MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com Lori’s front yard features a large agave plant near her front entrance. It took several years Lori Katz at 4416 Pershing Avenue is the proud recipient of the May 2011 Yard of the Month. Her yard is a for the pyracantha to completely wonderful example of how native plants and organic gardening can showcase our beautiful homes. cover the front face of her house. She is an organic gardener and if there was a specific theme, Lori notes that it would be something akin to the patio area of Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant. Although she does have some assistance from a landscaping company, Lori enjoys doing her own gardening as well. Her yard includes mountain laurel, yucca plants, a Japanese maple tree, pecan tree and a variety of potted plants in colorful containers along the side of the house. When asked how she became interested in gardening, Lori said she started with a small cacti garden and discovered that gardening is therapeutic and also gave her a sense of accomplishment. She credits Shelly Whelchel, a long-time friend of her parents, for sharing her passion for plants with her. Lori enjoys cooking with home-grown herbs and vegetables and loves to entertain outdoors as much as possible. She is an organic gardener and has planted fruits, vegetables and herbs in her yard including parsley, dill, chocolate mint, and basil. She also has ten different varieties of peppers and a prickly pear cactus which she uses with chicken. Strawberries and other fruits are also planted in the back. In the future, Lori intends to add more vegetables and fruits to her garden and more perennials to her yard. What Lori likes best about gardening: “I am an outdoor person and I love being outside and working in my gardens.” What Lori likes least about gardening: “Bugs – especially spiders!” Lori’s one gardening tip for someone just starting to garden: “Pruning—it is really important and organic garden as much as possible.” www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS 5 NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL OFFICER KENNETH JACOBS The 6th annual District Walk sponsored by FitFuture and Fort Worth ISD takes place Saturday, May 14 from 9-10am at all 13 By Makenzie Carpenter FWISD high school tracks. For more information, call Georgi Roberts We welcome Officer Kenneth Jacobs as our new Neighborhood Patrol Officer (NPO). Officer Jacobs has been with the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) for 26 years. Jacobs was previously the NPO for the Chapel Creek/Westpoint area, located in far west Fort Worth where he will continue serving until a replacement is hired. His notable commendations include the 1986 Reserve Officer of the Year and the 2009 Thomas R. Windham Community Policing Award, an award given by the citizens of Fort Worth. at 817-814-2595…Several new businesses are popping up along Camp Bowie Blvd. The Cup, a modern European-style coffee bar and market will nestle in at 3903 Camp Bowie. This modern bistro will feature a back patio area and serve coffee, tea, sandwiches and to-go items. Next door will be Smart Barre, a studio designed to provide women a total body workout by fusing principles of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. Leah’s Sweet Treats which specializes in custom cakes/ As the Arlington Heights NPO, Jacobs will act as the community liaison between our neighborhood and the FWPD, as well as enforce local traffic and criminal laws. Jacobs strives to see a problem through completion, and is determined to make a difference in our community. He recognizes the hard work of his predecessor Officer Teri Majors and echoes her cautions: Don't leave anything in your car, call 911 if you see anything suspicious, and keep your porch light on all night. cupcakes will locate at 4910 Camp Bowie…Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers 16 nights of outdoor concerts June 3 - July 4 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. For more information, contact the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at 817-6656000… Ballet Concerto’s 28th Annual Summer Dance Concert will be held at 8:30 p.m., June 23-36 at the outdoor stage at Trinity Park. This years theme, Dancing Under the Stars will surely delight and entertain audiences of all ages. For more information, call 817989-7168… Don’t forget about the AHNA Yard of the Month awards. If you’d like to nominate a yard, please contact Carol Berry at 817-731-9523 or [email protected]. Meteorologist Rebecca Miller of Channel 33 will be at Walgreen's on Hulen and Camp Bowie on Saturday May 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a special parking lot event on storm preparedness. Sponsored by the American Red Cross Chisholm Trail Chapter as well as AHNA and The 33 News, the event will feature drawings for free giveaways, including Midland weather radios. Jacobs is described by the Chapel Creek/Westpoint neighborhoods as dedicated—he works closely with residents and Citizens on Patrol groups to maintain order and improve quality of life for all residents. An example of his dedication can already be seen in the detailed notes of his offense activity reports which he emails out regularly. During his free time, you’ll find Officer Jacobs working on his 1969 Camaro Z28. He owns a fully restored Camaro SS 396/375. Currently, he’s in the market for a 1967 Camaro that’s restorable. Zoom-zoom! Receive Officer Kenneth Jacobs' informative daily neighborhood crime report via email by signing up at [email protected] If you see anything suspicious going on in the neighborhood, like door to door solicitors, Officer Jacobs encourages us to call 911, not him, to request that a patrol car come out to investigate. Don't wait and call Officer Jacobs the next day. Proudly serving Arlington Heights! Quality beyond necessary® Renovations Additions Repairs Maintenance 817.680.3446 Ginger Coolidge, REALTOR® Arlington Heights Resident Direct 817.454.1567 [email protected] www.817Realty.com Mitzi M. Gray, Broker EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm NAT-93683-1 © 2011 Howell Homes, LLC 6 A R L I N G T O N H EIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS 7
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