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Volume 10, Issue 01
Board of Directors
• President
Linda Bruskie
817.473.6594
• Vice-President
Steve Cosio
817.475.7210
• Secretary
Annette Geisel
817.453.8184
• Treasurer
Greg Brandt
817.477.2979
• Member at Large
Doris Thompson
817.477.9017
Committee Chairpersons
• Block Reps
• Grounds/Maintenance
Tammie Yaeger
817.453.4870
Laura Klein
817.614.5027
• Neighborhood Watch
Jerry Cloud
817.477.3832
• Architecture
Wes Northcutt
817.453.9667
• Social
Cindy Clark
817.477.0788
• Newsletter &
Directory
LezLee Williams817.477.0590
E-mail:
[email protected]
• Website
Steve Cosio
• Welcome
Bev Milsow
Deadline for newsletter
submissions is the 25th
of each month.
www.arborsofcreekwood.com
March 2006
PRESIDENT’S PLACE
Our Annual Membership Meeting was
held on Thursday night. Regretfully
there were only 39 homes
represented. This was, however,
enough to fulfill the quorum. This is a
summary of the major agenda items:
1. Doris Thompson, Member-AtLarge, reported that the
Treasurer’s books have been
audited and found to be accurate.
2. Greg Brandt presented the
Treasurer’s report, a copy of which
is included in this newsletter.
3. Steve Cosio gave a presentation
on the Arbors’ website and
encouraged residents to use this
as a tool for locating resources for
services and for communication to
the Board by using the Suggestion
Box.
4. I presented the budget for 200607, a copy of which is included in
this newsletter.
5. Annette Geisel presented a
proposal for installation of a
sidewalk on the west side of the
entrance at a cost of $11,366. The
proposal was defeated by a vote
of 20 to 19. (And residents don’t
think attending the annual
meetings is important!)
6. All of the proposed revisions to the
HOA Bylaws as described in the
Feb. Grapevine passed. These
revisions will go into effect
immediately.
7. These proposed revisions to the
HOA Covenants and Restrictions
were discussed, but since every
household must vote on these, no
vote at the meeting was taken
a. Adding a provision to prohibit
TV antennas, excluding
satellite dishes, from being
installed outside a residence.
b. Addition of the responsibilities
of the residents who live along
the new brick wall and wood
fence
Addition of language
recommended by our attorney
to reinforce the HOA’s ability to
file a lien in case of nonpayment
of assessments. These issues
will be further clarified soon and
each household will be
approached to cast its vote.
8. Thanks were given to Lezlee
Williams for her publication of the
Grapevine and the Directory and to
Donna Korotash for her diligent
assistance in distributing the
newsletters to the block
representatives. A huge thanks
goes to these ladies.
9. It was announced that Donna Fretz
is stepping down as Social
Chairperson, and Dick Littell is
relinquishing his position over the
Neighborhood Watch. I want to
thank each of these residents for
their service. Shelley Brandt and
Tammy Yaeger are organizing our
Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for April
1st. A big thanks to Jerry Cloud
who has agreed to take over the
Neighborhood Watch committee.
10. Finally, the existing Board of
Directors was nominated and
elected to another term. There
were no other nominations.
c.
On behalf of the Board, I thank you all
for a great year. We have all agreed
gladly to serve the association another
year and will do the best we can to
maintain a high level of service to the
members.
We welcome your comments,
suggestions, and questions.
Linda Bruskie
President
AOC HOA
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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING—PART 1
1. A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
2. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
3. A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
4. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
5. A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
6. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
7. A snail can sleep for three years.
8. Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
9. All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
10. Almonds are a member of the peach family.
11. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
12. Butterflies taste with their feet.
13. Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
14. "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".
15. February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
16. If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because
of the rate of reproduction.
17. If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months
waiting at red lights.
18. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
19. Leonardo DaVinci invented the scissors.
20. Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.”
~ Doug Larson
What are your favorite thoughts, sayings & words to live by?
Dear neighbor,
I’m a collector of things people say that ring true with me. How about you?
What are your favorite sayings that motivate you to do better, have more patience, accept what you can’t change, be a
better friend, enjoy life? Share yours with me and they may just end up in one of my future mailings to friends and
neighbors. Send them to me at:
James Rowe Plumbing, Inc.
4717 Turner Warnell Rd.
Arlington, TX 76001
Here are a few more of my favorites. Feel free to pass them along…
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Success is not a destination. It is a constant, continuous journey.” ~ George H. Denny
Do the common thing in an uncommon way. ~ Booker T. Washington
The sweetest of all sounds is praise. ~ Xenophon
Never regret, if it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience. ~ Victoria Holt
Patience is never more important than when you’re at the edge of losing it. ~ O.A. Battista
Money doesn’t buy you friends; it only rents them. ~ Unknown
This being March and the official start of spring, here’s one more saying from Robin Williams, “Spring is nature’s way of
saying…’Let’s party!’”
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DONATING OLD CELL PHONES
LAUGH LINES
Wondering what to do with those old cell
phones? Here’s a great cause…..
Martin High School Key Club is
collecting old cell phones to donate to the
Women's Crisis Center.
The phones are reprogrammed so they
can only be used to call 911. The phones are
given to family members in abusive
relationships. The local police departments keep
some of them on hand. When they answer a
family disturbance call and the woman or man
refuses to leave the situation, the officer can
provide them with a phone. The shelters give
them to women and children who return to the
home or who leave the shelter but
are still in danger.
We would appreciate any
help you could give us with this
project. You may drop the phones
off with LezLee Williams—2616
Wild Ivy Trail or call me at 817477-0590 and I’ll come get it.
PERFECT HUSBAND
Several men are in the locker room of a golf
club. A cell phone on a bench rings & a man
engages the hands free speaker- function & begins to talk.
Everyone else in the room stops to listen.
MAN: "Hello."
WOMAN: "Honey, it's me. Are you at the
club?"
MAN: "Yes"
WOMAN: "I am at the mall now and found this
beautiful leather coat It's only $1,000. Is it OK
if I buy it?"
MAN: "Sure, go ahead if you like it that much."
WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Mercedes
dealership and saw the new 2006 models. I saw
one I really liked"
MAN: "How much?"
WOMAN: "$90,000"
THAT’S AMAZING...
MAN: "OK, but for that price I want it with all
the options."
Here is a math trick so unbelievable that it will
stump you!
WOMAN: "Great! Oh, and one more thing ~
The house I wanted last year is back on the
market. They're asking $950,000"
1. Grab a calculator. (You won’t be able to do
this in your head)
MAN: "Well, then go ahead and give them an
offer of $900,000. They will probably take it. If
not, we can go the
2. Key in the first 3 digits of your phone number. (Not the area code.)
3. Multiply by 80
4. Add 1
extra 50 thousand. If it's really a pretty good
price."
5. Multiply by 250
WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you so
much!!"
6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number
MAN: "Bye! I love you, too."
7. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number,
again.
The man hangs up. The other men in the locker
room are staring at him in astonishment,
mouths agape.....
8. Subtract 250
9. Divide number by 2
10. Do you recognize the answer?????
He smiles and asks, "Anyone know who this
phone belongs to?"
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MARCH LAWN TIPS BY JOE YORK—YORK LANDSCAPING
Spring seems to be just around the corner and York Landscaping has some helpful tips
to start off the season right.
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Its time again to scalp lawns and get them ready for this years growing season.
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Aerating is suggested this month to ensure your roots will get enough nourishment
and to ensure a healthy root system before the summer heat strikes again.
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One very important step to remember is to make sure that by the 15th of the
month you have applied your pre-emergent herbicide applications.
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It’s time to trim the tops of all pampas, liriope, and all other ornamental grasses as
close to the ground as possible for new growth.
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Scout out your lawns for any signs of snail and slug trails, and treat them now if
necessary.
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If you are not planting spring flowers it’s also a great time to spruce up your landscape by adding mulch to your beds.
Nurseries will begin to receive weekly shipments of fresh stock this month so it will be
prime time for buying and planting.
Remember to sharpen your lawn mower blades before scalping your lawns.
COOK’S CORNER
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies ~
1/2
2
1
1/2
1
1
submitted by Dean Tucker
cup butter* or margarine (softened)
cups Bisquick
cup brown sugar (packed)
cup chopped nuts (Walnuts)
egg
pkg (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
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Heat oven to 375 F (quick mod.)
Mix butter, sugar and egg together.
Stir in Bisquick, nuts and chocolate pieces.
Drop teaspoonfuls of dough about 2” apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes or until lightly browned
Makes 4 dozen 1-1 1/2” cookies
*Butter makes cookies sweeter
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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
The Annual Garage Sale has been
scheduled for:
Saturday, April 22nd
Rain-out day will be:
Saturday, April 29th
Each resident participating will pay
$5 to the HOA to help offset the
advertising costs.
More info coming in the March &
April newsletters.
EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Saturday, April 1st @ 10:30 a.m.
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Egg decorating contest ~ prizes for
each age group
Photo with Eater Bunny ($5.00 for
printed photo)
Bounce Houses
Please drop off one (1) bag of candy per child no
later than March 25th!
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Put child’s name and age on bag.
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This candy will be used in goody bags.
Drop off to:
Shelley Brandt ~ 1112 Brook Arbor Dr. or
Tammie Yeager ~ 2 Brook Arbor Ct.
If you have any questions
please call:
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Shelley 817-477-2979
or
817-793-8561 or
Tammie 817-4534870
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THE POWDER ROOM
BATH & BODY SHOP
“Everything You Need for a Good Soak in the Tub”
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Bath & Body
Products
Towels
Robes
Accessories
for women,
children &
men!
Hours Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00
We’ve gone Mad in March!
Purchase 1 of our Kassatex towels and receive 1 of equal or
lesser value 1/2 price! Great
Spring Gift Ideas!
Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 or by appointment
131 North Main Street Mansfield, TX
Private Parking at back entrance
817-473-7001
WANT TO PUT AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE GRAPEVINE?
What better way to advertise your business than in our own neighborhood newsletter. Call LezLee
Williams at (817) 477-0590 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Prices are:
Business Card
1/2 Page
Full Page
Single listing
$20
$30
$50
3 mo. listing
$40
$60
$100
6 mo. listing
$70
$100
$170
12 mo. listing
$110
$175
$300
Take a look at our advertisers! If you visit one, tell them you saw it in the Grapevine!
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Webster and I wish you
a Good Day!
Properties available in the Arbors as of January 20, 2006*
1608
2
1121
2
8
6
8
6
4
1420
2515
Arborcreek
Brook Arbor
Brook Arbor
Hidden Lake
Treewood
Treeside
Trailside
Valleywood
Waterwood
Waterwood
Woodbridge
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
bedrooms
4487
2128
2156
3305
2479
2420
3462
5395
2084
5077
2879
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
sq
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
$725,000
$199,900
$204,900
CONTRACT
SOLD—WELCOME
$229,900
$399,900
$799,950
$175,000
$825,000
$286,900
* Figures obtained from MLS and individual owner brochures
If want information on any of these properties or want to know the value of your home,
please call me for a complimentary market analysis. I also have Arbors By-laws available to
provide your prospective buyers as required by law.
Ray Chartrand
Team Connolly
RE/MAX Associates
817.804.2746 office
817.919.6558 cell
www.raychartrand.com
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NEIGHBORHOOD HELPERS
In each newsletter we will be printing a list of Arbors youth that are offering their services to our neighborhood.
Please consider these ambitious kids if you have a job to be done!
BABY SITTING
Kids, the Grapevine is a great way to get your name out to the neighborhood! If you have a service you want to offer to your
neighbors, take advantage of our free ad program just for kids! We’ll be glad to list your name, age, number and type of job
you are looking for in our newsletter. You will need to let us know if and when you want your listing to be taken out of future
editions.
To advertise: Get your parents’ permission first and contact LezLee Williams at 477-0590 or [email protected] to be
included in the next edition of the Grapevine.
March
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P.O. Box 1110
Mansfield, Texas 76063