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www.mistletoeheights.org April 2013
How do you cope with stress? Do you look to food, television, tobacco, alcohol, or other solutions to calm your nerves? These options might take your mind off of your worries, but a lot of these “answers” can have a negative impact on your health.
I would like to offer another option for reducing stress and lifting your mood. This outlet will not only improve your mood but has long-term health benefi ts: Exercise.
I would like to see the neighborhood come to life, not only for our individual well being but also for the health of the community. Get out there and take a stroll around the block. Get familiar with the houses around you and what is happening down the street. I would like to see more people getting outside and moving, more people like Irene Stemple. Most days, about an hour before sundown, she will hit the streets of our neighborhood. I met Irene a few weeks ago while working in my yard; she was doing what she calls, “following the pig trail,” or taking a walk. She is 79 years old and has been a dedicated resident of Mistletoe Heights since 1967. She is a vibrant, active member of the community. She is happy, healthy, and strong, and her vitality
enriches my day more than she knows. Thank you Irene for your love for our neighborhood, knowing you has improved my life.Get out and create the Irene in you. Learn about your neighbors. See who is talking to who. The neighbors on the street
behind me stand in their yards and talk. They give each other ideas on yard tips and more importantly they learn about those who share this neighborhood. When you know your neighbors, you take better care of the community in which we live. Invite me to your block for a walk. Tell me how we can make our neighborhood better. I want to know what’s important to you.
Find us: • Our Facebook chat room facebook.com/groups/mhneighbors• On the back of your newsletter (drop an email)• Our webpage mistletoeheights.org/contact• Newby Park – Every Tuesday/Thursday – 5:00pm for SWEAT (MH Boot Camp)
Join us as we make an effort to clean up our neighborhood and improve the quality of life for all those that live here.
— Kyle Jensen, MHA President
President’s Corner
Inside This Issue:
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May 21, 7 pmHome of James and Carol Shaw
1414 Mistletoe Drive
What would you like to see in the newsletter?
We want your feedback! What topics would you like to see in the newsletter? Send us your suggestions:[email protected].
Page 2 - Cowtown Cheer StationMistletoe Heights Garage SalePage 3 - Yard of the Month, Classifi eds
Page 4 - Convenient CutoutPage 5-7 - Prairie Fest, Food Parks, Fun Runs
Page 8 - Museum Events, Classifi edsPage 9 - Advertising Rates,Submission Process
Page 10 - Annual Dues DrivePage 11 - Important Numbers
Cowtown Cheer Station a Big Success
Individual permits are required. Permits are FREE but must be requested 72 hours in advance of the sale date.
To obtain a permit: call 817.392.7851, option 5 or go online at fortworthtext.gov/planninganddevelopment/permits.
Mistletoe Heights Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale - April 20, 2013
Rain Date - April 27, 2013
Submit Your Address
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MPLEPLE
The Yard of the Month The April yard of month goes to Thomas and Marjorie Day. This comes as no surprise as Marjorie is a Master Gardener.Her husband, Thomas, has worked w it h a t y pographic company that creates maps for the oil and gas industry since 1978.The Days have lived in Mistletoe Heights for seven years, and Marjorie was also the former MHA newsletter editor.
The Days have planted a variety of fl owers and plants in their yard. They were chosen as this month’s yard of the month because of their front yard, but their backyard deserves recognition as well. Plants include Don Juan’s Climbing Rose, Irises (purple and white), Japanese Maple, Laguaria, Gem Magnolia, Texas Sage, Shasta Daisies, Buford Holly, Corabelle’s, Black Scallop Aguga, and Verbina.
Also impressive is that they started their yard from scratch. They do their own composting, which they use to fertilize their gardens. The Days also use rain barrels for irrigation. Their biggest challenges include minimizing the grass sections of their lawn to include more gardens and reducing watering expenses. Marjorie also propagates many of her plant varieties to lower the expense of buying mature plants in some species. I am excited to see what great ideas they come up with next to conserve and recycle.
This month was a competitive one for yard of the month. We do have some prospects to check back with, so keep up the great work!
- William Ritter
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2239 West Magnolia Avenue
TAX PREPARATION Jeri Jo Blackmon, former IRS Agent andcurrent Enrolled Agent licensed bythe IRS will prepare and e-fi le yourindividual or business tax returns.Also, as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor,training is available for individualsor businesses who want to improvetheir skills or learn new skills usingQuickBooks accounting software.Contact Jeri Jo Blackmon at 817-923-4393 or email [email protected] Mistletoe Drive.*********************************RESUME, COVER LETTER ANDAPPLICATION ESSAY WRITINGNeed a resume, or just need toupdate what you have? Call or emailMistletoe neighbor Alexandra “Alex”Rodman who specializes in resumedesign; cover letter and applicationessay writing; and interviewpreparation. For a minimal cost, you’lllook like a million bucks on paper!Contact Alex at 773-726-1488 [email protected]******************************HOME WANTED We’d like to buy ahome - from an owner - no agents,please! 817-732-3836.*********************************
TUTOR, K-3rd grade. Caring,encouraging, experienced (12years) certifi ed elementary schoolteacher is offering tutoring this summer. Contact Kathy Jo Rogers at817.688.0905 or [email protected].*********************************HANDYMAN IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD No job is toosmall. I live on Edwin and have localreferences. Have over 30 Yearsexperience in remodel. Call Terry817.454.1795 free estimates!!******************************PIANO LESSONS for beginners andintermediates. Mary Smith, 2300 W.Magnolia Ave. 817-927-8876.*********************************MISTLETOE HEIGHTS PETSITTERS is now booking foryour vacation, or any other time.References available on request.www.mistletoeheightspetsitters.comor 817-247-2870*********************************VINTAGE SALES Estate sales and appraisals in FOrt Worth since 1992. Call Anne Bourland for information.817-924-5959.*********************************
HARPIST: Sally Sledge ministers onthe harp as a worshiper, psalmist andvocalist. She has recorded two CDs:“Return to Your Rest” and “CherishedTimes”. She is available to play forhome groups, church events, Biblestudies, weddings, funerals, dinnerparties or any special occasion. Formore information and song samples,you may access her web site atwww.sallysledge.com.*********************************MEMORY QUILTS: Do you havemore t-shirts than you can wear?I have a solution! Turn them intomemory quilts. Call Jill at817-217-4497 or visitwww.sew-what-quilts.com*********************************ESTATE SALE SERVICES - Estate Sales & AppraisalsExperienced, reliable estate sales in and out of Mistletoe Heights since 1992. Certifi ed Appraiser, International Society of Appraisers.Appraisals for insurance, estate evaluations, donations; whatever your needs. Contact: Terri Ellis,Mistletoe Estate Sales,817-926-9424 or [email protected]***************************
FREE NEIGHBORHOOD CLASSIFIED ADS
Cut this Calendar out for a Convenient Reminder of What’s Going on in Mistletoe Heights
MHA Association needs:Your Help!
The neighborhood association is in need of volunteers! We need a Historic Preservation Committee (three to fi ve volunteers)! Kathy McReynolds and Martin Herring have done an excellent job chairing this position for us for over seven years and we are grateful for their time and efforts.They have volunteered to walk the new committee through the position to aid in the transition.
We need someone to take over as the advertising representative for the newsletter. Kelley Reece has kindly volunteered his time for over six years. Someone with advertising experience would be ideal, but we really just need someone who can keep track of what ads need to go in what issue.
We need a web editor! The association is looking for someone to manage the content on our current website. This person will work closely with the MHA offi cers and Scott Ewing.
If you’d like more information, contact Kyle Jensen at 940.367.1428 or [email protected].
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This is the after photo and the before photo of the
kitchen we did this month. We were working with a very creative owner and the design is very different
from anything else we have done recently.
Most design work is
included in the fee.
Call Steve at:
682-553-3161
New Website: housetailors.com
Email: [email protected]
PrairieFest 2013The eighth annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest is Saturday, April
27, 11 am to 8 pm, at Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View Street.
The information below was taken from tandyhills.org.
Tandy Hills Natural Area (THNA) is a 160-acre indigenous remnant of Fort Worth prairie located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. The land was obtained by the City of Fort Worth Parks Department in the 1960s and designated a “natural area” in 1987. Since 1990, the park has been managed by the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.
Noted for its unusually complete collection of prairie fl ora, THNA contains more than 500 native plant species. The show of spring wildfl owers is unsurpassed in the metroplex. The land is a living demonstration of how most of Fort Worth and the Great Plains appeared in predevelopment times.
Visit tandyhills.org for more information.
Dig in, get dirty, and experience hands-on fun with BRIT scientists and educators. Campers spend the week working alongside scientists to investigate habitats,
have fun with nature games, and so much more!
Little B.I.T.™ - Botanist In Training (students entering grades K - 1)
Our Plants, Our Place (students entering grades 2 - 5)
Sustainable by Nature’s Design (students entering grades 6 - 8)
Week-long camp sessions offered June - August. Register now at BRIT.org for a program to fit your
blossoming scientist!
a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
ph 817.332.44411700 University DriveFollow us @BRIT_org
BRIT.orgFort Worth, TX 76107-3400 Facebook.com/BRITorg
Explore with us!Day camp at BRIT® is full of outdoor fun and learning.
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Visit our website often for market updates, and other helpful information!
www.RuthStoryOnline.com
I have buyers searching for homes in:
76109/Tanglewood - 76107 - 76110
If you live in these areas and are considering a move, I may be able to help you make the process smoother,
help to maximize your equity and customize the timing to fit your family’s needs
(817)992-9232
Food Parks:Food Parks are the latest trend in the foodie world.
There are numerous parks popping up all around DFW, including two parks in Fort Worth: Fort Worth Food Park (fwfoodpark.com) and Clearfork Food Park (clearforkfoodpark.com).
The Fort Worth Food Park is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner and Thursday through Sunday for lunch. They are located at 2509 Weisenberger Drive.
Clearfork Food Park is open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. They are located on the Trinity Trail at 1541 Merrimac Circle.
Visit their websites for a schedule of what trucks will be at what park!
For more information on food trucks, including food reviews, visit dfwfoodtruckfoodie.com.
Fun Runs in the AreaMud Run
Saturday, April 13, 9 amTheOriginalMudRun.com
Victory Over Violence Walk/RunSaturday, April 13, 8 am
vovfw.org
Fort Worth Zoo RunSaturday, April 20, 8 am
fortworthzoo.orgfacebook.com/groups/mhneighbors/events
Dirty Scurry Adventure RunSaturday, April 27, 9 am
dirtyscurry.org
Chesapeake Energy Mayfest RunSaturday, May 4
mayfest.org
https://fwzoorun.edregistration.com
This year marks the 16th annual fun run. Early registration guarantees a Zoo ticket, a race bag, a T-shirt, as well as a timing chip, if desired. T-shirt sizes based upon availability.
Races include a Timed 5K, a 5K Fun Run (untimed) and a 1K Fun Run. No pets, bicycles or in-line skates allowed.http://www.facebook.com/groups/mhneighbors/events/
We will meet at the corner of Mistletoe Drive and Forest Park at 7:15 am on race day. This is a fun way to get to know your neighbors and build a better community. Come jog with us!
This year our annual neighborhood garage sale falls on the same date as the zoo’s annual fun run. The MHA will place an ad in the newspaper to cover the neighborhood - wide garage sale as well as two signs on Forest Park. We do encourage you to put up your own signs; there will be a lot of people in the area this day.
Fort Worth Zoo RunApril 20, 2013
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HOME LOANSMADE EASY
Fort Worth Bike Sharing
On April 22, Earth Day, Fort Worth will launch Fort Worth B-Cycle, the fi rst bike-sharing system in North Texas. Run by nonprofi t organization Fort Worth Bike Sharing, this system will feature 300 specially designed Trek bicycles available for checkout from 30 different docking stations located throughout downtown, Near Southside, and the cultural district.
The launch event will feature up to 300 volunteers who will ride these shared bikes from Burnett Park to each of the 30 different docking stations. Mayor Betsy Price and Councilman Joel Burns, and MHA president Kyle Jensen will be among the riders.
Volunteers may sign up to participate in the event by emailing: [email protected].
For more information, visit fortworthbikesharing.org.
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Gaye Reed
In case you didn’t know, I’m more than just a Mistletoe Heights’ area Realtor—I represent buyers and sellers all over Fort Worth, Tarrant County and beyond.
Call me with all your real estate needs & questions.
PLEASE DON’T FENCE ME IN
In the Cultural DistrictAmon Carter Museum of American ArtEd Ruscha: Made in California through July 21Nights: Prints and Drawings from the Collection through April 28Big Pictures through April 21Marie Cosindas: Instant Color through May 26
Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistoryTitanic: The Artifact Exhibition through April 28
Kimbell Art MuseumBernini: Sculpting in Clay through April 14
Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthSelections from the Permanent Collection through August 11Tenth Anniversary Acquisitions through August 18
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GOING OUT OF TOWN? Call Riley Gensheimer. Neighborhood teenageravailable for pet sitting and plant watering while you are away. $10- $15 per day. Call Riley Gensheimerat 817-991-8214.***************************COMPLETE PROPERTY RENOVATION: Demolition, cleanup, specializing in historic home renovations, painting, wallpaper. Contact Jeff Cuningham at 817-988-7113.***************************LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS -With emphasis on Olympic strokes. Contat Richard Sybesma, Head Swim Coach, TCU Box 297600, Fort Worth, TX 76129; 817-257-5646 or 817-257-7963***************************
ADULTS ENJOYING THE PIANO TOGETHERWe focus on fun! Small group classes for newbies & re-learners in Mistletoe Heights ~ keyboard skills ~ music literacy ~ drumming ~ reading music made easy ~ proven curriculum ~ degreed teacher ~ 8-week sessions ~ Call about $0 preview class. Contact Carol E. Spencer at [email protected] or 817.927.3240.****************************
FREE NEIGHBORHOOD CLASSIFIED ADS
Residental Roofing SpecialistsNo-Charge Estimates � Reroof � Repairs � Inspections
817-738-1756
RIDGLEA SWIMMING POOL THINK SUMMER!
6700 Calmont Ave
Family, singles and senior memberships
Check us out on Facebook
FREE SWIM LESSONS WITH MEMBERSHIP Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
Please email for additional information or a membership packet
Reminder: Ad Rates Have Changed!
In an effort to keep the Mistletoe Express Newsletter free for neighborhood residents, our advertising rates have increased. The newsletter circulation is about 500, but our readership extends far beyond that. Ads are included in the newsletter in print form, in the email version sent to individuals on the neighborhood email list, and appear on our website, mistletoeheights.org.
The new rates are as follows:
Business card (1/8 page) $25Quarter page $50Half page $100Full page $200
**Please note that payment for advertisements are due the month prior; we will no longer run ads that have not been paid for in advance.
The Mistletoe Express Newsletter runs ten issues per year. Contact Stefanie Ball Piwetz at [email protected] for more information.
New Advertising Submission Process
All ads must be paid for by the fi fth of the previous month the ad will appear in. Artwork for all ads must be submitted by the tenth of the month prior. Artwork should be emailed to: [email protected]. Should you have any questions, please call the newsletter editor, Stefanie Ball Piwetz, at 817.201.1909.
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Mistletoe Heights Association Annual Dues Drive
All residents of Mistletoe Heights are members of the association and dues donations are completely voluntary. Any amount is welcomed and appreciated. In addition to the seasonal social gatherings, landscape maintenance, newsletter and directory publications, dues donations fund a number of special projects.
Our annual dues drive begins in April and continues through October. You will see this flyer in our newsletter each of those months as we collect dues donations for our neighborhood association. New this year -- we will recognize donors in EVERY newsletter through October with the final recognition published in our December issue.
Levels of giving for this year are: Mistletoe – up to $25
Holly - $26 to $50 Gardenia - $51 to $75 Magnolia - $76 and up
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Thank you for supporting your neighborhood association. Together we can make Mistletoe Heights an even better place to live.
$25 $50 $75 $ Other Please return your dues donation to:
Name: ___________________________________ Mistletoe Heights Association c/o Jeri Jo Blackmon Address: __________________________________________ 1408 Mistletoe Drive Fort Worth, TX 76110
Please check here if you wish your donation to remain anonymous
City informationCity Code violations 817.392.1234City of Fort Worth 817.392.2255fortworthtexas.govPolice—nonemergency 817.335.4222Garage sale permits 817.392.7851Graffi ti abatement 817.212.2700Lily B. Clayton Elementary 817.922.6660schools.fwisd.org/claytonPaschal High School 814-5000paschalhs.orgHistorical PreservationLiz Casso [email protected] Preservation Hall [email protected] T/Longhorn Trolley 817.215.8600the-t.comTrinity Railway Express 817.215.8600trinityrailwayexpress.orgCity Council District 9Joel Burns [email protected]
MHA offi cersoffi [email protected] Jensen [email protected] PresidentBen Belsher [email protected] Eastepp Takes [email protected] Jo Blackmon [email protected] EditorStefanie Ball Piwetz [email protected]
VolunteersHistoric Preservation CommitteeRoger Ross [email protected] Rep CaptainsMelissa Kohout (East side) 817.313.1419Gaye Reed (West side) 817.921.0009Welcome BasketsBeth Krugler 817.713.0993Alexandra “Alex” Rodman 773.726.1488Advertising ManagerStefanie Ball Piwetz [email protected] ParkMarjorie Day 817.914.8057Email ModeratorRichard Yantis 817.924.2857WebmasterScott Ewing 214.403.7762
Neighborhood police offi cersSidney Keith (West) 817.944.1038 David Cloninger (East) 817.992.0181
Street reps (listed by blocks)East of Forest Park 2200 W. Rosedale SouthDottie Guffey 817.921.62882200 IrwinGary Willis 817.924.40002100/2200 Mistletoe Blvd.Melissa Kahout 817.313.14192100/2200 West MagnoliaMecca Givens 817.927.22442200 HarrisonAaron Torkelson 817.907.55332100 Harrison Ave.Vacancy2100 Mistletoe Ave.Pat Hale 817.924.52632200 Mistletoe Ave.Richard & Christi Yantis 817.924.28572100/2200 EdwinKatrina Pittman 817.921.22212100 WeatherbeeJudy Gude 817.926.88432200 WeatherbeeSusan Harwell 817.923.88062100 MorphyVacancyForest Park Blvd.Steve McReynolds 817.926.7955West of Forest Park2300 W. Rosedale SouthKimberly Helixon 817.927.46412300 IrwinSue Duvall 817.926.87142300/2400 Mistletoe Blvd.Lisa Stewart 817.924.96662300 West MagnoliaSusan Pressley 817.923.60612300/2400 HarrisonRobert DeVargas 817.923.93932300 Mistletoe Ave.Jason Fuller family 2300 EdwinGrant Pannell 817.924.00511100 ClaraMarc & Kathy Jo Rogers 817.923.33041200 ClaraBetty Arvin 817.924-.70881100 BuckKate Herring 817.923.38431200/1300 BuckTrisha Dianne Stemple 817.926.6546Mistletoe DriveMeralen & Gerry Tyson 817.926.59092300 Mistletoe DriveChris Fershtand 817.923.8422Carol Benson 817.921.4000
MHA yearly membershipsVoluntary dues are $15,
$25, $50 or whatever you can afford. Your dues help pay for this newsletter, the Mistletoe Heights phone directory and many neighborhood functions. Please make your check payable to Mistletoe Heights Association. Mail to: Jeri Jo Blackmon, 1408 Mistletoe Drive.
Free classifi ed adsAs a MH resident, you get a free
classifi ed ad. Please submit by the 15th of the month. Notify the editor at 817.201.1909 or email: [email protected].
Editorial policyArticles and letters to the editor
are welcomed. To be published as written, letters must be addressed to the editor, signed, and include a phone number.
Anonymous letters will not be published. Articles may be submitted for publication, signed or unsigned, subject to approval and editing.
Contact information helps, especially if we have questions for you.
Letters to the editor are limited to a half-page (approximately 350 words). Please send email to [email protected].
Advertising informationTo place an advertisement
or for actual mechanical sizes, please email Stefanie Ball Piwetz at [email protected]
Rates:Business-card size $251/4 page $50Half page $100Full Page $200Pre-printed inserts $1008 1/2 x 11Deadline for ads, stories and
letters is the tenth of the month.
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