The Sanguinet House - a Pioneer Home

MAY - JUNE 2011 AARLINGTON HHEIGHTS A . H . N . A . NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS NEWSLETTER OF THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION • WWW.ARLINGTONHEIGHTSNA.COM THE SANGUINET HOUSE - A PIONEER HOME

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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. years later. Sanguinet also helped design most of the homes and Sanguinet St. is one of the most historic homes in Arlington constructed in Arlington Heights between 1890 and 1893. 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 In 1902, Sanguinet began a legendary partnership with Carl G. his own personal family home. In 1981, the Sanguinet House was Staats. Together they quickly became one of the state’s largest designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and then listed architectural firms. In 1922, the firm expanded to include Wyatt in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. C. Hedrick as Sanguinet, Staats and Hedrick. This arrangement lasted until 1926, when Sanguinet and Staats retired and sold Architect Marshall R. Sanguinet was born in Saint Louis, Missouri their share of the firm to Hedrick who maintained the practice in 1859 and moved to Fort Worth when he was 24. He married under his own name in Fort Worth and in limited partnerships in Edna P. Robinson in 1886 and the couple had three daughters. In Houston and later Dallas. By the time Sanguinet retired, his name 1890, the family moved into their new home "on the hill" west of was associated with more than 1,800 buildings and projects Fort Worth. For several years, Sanguinet practiced solo, but in throughout Texas. 1891, he partnered with architect brothers Howard and Arthur Messer as Messer, Sanguinet, and Messer. The firm built Ye The original Sanguinet home was damaged by fire in 1893 and Arlington Inn in 1892, a legendary large, two-story resort hotel at Rebuilt using ruins of the earlier home and the same architectural Crestline Rd. and Merrick St. which burned to the ground two style—the only revision to the new structure was the use of a

(continued on Page 11) SANGUINET HOUSE Letter from the President (continued from Page 1) By Christina Patoski veneer of pressed red brick on the exterior of the first floor instead Sanguinet's widow lived in the family home until 1948 when she of shake shingles. Sanguinet was clearly fond of Shingle style moved to Dallas to live with her daughter. She died in 1950, and This spring I've put in a fair share of patio time. After a long day of work, there's nothing architecture as demonstrated by his firm’s design of the original the family sold the house in 1952 to Harry and Eleanor Harris who more relaxing than kicking back and enjoying a balmy, mosquito-free evening in the River Crest Country Club and the David Bomar/Amon G. Carter lived there for 27 years. In 1979, Donald B. and Melvia Ehrhart A . H . N . A . backyard. Watching the leafing out of the two enormous pecan trees towering over the House at 1220 Broad Ave., which drew on the Arts and Crafts yard has been especially rewarding this year. What spectacular specimens these two movement for inspiration. purchased the property and began significant restoration efforts. AHNA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE giants are and what a pleasure it is to watch them go through their annual imperceptible It was purchased in 1991 by Steven and D’Vorah Schiffman who President spring transformation. By the time the summer heat hits, I'll be praising them all the more Popular on the East Coast in the 1880’s, Shingle style homes were continued to maintain and restore the property. The current owners Christina Patoski for the comforting shade they provide. [email protected] out of character for this area because rather than relying on have resided in the home since 1994. 817-738-0330 decorative detailing, they were designed to blend into the The trees have grown to more than 50 feet tall, double the size they were when we moved Vice President landscape of wooded lots with their wide, shady porches. They are into the house almost twenty years ago. Planted in the late 1940s by the original owners Today, the first floor now contains a large entry hall, living room, Kelly Jo Nial also known for their irregular profile clad in wooden shingles. In [email protected] of the house, the trees are at least 60 years old. Depending on the variety of the pecan, completely remodeled spacious kitchen and spacious dining room 817-798-0349 the average life span of a pecan tree is between 75 and 100 years, although some live as fact, the roof and exterior walls were often covered with the same type of shingles to create a continuous appearance. Although featuring a built-in buffet. The second floor contains three Secretary long as 200 years. I hope my trees outlive me because it would be a drastically different Dana King backyard without them. today the roof of the Sanguinet House uses conventional materials, bedrooms including a large master and dressing room. The [email protected] it is presumed that at one time the wood shingling of the dormer Ehrharts converted the attic into an additional room and bath. In 979-255-6927 My appreciation for these two beauties multiplied in mid-March when I was photographing window blended with the varied outline of the original roofline. 1993, the home was featured as the Historic Preservation Council’s Treasurer the super full moon peeking through the middle of their bare branches. I'd never really Renee Tidwell Designer Show house. [email protected] noticed how sculptural a leafless tree is, but this night it really hit me—the two stark trees In 1906, Sanguinet enlarged the house by adding a front porch 817-377-4775 were as beautiful as they are when they're in full summer dress. and altering the columns, constructing a porte-cochere, and Sanguinet made a number of major architectural contributions Directors at Large adding a Craftsman-style wood-paneled dining room. A back Beth Kaufmann Today, their cursed droppings blanket the yard and are tracked throughout the house by porch on the south side of the house (now enclosed as part of the throughout downtown Fort Worth, including the W.T. Waggoner [email protected] my dogs. And every day I face the backbreaking task of picking up endless fallen pecan kitchen) and a sleeping porch above it (also now enclosed) were Building, Flatiron Building, Burk Burnett Building, Knights of Pythias 817-377-4006 twigs and branches. But, my two pecan trees are still among the things I love the most added at a later date. During this period the lot on which the house Castle, the Hotel Texas, the Neil P. Anderson Building, the Texas Dave Marshall about my home. stood covered nearly a full city block. Portions were sold off over [email protected] Title Building, Thistle Hill and many other prestigious residences as 817-738-6815 the years, but the home still sits on a lot that encompasses a third well as a number of schools, fire stations and churches. Sanguinet's Our neighborhood is full of remarkable trees. They're invaluable assets and play a vital of the block. Jason Sabotin role in making Arlington Heights such a desirable place to call home. We're making a Land Title Building located at Commerce and Fourth Street in [email protected] special place on the AHNA website for our neighborhood trees. Take time to look in your downtown Fort Worth is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The 817-874-4726 Sanguinet lived in the house until he died in 1936. At the time of neck of the woods and send me a photograph of one of your favorite trees, along with the Sergio Yanes his death his firms were responsible for almost every tall building current tenant, The Flying Saucer Beer Emporium, retained much address of where it's located and anything else you want to say about it. I've selected a [email protected] built in Fort Worth prior to 1930, and for a time the tallest structures of the original architectural flavor of the building during 817-343-1018 majestic elm to spotlight. Check it out at arlingtonheightsna.com. in Beaumont, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. renovation. Tatiana Wicke [email protected] 817-946-2949

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2 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS 11 THE DILEMMA OF "IT'S EITHER ME OR THE CAT!" THE BOTANIC GARDENS Become a member FROM 1930S TO TODAY &receive your newsletter six times a year! Please check: c New member c Renewing member The history of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden begins even earlier than the 1930s, as we will learn at our membership meeting on c Household $15 c Senior $10 c Business $25 Monday May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Local historian and preservation consultant Susan Kline will take us on a visual journey featuring Name______the development of one of our city's most valued municipal Address______treasures. Phone______The garden is not only the oldest botanic garden in Texas, its rose garden is considered by landscape historians to be one of the E-mail______best classic rose gardens in the United States. In 2009, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden was awarded a place on the National What are your concerns/interests?______Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of historic By Dr. James Davis, Arlington Heights Resident and veterinarian at Arlington Heights Animal Hospital Would you like to join a committee?______properties deemed worthy of preservation. As the saying goes, "things always come in threes". Lately this Treatment of the condition is most often multi-factorial. It may be as Please mail annual dues ($15 for household, $25 for business): has rung true and has involved a topic that has plagued simple as changing back to what was done before. However, some At the end of her presentation, Kline will sell and sign copies of AHNA, PO Box 470692, Fort Worth, TX 76147-0692 veterinarians for years and still is considered somewhat of an things you can't take back. You can't send back a new baby, or her recently published book "Fort Worth Parks" ($20.00) which MAY • JUNE 2011 Membership Form enigma at times. In fact, many who read this will have battled this take your old job back for the cat. Although, some people might. features the Botanic Garden. in their household or are currently amongst its frustration. The topic is that of feline house soiling or what we term "inappropriate Environmental enrichment such as toys or a scratching post, for AHNA Meeting Schedule urination". example, is one avenue that we pursue in attempting to help Monday, May 16, 2011 "Fluffy" cope with changes in his world. It is exactly what it sounds PROTECTING A . H . N . A . Monday, June 20, 2011 There are two likely reasons for this to be occurring. The first like. The idea is to give them "outlets" to improve their overall Monday, July 18, 2011 might be actual disease in the cat. There may be an underlying attitude. The last resort is to incorporate drug therapy for "Fluffy," YOUR PROPERTY disease process that prohibits "Fluffy" from being the good kitty to help achieve the same effect. I urge you to discuss the various 6:30pm-7:30pm that he has always been. Disease conditions we have to consider options with your vet as early as possible in hopes that the best Neighborhood property crimes are still on the rise, especially Every 3rd Monday or rule out with a history of house soiling include diabetes, outcome can be obtained for you and for "Fluffy." daytime home break-ins. For our meeting on Monday June 20 Arlington Heights United Methodist Church urinary infections, kidney failure, bladder stones, sterile cystitis, at 6:30 p.m. we've invited some experts to tell us what we can do 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. (enter on Hillcrest) endocrine disorders, and other systemic diseases. What may to prevent break-ins. seem like a minor issue to some might actually be a serious and long term issue. Many of these conditions can be diagnosed AHNA FINANCIAL REPORT AHNA member Gene Reed has been in the security business for through basic blood tests and a urine sample. Total Cash Balance as of 1/01/11 ...... $6,312.07 27 years and will share with us what he thinks works and doesn't UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS work to protect your property. He will discuss a variety of Advertising ...... $1,800.00 The second reason and the most difficult to navigate through is Business memberships...... $50.00 different home security systems with an eye on affordability. Individual memberships...... $1,030.00 that of a behavioral problem. This is where a thorough history Interest Income ...... $22.82 leading up to the first offense and thereafter is extremely TOTAL UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS ...... $2,902.82 A crime specialist from the Fort Worth Police Department will important in reaching a potential cure. Once we've determined TOTAL DONATIONS ...... $2,902.82 that "Fluffy" is free of the aforementioned diseases, then we can present lighting systems that deter after dark burglars and discuss UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES work our way through the behavioral aspect. The frustrating other techniques you can take to protect your property. League of Neighborhoods...... $35.00 Postage ...... $84.90 thing about behavioral "inappropriate urination" is that often it Newsletter ...... $690.25 takes time to reach a solution. Sometimes complete resolution Meeting Expenses...... $205.62 Web ...... $166.80 can't be achieved. TOTAL UNRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES ...... $1,182.57

RESTRICTED DONATIONS EXPENDITURES Often times the inciting cause for a behavioral issue revolves Feral Cats ...... $40.00 around a change within "Fluffy's" environment or routine. Again, The boundaries of National Night Out ...... $30.82 history is very important and can uncover the root of the problem. Arlington Heights TOTAL RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES . . . $70.82 For instance, a new animal or family member may have been Neighborhood Association TOTAL EXPENDITURES...... $1,253.39 RESTRICTED CASH BALANCE introduced. Sometimes it's as simple as a litter or food change. are the triangle of AS OF 04/30/11 ...... $5,575.63 I've seen cases where there is a new cat in the neighborhood that Camp Bowie Boulevard on the north, RESTRICTED DONATIONS is now sitting on the front porch or in plain sight of "Fluffy" as he Feral Cats ...... $250.00 Montgomery Street on the east, National Night Out ...... $342.04 watches out his window. Owner job change and schedule Western Ave. Project...... $4,983.59 change may have recently occurred, leading to a change in and Interstate Highway 30 TOTAL RESTRICTED DONATIONS . . . $5,575.63 routine. There are many different factors to consider when this on the south and the west. UNRESTRICTED CASH BALANCE problem arises, making a diagnosis and cure sometimes difficult AS OF 04/30/11 ...... $2,385.27 to obtain. TOTAL CASH BALANCE AS OF 04/30/11...... $7,961.50

10 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS 3 APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH UPCOMING VOTE ON AHNA BYLAWS REVISIONS garden and stress relief.” She AHNA members will be voting on proposed revisions to the The AHNA Bylaws Committee made up of John Morris (chair), added that both a garden and a AHNA bylaws at the monthly meeting on Monday May 16. The Deborah Roszek and Jeff Coolidge were charged in January front porch—everyone should meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Heights United 2011 by the AHNA Executive Board to study the association's have one—encourage neighbors Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. (enter on Hillcrest bylaws which have not been updated for five years. The to stop and chat for a few minutes St.). committee looked at the bylaws of a number of Fort Worth neighborhood associations and also consulted with the City of while out walking. It also provides Fort Worth Neighborhood Office, the Fort Worth League of an opportunity to get acquainted The proposed revisions were sent to AHNA members at least 10 days prior to the date upon which they will be voted, as Neighborhoods, and the Fort Worth chapter of Texas State with others who live in Arlington Association of Parliamentarians. required by current AHNA bylaws. The association saved Heights. $500.00 in printing and postage costs as a result of the vote On April 11, the Bylaws Committee presented their recommended taken on April 18, 2011 to send out the bylaws revisions via bylaws revisions to the AHNA Executive Committee. The final What Gail likes least about email to those members who are on the association's email step is the vote by the membership of AHNA on May 16. gardening: “Picking up large list. bags, it hurts my back.” FLOOD AND STORM WATER OPTIONS STILL Gail’s one gardening tip for someone just starting UNDER STUDY to garden: “Before you buy, On March 3, thirty concerned neighbors watched a power point Whenever rain is in the forecast, the Hermanns move their cars to get to know your soil, sunlight presentation at Stripling Middle School that focused on solutions to higher ground. They oppose any flood solutions that involve and shade and what will survive the recurring flooding problem in central Arlington Heights. At the tearing down houses; they've told staff they'd be happy with Gail Berky’s yard at 4609 Pershing Avenue was selected at the April 2011 Yard of the Month. Berky notes end of the presentation, city staffers from the Storm Water several small fixes even if they don't add up to a 100% solution. in Texas.” that gardening is the best stress relieve available and we couldn’t agree more! Management Department asked the attendees to rate the solutions, even though almost half of the neighbors had already left. More than fifty affected property owners sent letters of opposition By Gloria (Glo) Thompson As the YOTM for April, Gail had to the buyout/teardown solution to City Hall in early May. the AHNA Yard of the Month sign in her front yard during April The group's least favorite fix involves the city buying and tearing Neighbors have suggested that staff considers buying and tearing The Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association (AHNA) Yard of and received a $25 gift certificate to Archie’s Gardenland. down an estimated 7 to 30 homes in the middle of the down nearby commercial properties instead of private homes. the Month (YOTM) returns now that spring is here and plants, neighborhood. Even though staff has said buyouts would be flowers and trees are blooming brightly. The April 2011 YOTM voluntary, many people who live on the potentially affected streets Staff says no flood solution recommendations will be made to City belongs to Gail Berky at 4609 Pershing Avenue. find this solution to be "drastic" and "unacceptable". Council until there's another public meeting of the people who live DREAMING UP THE IDEAL on the streets that are prone to flooding. Stay informed by signing Miriam and Dave Hermann bought their home on Western Ave. up for the AHNA e-mail list at arlingtonheightsna.com if you're not Gail, a Detroit, Michigan native, came to Texas in 1985. She has sixteen years ago and routinely experience flooding. Even though already receiving e-mails. a Master’s degree in social work and is the Case Manager and RETIREMENT water has never risen high enough to flood inside their home, their Director of Social Work at Life Care Hospital. cars have sustained water damage multiple times. The Hermanns To view the city's March 3 power point presentation on Arlington IS YOUR JOB. HELPING YOU GET THERE IS OURS. want the city to fix the flooding problem, but in the meantime, they, Heights flood solutions go to http://www.fortworthgov.org/tpw/ like many of their nearby neighbors, have learned to live with it. stormwater/forestpark/?id=81384. When Gail purchased her home, there were many areas that It'sIt’s simple, simple, really. really. How How well well you you retire retire depends depends on onhow how well youwell prepareyou plan today. today. Whether Whether retirement retirement is is down down the the road road or needed attention, both indoors and outside. An avid outdoors justor just around around the thecorner, corner, if you're if you’re working working toward toward your your goals person, Gail opted to start with her yard first. She believes design now,goals thenow, better the betteroff you'll off you’llbe. be. SCHOOL PROGRAM SPARED FROM BUDGET CUTS is especially important and began experimenting with it first and By Jason Sabotin then followed up with learning about her soil and perennials, Preparing for retirement means taking a long-term Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) has had to make notes and manage time. Students also learn how to fill out a col- perspective. We recommend buying quality investments eventually developing an English Garden theme for her yard. some serious cuts to next year’s budget. One program that was lege application as well as how to apply for financial assistance and holding them because we believe that’s the soundest under review was the Advancement Via Individual Determination and/or scholarships. The typical AVID student is a minority female way we can help you work toward your goals. who wants to attend college and has at least one parent who did When asked what she likes best about gardening, Gail noted two (AVID) program. I have been an AVID Site Team member at not attend any college. One of the reasons that AVID has been At Edward Jones, we spend time getting to know your Arlington Heights High School (AHHS) since its introduction onto major reasons: “1) I love the beauty of the natural world; and 2) around for more than 20 years is that it works. Research shows that retirement goals so we can help you reach them. To our campus four years ago, and I am happy to report that AVID gardening is the best stress-busting activity there is!” It is her love students who participate in AVID for at least three years complete learn more about why Edward Jones makes sense for will be around for another school year! . of nature and the joy of being outdoors that first piqued her interest their four-year college entrance requirements at more than two you, call or visit your local financial advisor today. in gardening. AVID is a national program designed to prepare students for times their peers. Additionally, of those who graduate from the Bill Fairley college. The difference between AVID and any other college AVID program, 89% succeed while in college. Financial Advisor Currently Gail has a variety of plants in her yard. They include . preparatory/honors type program is that AVID targets students 5128 Camp Bowie I have taught and mentored dozens of AVID students. My proudest Japanese maple trees, Chinese fringe flower, pink Knock Out Fort Worth, TX 76107 who would be the first in their families to attend college. This is not 817-377-2963 a program for “at risk” students, nor is it meant to be any sort of moments for them are not only seeing them walk across the stage roses, both May Night and Lipstick salvia, rudbeckia, Tangerine www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC remediation. AVID is designed to ensure that students, especially to receive their diplomas (and knowing they will be a successful college student), but also seeing their family’s reaction knowing Beauty crossvine, wood fern, esperanza, columbine in yellow, middle-performing students, will succeed at even the most rigorous that their child will be the first in their family to attend college. orange, and purple, Rose of Sharon, and lavender. subjects, participate in school activities, and ultimately attend a four-year college or university. Jason Sabotin is an English teacher at Arlington Heights High School and this What Gail likes best about gardening: “The beauty of a year received the “Best in Texas Education” award, one of forty teachers recog- The program teaches students how to study, read for content, take nized in the state of Texas, in H-E-B's Excellence in Education competition.

4 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS MAY - JUNE 2011 www.arlingtonheightsna.com www.arlingtonheightsna.com MAY - JUNE 2011 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 There must be something in the continues on Crestline and Frederick and air…the May Yard of the Month on the adjacent streets of Sutter and (YOTM) is also on Pershing Lafayette. The end appears in sight for Avenue, at 4416 Pershing. residents of Crestline, while folks on Owner Lori Katz was very Frederick will have to continue with the surprised, but delighted, when inconveniences and frustrations of ongoing she heard that her yard was street construction. selected as the May YOTM.

Crestline should be finished within the Lori is a native-born Texan who next three to four weeks, if all goes as hails from Fort Worth. She has planned. Half of Crestline has been two Labrador Retrievers and two poured and Conatser Construction cats. All of her pets are rescue anticipates pouring the other half in early animals. Lori is employed as an May. Water meter boxes will be installed administrative assistant at CTI after that, along with new driveways. The Foods and is also a student at city determines the down time for driveway TCU where she plans to major in access on a case-by-case basis after the Communication Studies. cement has been poured; it can take up to seven days for the cement to cure. Lori’s front yard features a large agave plant near her front Meanwhile, it will be another month Road crews continue to work on road, sewer and water construction on Crestline and Frederick. entrance. It took several years Look for more reconstruction projects to come throughout Arlington Heights. Lori Katz at 4416 Pershing Avenue is the proud recipient of the May 2011 Yard of the Month. Her yard is a before repaving starts on Frederick. Crews for the pyracantha to completely wonderful example of how native plants and organic gardening can showcase our beautiful homes. are still working on the sewer lines on cover the front face of her house. She is an organic gardener and Lafayette and Sutter and cannot finish the remainder of the sewer utilities under these streets. Underground utilities consist of water if there was a specific theme, Lori notes that it would be something line on Frederick until those streets are done. The good news is mains and sewer lines, but could also include gas lines and akin to the patio area of Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant. 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 Although she does have some assistance from a landscaping 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 company, Lori enjoys doing her own gardening as well. Her yard lead project manager and Conatser Construction if you have any could include trenching followed by a simple road patching, or it includes mountain laurel, yucca plants, a Japanese maple tree, concerns. The city project manager can be reached at 817-392- could include repair/replacement of severely damaged curbing, or pecan tree and a variety of potted plants in colorful containers 7949 or [email protected]. The Conatser Construction a total resurfacing of the roadways after the work is complete on along the side of the house. contacts are Dale Gatewood and David Rolls, 817-534-1743. the utilities aspect of the job. When asked how she became interested in gardening, Lori said Future reconstruction plans involve property owners on Ashland Construction is estimated to be nine months to one year away. she started with a small cacti garden and discovered that between Camp Bowie and El Campo, Birchman between Clover Once the design phase of the program is 60 percent complete, a gardening is therapeutic and also gave her a sense of and Ashland, and El Campo between Sutter and Clover who neighborhood informational meeting will be scheduled to allow accomplishment. She credits Shelly Whelchel, a long-time friend of recently received a notice from city contractor Burgess & Niple. The affected property owners to review the plans and timelines, and to her parents, for sharing her passion for plants with her. Ohio-based engineering firm was hired to conduct street surveys ask questions. Stay tuned. as part of a Capital Improvements project to replace all underground 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 COMMUNITY GARDEN STARTING TO SPROUT including parsley, dill, chocolate mint, and basil. She also has ten By Tatiana Wicke different varieties of peppers and a prickly pear cactus which she Thanks to volunteers, the community garden at Thomas Place uses with chicken. Strawberries and other fruits are also planted in Community Center is very tidy and all the raised beds have been the back. 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 In the future, Lori intends to add more vegetables and fruits to her other edibles poking up their green little heads. garden and more perennials to her yard.

A very special thank you to Karen Stumher, director at the What Lori likes best about gardening: “I am an outdoor Community Center for financially supporting our efforts in cleaning person and I love being outside and working in my gardens.” up the community garden—she ensured we had enough mulch, edging, and weed barrier to get the job done. What Lori likes least about gardening: “Bugs – especially spiders!” There is still more work to be done, but we’ll pick things back Thanks to all who participated in the community garden clean-up events up again when things cool off in late summer. If you are Lori’s one gardening tip for someone just starting to held on March 26 and April 9. interested in adopting a raised bed for next season, just let me garden: “Pruning—it is really important and organic garden as know at [email protected] or 817-946-2949. much as possible.”

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During his free time, you’ll find Officer Jacobs working on his If you see anything suspicious going on in the neighborhood, 1969 Camaro Z28. He owns a fully restored Camaro SS like door to door solicitors, Officer Jacobs encourages us to call 396/375. Currently, he’s in the market for a 1967 Camaro 911, not him, to request that a patrol car come out to that’s restorable. Zoom-zoom! investigate. Don't wait and call Officer Jacobs the next day.

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