The Arbors of Creekwood Homeowners Association, Inc.
PO Box 1110
Mansfield, Texas 76063
November 2009 Hello Arbors, As those of you who regularly read the newsletter already know, we did not have anyone step up to take the Newsletter Editor's position. I believe that having some kind of communication each month is too important to miss, so starting in December we will be posting an update on the website each month. Many of you have called and e-mailed asking about the landscaping amendment, and whether or not it has been added. Here's the answer: I don't know yet. I was hoping that this could be a smooth and easy process, but we have had a snag. All the forms were mailed out at the same time, but for some unknown reason, many residents didn't receive a form. The October 20th date was set by me, so it's not set in stone. At the last board meeting, we discussed this issue and decided that since we do not want any resident to be left out of the loop, we will be contacting those residents we did not receive forms from just to confirm their "no" vote. Please understand, this is in no way to pressure anyone to vote for or against the amendment, it is simply to ensure that everyone has had the opportunity to place their vote. This will be done by e-mail, and by phone. Once we have the results, I will let you know. You may have noticed all the "lost cat" signs at the guard shack. I don't know for a fact, but after speaking with a few residents who have "lost" their cats, I believe we may have a bobcat or other predator in the neighborhood. Please take extra care to protect your small animals. New sidewalks have been approved for our neighborhood. They will not be pavers, as those are cost prohibitive at this time. They will be plain concrete as in other neighborhoods. The city is in the process of getting bids, and as I know more information I will pass it along to you. I hope many of you attended a block party for National Night Out. I attended one, and had a great time! Thank you Richard and Gloria Carr for hosting such a wonderful event. I know it takes time and planning, and we're all busy, but it really is worth knowing your neighbors. Another thank you goes out to David Kennedy for making sure our American flags fly proudly! That's going to mean some early mornings, and making sure they're down by nightfall. We really appreciate you taking the time to do this. As always, if you have questions/comments please contact me. Thanks, |
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Timely Tip for November Gardeners Spring flowering bulbs are such a welcoming sight after those long Winter months. Many of the Spring flowering bulbs require an artificial "chilling" process before they can be planted. This is generally accomplished by placing the bulbs in a paper bag in the vegetable crisper of your refrigerator for six to eight weeks prior to planting. However, Calloway’s Nursery is offering to do that for you. We have many varieties of Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissus which you can purchase from our stores now and pick-up in December ready to plant. Let us simplify those "chilling" requirements! We also will be offering pre-chilled Tulips and Narcissus bulbs online at http://mytexasgarden.com/index.php/estore/. When planting bulbs, the general rule is to plant them at a depth three times the diameter of the bulb. Use Calloway’s Blood & Bone Meal at planting for added nutrients. Plant the bulbs pointed end up, cover with soil and water thoroughly. For the best display, plant bulbs in clusters or uneven numbers. Apply two to three inches of mulch on top of the bed. For more information on bulbs, visit any of our Calloway’s stores and talk with one of our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals. Thank you to Calloway's Nursery for their contibution to our newsletter and Yard of the Month programs. |
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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES October 2009 (PDF file, 870 kb) |
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2008 Archives See the photos of National Night Out 2008 December 2008 (PDF File, 3.6 mb) |
2007 Archives See the photos of National Night Out 2007 December 2007 (PDF File, 536 kb) |
2006 Archives See the photos of National Night Out 2006 December 2006 (PDF File, 694 kb) |
2004-2005 Archives November 2005 (PDF File, 1.0mb) |
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