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PID Manager Article

October 1 is the start of the new fiscal year for PID 6, we will be starting some improvements in the PID 6 area, these include the planting of trees in various areas, the addition of lights in some of our entry ways and a partnership with the City of Fort Worth as the Parks and Community Services Department begin their work on bringing the Parkwood Hill Park on Parkwood Hill Blvd from an undeveloped area to a park with trails, a low level water crossing and two pavilions. To allow for the installation of two pavilions, PID 6 will be funding a portion of the trail installation. PID 6 will be continuing their program of renovation and repair to the PID 6 maintained fencing, if you know of a fence or ornamental metal fence that PID 6 maintains that needs to be evaluated please contact me. This is the time of year when our water use will lessen as the grass begins to enter its dormant stage, we will be planting winter annuals in the entry ways to provide some color for the months ahead, if you see irrigation happening between 10.00am and 6.00pm, please let me know so the situation can be investigated and remedied. My e-mail is [email protected] and my telephone number is 817 380 7011.

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Howdy Neighbor!By Randy Acosta, PID 6 Advisory Board President

Stop and smell the roses. It is just as much about the journey as the destination. Slow down and take time to live in the here and now. I have read little gems of wisdom like this over the years passed on by different people when asked what it takes for a person to be happy and enjoy life.

Many of these little tidbits came to mind recently while I was doing something for the PID. Let me explain. I am sure you noticed the American flags that were standing in many of the entry ways this past Labor Day. Holes had to be dug and plastic sleeves that serve as flag stands were sunk in the ground. A few adults associated with the Boy Scout troop responsible for putting out the flags spent a weekend prior to Labor Day placing, digging and filling in holes.Normally during the course of conducting PID business, the closest I come to PID entry ways is in the car while going to or coming from home. Other than these momentary glimpses, I see the entry ways in terms of numbers in a budget or a proposal for completing work.

Working on this outdoor project required walking around each of the entry ways surveying the type and placement of plants, shrubs and flowers, locating where sprinkler heads are in the entry way, and inspecting the type of materials and placement of the entry way landscape border. The goal was to determine the best location to place the plastic sleeve so that the flag would be visible. My first impressions while doing the visual inspection

was how well everything planted were doing in terms of growth and size. Also, each of the beds seemed to be well maintained with a minimum of weeds and other undesirable growth. It was pleasing to see up close and personal the end product based on the amount of money the PID spends throughout the year making our entry ways look nice. It takes coordination and good communication between our manager and landscaper to make this happen.

One of the lessons I learned from this experience is how important it is to get out and see the various landscaping budget line items seen as just numbers on a piece of paper. Your board may spend a lot of time at meetings discussing “the results of …” or “whether to spend the money on….” landscaping projects. It is nice to see first hand the results from decisions that were made at previous meetings. I know our manager gets out and looks over everything from drainage channels to fences to landscaping as part of her job. This is especially important when meeting with contractors.

The next time you are out and about in the PID and you see someone off the beaten path wading through various plants and plant material, it is probably me taking time to “smell the roses” while at the same time taking stock of the value received from money spent on landscaping.

Our mission statement: To improve the quality of life throughout our community through responsible stewardship of our resources.

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Summerglen Branch Library NewsBy L.G. Swift, Summerglen Branch Library Manager Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All TimesBe a part of the yearlong celebration commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday by visiting the “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times” exhibit, running Sept. 12-Oct. 4 at Central Library. Story Time Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Starlight Storytime

This is a fantastic program for all ages of children offered Thursdays at 7 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite snuggly toy. The program is designed to prepare your child to have “sweet dreams”. Pajama attire, pillows, and snuggly toys are welcome! No advanced registration is necessary.

Let’s Talk: The Book Group at Summerglen

The non-fiction book club meets the first Thursday of the month. The fiction book club meets the third Thursday of the month. Both begin at 6:30 p.m. Books from current authors as well as classics are discussed. Why not join and bring a friend!

Times Are Tough. Your Library Can Help.Using the library is not just a great way to save money on entertainment, it is your gateway to information that can help improve your career or financial situation. Learn about the services and resources offered at the Fort Worth Library.

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Fall Tree PlantingBy The Brickman Co.

Fall is fast approaching with cooler days and less sunlight, and with the fall season in the air it is an excellent time to plant new trees and shrubs.

Before we get started there are a few things to consider when planting. Survey the planting site. Make sure the site will sustain shrubs and large trees for many years to come. Once the site is selected it is recommended that all the utilities are located in the planting area. The # to call is 1-800-dig-tess.

Now that all the lines are located we can begin the planting process. Start by digging a hole in the general area the plant will be located. This procedure will help us determine if the area has good drainage for the new plants. Once the hole is dug fill with water and wait to see how long it takes for the water to penetrate thru the soil. 30 minutes to an hour is ok, any longer than that could present problems, and a potential drainage problem. A rootball that sits in water does not get enough oxygen, and causes root rot thus the plant does not survive. Better drainage can be established by deep tilling and breaking up the hard pan usually several inches below the base of the hole.

Once the drainage is established we can proceed to installing the new trees. Dig the hole to make certain that the top of the rootball is level with the surface, and twice as wide as the rootball. If the plant is burlaped make sure to cut the cords and pull the burlap away from the base of the trunk. Once the tree is set in place back fill with the native soil gentle tapping the soil around the rootball to eliminate air gaps. At this point you can add a liquid root stimulator to help with the establishment of the new tree. When the new tree is planted it is recommended that mulch is placed around the base of the tree to help retain moisture. The rootball should be kept moist for 6 to 8 weeks after planting.

CicadasBy Sticks Tree Care

What’s causing the dying branch tips on this Live Oak? Here’s a hint: she’s a teenager, she’s green, and her boyfriend can sing as loud as a turbo-fan aircraft taking off 200’ above your head!

Cicadas are not only the auditory bane of summer afternoons, they can cause real damage to trees. The outer six to twelve inches of branch tips on these Live Oaks are dying due to intensive egg-laying activity by cicadas.

Cicadas live most of their lives in the soil, where they typically do little harm to trees. When they emerge (after 13 years in the soil) they find a mate, and the females place up to 200 eggs into slits that they cut below small branch tips.

In the DFW area, Cicadas seem to be very fond of Live Oak trees for their egg-laying sites. The tell-tale sign of cicada damage is the rough, rasp-like, frayed appearance of the undersides of affected stems.

Since the cicadas are not feeding on the trees, there is no need to control the pest (which is good, since there is no good way to control them). Tree damage is usually minor and temporary, although the cicada pressure on the Live Oak trees in this stand has been so severe that a good bit of dieback is expected.

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5th Annual Turkey Trot Run Park Glen will host The 5th Annual Turkey Trot Run on Thursday November 26. This event has grown so much over the past few years that the 2008 Turkey Trot had over 300 participants. The Social Committee is always in need of volunteers for this event. If you are interested in helping with various activities for this event, such as stuffing goodie bags for a few hours or helping on race day with registration, please contact us at [email protected].

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Helpful tips to stay safe this fallBy Lieutenant JD Grady

Check the lighting around your house. It gets dark much earlier – think about putting in some motion sensor lights – most have a switch so you can use them just like a regular light if you decide the motion sensor isn’t needed all the time.

Get in the habit of locking the door between your garage and your home. If you leave your vehicle in the driveway or parked on the street and someone breaks into that vehicle and uses your garage door opener you will be much safer if the door from your garage to your home is locked.

If you can park in the garage and keep the garage door closed. Almost no one will pry open a garage door. If you have to park in the driveway or on the street remove everything of value each and every time you park.

For those parking in the driveway: remember do not block the sidewalk. Not only can you get a ticket, your car can be towed – yes it is your driveway, but the sidewalk is for everyone use.

For those parking on the street: Stay at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant, 25 feet away from a stop sign. Park facing the correct way – with your passenger door to the curb.

And since it is getting darker earlier and the cold weather results in kids wearing bulky clothes which means they just might be a little slower when they are crossing the street so please, drive a little slower in the neighborhoods. If you just have to drive fast, wait until you get on the freeway. If you see something suspicious please report it right away. The number to call is 9-1-1.

If you want to ask me a question, want to report something to be checked on in the next couple of days or make me aware of an on-going concern or would like me to give you a call back to discuss something, please free to e-mail me at [email protected] and I will get back with you in a very timely manner.

If you want an officer dispatched to talk to you in the next few minutes or to check on something that should not wait until the next day, or you need to make a police report please call the on-duty police at 817-335-4222 or 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.

If you plan on taking a trip and want the PID 6 officers to check your home while you are away please complete a vacation check form on the PID6 or Park Glen Website and PLEASE allow about 7 to 10 advance notice when ever possible.

Should I call?By Lieutenant JD Grady

I realize that many residents are leery about calling the police if they are not sure something illegal is taking place. Honestly, police officers spend about half their time responding to calls only to find out that really nothing criminal is taking place. And I am here to let you know it is okay; make that call.

That means that half the time when the police respond to calls where suspicious looking activity is taking place there is crime taking place, took place or is about to take place. Please remember that most criminals don’t hang around when committing crimes, so time is important, so make that call right away. There is no penalty, fine or tongue lashing if what the police find is perfect legal activity. In fact, we prefer to find nothing is wrong, so make that call.

I want to say “THANK YOU” to the employees at the Park Vista Wal-Mart Neighborhood Store on August 3rd when around 1:30 in the morning they saw two teens just walking around – looking into car windows. The police were called. Officers arrived, located the two youths and discovered marijuana and other drugs. Not to mention a large amount of cash and a 9mm pistol. Neither of the teens lived in the PID 6 area.

Many, many times over the years crimes in the PID 6 area have been interrupted by officers because someone made the call. So please when you are traveling through the PID 6 area on your way home or to work – or just out for a walk – keep your eyes open and if you see something suspicious just make the call. The number to report suspicious activities is 9-1-1.


GPS and Cell Phone Safety Tips

Don’t give thieves the advantage by programming information into your GPS or cell phone that can identify you and / or reveal your home address.

If you have a GPS – Don’t • program your home address into it. If think you may need to use the GPS to get home at some point program in a business near your home that will get you close enough but won’t pin-point your address.

Don’t leave your garage door opener where it can be • taken if your vehicle is broken into. This basically gives the thieves the keys to your house if they find additional information to lead them to your home.

List contacts in your cell phone by name only and don’t • identify their relation – such as “hubby” or “Dad” or “Mom”. This gives the thieves an advantage they would not otherwise have… for instance; your purse is stolen and your phone is in your purse. The thieves find your check book and debit card in the purse. They text the phone number listed as “hubby” and ask for personal information. “Hubby” (not knowing the phone has been stolen) replies with the information requested.

If sensitive information is requested through a text, take • the time to call the requesting party and actually talk to them.

Don’t be victim! Protect yourself by being smart.

New Laws Passed Regarding Teen Drivers and Child Booster Seat Usage Parents need to be aware of recent new laws that went into effect September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety!

HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking • on a cell phone while driving. HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of • age and regardless of where they are sitting, needs to wear a seatbelt. HB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years • and less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.

Teen DriversTraffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America . Inexperience, driving while distracted by cell phone use and other teen passengers, and failure to wear seatbelts are all contributing factors.

Parents can help their teens become safer drivers by taking an active role. Supervise practice driving and be a good role model by practicing safe driving yourself. Remind teens of the new laws regarding cell phone use and texting while driving. Remind them that they and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts. Booster SeatsCar crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States . The Safekids Buckle Up Campaign recommends the following safety tips:

Use a booster seat correctly in a back seat every time • your child rides in a car. Use a booster seat until your child weighs between 80 • and 100 pounds, and is about 4 feet, 9 inches tall. For most children, that will be between ages 8 and 12. Tell all drivers who transport your child that booster seat • use is a must when your child is in their vehicle. Booster seats are not installed the same way car • seats are. They sit on the vehicle seat and are used to properly position the adult safety belt for an older child. Always use a lap and shoulder belt with a booster seat. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or • behind the child’s back. Be sure all occupants wear safety belts correctly every • time. Children learn from adult role models.

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We have had several cool fronts along with heavy localized rain to make rainpools and either or both may be what accounts for the presence of so many dragonflies in our region. I am noticing them mostly over stretches of roads and parking lots or wide open fields where the hunting is good. They may be in other places as well, but harder to see.

However, just as fronts can bring dragonflies, fronts can also take them away. Work in the last decade on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. shows that moving

dragonflies are swept together and collected by weather fronts. These concentrations may then be deposited elsewhere and a long way off, so enjoy watching them while you have a chance.”

For more information regarding dragonflies, please visit Dr. Mitchell’s Digital Dragonflies website: http://dragonflies.org or check out A Dazzle of Dragonflies by Forest Mitchell and James L. Lasswell (Texas A&M University Press, 2005). Also Odonata Central posts a checklist of species for Texas: http://www.odonatacentral.org/index.php/ChecklistAction.showChecklist/location_id/64).

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Are Leafcutter Bees Making Holes in Your Leaves?Most common leafcutter bees, Megachile sp., are the same size as honey bees. However, leafcutter bees are mostly black in color with light colored bands across their abdomens. Also, female leafcutter bees carry pollen on stiff hairs on the underside of the abdomens rather than on the sides of the hind legs like honey bees. Leafcutter

bees tend to be non-aggressive and usually only sting when handled.

Leafcutter bees are solitary bees, so individual female bees dig out nesting areas, create nest cells and provide young with food. Adult females cut circular or elongate pieces of leaves from such plants as roses, azaleas, bougainvilleas, redbuds, and other cultivated and wild plants. They use the leaves to construct walls and partitions for nesting cells. These nests can be found in such places as hollow twigs, holes in buildings, and in the ground. The nesting cells are provided with nectar and pollen collected from flowers. One egg is laid in each nesting cell. When the egg hatches, a white, legless, grub-like larva emerges and develops within the cell. The larva then pupates before emerging as an adult out of the cell the next season.

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Fall Webworms Are Likely to be Found SoonThe fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury), is usually noticed when the light gray silk webs are discovered on trees in late summer and early fall. They are considered pests of shade and ornamental trees in urban areas, by attacking more than 88 plants as they enclose leaves and small branches with their webs. Four generations occur in the south Texas, with 2 to 3 generations occurring in northern Texas. The last generation in the fall is usually the most damaging.

The caterpillars build webs soon after hatching and they will remain inside the web consuming the tender parts of the leaves. If the caterpillars eat all of the leaves within the web, then new foliage will be enclosed within the webbing. These caterpillars are 1 inch in length, pale yellow or green in color, and covered with white and black tufts of long hair. The caterpillars will molt 6 or 7 times before dropping to the ground to pupate. The pupae overwinter and the adult moths emerge the following spring.

Some Control Options:Some Non-Chemical Control Options:

1)Small webs can be removed by pruning and destroying the infested portions of branches.

2) A stick or pole can be used to snag individual webs to allow natural enemies such as yellow jackets, paper wasps and birds to eat the webworms.

3)Bacillus thuringiensis, B.t,. is effective against fall webworms if it is applied when the caterpillars are small. It is better to apply after the eggs hatch and the web is not so dense.

Some Chemical Control Options: Chemicals should be applied after eggs hatch, since they are most effective on young caterpillars. Insecticides such as those containing spinosad and tebufenozide as active ingredients can be used. Multiple applications may be needed as generations continue.

Leafcutter bees are important pollinators of plants. However, they can cause damage to plants when large populations exist on smaller, developing plants.

Control Options: There are many natural enemies of leafcutter bees such as parasitic bees and wasps, velvet ants and some blister beetles. The use of insecticides is usually ineffective for the prevention of leaf cutting. One control option is to cover susceptible plants with cheesecloth or other loose netting during periods when leafcutter bees are most active. Also, leafcutter bee populations can be reduced if breeding sites are eliminated so such items as rotting boards or thick stemmed plants with hollowed openings should be removed from the landscape.

A leafcutting bee, Megachile sp. (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), adult. Photo by Bart Drees, Professor and Extension Entomologist, Texas A&M University.

Fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury) (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae), web on pecan. Photo by Bart Drees, Professor and Extension Entomologist, Texas A&M University.


Both fire ant baits and contact insecticides can be broadcast using a hand-held spreader for small areas or a Herd Seeder can be mounted onto a truck or ATV for larger areas.

For more information, please visit the fire ant webpage at http://fireant.tamu.edu.

Fire ant mound in lawn. Photo by Dr. Bart Drees, Professor and Extension Entomologist, Texas A&M University.

Mention of commercial products is for educational purposes only and does not represent endorsement by Texas AgriLife Extension or The Texas A&M University System. Insecticide label registrations are subject to change, and changes may have occurred since this publication was printed. The pesticide user is always responsible for applying products in accordance with label directions. Always read and carefully follow the instructions on the container label.

Remember to Treat for Fire Ants This FallAs fall approaches, do not forget to treat for fire ants! By treating this fall, there will be less fire ants within the area next spring. Before treating for fire ants, one must first survey the area to determine the number of mounds. If less than 5 mounds are present in a quarter acre plot, then it is advised to treat the individual mounds with a bait, drench or dust.

If more than 5 mounds are present, then treatment should be broadcasted over the entire area. A fire ant bait or contact insecticide may be used. Fire ant baits are comprised of defatted corn grit covered with an insecticide and soybean oil. Before broadcasting the fire ant bait, foraging activity should be evaluated by placing a potato chip or hot dog next to a mound. If fire ants find the chip or hot dog within fifteen minutes, then it is an appropriate time to broadcast the fire ant bait. Fire ants will typically actively forage when the soil surface temperature is between 65 and 95° F. The delivery process of fire ant baits into the colony is so effective, that the amount of insecticide applied in an area is significantly reduced. Fire ant baits should never be watered into the soil and they should not be used if they smell rancid. Contact insecticides can also be broadcasted over the entire area and these need to be watered into the soil. One contact insecticide, containing the active ingredient fipronil, can be used for fire ant control and will usually provide 9 to 12 months control.

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RecipesJack-o-Lantern CookiesMakes 20 cookies, 100 calories each.

Ingredients5 Tbsp butter, softened• 3/4 cup sugar• 1 egg• 1 tsp vanilla extract• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour• 1 tsp baking powder• 1/4 tsp salt• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice• 8 butterscotch hard candies• 8 cinnamon hard candies•

InstructionsBeat butter and sugar together until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, whisking well. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice. Gradually add to sugar mixture. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for two hours or until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Using cookie cutter or sharp knife, cute out large pumpkin shapes (about 4 inches across) and set aside. Gather remaining dough and roll out until all that can be used has been. Next, cut eye holes, nose, and mouth, jack-o-lantern style. Place on cookie sheets lined with wax paper.

Crush hard candies by placing inside ziploc bag, wrapping with a towel, and smashing with rolling pin. Place 1/4 to ½ a teaspoon crushed mixed crushed candies in each cut-out hole, making sure they are spread evenly, and touching the cookie on all sides of the hole. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until candies are melted and cookies turn golden brown. Cool 2 to 5 minutes on sheets or until candies harden, then remove and cool completely.

Fall Maple Leaf Cookies

Ingredients: sugar cookie dough • 1 1/4 cups of confectioners’ sugar • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract • 2 to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup • food coloring •

What’s Next:

1. Use a leaf-shaped cookie cutter to create a batch of leaf cookies from your favorite sugar cookie recipe or store-bought cookie dough. Tip: If you don’t have a leaf-shaped cookie cutter, copy and cut out the large leaf cookie pictured above and use it as a cutting template.

2. Bake the cookies according to the recipe directions and allow them to cool.

3. To make the frosting, combine 1 1/4 cups of confectioners’ sugar with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a medium-size bowl. Whisk in 2 to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup, a little at a time, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.

4. Divide the frosting among 3 small bowls or coffee mugs. Stir in food coloring (1 or 2 drops at a time) to tint one batch red, another one yellow, and the last one orange.

5. Spread the colored frosting on the cookies, then let the frosting set before enjoying them. This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups of maple-flavored frosting.


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Metal Containers Please rinse. Labels can be left on. • Aluminum drink cans – do not flatten • Aluminum baking tins – durable type, not disposable • Steel or tin food cans and lids • Empty aerosol cans – with spray nozzle; remove plastic lid unless part of the can • Empty steel paint cans – a thin skin of dry paint on bottom and sides is OK; remove lid and recycle

Glass Containers Please rinse. Labels can be left on. All colors accepted.Bottles and jars – remove metal and plastic lids and recycle • Ceramics • China • Dishes • Mirrors – must fit inside cart with lid closed • Windowpanes – no auto glass

Plastic Containers Please rinse. All colors accepted. Containers must be hard plastic. • Bottles, cups and jars – rigid plastic containers with #1 through #7 recycling symbols on bottom of container; remove caps and lids and recycle • Food trays, tubs and bowls – with #1 through #7 recycling symbols on bottom of container

Recycle more, pay less

The more you recycle, the less garbage you have. The less garbage you have, the smaller cart you need. The smaller the garbage cart, the less

you pay per month.

If your property is already listed with another Real Estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of another Real Estate broker. We are happy to workwith them and cooperate fully.

JoAnn Anderson(817)[email protected]

Laurie Anderson(817)[email protected]

Family Owned & Operated for 30 years!We SELL More Homes

in the Metroplex than any other Company!Your Perfect Partner...forSELLING or BUYING!

We value and appreciate your business and your continuing support inreferring your family and friends to us!

The ANDERSON TEAMJoAnn, Jack, Laurie, Kay, Lloyd, Marilyn,

Debi & Tammy

If you, someone in your Family, a Friend or even anacquaintance you know is looking to buy a home,NOW IS THE TIME! The Housing & Economic

Recovery Act of 2008 has a new NeighborhoodStabilization & Down Payment assistance program up to

$25,000 per person/home available in the Fort Wortharea. * Call us for details, restrictions apply.

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