SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us for the monthly AHNA Membership Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend–bring a friend!
Fort Worth Firefighters Hall
3855 Tulsa Way at Crestline Rd.
SEPTEMBER YARD OF THE MONTH
Ame Von Tungeln had to learn how to garden in the shade because of the commanding oak tree in her front yard at 4001 Collinwood Ave.
As new empty nesters, Ame and Kenneth Von Tungeln decided to move from Cleburne to Fort Worth in 2020. After an endless search and nearly giving up on finding the home of their dreams, they found the home at 4001 Collinwood Ave. on Zillow. “We had looked at so many houses by then, my husband said ‘this is our house.'” After moving in, the Von Tungelns were delighted to discover that the original owners of their home, Virginia and Charles Endress, had been friends with Kenneth’s grandmother.
Together, Ame and Kenneth are the lawn and garden team. He does the lawn and Ame takes care of the shrubs and flower beds. “It’s a joy for me,” says Ame who has had to learn how to garden in shade because of the ancient oak tree that dominates the front landscape. “The tree is not super happy,” Ame says. She brought in an arborist who recommended trimming the water-damaged branches that were rotting and putting unnecessary weight on the tree.
The rest of the original landscape was a sparse smattering of boxwoods, two enormous holly shrubs, and crepe myrtles that tower over the roof top. Ame removed the boxwoods on the west side of the yard, replacing them with cast iron plants, ferns, lime green Frozen Margarita hostas, variegated liriope, lorapetulum, a foxtail fern and pots of Boston ferns and geraniums. Window boxes are filled with sweet potato vines, coleus, New Guinea impatiens and caladiums.
In front of the two inviting lawn chairs are pots of purple drift roses, in honor of Kenneth’s TCU alma mater.
The east side of the yard gets more sun where Ame has planted nandina, abelia, Turks cap, jasmine, a leopard plant, lantana, verbena, knockout roses, and rose of Sharon.
Ame explains the sign on the front door that says “Be Nice or Leave” is a well-known slogan of New Orleans self-taught folk artist, Dr. Bob. She says the Little Free Library at their front curb gets lots of traffic.
After retiring from a 25-year career as a public school teacher and counselor in Cleburne, Ame now works at Tarrant County Community College in the outreach department. Kenneth is a CPA.
The Von Tungelns received a $25 gift certificate to Archie’s Gardenland (hands down, their favorite nursery) and a year’s membership in Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association, courtesy of AHNA.
If you see an award-worthy yard, even your own, please let us know by sending the address to president@arlingtonheightsna.com.
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TRINITY RIVER TRASH BASH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Saturday September 21 is Trinity River Trash Bash Day, starting at 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Join the Tarrant Regional Water District and thousands of volunteers to remove litter. Then, celebrate your hard work at the after party from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
You can choose to pick up trash either at the Trinity River or Cobb Park. Register by going to https://www.trwd.com/trashbash/
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CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR OVERSEAS TROOPS
AHNA is sponsoring a drive to send holiday cards to our overseas troops. Please bring any unused Christmas cards you’ve stockpiled to the next membership meeting on Tuesday September 17. We’ll be asking everyone to sign them, and we’ll do the sending.
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AUGUST MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday August 20 at 6:30pm
Fort Worth Firefighters Hall
3855 Tulsa Way at Crestline Rd.
Please join us for the monthly AHNA Membership Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend–bring a friend!
This evening promises to be a lot of fun. Following a brief business meeting, we’re having a free wine tasting, courtesy of hometown favorite Roy Pope Grocery. Special guests are Roy Pope Grocery boss Lauren Klipfel and Justin Avalos, the wine expert at the grocery. Justin will be pouring two red wines and two white wines and talking about the store’s wine program where he is always looking for unique and approachable wines to spotlight.
Also in attendance will be Trish Stone of Stone’s Throw Farm that provides Roy Pope with all their delicious fresh produce, in addition to jams and jellies and other canned goods. Yummy!
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REGISTER TO VOTE
Make sure you are registered to vote in time for the national election this November 5th. To vote in Texas, you must first register. There are many ways to register, but no matter which way you choose, your county’s voter registrar must receive your application at least 30 days before an election. That means it must be received by the registrar’s office before end of work on Friday October 4th.
Ways to register to vote:
- By mail
- Pick up a paper application at a public library, a government office, or a high school.
- Or complete the application form online at the Texas voter registration portal, and then print out and sign the form.
- The application must be mailed to your county’s voter registrar office.
- In person at your county’s voter registrar office.
Tarrant County Voter Registrar Office:
2700 Premier Street, Fort Worth, TX 7611
P.O. Box 961011, Fort Worth, TX 76161
Clint A. Ludwig
Elections Administrator
(817) 831-8683
To check if you are already registered, to make a change of address, or for more information, visit VoteTexas.gov.
Even if you think you’re already registered to vote, it’s a good idea to double check that you haven’t been erroneously deleted or left off the voter rolls.
Be aware that there’s some misleading information on the internet and social media about this. The very best, most secure and quickest way of checking is by going to the Texas Secretary of State’s website: VoteTexas.gov.
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WANT TO HELP FIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME?
Citizens on Patrol (COP) is made up of volunteers who work with the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) to fight neighborhood crime. Every October, the Arlington Heights COPs sponsor the ever-popular National Night Out party at Thomas Place Community Center to raise awareness about crime in our neighborhood.
To become a COP you must go through the Citizens Police Academy classes. FWPD is now accepting applications for this year’s academy. Classes are every Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday September 3. Commencement is Thursday November 21. Classes are held at 1000 Calvert.
The COP program is designed to familiarize and educate community members about the training, commitment, and dedication required of a Fort Worth police officer. Anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in learning about police work is encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is Thursday August 29, 2024.
Here is the application.
Email the application to tamelia.carroll@fortworthtexas.gov. If you have questions, call Officer Tamelia Carroll at 817-392-6001 or 817-988-1077.
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