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Calendar of Events
Annual Meeting
Merlot Room, Fire Station
Hughes & Merlot Dr.
Tuesday, February 17th
7:00 p.m.
Adopt-a-Road
Saturday mornings
Call Loretta Widman
Easter Egg Hunt
4th of July Party in the
Park
Back-to-School Party at
Pleasant Glade Pool
Wine Education Class
We’re on the web! www.glade-crossing.com
Glade Tidings
February 2009
Volume 18
Letter from the PresidentLetter from the PresidentLetter from the PresidentLetter from the President 2,3Holiday Decorating Holiday Decorating Holiday Decorating Holiday Decorating ContestContestContestContest 4 Fun for the Four Legged Fun for the Four Legged Fun for the Four Legged Fun for the Four Legged 6 GCNA BusinessesGCNA BusinessesGCNA BusinessesGCNA Businesses 8 Recipe ExchangeRecipe ExchangeRecipe ExchangeRecipe Exchange 10 Thank yousThank yousThank yousThank yous 12 Board MembersBoard MembersBoard MembersBoard Members 12 Dues StatementDues StatementDues StatementDues Statement 12
Inside this issue:
GCNA Annual MeetingGCNA Annual MeetingGCNA Annual MeetingGCNA Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 17thTuesday, February 17thTuesday, February 17thTuesday, February 17th
7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Hughes Road Fire StationHughes Road Fire StationHughes Road Fire StationHughes Road Fire Station
Merlot RoomMerlot RoomMerlot RoomMerlot Room
Please Come. Your neighborhood needs your inputPlease Come. Your neighborhood needs your inputPlease Come. Your neighborhood needs your inputPlease Come. Your neighborhood needs your input!!!!
It was not my intention to have the two year term of my volunteer position coincide with the
Presidential elections but it did. While my inauguration did not have the hoopla my kids
would have liked, at least I couldn’t flub up the swearing in! With that said, I have decided to
stay on for at least one more year with the hopes that this will be a slightly calmer yet
equally as productive year!
We are very much looking forward to some exciting changes and events for 2009. Each year
we get great ideas from GCNA members about ways to improve our surroundings and make
the life we lead here healthier, safer and more rewarding. Please keep the suggestions com-
ing!
Many thanks to all the volunteers, silent and not so silent, who help keep our neighborhood
so great! Some of special note are:
Loretta Widmann - Maintenance
Communicator extraordinaire, flower bed keeper-upper, lighting planner, fence repair liai-
son….these are just a few of the things that Loretta keeps up with…not to mention her 5 kids
and running Pampered Home Pro! It’s a huge job and we are forever indebted to her for her
consistently hard work.
Debbie Holt - Newsletter
Debbie has taken on the newsletter with full force, making great changes and adding content
that will make it a real “news” letter. She added a section for “free” local business ads as well
as some GCNA recipes and homeowner stories.
Jennifer Pereira and Glory Pettit - Social
At times, social is a full time job…with so much forward planning to do…and Jennifer and
Glory do it so well. We have new events coming up so keep your eyes peeled for those, as I’m
sure they will be great!
We are so honored to have these people on the board keeping the GCNA the best place to live
in the metroplex! On a sad note, Beth Haddad will be stepping down from the board
this month. She has been a trusted secretary and friend and we all will miss her
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Letter from the President—
What a difference a year makes…
smile. We wish you the best of luck with your studies, Beth. We know we’ll see you around…
involved in one thing or another!
Finances have no doubt been on all of our minds lately. When you are looking at the volun-
teer and non-profit crowd, there is even more vulnerability of people cutting back. The board
and I are doing all we can to maintain our record number of memberships, while keeping peo-
ple involved and proud to call the GCNA home. Please do what ever you can to make a finan-
cial and/or service commitment to the GCNA to keep the momentum from last year alive!
All the best to you for 2009…I hope to see you around.
Sincerely, Chris WartonChris WartonChris WartonChris Warton GCNA PresidentGCNA PresidentGCNA PresidentGCNA President
Volume 18 Page 3
Please consider working with your neighbors to make our
area the best it can be! Volunteer to help with an event or join a
committee. Your help will make a difference...
WANTED Now that Beth is back in school, we
need a new secretary. This job
would take an hour or two each
month. Make some friends...make
some changes...make a difference in
your neighborhood.
Email [email protected]
Gregory and Diana Carman Award for the Spectacular Light Display
5207 Fairmount Drive
Roland and Loretta Widmann Award for Outstanding Design with Blowup Decorations-The Nutcrackers
4323 Windswept Lane
James and P. A. Palmersheim Award for Patriotic Feature at Christmas with the American Flag
5129 Haydenbend Circle
Congratulations to all of the winners. The choices were difficult because of all of the glorious decorations
around GCNA. We look forward to judging all of the spring yards around the neighborhood.
Don McCall and the Yard Recognition Committee
Robert T. Egnoski, LMT
Cell 682-365-7941
In home—Office—Hotel
15 years Experience with a 4-
Star, 5-Diamond Hotel
References upon request
Page 4
Yard Recognition Gift Certificates Provided By
Don McCall, Realtor ®
4717 Colleyville Boulevard
Colleyville, TX 76034
817-564-2306
Holiday Yard Winners
Please help keep our neighborhood look-
ing good by joining one of the Saturday
road cleanup crews. You will make new
friends as well as help your community.
The next opportunity to help is December
13th at 7:30 a.m.
Call Loretta at
817-416-6220
Best Friends Pet Sitting
and Dog Walking
817-722-8139
AARYN LAMB,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
1135 S. Main Street♦Grapevine, TX (817) 803-2620
www.AarynLamb.com
Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption,
Grandparents’ Rights, Divorce,
Modification and Enforcement of Prior
Order, Name Change, & Estate Planning
FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION
“Protecting what is important to you.”
Page 5
JOIN US AT UNITY CHURCH IN GRAPEVINE Rev. Carol Record, Sr. Minister Rev. Linda Taylor, Assoc. Minister
MISSION: We accept and support all people as we live universal truths of MISSION: We accept and support all people as we live universal truths of MISSION: We accept and support all people as we live universal truths of MISSION: We accept and support all people as we live universal truths of unconditional love, prayer, abundance, and service.unconditional love, prayer, abundance, and service.unconditional love, prayer, abundance, and service.unconditional love, prayer, abundance, and service.
Sunday Services @ 9:00 a.m. & 10:10 am ~ Full Youth Program available. Wed. Nights @ 7 pm ~ Unity’s “Course in Miracles” ~ Full Youth Program available. Women’s group meets 2nd Sunday of each month @ 12 pm. Phone office for details. Men’s group meets 3rd Saturday of each month @ 8:30 am. Phone office for details.
Book Store and Gift Shop hours ~ 10 am – 5 pm M-Th and Sunday from 9 am-Noon
Present this ad to receive a 25% discount off of entire purchase.
Montessori School on premises ~ Phone office for detailsMontessori School on premises ~ Phone office for detailsMontessori School on premises ~ Phone office for detailsMontessori School on premises ~ Phone office for details
UNITY CHURCH IN GRAPEVINE 1650 HUGHES ROAD
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 817-488-1008 www.unitychurchgrapevine.org
Free of judgment, full of love
21 year GCNA Resident
Glade Crossing consists of over 900 homes occupied not only by humans but pets of various types.
Many dogs of GCNA spend time in back yards or taking a leashed walk around the perimeter every
day. If you or your dog are looking for a change there are three local dog parks which may be exactly
what you need. These parks also serve as a place for potential dog owners to see and learn about
various breeds. All of the parks below offer a safe fenced in area for your dog to run, play and meet
new friends.
Villages of Bear Creek Dog Park
The Villages of Bear Creek park consists of three-acres of grass covered land that is divided into two
sections. One section is for large dogs over 40 pounds and the other is for small dogs less than 40
pounds. Each section provides shaded areas, wash stations, and drinking fountains for both humans
and dogs. Additionally if you want to take your dog on a leashed walk, paved walking trails surround
the area.
The dog park is open six days a week during daylight hours and closed every Thursday for mainte-
nance.
Villages of Bear Creek Park is located off Highway 360 south. Take the Mid Cities exit and proceed
approximately one half mile. Make a left onto Bear Creek Parkway, drive one half mile and the park
will be on the right side.
Wave Car and Dog Wash
Are both your car and dog overdue for a bath? Check out the Wave Car and Dog wash located at
2201 Ira E Woods Ave in Grapevine. In addition to the self service car wash you can watch your dog
play in the grass covered dog park. After a good run in the grass and climb around the agility items,
you can give your dog bath at one of the convenient wash stations.
BooBoo’s Buddies Southlake Dog Park
BooBoo’s buddies is a large mulch and grass covered dog park. The park is divided into two areas,
one for large and the other for small dogs. The park offers fresh water and benches for owners to sit
and relax. Walking trails surround the dog park area for leashed walks.
BooBoo’s buddies park is located at 3500 N. White Chapel Road, Southlake in the back of Bob Jones
Park.
Contributed by
Karen Fyda
Off the leash fun for four legged GCNA residents
Glade
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Volume 18Volume 18Volume 18Volume 18 Page 7
DFW REAL ESTATE
THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING YOUR
HOME?
Call WINSTON FONTENOT (GCNA MEMBER)
AT 817-521-7860
OR Visit my WEBSITE at
WinstonFontenot.point2agent.com
Listing property with Winston Fontenot means
receiving the following benefits: Experience… Integrity… Skill… Effectiveness…
Advanced Techniques and Aids… Intimate Knowledge of the Marketplace…
Financial Counsel and Assistance.
Because I am a home owner in your area since 1990, I have
a vested interest in getting you the best price for your house
in the most timely manner. Ask me about my discounts.
Glade Tid ings
Page 8
Some of the best kept secrets in our neighborhood are…….
GCNA Neighborhood BusinessesGCNA Neighborhood BusinessesGCNA Neighborhood BusinessesGCNA Neighborhood Businesses
Barry & Roxanne Messengers of Light
candles
Hand poured scented
candles
817-912-0122 http:/mysite.verison.net/molcandles
Ana Cardona Story Avon Cosmetics 817-416-8538 www.youravon.com/acardonastory
Ana Cardona Story Lonnie European
Game Mounts
Metal coating on Euro-
pean mounts for deer
817-416-8538
Marvis Heath Mary Kay Cosmetics 817-329-5480 www.marykay.com/mheath
Barb Fawcett Longaberger baskets Baskets 817-488-2988 www.longaberger.com/barbfawcett
Marcy Roitman Boothe BeautiControl Cosmet-
ics
Cosmetics 817-481-6732 www.BeautiPage.com/
marcy_roitman
Lindsey Abron Cookie Lee Jewelry Home,office, fundrais-
ing catalog shows for
jewelry sales
817-705-6333 www.CookieLee.biz/LindesayAbron
Shelly Burden Turning Images into
Heirlooms
People & pet portrait
artist
817-366-5887 [email protected]
Beth Haddad Haddad Hummus Freshly made hum-
mus & chips
817-442-5186 [email protected]
Services
Jane Roselli Best Friends Pet Sitting Care for furry friends
at home
817-722-8139 [email protected]
Debbie McLean Grime Solvers Residential cleaning 817-571-4768 [email protected]
Marvis Heath Marvis Heath. C.P.P. Small business book- 817-329-5480 [email protected]
Roland Widmann Pampered Home Pro Remodeling & handy-
man services
817-416-6220 [email protected]
Wayne Holt Metesco Services Termite & pest
control
817-424-3000 [email protected]
Products
Have a business that you run from home? Send in your information and your business
can be listed here at no cost for any GCNA member. Email your information to
Hughes Road Montessori School
1650 Hughes Road Grapevine, TX 76051
Now enrolling. Due to overwhelming demand, there is very limited availability.
Pre-Primary Primary
(18 months – 3 years old) (3 to 6 years old)
$215 to $295/month $235 to $415/month
Morning hours 8:30am to 11:30am
Full day hours 8:30am to 2:30pm
We invite you to call 817-488-1008 with any questions or to arrange a time to tour the school.
We hope that you and your child will be with us to experience the excitement of learning in a supportive,
peace-filled environment.
Volume 18 Page 9
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CARPENTRY Crown Molding / Cabinets / Trim
Doors / Siding / Shutters
FLOORING Wood Floors / Tile Floors
KITCHEN & BATH
Showers / Backsplash / Vanity
“Handy-Man” Ceiling Fan / Chandeliers Sheetrock & Other Repairs
REMODELING GRAPEVINE SINCE 2005
Glade Crossing Resident
GCNA Member
GES PTA Member
INSURED
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10% OFF LABOR
New Quotes Only
Valid Thru 4/30/2009
FREE ESTIMATES (817) 416-6220
Roland & Loretta Widmann [email protected]
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Located at the
corner of
Euless Main
& Glade
Walk-ins
Welcome!
Late
Appointments
Available
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Integrity ♦ Service ♦ Loyalty ♦ Professionalism ♦ Dedication
Have your home viewed on the most powerful real estate website in the World,
RE/MAX.COM Resident of Glade Crossing since 1991—I know the neighborhood.
I have been a member of the Board of the Glade Crossing Neighborhood Association
Member of the City of Grapevine Board of Zoning Adjustments since 1999-I serve our community.
I have three children who have been educated at our local schools-I appreciate the value of our location.
Most importantly, I SELL houses.
RE/MAX Masters, 425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake
Each office independently owned and operated
Crepes!
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
Butter, for coating the pan
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10
seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1
hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will
be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep
for up to 48 hours.
Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1
ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to
spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for an-
other 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board. Lay them
out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone.
After they have cooled you can stack them and store in seal-
able plastic bags in the refrigerator for several days or in
the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crepes,
thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.
*Savory Variation Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup
chopped fresh herbs, spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the
egg mixture.
*Sweet Variation Add 21/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur to
the egg mixture.
Maria Warton
Debbie Holt, Broker Associate
Direct: (817) 310-5275
Cell: (817) 975-9906
Fax : (817) 796-1201
$10 off color • $5 off haircut Exp. April 30, 2009
Volume 18 Page 11
Mexican Corn Dip
3 8 oz. cans Mexican Corn, drained and rinsed 1 4 oz. can Chopped Green Chiles 2 Green Onions chopped ½ cup Mayonnaise ½ cup Sour Cream 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated Salt and Pepper to taste. Mix all ingredients in together and serve with tortilla chips. Can be chilled 24 hours before serving. Vicki Godding-Boos
Peach French Toast
1 c. brown sugar
½ c. butter
2 T. water
1 (29 oz.) can and 1 (14 oz.) can sliced
peaches (drained well, reserving syrup)
1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
6 eggs
1 ½ c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. cinnamon + some for sprinkling
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
In a saucepan combine sugar and butter
and heat over medium-low heat until mix-
ture bubbles. Add water and continue
cooking until sauce becomes thick and
foamy. Pour into 9”x13” baking pan. I
found that the canned sliced peaches
were still a bit thick. So, I sliced
them in half again to increase coverage
across the pan too. Place well-drained
peach slices on the cooled caramel
sauce. Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon.
Beat eggs well. Add milk, vanilla, cin-
namon and nutmeg and beat well. Toss
liquid mixture with bread cubes and pour
into pan over peaches. Cover and re-
frigerate overnight. Bake in 350 degree
oven for 40 minutes, loosely covering
with foil the last 10 minutes. Heat the
reserved peach syrup and pour over
toast. Serves 12 to 14.
Beth Haddad
Almond Poppy Seed Bread (makes 2 loaves)
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 60 mins
Serves 8
3 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With mixer, blend all
ingredients until well mixed. Pour into 2 greased
and floured 9x5x3" loaf pans. Bake 60 minutes or
until tester is clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan.
Glaze:
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almonds extract
1/2 tsp. oil
Heat all ingredients until sugar melts. Prick bread
with fork and pour glaze over while warm.
Glory Pettit
Blonde Brownies
3/4 c. margarine 8 oz. cans Mexican Corn, drained and rinsed 1 c. packed light brown sugar I egg 1 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Melt margarine. Stir in brown sugar and egg. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Pour into a small well greased cake pan. Sprinkle chips on top. Bake at 350º for approx. 25 minutes. Rec-ipe easily doubles to fill a full sized cake pan.
Loretta Widman
Glade Tidings Glade Tidings is published four times a year for the Members and Friends living within the Glade
Crossing Neighborhood Association - Glade Crossing, Glade Landing, and Glade Woods.
You are encouraged to submit newsletter items and ads.
General interest articles are free, but are accepted on a space available basis. Ad rates:
Half page…………$75
Quarter page………… $45
Make checks payable to GCNA.
Please direct all membership correspondence to: GCNA, P.O. Box 3012, Grapevine, TX 76099
Please direct all newsletter correspondence to: Debbie Holt, 526 Briarcroft., Grapevine, TX 76051
GCNA Board Members
Submission deadline for the next
issue is April 15, 2009.
Chris Warton, President
704 Sabel Ridge. ● 817-442-1071
Vicki Godding-Boos, Vice Pres.
701 Sabel Ridge ● 817-421-8135
Vic Kleiss, Treasurer
4341 Greenwood ● 817-416-5811
Secretary
An opportunity for you!
Jeffrey Doggett, Safety & Security
510 Post Oak ● 817-692-3435
Jennifer Pereira, Social Affairs
4505 Westchase Cir.● 817-416-0758
Glory Pettit, Social Affairs
4514 Westchase Cir. ● 214-563-8113
Karen Fyda, Membership
528 Post Oak ● 817-421-5772
Mike Tabat, Communications
4319 Hazy Meadow Ln ● 817-329-7166
Don McCall, Yard Recognition
615 Ashcroft Drive ● 817-481-6509
Randy Sell, Civic Affairs
713 Berkshire ● 817-421-8161
Loretta Widman, Maintenance
4323 Windswept ● 817-416-6220
Debbie Holt, Newsletter
526 Briarcroft ● 817-481-4857
If you haven’t paid your 2009 GCNA dues, please fill out this form and mail it to the address below.
GCNA DUES STATEMENT Please make checks payable to GCNA and send it along with this form to:
GCNA, P.O. Box 3012, Grapevine, TX 76099
□ Enclosed are my 2009 GCNA dues for $50.00.
I would also like to make a donation to help fund neighborhood beautification projects.
□ $5.00 □ $10.00 □ $15.00 □ other $____________
I am interested in volunteering. Please contact me with information about the following committee(s):
□ Maintenance □ Social Events □ Safety/Security □Civic Affairs □ Newsletter
Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________ Total amount of check: ____________
Email address:_________________________________________________________________________
Email addresses are used for infrequent neighborhood notifications only and will not be sold or shared.
You can pay your dues
online ! Visit
www.glade-crossing.com
For news and information, visit
www.glade-crossing.com
This newsletter was edited by Debbie Holt and proofread by Della Vaughan.
Social Events
Dave Morgan
Beth Zimmerman
Scott Smith
Megan Abron
Rachel Benton
Katie Blackwell
Nina Smith
Holt Family
Randy Rambler
Robert Noff
Laronna Duff
Tina Moore
Susan O’Con
Jane Roselli
Adopt-a-Road
Beth Zimmerman
Tina Moore
Beth Haddad
Rocky Gardner
Jennifer Periera
Jacklyn Periera
Diane Sinn
Julie Croft
Eryn Zimmerman
Connor Girard
Chris Wermuth
Marlaina Widmann
Katrina Widmann
Cassandra Widmann
Samantha Widmann
Roland Widmann
Water
Katie Ballew
Sheri Dietert
Rick Dietert
Dennis Webb
Donna Webb
Debbie Hoard
Larry Hoard
Edie Leslie
Kirk Driver
Andrea Driver
Doug Wills
Carolyn Wills
Planting Flowers
Pam & Greg Braak
Amy Adams Family
Katie Ballew
Don McCall
The Warton Family
Michael Helms
The Widman Family
Donation of Sum-
mer & Fall/Winter
Flowers
Derrick Malone
Rachel Malone
Rainbow Plant Sales
All of the Board Mem-
bers and especially
Chris for his work
with the 360 Coalition
Thank you for helping
making 2008 such a
great year for the
GCNA. It could not
have been done with-
out you.
Thank you 2008 Volunteers