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JJ Pearce Homeowners Association Newsletter

January 2015

News From The City

By Joe Russum, Editor

• We are working with the two owners of the shop-

ping centers on the corners of Coit and Campbell, J.

R. Black Properties and Lennox, to bring shopping

advantages to the JJP HOA community. We antici-

pate in the spring or early summer to have a pro-

gram in place that will entice the community to sup-

port the shops and the shops support our JJP HOA

community. More updates as the programs come to

fruition but it’s unique and exciting.

• We continue to support and interact with community

organizations like the YMCA, Mohawk Elementary,

the RISD and the COR.

• We now have a Little Free Library thanks to the

involvement of community members Lisa Steel who

introduced the idea to the JJP HOA and Adam

Wright who was instrumental in providing our LFL

with the efforts of Dallas Baptist University.

Thanks.

• The JJP HOA was instrumental in providing funding

for an Eagle Scout project for Mark Saving in an

effort to show that community involvement and

support matters!

These are just some of the events we have been involved

in over the last year. We think it has been a very produc-

tive year and we believe this next year will be equally

productive and exciting. I hope you will join the JJP

HOA in all our events and support all the JJP HOA ef-

forts to make us the best community we can be.

One last thought. The Golden Rule is a rule I think

should be emphasized over and over. In a world with so

many opportunities to do good let’s do good. Let’s treat

others the way we would want to be treated. Let’s give

the consideration that we would ask for ourselves and

give the love or forgiveness we want and need. Let’s

make 2015 a year we can say we made a difference.

That difference can be as simple as a smile or acknowl-

edgement of another person. You never know what a

difference the Golden Rule and you can make. Happy

New Year, peace and love to you all!

There was no HOA Presidents meeting with the City in

December, so there is no news to report.

Here we are in 2015 and I hope the New Year brings

you much happiness, good health and much prosperity.

As we look back on the 2014 JJP HOA events it was

another successful year. Let me point out just a few of

the successes we experienced:

• The JJP HOA Park continues to get support from

both the RISD and the City of Richardson (COR).

◊ We are working with both the RISD and

the COR in planning our pavilion that will

allow the community to enjoy a shaded

environment while using the park.

◊ We are working with the RISD to take

over an existing electrical meter so we can

provide power on occasions like Santa in

the Park or spring concerts or Movie

Nights.

• The J.R. Black Properties, owner of the shops on

the south side of Campbell and the NW corner of

Coit and Campbell has agreed to match the JJP

HOA on funds for the pavilion at the JJP HOA

Park. We will need your support on this project.

• Santa in the Park in December not only provided a

great community event that included families from

both the JJP HOA and the Reservation but also

provided an opportunity for our JJP HOA to give

back to the community as we collected winter

clothes for the RISD Clothes Closet.

Presidents Corner

By G Scott Waddell, President

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Santa in the Park By Joe Russum, Editor

If you did not make it to Santa in the Park you missed a great

time. Santa was there passing out good wishes and candy

canes. On the side we had hot chocolate donated by Corner

Bakery, hot apple cider, and of course cookies. Everyone who

wanted to give Santa a hint for Christmas day had a chance to

sit in his lap and whisper in his ear. People were able to come

and go as they pleased after they had their time with Santa. As

you know when you have a lot of kids together it is hard to get

a good count as to how many there are, but at one time we took

a count of somewhere between 80 to 100 kids.

Membership By Brandi Kessels, Membership VP

We’re closing this year and the

2015 membership drive with 62%

membership for 2015. Those of you

who joined during the membership

drive (before January 1st) will re-

ceive Sonny Bryan gift certificates.

It will take several weeks to get those processed, then the

certificates will be given to your block captain for distribution

to you. It is never too late to join! However, if you want to be includ-

ed in the 2015 directory, you must join by January 15th.

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RISD Book Fair

Hello fellow residents. Mohawk,

along with all RISD schools, has

begun collecting for the annual

Used Book Fair. It will be held

on February 12-14th, 10am to

8pm, and Feb. 15th, 12pm to

6pm. It is located at the Dal-Rich

Village, S.E. Corner of Beltline

and Coit Road. Proceeds benefit

the RISD Council of PTAs Scholarship in Memory of Dr. J.J.

Pearce which awards college scholarships to RISD High

School seniors. If you are cleaning out for the holidays and

New Year please see if there are any used books, DVD’s, or

CD’s you would like to donate. They can be dropped off on

my porch at 1105 Stratford and I will take them to Mohawk for

sorting. Also, we are collecting paper bags in which to collect

books. These can be left on my porch as well. Please visit the

book fair in February. There are great deals starting as low as

50 cents!

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Congratulations to the 2014 Holiday Lighting Winners

(The winners were chosen on December 8th, between 6:45 and 7:45 p.m.)

1706 Cheyenne

1128 Stratford 1119 Stratford

1204 Eton 1307 Chesterton

Also, as we did last year, way to go to the 1100 block of Stratford for lighting up your block. Over 85% of the homes in this area

had some type of decoration in their front yard. Way to go

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Timely Tip for January Gardeners from Calloway’s & Cor-

nelius January is a good time to evaluate your gardens and start plan-

ning for the Spring. Prepare a sketch of your landscape com-

plete with all permanent fixtures including the house, side-

walks, fences and trees. Keep notes of what did well and what

needs to be replaced. Remember, your landscape is a continu-

al work in progress! Now is the time to prune fruit trees and grapevines. Shade

trees and evergreen shrubs can be trimmed to maintain shape

and to remove damaged or low lying branches. Do not top

Crape Myrtles; only prune to remove damaged branches. Trim

summer blooming shrubs and vines to tidy their appearance.

Leave a smooth cut flush with the trunk or branch from which

you pruned. Apply pruning paint to cuts larger than a pinkie to

prevent diseases and insect infestations.

Beautification By Bart Ord, Beautification VP

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Development

By Bette Hodges, VP Development

HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we reflect back on 2014 and look

ahead into 2015, the JJP HOA has many exciting things to

look forward to in 2015. We would love for you to be a part of

the planning and the activities. If you are interested in sharing

your ideas and skills, please contact me or any JJP HOA Board

member. development@jjphoa.com

Dog Park George Bush & Hwy 75

The Richardson City Council officially broke ground in De-

cember on the new Dog Park. The park will be completed in

the spring.

2015 Business Development in Richardson:

• The opening of City Line Part 1 at the intersection of the

George Bush Toll way and Central Expressway. Early

2015, State Farm will occupy the first building. City Line

anchors will include Whole Foods and LOOK Cinema.

• The Chevron Station at Belt Line and 75 will be turned

into a Starbucks.

• Next door to this location, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will

be going into the old Jack-in-the-Box location.

Richardson Cultural Arts www.artsinrichardson.com The City of Richardson now maintains a comprehensive Arts

Calendar.

Christmas Tree Recycling

For those looking to recycle Christ-

mas trees, you have two options:

drop trees off at the City Service Cen-

ter, 1260 Columbia Dr., or call Brush

and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC).

From Dec. 26-Jan. 30, residents can

drop their unfrocked, undecorated

natural trees at the service center 24

hours a day. If hauling that tree down

the street doesn’t sound appealing,

call BABIC at 972-744-4111 and

request a pick up. Then set the tree

out at the front curb for collection.

Your BABIC collection day is the

same as your recycling day.

Frank J. Kormos

We say farewell to dear friends and neighbors… Frank

Kormos, daughter Karen & son-in-law Teddy Robinson.

Frank has recently moved to a new home next to his daughter

and son-in-law on Richland Chambers Lake after living in the

JJP neighborhood for 32 years. Among many things, we will

always appreciate him for generously riding in the hot July 4th

JJPHOA/RNA parades in his original Army uniform. Frank

celebrated his 100th birthday in November and now starts a

new chapter in his life. Enjoy it Frank… you will be greatly

missed.

Frank’s daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Teddy Robinson,

have been members of the JJP HOA Crime Watch Patrol for

many years. Karen also served as CWP Secretary. We thank

you for your many patrol hours!

Here is the note that Frank sent to say goodbye to the neigh-

borhood.

“Hello to every one of you in the JJP Homeowners Associa-

tion. I have moved away this week.

It has been a pleasure living with you since 1982. And, if I

remember, as being a lifetime member. I have had a new

house built on the Richland Chambers Lake shore and am next

door to my daughter Karen’s home so she can look in on me

daily. Since I am now partly blind I need a driver as well. My

address is 205 S.E. County Rd, 3124 A, Corsicana, TX

75109.”

JJP Crime Watch Patrol

The Christmas potluck dinner and meeting was held on De-

cember 16, 2014 with the members of the JJP, Reservation,

Greenwood Hills and Northrich crime watch patrols. The

dinner was hosted by Reservation Crime Watch Patrol mem-

bers Joe & Kim Stadelman. RPD Officer Lee Rhinebarger

reported that there was one theft/scam in the JJP neighbor-

hood. The scam artists followed the JJP resident home from

Dallas by telling her she had a flat tire. Thankfully, the resi-

dent was not hurt but valuable property was stolen.

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“When disaster strikes, city services may be cut off and local

disaster relief and government responders may not be able to

reach you. You need to have plans and supplies in place to

make it on your own, at least for a limited time, no matter

where you are, or when an emergency happens. Being prepared is the best way that you can help during a dis-

aster or an emergency situation. Having an emergency supply

kit will ensure that you and your family will be able to take

care of basic needs during a disaster. An emergency supply kit should include the following:

• Water, one gallon per person per day for three

days for drinking, food preparation and sanita-

tion

• Food, a three-day supply of non-perishable food

(include a can opener)

• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a

NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries

• Flashlight and extra batteries

• First aid kit

• Whistle to signal for help

• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and

plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties

for personal sanitation

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

• Local Maps

• Cell chargers, inverter or solar power

Additional items to consider:

• Prescription medicine and glasses

• Infant formula and diapers

• Important family documents such as copies of

insurance policies, identification and bank rec-

ords in a waterproof container

• Paper and Pencil

• Cash or traveler’s checks and change

• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person

and additional bedding

• Complete change of clothing including sturdy

shoes, long sleeved shirts and pants

• Household chlorine bleach

• Fire extinguisher

• Matches in a waterproof container

• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic uten-

sils, paper towels

• Books, games, puzzles, and activities”

Source: http://cor.net/index.aspx?page=465

Avoid Being Stranded “Always keep your gas tank at least half full and your vehicle

in good repair in expectation of the unexpected. Foul weather,

traffic delays and detours, or simply getting lost can result in

unanticipated fuel consumption. A tank of fuel not only allows

for better traction on slippery roads, but it can keep the heater

running in frigid weather and lights on at night should you run

off the road. An empty tank or mechanical break-down can

leave you all alone and in dire straits.” Source: RPD

Protect Your Health at Home The 10 Dirtiest Things in Your House – Part 1 1. Cleaning equipment "When it comes to dirt and germs, first and foremost are the

actual rags, sponges and scrub brushes you clean with.” Cleaning :

• Run sponges through the dishwasher, or micro-

wave them on high for a couple of minutes.

• Nylon and stainless-steel scouring pads and

brushes can go in the dishwasher.

• Rinse, wring out and hang dry kitchen rags after

use; launder them either every couple days or

when they begin to smell.

• Always toss rags into the laundry after they've

been used to mop up spills from raw meat. 2. The toilet base Don't just clean the toilet bowl and seat. The real mess is usu-

ally on the rim, toilet base and surrounding floor. "Especially

when you have small children – or men – in the household."

Safety By: Michael Ward Sr., VP Safety

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Cleaning :

• Always wipe down the toilet rim and base when

cleaning the toilet.

• Wipe or mop the floor around the toilet base as

needed or at least weekly. 3. The kitchen sink drain "All kinds of food debris get caught in the drain and cause bad

smells”. Left to build up too long, clogs can develop. Cleaning : Pour a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a cup of

white vinegar, let sit for a minute, then pour a kettle of boiling

water down the drain for an inexpensive, eco-friendly once-a-week disinfecting/deodorizing treatment. 4. The pet food station If you leave it dirty, you risk your pet ingesting spoiled food.

You may also attract ants, roaches or mice. Cleaning : Promptly wipe up spilled food or water.

• Wash bowls regularly.

• Protect flooring by placing bowls on a washable

place mat or charger plate. 5. The area around the cat litter box After all, where does kitty step right after she's done her busi-

ness in her loo? Cleaning :

• Vacuum, then wipe down/mop with vinegar and hot wa-

ter.

• Alternatively, lay a washable car mat by the litter box.

Wash with hot water and dish detergent as needed. Source: http://www.styleathome.com

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014 MINUTES JJPHOA BOARD MEETING The JJPHOA Board meeting was called to order at 7:04pm at

G. Scott Waddell’s office at 1701 Greenville, Suite 705, Rich-

ardson, Texas. Board members present were: G. Scott

Waddell, Bette Hodges, Joe Russum, Brandi Kessels, Bart Ord

and Sue Caldwell. Also present were Emily McMurtrey,

JJPHOA’s new Event Coordinator, and visitor Russell

McMurtrey. Secretary’s Report: The Board approved the October 28, 2014

JJPHOA Board meeting Minutes. G. Scott introduced Russell McMurtrey who came to the

Board meeting to learn about the Assistant Editor’s position.

After Joe Russum explained all of the duties included in the

position, Russell accepted the Assistant Editor position. Treasurer’s Report: Greg Immel provided copies of his report

including the receipts and expenses for November that showed

an ending balance of $24, 586.38. The Treasurer’s report will

be provided quarterly in the newsletters. Greg also supplied a

complete rendering of receipts and expenses for the park. Old Business: Park Update: Joe Russum updated the Board about the availa-

bility of electricity for the park and the Board decided to ex-

plore all electrical options available. In the meantime, the

Board voted to authorize the expenditure of no greater than

$2,500 to facilitate electricity to the park using existing RISD

electrical outlets. Because of the electrical issue, the Board

agreed to wait on any Christmas tree decision. Plaque: G. Scott reported the information on the 14x16 plaque

naming the park was sent to Greg Immel for approval and

payment. The plaque would be mounted on a pole and dis-

played at the park. Fundraising: G. Scott said that the J. R. Black properties

would provide $5,000 in matching funds on donations made

after November 7, 2014 with no time deadline. The Lennox

rescheduled appointment would be announced later. Mean-

while, all park fundraising will continue. JJPHOA Park Event: The Board decided to have a “Santa in

the Park’ event Tuesday December 9, 2014 6-8pm. Santa will

sit under a twinkle light decorated tent and hand out candy

canes to all the neighborhood kids who visit and have their

picture made with Santa. Hot chocolate, cider, and cookies

will be served. A Constant Contact note will be sent out De-

cember 3rd or 4th and this information will be posted on

Nextdoor. The Board voted a $500 maximum budget for all

expenses for the Santa in the Park Event. Emily reported that the Reservation NA was planning a Holi-

day in the Park (Mimosa) event for Saturday December 6,

2014 at 6pm with a movie, crafts, and treats.

Storage: The Board contracted for an 8x10 storage unit for 15

months at $840 in order to store all the JJPHOA supplies need-

ed throughout the year. New Business: Planning for 2015: G. Scott reminded the Board members to

plan for 2015 by asking them what they want to achieve in

2015 and how it will be done, to form a committee for their

position, and consider term limits. The combined Planning/

Board meeting will be January 27, 2015 at 6pm at G. Scott

Waddell’s office. Fundraising for 2015: G. Scott asked the Board to think about

what we can do to raise funds for the park and suggest compa-

nies/corporations that will support us in the future. Committee Reports: Development: Bette Hodges reported that Chicken Express

was finally breaking ground next to Braum’s. Also, new busi-

nesses in the area include Ace Hardware at Beltline/Coit and I

Fratelli Pizza on west Campbell. She reported the CWP

Christmas party would be December 16th for the combined

CWP groups. Beautification: Bart Ord said that holiday awards would be

judged December 7th and 8th. He also said that he would keep

the master list of donors for the JJPHOA Park. Membership: Brandi Kessels reported 44% membership at the

end of November. She suggested membership forms be at-

tached to the newsletters for October, November, and Decem-

ber in 2015. She said that she would touch base with the block

captains with updates so that they would keep membership as a

top priority and produce better percentages. She said that Son-

ny Bryan’s coupons would only be given to those who join by

December 31, 2014, but the deadline for directory names is

January 15, 2015. Newsletter: Joe Russum said that the December newsletter

would be distributed to everyone and the label would indicate

if the homeowner had joined or not. A blank label would indi-

cate not joining. He welcomed Russell McMurtrey as a new

member of the Newsletter Committee. Social: Emily McMurtrey reported that she would head up the

Santa in the Park event December 9th from 6-8pm and that she

was getting her Social Committee members together. She also

said that she would take over the JJPHOA Facebook page for

anyone living in our designated area. Currently, there are 47

members. Emily said that she would distribute the welcome

baskets that Kristen Ceaser puts together for new members and

would prepare a Calendar of Events for 2015 after conducting

a word of mouth survey of ideas. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Caldwell, Secretary, JJPHOA

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Board of Directors and Committee President G. Scott Waddell 972-644-1412 president@jjphoa.com

VP Development Bette Hodges 972-671-9553 development@jjphoa.com

VP Safety Michael Ward, Sr 972-768-1447 safety@jjphoa.com

VP Beautification Bart Ord 972-644-7743 beautificaion@jjphoa.com

VP Membership Brandi Kessels 214-693-5022 membership@jjphoa.com

Secretary Susan Caldwell 972-231-0702 secretary@jjphoa.com

Treasurer Greg Immel 972-234-2981 treasurer@jjphoa.com

Events Coordinator Emily McMurtrey 214-227-7549 middleecs@hotmail.com

Editor Joe Russum 972-235-1961 editor@jjphoa.com

Newsletter Committee Bernie Mayoff 972-669-9169 bernie@mayoff.com

Newsletter Committee Russell McMurtrey 214-227-7549 Russell.mcmurtrey@gmail.com

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January

1 New Years Day

1-2 Student Holiday

19 Martin Luther King Holiday

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JJ Pearce Homeowners Association 1102 Pueblo Richardson, TX 75080

Next Board Meeting: 7:00 pm, January 26, at 1701 N. Greenville, Suite 705

All members are invited to attend the Board Meeting