May 2014 Newsletter

OKLAHOMA CITY’S FIRST HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER
HERITAGE
HERITAGE HILLS/MAY 2014/VOLUME 12, NO. 5
SPRING NEWCOMER’S
PARTY
MAY 10th 5PM
To join as a Social Member contact
Debbie Benn at 831-7453 or
[email protected]
Open Streets OKC a Success!
On March 30th, over 20,000 people came to
walk and ride their bikes on NW 23rd.
Heritage Hills participated in the event by
providing information on the five HP Districts
that abut NW 23rd (Heritage Hills, Heritage
Hills East, Mesta Park, Paseo, and Jefferson
Park). There was a poster displayed that was
entitled "Neighborhoods Support Uptown 23rd"
and information and pictures about each
neighborhood were available for those
interested.
Heritage Hills residents Mary Bingaman, Marcy
Davis, Shannon Rundell, Lillian Yoeckel & Matt
Ralls.
WELCOME NEW
NEIGHBORS!
Russell & Ricky Fray
311 NW 18th
Pat & Kristin Russell
617 NW 14th
Neighbor on the Move:
Tina Fausett moved from 311 NW 18th to
301 NW 21st
Congratulations!!
Katherine & Michael
Nichols and big brother
Henry and big sister Louisa
on the birth of Bruno John
Nichols on April 11, 2014.
A MESSAGE FROM THE HERITAGE HILLS LONG RANGE
STRATEGY COMMITTEE
HPI is in the process of developing a long range strategic plan and we need your
input. In the coming weeks, you will receive a questionnaire designed to identify
issues of importance to Heritage Hills residents and requesting information
regarding your vision for Heritage Hills.
Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining strategy, mission, and
vision aiding in the appropriate allocation of the organization's resources. In
1969, leaders in the current Heritage Hills district formed Historical Preservation,
inc. (HPI). The goals were to enforce zoning regulations of the Historic
Preservation ordinance, build an endowment fund to carry our long range goals,
encourage the joint purchase of goods and services and enhance the quality of life. In the 1970s, HPI initiated its tree planting program and joined the Oklahoma
Chapter of American Institute of Architects to match a federal grant for the purchase
of the Overholser mansion. In the 1980s, the historic district markers and street
lamps were installed. In 2006, HPI pledged funds aiding the
renovation and preservation of Wilson Arts Integration Elementary. Since 1967,
members of HPI have assisted the Heritage Hills Associate Board in showcasing
our neighborhood during the annual home and garden tour.
In 1989, a group of residents in Heritage Hills spent several months developing
a long range strategic plan for HPI. Aspects of this 1989 plan are still relevant
today. As a new group works to update this plan, it is important to ensure all
residents of Heritage Hills have a voice in HPI's long range plan and use of
resources. Within the next few weeks, you will receive a mailing and on-line questionnaire
asking several questions about your dreams for Heritage Hills, how resources
should be allocated, and any other input you wish to give. Responses may
be handwritten and mailed to HPI or the questionnaire may be completed online. Without your input, the long range planning committee won't have an adequate
representation of Heritage Hills for its review and update of the 1989 plan. After
compiling the survey results, HPI will host a day-long strategic planning session
with 25 to 35 residents. Once this is complete, the final long range plan will be
presented to the neighborhood at the annual board of director's meeting. Again we
appreciate your input and involvement.
HNSA Member Drive
The Heritage Neighborhood Security Association (HNSA) Member
Drive will take place June 7-14th. Look for the yellow signs in yards to
show that you are a member of HNSA and support the security patrol
of our neighborhood. This service provides for an off-duty OKC police
officer to monitor our neighborhood, Mesta Park, and Heritage Hills
East. More members means the potential for 24 hour a day
monitoring. Current services are approximately 18 hours a day.
The security patrol provides home checks while you are away and is
available to answer any security concerns HNSA members may have.
JOIN TODAY 405-348-1436
NEWS AROUND OKC
HERITAGE HILLS EASTER EGG HUNT
Thanks to Kelli Schnebel and Fran Derrick for
putting together a great event! It was a
Tour
the
city
on
a
charter
bus
and
discover
hidden
•
gems of volunteer-driven civic beautification projects. beautiful day and great time was had by all!
MAY HAPPENINGS
May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5-9 - PreKindergarten & Kindergarten
Round-Up (9am-11:30am &
12:30pm-2:00pm) - All new PreK & K
students must come pre-enroll to secure a
spot for next year. After we have enrolled
20 students, we will begin a wait-list. May 9 - SMARTStart Event @ 10am in the
Wilson Library - all families & children birth
to 5 years old are encouraged to attend. This event is open to the public and
participants do not have to be within the
Wilson attendance boundary to attend. May 12-13 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Camp
Classen
May 14 - 4th Grade Field Trip to the State
Capitol
May 15 - Sonic, America's Drive-In
presents Junior Achievement in a Day at
Wilson (K-6th)
May 15 - General PTA Meeting (open to the
public) @ 6pm in the Wilson gymnasium
May 20 - Strings & Vocal End of Year
Concert @ 6pm in the Wilson Gym (Open
To The Public)
Saturday, May 17th 8:45am-1pm. Go to
www.nacokc.org/events for details and to reserve
your seat.
• American Airlines and US Airways will begin daily
nonstop service to Charlotte, NC from Will Rogers
World Airport beginning July 2nd.
• The City Council of OKC denied a request for
rezoning Residential HP property in Heritage Hills
East (100 NW 22nd) to commercial. The application
for the rezoning had previously been denied by the
HP Commission and the Planning Commission. The
HP Alliance (all 9 HP districts) were also supporting
the denial of this application as this would have set a
precedent for future commercial encroachment into
residential areas.
• The Planning Commission of the City of OKC denied
an application for a SPUD on NW 23rd which was
proposed to be a music venue with no designated
parking.
• The opening game of the new professional soccer
team OKC Energy FC on April 26th was sold out.
Come support our latest pro team! Go to
www.energyfc.com for ticket information.
May 21 - SMARTStart Event @ 11:05am in
the Wilson Library - all families & children
birth to 5 years old are encouraged to
attend. This event is open to the public and
participants do not have to be within the
Wilson attendance boundary to attend. May 26 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
June 3 - Last Day of School for Students
June 3 - 3rd-6th Grade Q4 & End of Year
Awards Assembly at 8:30am in the Wilson
gym
June 3 - PreK-2nd Grade Q4 & End of Year
Awards Assembly at 10:00am in the Wilson
gym
June 3 - 5th/6th Grade Bridging Ceremony
at 1:30pm in the Wilson gym
Remember Wilson
PreK & Kindergarten
Enrollment is May
5th-9th!!
Sticky Weed
Our neighbor/
gardener
Barbara
Bennett has
noticed a new
weed this year known as
Cleavers, Sticky
Willy, or the Velcro weed. This
fast spreading weed sticks to
your clothes and gloves. While
it is edible, it is a nuisance
weed that can take over
quickly. Please check your
yards and help prevent it from
taking over Heritage Hills!
NSO Hungryman Challenge & 5K
May 17th
๏The 5K portion of the race goes through Mesta
Park & Heritage Hills (see attached map)
๏The 5K race begins at 7:30 AM and will be done
by 8:30 AM.
๏All proceeds from the race benefit
Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO),
a local nonprofit transforming lives and
encouraging independence through safe,
healthy homes, dental care and nutrition.
๏ No roads will be closed, and police officers will
be available at major intersections to direct
traffic.
๏Volunteers will be lining the course to monitor
the streets and cheer on runners
๏For more information about the race or to
register, visit www.okchungryman.com.
๏ Any questions can be directed to Anne Harber
with Neighborhood Services Organization at
[email protected] or 236-0452 ext. 305.
If you have announcements, please send them to newsletter @heritagehills.org.
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Service Providers
PROTECTING YOUR HOME
The following list are people/companies that
have been recommended by your neighbors.
We encourage everyone to help keep this list
current and useful. New contractors can be
added or current listed contractors removed
by contacting [email protected].
HERITAGE HILLS PRESERVATION
REVIEW COMMITTEE
• Provides guidance in securing
Certificate of Appropriateness (CA)
from the City of OKC
• Simplifies the CA process for the
homeowner.
CONTACT MARVA ELLARD, CHAIR
405-521-1420
Antique Lighting: rewire, repair,restore,
antique lighting for sale: [email protected]
Architect: Teresa Delaney, AIA. 650-9336.
Structural design incl. for historic homes
Brick (Historic) Repointing, Repair:
Larry Courtney Masonry; 405-590-6265
Carpentry: Keith Hobbs, 777-9552
Carpentry: Legacy Interiors Kyle Howerton,
203-9663
Carpentry: Jerrett Maxwell 816-3269
Car Wash at your Home: Elite Mobile
Wash Systems, Inc. Barry Kelly,
405-971-4750
Closets: OK Closets and More: Dudley
Tucker, 517-7440. okclosets.com
Complete Fabrications: custom drapes,
Roman shades, curtains, pillows, cushions.
Mary Coyle [email protected]
Contractor – Historic Preservation
Specialist: David Burke, 580-370-8607 or
www.davidburkehistoricpreservation.com
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS
SECURITY ASSOCIATION
• Off-Duty Oklahoma City Police Officers
• Patrols Heritage Hills, Mesta Park, and
Heritage Hills East
• Responds to Members’ Security Needs
• Provides Home Checks for Member’s if
out of town.
JOIN TODAY 405-348-1436
Countertops: tub and sink resurfacing.
www.countertopsplustubs.com 216-3091
Landscape Architect: Steve Buxton
692-8845. Also does work on sprinkler
systems.
Countertops: Warhall Designs. Granite
countertops, cabinets and tile work. 330-0907
Landscape Design and Lawn Care: Erich
von Holt. 535-5922
Electrician: Bell Electric; Eric Bell 245-5950
Lawn Care: Dean Lawn Maintenance. Full
Service Lawn Care. Cody Dean. 664-7136
Electrician: Hayes Electric: 405-789-2065
Electrician: Danco; Daniel Draper,
[email protected]; 249-3910.
Lawn Care: Professional Lawn Care –
landscaping, lawn maintenance, sprinkler
systems. www.plcokc.com 405-308-6682
Floor Leveling & Piers: Hennessee
Constructions Co. (Ron)
405-370-8389;405-443-5043.
Lawn Care: Turf Guard – Michael Harris
831-3079. Lawn renovation and maintenance
incl. spraying
General Contractor: James Justice Fine
Craftsmanship. 820-1600. Remodeling,
specialty tile installation, custom woodwork.
Lawn and Tree Care: ArborTech Tree
Surgery, Inc. Steven Wright, BSF.
579-6226(o) 520-9660 (c)
General Contractor: Bison Construction, Jay
Fink. Kitchens/Baths/Remodels 340-3541 or
514-6557 (c)
Moving, lifting, hauling,raking, snow
removal, etc. The Cardenas
Brothers. 808-8672
Hardwood Floors: Jerry Ingram Hardwood
Floors (h) 918-324-5614 or (c) 918-409-9896
Painting: Randall Farris 503-0853
Hardwood Floors: Feighny Hardwood
Floors. Patrick Feighny 558-1069
Painting, Interior Only: Tom & Lisa Lees; 45
yrs experience; 596-2479 or 596-5280
Plumbing: Snake Drain: Matt Funk: 843-2045 (o)
204-7777 (c)
Plumbing: Phil Siran 769-9260
Plumbing: Marty Wolf of Wolf Mechanical
HVAC: 843-2045(o) 204-7777(c)
Roof Repair: Tuff Roof – Amber Hallaba.
405-821-7710.
Shoe Repair: Fina Boot and Shoe Repair:
Dee’s 3626 N. Penn. 524-4871. Includes
repair of belts,luggage, purses, etc.
Shoe Shine Service: Larry Bailey:
424-1287(home); 232-4746 (shop). $5.00/
pair. Free pick-up and delivery for a minimum
of 3 pairs. Also does shoe repair.
Sprinkler Systems & Landscape Lighting:
H2Glow. Ed Kleese. 290-8668
[email protected]
Termite & Pest Control: Roberts Termite &
Pest Exterminating. Mike Roberts 843-8183
Tree Service: Chris’ Tree Service 789-2118
(o); 863-4298 (c)
Tree Service: James Luker Tree Service.
691-8835 (o); 630-5893 (c)
Home Staging: Stage for Success LLC.
Deidra Rader. 918-695-3811
Pest Control: Roberts Termite & Pest
Exterminating. Mike Roberts
843-8183
House Cleaning: Cathy’s Cleaning Service;
Cathy & Gaby; 503-6329, 396-9035
Pest Control: Edwin Conant of Get’em Pest
Control 401-3140
Wooden Window Construction:
www.wewokawindowworks.com
House Cleaning: Shine & Sparkle; Nancy Orellana
405-999-2346
Pet Sitting While You Are Away: Elizabeth
Graham 210-8770 35 yrs. experience.
Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting Services:
Hayes Lawn & Irrigation Services 905-0509
Pet & House Sitting: Carey Pet & House
Care. 605-3355 www.careypet.com
Disclaimer: We list the names of vendors and service
providers as furnished by homeowners. We have not
independently checked their goods or services. We do not
endorse any vendor or provider and assume no
responsibility for their goods and services. We suggest you
check these vendors or service providers just as you would
any other vendor or provider.
Window Cleaning: Crystal Clear Window
Cleaning (OKC), Kathryn Hatcher: 830-0626
HERITAGE
Historical Preservation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1046
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1046
HERITAGE is published 12 times a year by Historical Preservation, Inc. for the residents of Heritage Hills. HPI President - Pete Holcombe;
Vice President- Lance Leffel; Treasurer - Jim Lisle; Secretary -Nancy Nagle; Editor - Jennifer Gallagher ([email protected])
Event Calendar at a Glance
May 2nd: Broadway & Brew Fundraiser for Lyric Theater, Myriad Gardens
May 2nd: Pop! Champagne Tasting, St. Anthony’s
May 3rd: PieceWalk & 5K
May 3rd: Oklahoma River Cruise’s 2014 Preview Event, Regatta Park Landing, free - 2pm-6pm.
May 7th: Mayor’s Development Roundtable, Cox Convention Center 8am-1pm
May 10th: Heritage Hills Spring Newcomer’s Party - 5pm
May 11th: Mother’s Day
May 17th: Hungryman Race
May 19th: Bulk Trash
May 21st-25th: Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
May 23rd: H&8th and 9th Food Truck Night on Hudson & NW 8th - 7pm
May 26th: Memorial Day
June 27th & 28th
Downtown Festival Stage
(Harvey & Reno)
Featuring:
Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Merle
Haggard, Scotty McCreery, Josh Abbott
Band, Randy Rogers Band, Casey
Donahew Band, and Kix Brooks
Buy tickets now at www.okcfest.com
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