The Cross Timbers Gazette (Flower Mound, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 1, Ed. 1, January 2006 Page: 4 of 16
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January 2006
THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE m FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS
Page 4
From Inside the DOVFP Fire House
Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department remains busy fighting
grass fires due to the drought. We recently joined other Denton
County FD’s sending manpower & equipment to adjacent
communities on large fires. The BURN BAN remains in effect
throughout the state. All outdoor activities involving open flame or
welding are prohibited.
The Double Oak Women’s Club recently donated to DOVFD a
generous $2500 from their recent craft auction. Thank you
Ladies! This money was received just in time - our 1988 vintage
brush pump/engine is nearing its final days & we’ve purchased a
replacement pump with these funds. We’re truly blessed by the
women’s club, as well as their scholarships to local high school
students from Marcus H.S.
Members recently spent the evening at Crossroads Bible Church
watching member’s latest video tribute to our 25th anniversary.
The fourth annual video highlights moments in our brief history
and pays tribute to those who formed the DOVFD in 1981.
Copies for the public should be available in a few weeks - see
www.dovfd.org for details.
Our annual fund drive has done well this year - a big Thank You if
you’ve taken time to write a check. Funds from this year’s
solicitation have already helped provided the required MATCHING
FUNDS for a FEMA Fire grant and a Texas Forest Service grant
for Firefighter Turnout Gear & additional SCBA.
Have A Safe & Happy New Year!
A short look at the reverse Mortgage..
Contributed by Bea Mitchell, Mortgage Loan Consultant
Reverse mortgages a truly unique mortgage because it requires no monthly payments. The princi-
pal and interest that would normally be paid every month are deferred for the life of the mortgage and
paid when the mortgage becomes due. The mortgage only becomes due and payable when one of
three things happens. The borrower sells the property, the borrower moves away for more than 12
months or when the borrower dies. If there is more than one borrower and one of them precedes the
other in death, nothing happens, the mortgage continues and no payment is due-. However, when
the last surviving mortgagee dies, title to the property is transferred to their heirs/estate. The estate
then has up to 12 months to decide what to do with the house. If they want to sell the property,
they’ll have 12 months to sell and convert any remaining equity to cash. During those 12 months,
they are not required to make payments.
FHA determines the amount of the reverse mortgage which is a percentage of the property’s value
as determined by an FHA appraisal. The second consideration is based on the borrower’s age
borrowers must be at least 62 years of age and the property must be their primary residence.
Reverse mortgage loan proceeds can
be paid to the borrower in one of three
ways or any combination. Funds may
be paid to them in a lump sum, monthly
installments for as long as they live in
the property; or they can establish a
line of credit and draw the funds as they
have a need for them. In any case no
monthly payment is required for as long
as they continue to live in the property.
Reverse mortgages are highly regu-
lated but it is important to deal with
professionals that understand the re-
verse mortgage. For more informa-
tion on this or any other program call Bea Mitchell at 214-619-0450.
ServiceJjFTrst
Bea Mitchell, Sr. Loan Officer
Office Direct: (214)619-0450
Experienced, convenient
Providing you with great rates and terms!
Sponsor of your neighborhood website!
www.doubleoakneiahbors.com
Double Oak resident since 1999
Paul Gaines mopping up.
Russell Mabra
www.dovfd.ora Chief 550
Large Grass Fire Threatens Homes in Flower Mound.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Volunteers Needed Now
The Double Oak Volunteer Fire
100ft. area.
Copper Canyon Rd. and Orchid Hill Ln.
I fire at Copper Canyon Rd. and
£ Orchid Hill Ln.
Copper Canyon Fire Crew
Denton County is still under a burn ban
(Fort Worth, Texas)—Thousands of cancer survivors, together with volunteers from schools,
churches, businesses and families, will join together in American Cancer Society Relay For Life
events across Tarrant and Denton counties in April and May. Learn how
you can be part of this moving and exciting team event. Information on how
Department responded to the scene of you can participate in Relay For Life is available now by calling the Ameri-
a 200 acre grass and brush fire in can Cancer Society at 817-737-9992 or by visiting www.cancer.org.
Flower Mound on Tuesday, November 2006 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Calendar
15,2005 at approx 9:45 A.M. The fire
started somewhere South of Circle R DENTON, April 8
Ranch and quickly spread to a 100ft. x UNT Fouts Field, Event Chairs: Ann Hodges and Leigh Smith
ARLINGTON, April 14-15
Texas Rangers Dr. Pepper Field, Event Chair: Alicia Burchard
SAGINAW, April 21-22
W. E. Boswell High School, Event Chairs: Dana Daugherty and Natalie Parish
FORT WORTH, April 28-29
Fort Worth Farrington Field, Event Chairs: Laurie Storm and Judy Moad
LAKE WORTH, April 28-29
Lake Worth High School, Event Chairs: Janie Morgan, Gaylynn Cummings and Beth Beason
NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY, April 28-29
Trinity High School, Event Chair: Nanette Rix
MANSFIELD, May 5-6
The Red Flag Warning continued on Rose Park, Event Chair: Melissia Stroud
: BENBROOK, May 5-6
Argyle Fire Department on a grass Dutch Branch Park, Event Chairs: Glenn and Julie Herrington
^ AZLE,May 12-13
Azle High School, Event Chairs: Linda Heaton and Deloris Morgan
BURLESON, May 19-20
Kerr Middle School, Event Chairs: Tracy Heffner and Maggie Kramer
BURN BAN remains in effect - PLEASE, NO OUTDOOR
BURNING Russell Mabra, www.dovfd.org C550
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month. The route is approximately 30 miles in length and takes two hours to
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through Friday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, or to volunteer, contact
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Johnson, LaRue. The Cross Timbers Gazette (Flower Mound, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 1, Ed. 1, January 2006, newspaper, January 2006; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth885551/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Flower Mound Public Library.