The Timbergram TIMBERGROVE MANOR CIVIC CLUB ○ PO BOX 70977 ○ HOUSTON, TX 77270-0977
MARCH 2018
TMCC General Meeting Tuesday, March 13
7:00 PM
Sinclair Elementary Cafeteria
Guest Speaker
Paul Bettencourt
Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC
Neighborhood News and Discussions Committee Reports Come Early pizza + social 6:30 PM Doorprize: $20 Gift Card to Pappa Geno’s Steak & Cheese
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The Taxman Cometh: Prep for Property Tax Time By Jennifer Vickers, Timbergram Editor If you listen hard enough each Spring, you’ll hear the groans of homeowner residents throughout Timbergrove Manor as we each pull the annual tax district reappraisal notice from our respective mailboxes. Property tax time is never fun and for many, the the Harris Count Appraisal District appeals process — in which homeowners can protest the appraised value of their home in hopes of decreasing tax liability — can be intimidating. B u t s h o u l d yo u p ro t e s t yo u r valuation? This year? Every year? How do you know what exemptions you are eligible for and when and how to file for them? Should I file my own protest or retain a consultant to do it for me? Further complicating the typical grouping of questions, is the impact of Hurricane Harvey on some homeowners. Can you include any damages as part of evidence in 2018 property tax hearings? Do insurance estimates have any bearing on my flooded property’s value?
public and business experience to the private sector. Mr. Bettencourt spent ten years leading the Harris County Tax Office as the elected Tax AssessorCollector in the nation's third largest county. As the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Paul managed nearly 500 employees who provided property tax services to millions of local residents in Harris County, and who collected 5 billion dollars a year for 65 local taxing jurisdictions, the county and the State of Texas. Paul Bettencourt received the "Taxpayer Advocate of the Year" award from the Americans For Prosperity and many other recognitions of his statewide effort to reduce property tax increases for all Texas taxpayers. Through Paul's leadership at the Tax Office, his team developed a Customer Service driven organization which started with an extensive website that included online tax bills, and then the first Online Automotive Registration and Property Tax Payment System in Texas. The Harris County Tax Office became the first County Tax Office in Texas to bring automation in all areas of Tax Office operations.
Join us at the next general meeting of the TMCC on Tuesday, March 13 to have your questions answered by Paul Bettencourt, CEO of Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC.
M r. B e t t e n c o u r t w i l l m a k e a presentation on property taxes and the protest process at the meeting and then take questions from the audience.
Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC was formed in 2009 to bring Paul's knowledge of property taxes and his years of both
Can’t join us in person? Be sure to follow TMCC at facebook.com/ TimbergroveManorCivicClub to catch the live stream of the meeting or review the video.
It’s time for the annual Run the Grove 5K, presented our neighbors from the TMNA.
Is every bunny ready for the egg hunt? The annual TMCC Easter Egg hunt will bring joy to residents on March 24th. Mark your calendars now and get all the details inside this edition.
2017 Crime Review by the Timbergrove Manor Security Committee When the residents of Timbergrove Manor banded together to bring private security patrols to the streets of the neighborhood in 2015, burglary rates were continuing an unnerving pattern of steady, slow increase. That year, more than 22 home burglary incidents were reported to local law enforcement from within sections 5 14 of Timbergrove Manor. Together, thanks to generous donor support, the Timbergrove Manor Civic Club (TMCC) engaged S.E.A.L. Security Solutions to patrol the streets of the neighborhood for 40+ hours weekly. Since then, burglary in our community has decreased to a record low. In 2017, there were only seven burglaries reported - a 68% reduction!
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While correlation certainly is not causation, one thing is clear: burglaries in Timbergrove Manor have dramatically decreased since private security patrols were implemented and we want to see that trend continue. 24 19 Private Security Patrols 14 began October 2015 10 5 2013
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While we're proud of the success made in reducing burglary within our boundaries, it's now important to turn an eye toward other types of offenses that have troubled our community.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEIGHTS PEDO ORTHO Why practice pediatric dentistry and orthodontics together? These two dental specialties work closely together with young patients. Dr. Lindhorst and Dr. Darsey want to make sure that oral hygiene is pristine during the time in braces. They work together on frequency of dental cleanings, teaching kids how to brush and floss around the brackets, and preventing cavities or gum disease that can arise with wearing braces. Both doctors monitor progress of braces and growth and development to determine the best timing and type of orthodontic treatment. Do you only see kids? Dr. Lindhorst is a pediatric dentist so she sees children starting at one year of age all the way through college. Our pediatric dental team provides a wide range of services from dental checkups to sedations. Dr. Darsey is our orthodontist. He takes care of kids starting at around seven years of age for growth and development checks. He provides early stage braces if needed in pre-teens, but most of his patients are teenagers and adults. He provides a variety of orthodontic options for every age.
Following a 2016 peak of 12 incidents, auto theft dropped to only nine occurrences in 2017. While we're pleased with this 25% year-over-year reduction, that's still nine auto thefts too many! But the real rub in 2017 was a noticeable uptick in thefts which jumped to 41 incidents - the highest level by a fair measure since 2013. Based on the time thefts were reported to HPD, including those of vehicles, most occurred during overnight hours. In response to this pattern, some S.E.A.L. patrols have been diverted to overnight shifts. And, thanks to the generosity of TMCC donors who gave above and beyond the suggested donation amounts, we were even able to add additional night time patrols for portions of 2017.
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We were very pleased to see a striking reduction in thefts during the fourth quarter when we ran overnight Private Security Patrols more frequently.
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Now it's more critical than ever that we don't give up any ground in our fight against crime in Timbergrove Manor. Become a TMCC private security subscriber today at timberg rove.org/ neighborhoodsecurity. Subscribers enjoy benefits including vacation watch, personalized home security assessments, and alarm system response. And remember, if you see something suspicious, call the SEAL Security hotline at (832) 956-1966.
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Run the Grove 5K and Kids’ Fun Run Saturday, April 14, 2018 West 11th Street Park For the third year in a row, our neighbors in the Timbergrove Manor Neighborhood Association (TMNA) — the organization representing residents is Timbergrove Manor east of T.C. Jester Blvds — will host the Run the Grove 5K. This year’s event will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Lorraine Cherry (1947-2017) whose dedication to the preservation of nature created West 11th Street Park, a 20-acre pocket wilderness in the heart of Timbergrove. Support from you, the Timbergrove community, is truly the heart and soul of this event. See below for the various ways i n wh i ch yo u c a n g e t i nvo l ve d ! Additional information, as well as links to sponsor the event, register for the races, or sign up as a volunteer are available on
the TMNA website www.tmnaonline.org/run-the-grove
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an integral part of the success of this event by volunteering on race day.
SPONSOR THE EVENT
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Proceeds raised from this year’s e v e n t w i l l c o n t i n u e t o b e n e fi t T i m b e rg rove M a n o r ’s A d o p t a n Esplanade Program, as well as trail maintenance and improvement projects at West 11th Street Park. In addition, we plan to make a special contribution this year to support the effort to rename West 11th Street Park in honor of Dr. Cherry.
Email TMNA at timbergrove5K@gmail.com with any questions.You can also get regular updates following us @RunTheGrove5K on Facebook.
REGISTER FOR THE RACES Runners, joggers, and walkers are welc o m e. Stroller s, w agon s, an d wheelchairs are allowed on the race course. VOLUNTEER Looking for a way to get involved without registering for the races? Become
Visit the TMNA website at tmnaonline.com/runthe-grove to register to race, volunteer, sponsor and get more details on the race route and event day.
Touching L ives, One Home at a Time. With over 20 neighborhood offices, BHGRE Gary Greene has listed and sold more homes than any other broker in the greater Houston area year after year. While we are proud of our strong track record, at Gary Greene, our passion is making a positive difference in the lives of the people we touch, one home at a time. You can count on us to be your trusted partner for life. Give me a call today. I’m ready to work for you.
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Neighborhood Expert
Veronica Valentz REALTOR®
713.505.5333
veronica.valentz@garygreene.com www.veronicavalentz.com
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Give a Little Time. Get a Little Joy. By Jennifer Vickers Pitching in to help with TMCC isn’t just great for the neighborhood. It may also make you feel fantastic! If you’ve ever volunteered, you may have noticed that you feel great after you make a difference. But, there are even more benefits to volunteering. We feel more connected to others, and we become less absorbed in the normal stresses of daily life. We share our experiences with others and want to help more. Sure, we know that volunteering makes us feel good. Yet, did you know that, when you volunteer, you are maybe even improving your health? A report from the Corporation for National & Community Service says that people who volunteered more than 100 hours a year are some of the healthiest in the U.S. And studies from the Journal of
Gerontology indicate that social service improves elasticity in the brain. Ready to reap the rewards of volunteerism? TMCC is just the place to get started. Right now we have a few special projects that need attention. VIN Etching Event Coordinator VIN etching is a countermeasure to motor vehicle theft that involves etching a vehicle's VIN onto its windows to reduce the value of a stolen vehicle to thieves. The TMCC Security Committee is in need of a volunteer who can work with HPD to coordinate the next VIN Etching Event in Timbergrove Manor. The scope of work includes booking services with law enforcement, finding a host venue, managing attendee sign ups, promoting the event, and recruiting additional volunteers to execute the project.
If you’re organized, good with logistics and just a little tech savvy, please c o n s i d e r h e l p i n g. E m a i l security@timbergrove.org to volunteer. Web Developer TMCC’s current website is built on a Wordpress platform. We love the ease of updates and affordability of this technology but want to take our donation offerings to the next level. In conjunction with the organization’s goal to offer members options for reoccurring subscriptions for annual dues, private security subscriptions and more, we are in need of a volunteer with the appropriate web development experience to select appropriate third-party providers and implement new storefront solutions. Interested in learning more or pitching in with our tech needs? Email directorjvickers@timbergrove.org.
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Hop to It! Easter is Here! by Tim Louque, Activities Committee
10:00 AM
Meet the Easter Bunny at the 2018 TMCC Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt Begins | Reassemble Eggs and Return to Them Storage Bins | Selection of Prizes to Follow Immediately
Everyone is invited! It is just a hop, skip and a jump to Sinclair Elementary on Saturday, March 24. (Rain date is set for March 31).
Event Sponsor Elizabeth McCormick, Realtor Heritage Texas Properties 832-661-7300 Please enter the grounds at Sinclair Elementary School for the Easter Egg Hunt through the gate on Grovewood Lane, across from Clovis Road. 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Pictures with the Easter Bunny | Face Painting | Balloon Sculptures | Beverages | Mini Breakfast Muffins | Full Access to the Sinclair Playgrounds | Hula Hoops | Basketball
Make sure you don’t forget your Easter basket! Find as many candy filled eggs as you can. Like the years past, the Easter eggs will be hidden in three sections - one for children 5 years old and older, one for younger children 3 and 4 years old and one for children under two years old. Then, all children go to the prize tables to select their favorite toy!
Easter Candy Donated by Heights Mobil 1622 West 18th St / 713-861-0389 Various Timbergrove Manor Civic Club committees and neighborhood groups will be on hand at the event to answer questions about services and happenings in the neighborhood. We can’t wait to see you there!
Elizabeth McCormick Your Neighborhood Realtor® • Proud sponsor of TMCC Easter Egg Hunt • Proud supporter of Sinclair Elementary School • 2012-2017 Texas Monthly Five Star Agent • 2011-2017 Top Producer • Master Certified Negotiation Expert
Timbergrove Manor is my home since 2000. Timbergrove Manor is my business since 2006.
Super Neighborhood Council-14 News The next Super Neighborhood Council 14 meeting dates are: April 12; June 14; August 9; October 11; and December 14. SNC-14 meets bimonthly at Lazybrook Baptist Church, 1822 W. 18th Street, from 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. The February meeting was devoted to revising SNC-14 Policies & Procedures and Bylaws which will be submitted to the City of Houston. HPD Officer Kenneth Bigger and Sgt. James Roque attended the meeting reviewing area crime stats and offering crime prevention tips. A City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods representative attends the meetings. SNC-14 meetings are a great opportunity to meet HPD officers and our City of Houston representative to voice your concerns directly to them. Visit www.snc-14.org for information and contact information of officers and delegates.
2016 - 2018 TIMBERGROVE MANOR SALES STATISTICS # Homes Sold
2016 QRT 1 QRT 2 QRT 3 QRT 4
2017 QRT 1 QRT 2 QRT 3 QRT 4
2018 JAN
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12 18 24 13
$518,417 $479,581 $474,758 $458,577
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$483,333 $452,892 $500,067 $481,828
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ELIZABETH McCORMICK 832.661.7300
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Car Decals Do you have a TMCC sticker for each of your vehicles? Members who tag their cars help neighbors and private security patrols know which vehicles belong in the neighborhood. Not to mention, a TMCC logo decal is a great way to show your neighborhood pride! Dues-paying members can collect their stickers at the general meetings or by emailing membership@timbergrove.org
Don’t forget to PLAN PLAN to turn on your porch light tonight — and every night. The Porch Lights at Night (PLAN) initiative is an easy, affordable way to help make Timbergrove Manor as safe as possible for all of our residents. Do your part and flip the switch!
Neighborhood News In Memory of Randy Beaman With sadness, we report that longtime Timbergrove Manor resident Randall "Randy" Charles Beaman of Cindy Ln. passed away at the end of January. A native Houstonian, Randy was an active TMCC member. In addition to regularly attending civic club meetings, he was a supporter of Friends of West 11th Street Park. For the past 20 years, Randy has been an enthusiastic volunteer with the Harris County Democratic Party, GLBT Political Caucus of Houston., Heights Interfaith Ministries, the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston, Trinity Episcopal Church, and many others.
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Save the Date The May general meeting of the Timbergrove Manor Civic Club is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8 at 7 PM. Mark your calendars and send your ideas for future meeting speakers to volunteer@timbergrove.org.
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Can’t make the TMCC General Meeting? Wondering what issues the board has been discussing? Visit timbergrove.org and navigate to About TMCC/Meeting Minutes to get the details. While you’re there, sign up for email alerts to be sure you are getting the most up to date info from the TMCC.
Have a new addition to the family? Newborns, grandkids, pet adoption and more are wanted for the Timbergram! Know of a new neighbor joining your block or a special birthday or anniversary?
Yo u c a n a l s o v i e w d e e d restrictions for each section of the neighborhood and even search online archives for background on ongoing community issues and news.
(The amount is adjusted annually so check IRS.gov publication 950 for the current figure.) You could get a gift from two parents or two friends (for $28,000) without the givers paying a gift tax. Using a gift for a down payment helps you buy a home even if it’s not Federal Housing Administration (FHA)approved. The best advice is to contact a knowledgeable REALTOR® and discuss this subject before you start looking for homes. Q. Can I use a financial gift from a friend or relative as a down payment when buying a home?
For more information, ask for my Free Consumer Report called “4 Quick Ways To Buy A Home With Little Down.” I’ll send a copy right to you.
A. Yes. In fact, 1 out of 4 first-time homebuyers will use a gift to make the down payment. Tax law allows gifts many up to $14,000 a year without tax consequences to the giver or recipient.
Do you have a real estate question you want answered? Feel free to call or text me at 713-822-8555. Perhaps I’ll feature your question in the next issue!
Birding in WESP By Jennifer Vickers Long known as an area birding hot spot, West 11th Street Park (WESP) has officially joined the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. The Trail a state-designated system of trails, bird sanctuaries, and nature preserves along the entire length of the Texas Gulf Coast. The Buffalo Bayou Loop, which the park is a part of, is one of 43 separate hiking and driving trails that comprise the Birding Trail. West 11th Street Park, a beautiful 20.2-acre wilderness, is the largest remaining native Texas forest inside the 610 Loop. With more than 1,800 mature trees, a rapidly growing and diverse understory, and 1.5 miles of wooded trails, the park is a haven for wildlife for those seeking a break from the urban landscape. Six species of woodpecker can be found here, as well as many nesting birds.
friends L281716 birders and can be on the sure to see to see Chimney eyed Vireo,
Interested in seeing some feathered yourself ? Visit ebird.org/hotspot/ to see recent sightings logged by area print an illustrated checklist, so you too lookout. With 141 bird species spotted, you’re something cool Typically March is a good time Swifts, Red-headed Woodpeckers and Whiteamong other species.
2018 Membership Campaign Update by Jennifer Vickers & Crystal Neustadt
Dues-Paying Households
Due You Support TMCC?
750
Timbergrove Manor Civic Club relies on the financial support of duespaying members to continue our work within the neighborhood. Yet, even with incredibly affordable rates, the number of contributing households has been decreasing annually.
630 590 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
344 of 1,230 TMCC Households Participating
2018 TMCC Membership by Section 80
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Your contributions not only support TMCC’s abundant social offerings, but our ongoing design review, deed restrictions enforcement assistance, neighborhood parks, school and more.
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Won’t you help us get back on track? Pay your dues — $30 for an individual or $60 for dual membership — online at timbergrove.org or mail a check payable to “TMCC” to PO Box 70977, Houston, TX 77270.
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Design Review Committee Report Approved Plans January 7— approved plans for a new garage with attached breezeway roof to the main residence. January 15 — approved plans for a twostory rear addition to 1610 Droxford Dr. Plans Pending Review Reviewing plans for a new two-story house to be built at 6117 Queenswood Ln. The current design indicates an exterior finish of cementitious (Hardieplank) siding. The DRC has asked the owners to consider adding a wainscot of masonry to architecturally integrate the brick Timbergrove aesthetic into their design. Reviewing plans for a new two-story residence to be built at 6507 Cindy Ln. Reviewing plans for a new two-story residence to be built at 6219 Hurst St
Reviewing plans for a new two-story residence to be built at 6223 Hurst St.
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Updates from Bryce Chemical Feed Station & Trailhead Park
But the improvements at Bryce Street don’t just stop with the sewer treatment equipment. The surrounding landscape at the freshly completed Bryce Trailhead Park is also getting final touches. Repair of the fence foundation, that surrounds the Chemical Feed Station, was scheduled to begin in late February. Three trees, which currently impinge on the fence, will be removed and replaced. The plan calls for additional trees around the fence and enlargement of the rain garden. According to a representative from TIRZ 5, the work should be completed in 90 days.
As long-time Timbergrove Manor residents know, TMCC has spent many, many years actively working with the City of Houston and other entities to encourage resolution of a stinky problem — the wafting odor of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and its characteristic rotten egg smell from the Bryce St. Chemical Feed Station. In 2015 plans for major improvements at the facility were approved and funded and the subsequent years have seen the installation of new equipment including state-of-the-art biological odor control treatment systems. According to updates the City of Houston’s Public Works and Engineering Department, H2S sensors were tested in mid-January and, as of our printing deadline, installation, startup, testing, and
You can help with this process. If you notice an odor when passing by the Bryce St. Station please report it immediately by calling 3-1-1 or logging onto houston311.org. Special thanks to TMCC volunteer Darlene Wayt for her ongoing advocacy in liaising with the City and SNC-14.
E2 = Excellent Eats Editor’s Note: Since March of 2011, longtime Timbergrove resident Lorraine Cherry wrote neighborhood restaurant reviews under the headline of E2 = Excellent Eats. Following her death in November, Timbergrove resident Jonathan Nassar has stepped up to continue the popular column. By Jonathan Nassar I want to take a moment to acknowledge the work, care, and love that Lorraine put into this column, The Timbergram, and the neighborhood. I am sure the little I know of her was only a drop in the bucket. Excellent Eats continues and, with it, I hope to do as she did: to tell you about some of my favorite restaurants around the everchanging Timbergrove area. I don't eat at fancy or 'happening' places all the time, but I like to give most any place a chance. My taste tends to be open to various kinds of food as long as it's prepared well. I was born and raised in the Houston area, and really enjoy the diversity the city has to offer.
That’s Amore The area has a lot of new pizza places in the past couple of years, and it can be hard to keep track of them all. I tried to come up with a list of places in our area, and stopped past fifteen. So let's just focus on a couple new ones that I really like, and that are relatively new to the area. Luna Pizzeria is a casual, family friendly pizza place located on the west side of Yale, just south of I-10, in the
strip center in front of Walmart. When you enter, follow the left wall to the front to order, get your number, and they'll bring the food to your table. Aside from pizza, they offer some sandwiches and great salads. It's a Barnaby's restaurant, so expect the same fresh, no-frills quality from the food. The topping options are mostly what you would expect from any pizza place, with some extra cured meat options (think mortadella and prosciutto). The salad is generously sized and comes with big shavings of parmesan cheese. As an extra-local bonus, Luna gets their pizza dough from Angela's Oven in the Heights. My family finds the warm cookie a tough dessert to turn down. The place is meant to be fairly kid friendly - there isn't much space for a kid to move around, but there are board games, card games, blocks, and a free-play arcade. And, fathers: the men's restroom even has a changing table. Just around the corner from there is Pi Pizza, located on Heights Blvd, also just south of I-10. Here, expect a completely different sort of pizza. Pi Pizza used to be a food truck, that worked and saved
to afford a brick-andm o r t a r location. If you like your pizza without frills, with a focus on simple flavors - this isn't the place for you. Pi Pizza is known for doing things differently. My first pizza here was called the Outdoorsman - it had venison sausage and cherries soaked in port wine syrup. This is where you can get a breakfast-flavored pizza, a saag paneerflavored pizza, and a mac and cheeseflavored pizza. Pi also offers a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, and salads - it's all very good. I love to start with the fried cauliflower, which come with a side of buffalo sauce, or sometimes my family will just split a big salad. Pi also likes to tout their specialty cocktails and adult frozen drinks, so you might imagine this place is marginally less kid friendly (not that it’s kid-unfriendly either). There are, of course, several other new places in the area, but if I covered them all I’d be writing about pizza for the whole year. Personally, I know the next pizza place I want to try is Gelazzi the gelato place, which has frozen take-home Chicagos t y l e p i z z a s . Ye t another style to try!
Timbergrove Manor Civic Club Leadership OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Yard of the Month To win Yard of the Month you must be a current dues-paying TMCC members and cannot have won a YOTM award within the past year. Congratulations to the following neighbors for their attractive, well-groomed yards!
President
Bill Morfey
832-651-0112
president@timbergrove.org
VP
Leslie Hillendahl
281-236-6345
vp@timbergrove.org
Secretary
Peter Davies
713-861-1550
secretary@timbergrove.org
Treasurer
Sandra Crook
Director
Carrie Brawley
832-878-1689
directorcbrawley@timbergrove.org
6623 Lindyann – Dana Foradori
Director
Jamie Hay
713-882-2032
directorjhay@timbergrove.org
1247 Clovis – Ruth & Mike Attar
Director
Micah Heilbrun
713-382-4677
directormheilbrun@timbergrove.org
2214 Haverhill – Keri & Stephen Kradzinski
Director
Crystal Neustadt
713-419-5140
directorcneustadt@timbergrove.org
February
Director
Jennifer Vickers
713-240-9671
directorjvickers@timbergrove.org
treasurer@timbergrove.org
CHAIRPERSONS - TMCC COMMITTEES Tim Louque
activities@timbergrove.org
Beautification
Leslie Hillendahl
281-236-6345
beautification@timbergrove.org
Block Captains
Carolyn Bryant
281-723-9810
blockcaptains@timbergrove.org
Deed Restrictions Enforcement
Traci Riley
832-303-2688
Design Review
Dana Whitney
deedrestrictions@timbergrove.org drc@timbergrove.org
Volunteer Needed
environmentalaffairs@timbergrove.org
Friends of Jaycee Park
T. Riley/ H. Sharp
832-303-2688
Membership
Crystal Neustadt
713-419-5140
membership@timbergrove.org
Security
Jennifer Vickers
713-240-9671
security@timbergrove.org
Timbergram
Jennifer Vickers
713-240-9671
timbergram@timbergrove.org
Timbergreeters
Volunteer Needed
Web Site
Laura Speck
Yard of the Month
Leslie Hillendahl
deedrestrictions@timbergrove.org
timbergreeters@timbergrove.org webmaster@timbergrove.org
281-236-6345
yardofmonth@timbergrove.org
PRIVATE SECURITY HOTLINE: (832) 956-1966
Solid Waste Collection Schedule Tree Waste:
Recycling - every other week:
Wednesday, March 21 Wednesday, May 16
Thursday, March 8 Thursday, March 22 Thursday, April 5 Thursday, April 19
Junk Waste/Heavy Trash: Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, June 20
6602 Kury - Marc Matejowsky
6403 Waltway – Marilyn Thompson 2211 Tannehill – Olga & Kevin Mauzy 1330 Foxwood – Rayford Barrett
Activities
Environmental Affairs
January
Trash & lawn waste are collected each Thursday. Tree/Junk Waste Collection resumes March 1.
6742 Kury – Carolyn Schaff
News from Sinclair Calling all future Kindergarteners! If you are zoned to Sinclair and your child is planning to attend Kindergarten in 2018-2019 please fill out the “Kindergarten Zoned Enrollment” survey at http://www.houstonisd.org/ SinclairES. Learn about the K-5 program during an in-depth campus tour. Tours are held for adults only on March 29 at 9:30 AM and April 19, at 1:00 PM.
Pre-K & Kinder Round-Up On Friday, A pril 6, Sinclair Elementary will host our annual Kinder Round-up. Make plans to join us on campus at 8:45 AM. At this time, zoned families entering kindergarten, as well as magnet families who have been offered and accepted a seat, will be able to complete the enrollment process for the 2017-2018 school year. Meanwhile, prospective students will be part of a kindergarten classroom during a Very Hungry Caterpillar read aloud and craft session. If you have questions, please contact Sinclair’s registrar, Jo Ann Anthony, at 713-867-5160.