Timbergram November 2018 by Timbergrove Manor Civic Club

The Timbergram NOVEMBER 2018

TIMBERGROVE MANOR CIVIC CLUB ○ PO BOX 70977 ○ HOUSTON, TX 77270-0977

TMCC General Meeting Tuesday, November 13th

7:00 PM

Sinclair Elementary Cafeteria

Annual Civic Club Elections Neighborhood News   and Discussions Committee Reports Come Early pizza + social 6:30 PM Door Prizes  Gift Card from Kojak’s

Auto Theft Prevention Event Free for Neighbors By TMCC Security Committee

desirable to a thief. Many auto parts buyers will not purchase parts that carry It only takes 15 minutes, but identification numbers. Should a thief try inscribing your car’s Vehicle Identification to sell the parts from a vehicle for profit, (VIN) Number onto its windshield and those marked parts carry a higher risk windows is one of the easiest things for both the thief and the auto parts you can do to deter car thieves seller. Since automotive from targeting your car. glass generally have no And, on Wednesday, i d e n t i fi cation N ov e m b e r 1 4 , numbers, and are HPD is offering o f t e n VIN Etching interchangeable services for free. VIN Etching Auto Safety Event b e t w e e n m a ny Timbergrove d i f f e re n t ye a r s Wednesday, November 14 residents are and models of 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. urged to reserve a vehicle, there is Cactus Cove time slot in usually a much 3333 W 11th Street advance for VIN greater profit for Etching services. the thief Register online at http://bit.ly/VIN2018 Visit bit.ly/ compared to VIN2018 to other components on the vehicle. If a register or volunteer to help with the event car's windows are stamped with the VIN, and plan to drop into Cactus Cove for a thieves would need to discard the glass TMCC happy hour while you wait for before parting out the stolen vehicle, thus services to be completed. And, if you’ve reducing or eliminating their profit. already taken advantage of this service or VIN etching can also increase the just want to learn more, make plans to join odds of recovery of a stolen car by police. us at Cactus Cove to catch up with old Vehicles with VIN-etched windows may be friends and maybe meet a few new ones. eligible for insurance rate reductions of as Why is VIN Etching effective? much as 15%. Check with your insurance provider. When a vehicle is stolen to be resold, the first things thieves generally do is remove the VIN so the car can’t be identified. Very few parts on your vehicle have the VIN’s stamped into them, which makes the vehicle and or its parts very

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So many smiling faces lined the streets of Section 5 in the second TimbergroveTykes Parade.

This process is fairly simple, does not have any adverse effects on the windows, it is almost invisible, it’s permanent, takes only a few minutes, and is provided free of charge by The Houston Auto Crimes Task Force and ABTPA Grant.

SnowFest Mark your calendar for TMCC’s annual holiday extravaganza with a visit planned from the big guy himself!

TMCC Announces Slate of Nominees In preparation for the annual T i m b e rg rove M a n o r C i v i c C l u b elections, the Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for open officer and director positions. Despite ongoing efforts, the Nominating Committee has been unable to identify a resident to put forward for the position of TMCC President as longtime volunteer William Morfey will be stepping down after this year. Additional nominations for officers or directors may be made at the general meeting on Tuesday, November 13 when dues-paying members in attendance will vote for the candidates of their choice. Two of our existing directors, Micah Heilbrun and Jennifer Vickers, have each served one of their two year terms and will return to the board in 2019. Leslie Hillendahl (Vice President) I am currently a block captain for the 6200-6300 block of Wynnwood Lane, chairperson for the Beautification Committee along with my husband Brian Hillendahl and 2017 Vice President of the TMCC. I have been very involved with our neighborhood and the TMCC since we moved here in 2003. Brian and I, along with our dogs, have lived in Timbergrove for more than fourteen years this November. Our son Graham is two and a half and loves playing with his neighborhood buddies. However, Timbergrove is not really a “new” home for me as I was born here over forty years ago on Woodbrook. I attended Texas A&M University where I received my Masters of Science degree in accounting. I obtained my J.D. in 2002 from South Texas College of Law. After almost 15 years as a litigation attorney, I recently joined a hedge fund as a senior legal analyst/counsel. In addition to my son, one of my other passions is animal rescue and I serve as President of a local all b r e e d , n o n - p ro fi t a n i m a l r e s c u e organization, Scouts Honor Rescue. Peter Davies (Secretary) Peter is a Licensed Professional Engineer and since 1991 has been

employed by the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department, Architecture and Engineering Division. Projects designed and managed include roads, Peter is a Licensed Professional Engineer and since 1991 has been employed by the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department, Architecture and E n g i n e e r i n g D i v i s i o n . P ro j e c t s designed and managed include roads, bridges, parks and other facilities. He received his BSA from the University of Florida in 1979, his MBA from the University of Houston in 1984 and his BSCE from the University of Houston in 1998. He has served on many boards in the past including: 3131 Cummins Lane HOA 1990-2005 and Dad’s Club FAC 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 8 . Pe t e r h a s l i v e d i n Timbergrove since 1988 and has served as the TMCC Secretary since 2010.

financial literacy teacher who prepares inmates for release into civilian life. Cynthia Schwendeman (Director) I have been lucky to call Timbergrove home since 2015 when I moved here with my husband, Kris. For the past year, I have volunteered as a Timbergreeter, welcoming new neighbors to our neighborhood. Since 2002 I have been a proud Houstonian. I relocated from Baton Rouge after completing a degree in Geology from Louisiana State University to pursue a career in the energ y industr y. Currently, I lead a geoscience data team at Occidental Petroleum. I am also the volunteer chair of a committee of the Professional Petroleum Data Management Association. At home, when I’m not busy volunteering, you’ll find me out in the garden, maintaining a habitat for butterflies and birds. We love to travel, and are pursuing our lifelong dream to see every National Park.

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Jennifer Wilson, (Treasurer) I am currently a block captain for the 6200-6400 block of Cindy Lane, member of the Yard of the Month, and current Treasurer of the TMCC. I have been very involved with our neighborhood and the TMCC since we moved here. My husband Nick and I, along with our daughter and two dogs, have lived in Timbergrove for nearly a near. Our daughter Juliet is 8 years old and loves the third grade at Sinclair and her new neighborhood friends. I attended Sam Houston State University where I received my bachelor of business a d m i n i s t r at i o n w i t h a m i n o r i n management. I began my career in banking soon after high school as a part time teller. Nearly 17 years later, I am now a Vice President and Compliance Officer of a local bank. I have a passion for teaching financial literacy to Houston area residents in need, ranging from children to senior citizens and am actively involved in the Harris Country Sheriff Office’s Re-Entry Program as their

Cathi Lamberth Hernandez (Director) I am a native Houstonian and grew up in West University. Me, my husband Jesus and our two boys have called Timbergrove home since 2008, although it wasn’t until 2016 when we hopped across the bayou and made TMCC our home. Our son Lucas is 10 and our younger son Max is 5 and love playing with their neighborhood friends and en joy i n g bas eb all an d s oc c er at Timbergrove Sports Association. I have been working as a residential real estate agent with Beth Wolff Realtors since 2004 and have been named a top a producer since 2008. I am active in the Sinclair Elementary PTO and am also the volunteer chair of the annual Silent Auction. When I’m not busy with my boys and their activities, I enjoy jogging along the bayou and spending time with our friends on Cindy Ln.

An update from West 11th Street Park The lovely Fall weather is finally coming back to Houston! One of the goals of the Friends of West 11th Street Park has been to encourage everyone to get into the park and experience the joy of nature. For that reason, t h e decomposed th Street granite trails ore West 11 Children expl Forest School were installed ree Park with F so that people could easily walk in the forest during any type of weather. Recently, I had a very exciting conversation with Timbergrove Manor resident, Brett Sillers of the Free Forest School. The Free Forest School is a national non-profit organization that

encourages child-lead exploration of nature. According to their website, “Free Forest School ignites children’s innate capacity to learn through unstructured play in nature, fostering healthy development and nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers, collaborative leaders and environmental stewards.” Brett described the program as unstructured play in nature for kids up to the age of 6 years. The group is limited to a maximum of 12 families. They meet at the West 11th Street Park twice a week. After an initial safety meeting, the kids are let loose in the park to explore and play however they

like. They sit on the trails and look at the sparkles that collect on their hands, stomp in the mud, climb trees, find bugs, listen to birds and are just excited to be playing in their woods. Each family sends a responsible adult to supervise their children but the kids decide what they want to do. At the end of the play period, everyone sits in a circle for a snack and a story. The children learn independence in a supervised setting while the parents learn how to let their kids explore. What a wonderful use of the park! If you would like additional information on this program, please contact freeforestschool.org or, on Facebook, Free Forest School of Houston, TX. I hope to see you in the park soon! Helen Shumway

President, Friends of West 11th Street Park

Neighborhood News In Memory of a Neighbor Frank Romano Submitted by Conrad Fertitta Frank L. Romano , 71, passed away September 3, 2018 after a brief illness. He lived on Cindy Lane just off TC Jester. He served as a citizen patrol driver for Timbergrove Manor Civic Club for the past 10 years. Kindness, laughter, and generosity are a few attributes Frank possessed. Frank never met a stranger and would have you laughing in an instant. Tommie Vaughn Ford and Whataburger would be where you'd find Frank with his friends and friends he didn't know he had. He was very close to his mother and sisters for their generosity in feeding him and going to car, boat and travel trailer shows. Franks' talents in cooking were inspired by his family. His passions were in his cars, trailers and traveling to Lake Conroe with family and friends. Once anyone got to know Frank and his dog Benji, they both found a place in your heart. His best friend Kerry, was a true companion in caring for Frank is his last days and true blue friend to eat out at

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Captains NEEDED 6103 - 6235 Abington 6003 – 6047 Pineshade volunteer@timbergrove.org

Papadeaux's, Whataburger, and the Barbecue Inn. Thanks Frank for letting us into your world. You will be missed.

Activities Committee Chair Needed By Tim Louque, Activities Committee After five years, I am stepping down as Activities Committee Chair on December 30, 2018. It’s time. The Timbergrove Manor Civic Club is searching for a new committee chair to take over this position. I am not going to sugar coat this at all, this is not an easy committee to lead. But I have an idea that might make this task easier for those who volunteer. I think that this should be broken down into sub-committee chairs. We will find a chair to plan each event. There should be one person at the helm to work with each of the event volunteers. Here is a list of the events each year. Pick one that works for you. Then, I will write for you very detailed guidelines for that event, a schedule and description of all aspects of the event, a step by step outline, a task by task – one thing at a time list, contacts’ names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers, for your event. It will be SO DETAILED you will be left without a question! You will probably scream at my minutiae and write your own guideline and schedule! Also, I will give you the paperwork that I have accumulated over the years for each event. Easter Egg Hunt Chair – This event is held two Saturdays before Easter Sunday, with a rain date the following Saturday. The rain date would always be the day before Easter Sunday. The Independence Day Ice Cream Social Chair – This is held on July Fourth, of course. The Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner chair – This event is held at the

end of September on a NON-Texans game Sunday. Holiday Lights Contest Chair – To give residents the time needed to decorate, we judge lights as late as possible in December, while still allowing enough time to get the winner’s names in the January edition of The Timbergram. The deadline for submitting articles is December 15th. SnowFest Chair – This is our largest event. It is usually held the second weekend in December. Depending on that date, then it might be the first or third Saturday in December. Activities Chair – This position will be the leader of the pack. Just help out where you can and keep everything running smoothly. NOTE – Each chair is also res pons ible for writing T h e Timbergram articles for your event. Would you please volunteer? Tim Louque (right) pictured with his Most of it husband Gary Nordstrom will take very little time if you only have the one event to plan. Make yours an exclusive club. Involve all of your neighborhood friends in your committee – have dinner meetings, BOOZE, laughter. Just WORK IT! Incredibly, volunteers are in short supply. We will desperately need help to continue with these neighborhood events loved by all. These yearly events are a huge part of what keeps Timbergrove Manor one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in! Doesn’t it seem to you like you’d fit in great somewhere? Interested? Talk to me about it. Just contact me at activities@timbergrove.org

Timbergrove Tykes on Parade The grand marshals steal the show in the second annual Timbergrove tykes parade. Longtime section 5 residents Ms. Jan “Granny Boo” Durham and Ms. Louis Jacob presided over the second annual Timbergrove Tykes Parade in August as Grand Marshals. Timberkids and furry friends dressed in costume and met in the cul de sac on Drane Ct and processed through Timbergrove escorted by HPD officers Kenneth Bigger and Gary Moran who volunteered their time to keep a safe space for all. Always a fun crew, event organizers, Jacki Schaefer and Courtnie Hays did an amazing job coordinating this wonderful event. Having flooded in Harvey, Courtnie and her family are grateful to be back amongst their Timbergrove neighbors and feel this event is a great way to get out visit neighbors as well as make new friends. Residents of all ages watched the parade goers from porches and many joined the procession too. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Bennett Christopher Laine The Laine family welcomed Bennett Christopher on June 29th. His big sister Jacqueline is loving having a “baby brother”. Say hello to our neighbors from nearby Heritage Creek when you see them visiting Jaycee Park or the playground at Grace Church with their portable fans!

Elizabeth Camille Morfey TMCC President William Morfey and wife Idalia welcomed their daughter Elizabeth Camille on August 13. Weighing in at 6 lbs and 18.4 inches, she joins their two rescue pups Jaxon and Oliver on Wynnwood Ln. Congratulations Bill and Idalia!

Yard of the Month

Neighbors Celebrate National Night Out

To win Yard of the Month you must be a current dues-paying TMCC member and cannot have won a YOTM award within the past year. Please note that your yard may have been selected, but if you are not a current dues-paying member you are not eligible for the YOTM award. Please pay your dues and help us continue to make our neighborhood beautiful! Congratulations to the following neighbors for their attractive, well-groomed yards! September • 6734 Cindy - Christine & Vernon Hegwood • 6535 Grovewood - Catherine Staggs • 2507 Droxford - Susan & Steve Antley • 1522 Droxford - Chris Beard • 2230 Tannehill - Alfredo Garcia, Jr. • 6234 Waltway - Susan & Thomas Cole October • 6719 Cindy - Angela & Jack Spivey • 6302 Kury - Jayme & George Reuter • 6534 Kury - • 1103 Clovis - Barbara & Angelo Cassaro • 6402 Waltway - Kerry McEniry • 2430 Tannehill - Erin Settegast

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Have a new little one joining you soon? We'd love to welcome them to our community so let us know. Send any pictures or details you'd like to include and we'll feature your sweet baby in our newest Timberkids section. Grandbabies welcome! What about a special birthday or anniversary? We’d love to celebrate with you! Submit to timbergram@timbergrove.org.

Thanks to More than Two Dozen NNO Host O n T u e s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 , Timbergrove Manor residents took to the streets to visit with neighbors as part of the annual crime awareness National Night Out event. Many thanks to the more than 24 households who hosted block parties in their driveways at locations throughout the neighborhood.

Attendees visited with representatives from the Houston Police Department, SEAL Security (provider of private patrols in TMCC territory), and the Hosuton Fire Department. Kids not only loved checking out HFD’s ladder truck, but enjoyed games from sidewalk chalk to bounce houses while adults shared a potluck dinner and met longtime and new neighbors.

Security News

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by TMCC Security Committee Volunteers As the temperatures reached offensive levels at the end of the summer, so did the rate of burglaries in the neighborhood. On August 17 and 18 three of our Timbergrove Manor neighbors reported break ins at their homes. In response, the TMCC Security Committee has adjusted the Private Security patrol schedule to focus on daytime hours when these incidents occurred in hopes of deterring similar crimes. TMCC initially began Private Security patrols of the neighborhood following a rash of daytime burglaries in the community in 2015. As reflected in the crime statistic summaries below, efforts correlated with a decrease in these invasive and highly concerning crimes in 2016 and 2017. TMCC believes, in combination with the efforts of area Citizen Patrol volunteers, Private Security patrols, contracted through SEAL Security Solutions, are an important tool in deterring crime in the neighborhood. However, financial participation by neighbors necessary to continue our efforts is lagging behind prior years. While we’ve raised an additional $2,300 since our last newsletter publication date, we are still at only 65% of our annual fundraising goal. If you haven’t made a contribution to support Private Security patrols, please take advantage of our special discounted year-end rate of only $100 per household ($75 for seniors). Your subscriber-level contribution will entitle you to premium services including vacation watch and alarm response just in time for the busy holiday travel season. You will also help us to continue patrols that are helping control crime. Give online at www.timbergrove.org/security or mail to TMCC Security Committee at PO Box 70977 ○ Houston, TX 77270.

Which sweets are worst for kids’ teeth? Anything that is sour or sticky (or both!) is harmful for teeth. Sour candy has high acidity breaking down the enamel of teeth and making the environment favorable for bacteria to cause cavities. On the other hand, sticky candy such as gummies, sticks to the grooves of the teeth. It is difficult to remove small sticky particles even with diligent brushing. These particles leave cavity causing bacteria fuel for decay formation. Braces allow even more places for bacteria to hide, making brushing extra difficult, so it’s critical to avoid sweets and brush very well. Can my kids eat any sweets? Of course! Milk based candy, such as chocolate, is your best choice for sweet snacks. Popcorn and pretzels are also great options! Think of these items as neutral in acidity and easily removable from teeth. However, they should be treated as once in a while options and not meal substitutions. And do not forget to brush and floss afterwards to remove any sugar left behind!

RECENT CRIMES REPORTED Offense Type Date

Block Range

Street

Burglary

08/17/18 6500-6599

Grovewood

Burglary

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Lindyann

Burglary

08/18/18 1500-1599

Foxwood

TMCC CRIME PER YEAR THROUGH SEPTEMBER

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12 2

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2017

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Pediatric Dentist

Orthodontist

Theft

Kasia Lindhorst, DDS, MSD

Drew Darsey, DDS, MSD

Auto Theft

For graph clarity the following less frequent crimes are listed below: • Aggravated Assault: 2016 - 2 incidents, 2017 - 1 incident, 2018 - 0 incidents • Robbery: 2018 - 1 incident

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Volunteer Dinner Brings Smiles Galore By Tim Louque, Activities Committee The yearly Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is our thank you to our neighborhood’s generous volunteers. These Timbergrove residents gave their time for many of the activities and programs that we all look forward to and have come to count on. In attendance at the dinner were many of the volunteers from our Security Committee, our Block Captains, TMCC sponsored events, the neighborhood Beautification Committee, Environmental Affairs volunteers, the various committee chairmen, committee members along with our Civic Club Board of directors and the Citizens on Patrol program. If you think about it, without them, none of our neighborhood events and activities would not be possible. Once again, this year’s dinner was held at Spaghetti Western – The

Sequel on 18th Street on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The honorees in attendance had their choice of one of four entrees along with bread sticks, choice of salad, and dessert along with their favorite soda or iced tea. Door prizes were awarded – bottles of wine, neighborhood restaurant gift cards – Hughie’s and Spaghetti Western and neighborhood retail store gift cards – Another Place in Time and Lucy’s Boutique. This year’s centerpieces were “runners” arranged down the center of each table made from parchment Autumn leaves with an assortment of adorable mini gourds. These were given to everyone in attendance so that no one went home empty handed. This year’s Volunteer Dinner was the largest we have ever had with 52 people in attendance. There was great

conversation, new friendships created, visits with longtime friends and trading “war stories.” Really, just catching up with each other about current neighborhood news and all of the changes since last year is what this fantastic yearly event is all about. Would you please volunteer? We need you, really. Incredibly, volunteers are in short supply these days and we always have a real need for volunteer help. There are numerous ways you can help us keep Timbergrove Manor a GREAT place to live! Refer to this issue of The Timbergram and review the committees section with names of committees, committee chairmen and email addresses. Doesn’t it seem to you like you’d fit in great somewhere? Interested in volunteering? Just contact us by writing to the Activities Chair at activities@timbergrove.org

ceiling lighter than the wall color (avoid pure white) but add a darker floor and trim. Let natural light in by minimizing window treatments. Extend the rods beyond the width of the window so the entire window is visible. Go for mirrors. Consider an oversized mirror or glass tables. De-clutter your surfaces. Choose accent pieces carefully. Store collectibles and magazines in decorative boxes and baskets.

Make Your Room Look Larger Short of knocking down the walls, you can make a small space look larger with these clever ideas to fool the eye: Use vertical instead of horizontal elements. Tall bookcases and a floor lamp will raise the eye up. Paint the walls and ceiling different shades of the same color (preferably light). Make the

DID YOU KNOW…Unlike most real estate agents, I DON’T spend my time pestering people with phone calls or bothersome interruptions to find good clients. Instead, I dedicate 110% of my time and energies to providing such outstanding service, people naturally think of me when a friend or family member needs help buying or selling a home. THANKS for your referrals! Do you have a real estate question you want answered? Feel free to call or text me at 713-8228555. Perhaps I’ll feature your question in the next issue!

Traces of Timbergrove Construction begins on the T.C. Jester bridge over White Oak Bayou, March 1961. This is the northbound span, built first. The bridge was approved in November 1960 after the bayou was straightened in 1956. The southbound section came next, and the bridge opened in late summer, 1961. Prior to this bridge, residents used West 11th to enter Timbergrove.

photo credit: Don Daigle

photo credit: Chris Da igle

photo credit: Chris Daigle

This is part of the $3 million White Oak Bayou channel project looking north from West 11th at T.C. Jester, March 1965. Since the great flood of 1935, two dams were built and two bayous, White Oak and Braes Bayou, were straightened in 1956. This construction ofÂ the eight mile channel by the Army Corps of Engineers, is 230 feet wide andÂ an average depth of 35 feet. The bridge over White Oak Bayou as seen today.

News From Sinclair Elementary Submitted by Traci Riley

Save the date! The Sinclair Elementary PTO Silent Auction will be on March 29, 2019. Through the generous support of Central Bank and our Timbergrove neighbors, the silent auction has become an annual event. The silent auction is a g reat place to h i g h l i g h t yo u r business and services or even sending donations of “stuff ”. One of my favorite auction purchases is a battery operated STIHL chainsaw from a

Timbergrove neighbor donation. The neighbor had a young child and wanted to start supporting their neighborhood school as well as highlighting a family business. Win win! Timbergrove residents Kara Salton, Cathi Lamberth and Jami Gerngross are coordinating this years Let’s Fiesta! event. If you have any q u e s t i o n s, a r e looking to donate or are maybe just tired of seeing that UT flag flying at the school, reach out at silentauction@sinclairpto.org

Fall Festival Thanks Thank you to the Timbergrove Manor Civc Club for sponsoring the

trackless train at this years fall festival. The train is always one of the highlights of the event and is so fun for all ages.

Movie Night Movie Night at Sinclair is open to all neighbors and will be held on Friday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m.in front of the school. The event is organized by the Sinclair Dads Club and all funds raised will be used to support the music program at the school. Food trucks, concessions, bubbles and fun for all. Join us!

Connect with Sinclair Interested in finding out more about happenings at Sinclair or looking to volunteer? Check out our new website at www.sinclairpto.org

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Walking Through a Houston   Winter Wonderland By Tim Louque, Activities Committee We are always very excited when we announce our annual Timbergrove Manor SNOWFEST. This year’s storybook event has b e e n s e t f o r S a t u r d a y, December 8. So go ahead and make a note of this date in your calendars now!

SNOW CC FEST

most of us have to actually wear winter clothes in Houston!

Look forward Already, preparations to all of your have begun behind the scenes f avo r i t e s – re a l to make our neighborhood’s SNOW, train rides, biggest event the pictures with Santa Claus, best SnowFest face painting, balloon ever. We invite artists, great food, you and all AM hot beverages and 1 1 of your 9 h k o l a c h e s . We t 8 family to join ber would love to ecem D us. It will no see you there! rk a P doubt be a once cee Jay in a lifetime event and the only reason

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Family, Faith & Friends. Wishing you and your family many simple pleasures this holiday season.

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Festival of Abilities Fun for All Submitted by Michelle Colvard On Saturday, October 27, the Festival of Abilities will be taking over Oak Forest Park. Horses wandering, pumpkins ready for picking, local food/drinks to sample, live music and more. T h i s e v e n t w i l l b e n e fi t t h e construction of the Playground for All Abilities, which will be the first inclusive, “disability-friendly” playground serving neighbors in The Heights, Timbergrove, a n d O a k Fo r e s t / G a r d e n O a k s areas. Over $400,000 has been raised for the Oak Forest Park Revitalization since the 2016 "More Than 1Way 2Play" launch. The festival will also feature SIRE horses, petting zoo, sports, games, trick or treating, and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch with Cinderella performer. If furry animals, hip hop, and apple cider donuts aren't swaying you...11 craft breweries invite you to their beer tents with a Battle

of the Texas Brews, Camerata will host wine tastings, and cover band Breakfast at Tiffany's will close out the event with live music 5:45 — 7 pm. Costumes optional!

Festival of Abilities

As a Timbergrove Manor resident, as a mom, and as a wheelchair-user, I’m thrilled that we’re close to fulfilling our dream of building a wheelchair-friendly playground just minutes away from our neighborhood. T his innovative playground will provide fun for kids of all abilities. Many of our Timbergrove neighbors are involved in this initiative, and I hope that you’ll join us at the Festival of Abilities and be a part of bringing this playground to fruition.

Benefiting the Playground for All Abilities http://houstonparksboard.org/events/ festival/

Featured Performers Fly Dance Company – The River Performance Troupe – The Amazing Blake’s Magic Act – Live Music by Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Saturday, October 27 3-7 pm Oak Forest Park, 2100 Judiway

Festival Packages Place festival orders to pick up in advance and skip the check in line! http://houstonparksboard.org/ events/festival/ If you’d like to contribute further, please consider a festival package, engraved paver to honor your family, or order a tile to paint. And, bonus: Houston Parks Board is a 501(c)3 organization, and will send an acknowledgement for your donation.

E2 = Excellent Eats By Jonathan Nassar

It's Raining Ramen As I write this, cold weather seems to have come very quickly! Wasn't it 90 degree weather just a day or two ago? Where's my jacket? I've been waiting for cold weather to come for so long, I feel a little silly for being so surprised - then again, we didn't have much of in-between weather to prepare us. I do look forward to cold weather, though - it's now socially acceptable to drink hot chocolate again (as if I ever stopped). A hot drink or hot soup on a cold day is a nice treat, and so each year I try to think of where I can find good soups for lunch or dinner. Around Timbergrove, that seems to mean ramen. My go-to for the brothy stuff is Agu, at the north corner I-10 and Washington, where Christian's Tailgate used to be. Agu has a variety of ramen for a variety of tastes - start off deciding if you want a pork (tonkotsu) or chicken (tori) based ramen, and if you want a heavier (shoyu, which is a soy sauce) or lighter (shio, a more plain salty) broth. Agu is originally a Hawaiian chain, so I think of it as being from as close as you can get to Japan, while staying within the 50 states. Agu also has curries, rice bowls, and a bunch of other options, but I have a hard time turning down their ramen. A relative newcomer is Tamashi, in one of the strips immediately outside the Marquee on Silber. Tamashi is a much smaller space and has a smaller menu -

which makes it more approachable, I think. They don't have 20 different ramen options, but they do the basics very well. Tamashi also has a good variety of sushi, so I think their menu really caters well to what a lot of people want or expect out of a Japanese place. L a s t l y , remember that Korean place on 11th, east of Shepherd? I

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place, and their latest pursuit keeps some of their previous key unique elements, such as that delicious ramen. I've been trying to think about whether restaurants are familyfriendly and comment on options that are helpful for smaller children (why can't more places have changing tables in the men's restrooms). Each of these restaurants have always seemed really friendly and happy to receive me and my family. Simply put, soup isn't the best for grabby 1-year-olds Ramen from Agu in high-chairs, and that's just the nature of the beast. Any ramen place I've been to will at least offer a broth-less bowl of noodles and whatever veggies they have for the smaller kids who would have trouble with soup, at least.

wanted to tell you that if you've tried it, it's worth going back as they updated their menu about a year ago and added some craveworthy ramen. And I wanted to say that it might be a strange move for a Korean place - but there has been another pivot toward Japanese food and the place is now called Blackbird Izakaya. To be honest, I haven't tried the latest incarnation yet, but I did go about a month before its latest switch and was very impressed (the house sake didn't hurt either). It was never a super traditional

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Elizabeth McCormick

TIMBERGROVE MANOR SALES STATISTICS

Your Neighborhood Realtor® • Proud sponsor of TMCC Easter Egg Hunt

# Homes Sold

Average Price

Avg. Days On Market

• Proud supporter of Sinclair Elementary School

2017 QRT 1

$483,333

• 2012-2017 Texas Monthly Five Star Agent

QRT 2

$452,892

QRT 3

$500,067

QRT 4

$481,828

QRT 1

$441,062

QRT 2

$553,225

QRT 3

$470,733

• 2011-2017 Top Producer • Master Certified Negotiation Expert

Timbergrove Manor is my home since 2000.

2018

Timbergrove Manor is my business since 2006.

ELIZABETH McCORMICK 832.661.7300

elizabethmccormickrealtor.com heritagetexas.com

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9200 Hempstead Road Suite 150 Houston TX 77008 I 713.725.2405 I Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm

Timbergrove Manor Civic Club Leadership OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

2018 Annual Holiday Lights Contest By Tim Louque, Activities Committee

President

Bill Morfey

832-651-0112

president@timbergrove.org

Leslie Hillendahl

281-236-6345

vp@timbergrove.org

Secretary

Peter Davies

713-861-1550

secretary@timbergrove.org

Treasurer

Jennifer Wilson

832-797-3919

treasurer@timbergrove.org

Director

Carrie Brawley

832-878-1689

directorcbrawley@timbergrove.org

Director

Jamie Hay

713-882-2032

directorjhay@timbergrove.org

Director

Micah Heilbrun

713-382-4677

directormheilbrun@timbergrove.org

Director

Jennifer Vickers

713-240-9671

directorjvickers@timbergrove.org

Director

Vacant

CHAIRPERSONS - TMCC COMMITTEES Activities

Tim Louque

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

T. Riley/ H. Sharp

environmentalaffairs@timbergrove.org

832-303-2688

Volunteer Needed

Membership

deedrestrictions@timbergrove.org drc@timbergrove.org

Volunteer Needed

Environmental Affairs Friends of Jaycee Park

activities@timbergrove.org

deedrestrictions@timbergrove.org membership@timbergrove.org

Security

Matt Kern

507-837-0529

security@timbergrove.org

Timbergram

Jennifer Vickers

713-240-9671

timbergram@timbergrove.org

Timbergreeters

Carrie Brawley

832-878-1689

timbergreeters@timbergrove.org

Volunteer Needed

Web Site Yard of the Month

Leslie Hillendahl

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, July 18  Wednesday, September 19

Thursday, July 12  Thursday, July 26  Thursday, August 9  Thursday, August 23

Junk Waste/Heavy Trash: Wednesday, August 15  Wednesday, October 17

Trash & lawn waste are collected each Thursday.

Timbergrove Manor – Yes, we need a little Christmas! Judging for this year’s Annual Holiday Lights Contest will be Thursday night, December 13, 2018. We will begin looking at decorated houses as soon as it gets dark outside. Now! You have a little more than ONE MONTH! So, no putting if off this year okay? This is your invitation to just show off and have a holiday good time while you’re doing it. Let’s see if you can summon up your inner Clark Griswold … we should have airplanes landing on Ella Boulevard because of all of the lights. Let’s blow out Houston’s electricity grid! The winners in eight categories will be announced in our neighborhood newsletter – The Timbergram. We will announce it on our website wwwtimbergrove.org. And we will also post it on our Facebook group Timbergrove Manor Civic Club and in our Facebook page – Timbergrove Manor. Of course, the news will go out through the block captains e-mail notification system. 2018 Categories B e s t I n fl a t a b l e s Display Best Original Theme Best Overall Use of Lights Best Religious Theme B e s t Tr a d i t i o n a l Theme E x c e p t i o n a l Achievement Favorite Children’s Theme And NEW FOR THIS YEAR – Overall Best Block Decorations It’s Christmas Time in the city!