2011 Officers President Ann Collum 713-645-0241 Vice President Shannon McNair 713-847-6685 Recording Secretary Alsine Ryan 713-641-3670 Membership Secretary Norma Navarro 713-645-3409 Treasurer Vicky Schoppe 713-643-7643
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Directors at Large Jamie Oyler (NE) Roxanna Ramirez (NW) Saundra Hughes (SWI) Dolores Thacker (SWII) Gilbert Martinez (SE)
713-645-5936 713-644-5860 713-645-7617 713-645-1886 713-643-1735
Section Directors 1. Yvette Miles 2. Billimarie Gannon 3. Robert Searcy 4. Emma Valdes 5. Larry Rucker 6. Elizabeth Gomez 7. Allison Kennedy 7X. Bob Johnston 8. Karen Kemper 9. Bunnie O’Brien 10. Karen Carpenter 11. Cy Clark 12. Michael Smith
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Helpful Numbers Deed Restrictions Karen Carpenter 713-640-1336 Or Any Director Citizens-on Patrol 713-645-1886 HPD Broadway Storefront 713-847-4155 8751 Broadway Non-Emergency Police 713-884-3131 Heavy Trash Pick-up 2nd Thursday of each month Southeast - 713-928-4101
Neighborhood Protection/ Public Works 24 hour number - 311
Airport Noise 281-233-3900
Street light problems - 311 District Council Member James Rodriguez 832-393-3011 E-mail: districtI@cityofhouston.net
State Representative Dist. 147 Garnet Coleman 713-520-5355 E-mail garnet.coleman@house.state.tx.us
State Senator Dist. 6 Mario Gallegos 713-678-8600 E-mail mario.gallegos@senate.state.tx.us
March Meeting Summary
Resumen de la reunión de marzo
Four guests were invited to attend and speak at our March meeting. Spring Break turned out to not be a friend of Glenbrook Valley. It turned out to be impossible to get confirmation. Consequently the speakers we thought would be there weren't. Not a problem! Our resident master gardener, Larry Rucker, stepped up and taught us about a local product, NitroPhos fertilizers. Gateway Ace Hardware carries the brand. Larry also brought varieties of birds-nest ferns and stag-horn ferns. Thanks Larry for saving the day!
Invitamos a cuatro personas para asistir y hablar en nuestra reunión de marzo. Resultó que las vacaciones de primavera no eran amistosas para Glenbrook Valley. Era imposible obtener confirmación. Consecuentemente las personas que pensamos que iban a venir no vinieron. ¡Pero no era ningún problema! Nuestro jardinero maestro residente, Larry Rucker, ofreció su ayuda y nos ensenó acerca de un producto local, Fertilizantes Nitro-Phos. La ferretería Gateway Ace tiene esa marca. Larry también trajo variedades de helechos "nido-de pájaro" y "cuerno de ciervo". ¡Gracias, Larry, por rescatar el día!
Remodel for Park Place Regional Library The Park Place Regional Library closed Monday, March 28 for remodeling. The work is estimated to be completed in 90 days. Our library was selected as part of a pilot program to encourage reading among the 11 - 17 year olds. The renovation area will be specifically designed to their tastes.
Remodelación de la Biblioteca Park Place regional La Biblioteca Park Place regional se cerró el lunes, 28 de marzo, para la remodelación. Se estima que el trabajo se completará en 90 días. Nuestra biblioteca se seleccionó como parte de un programa piloto para fomentar la lectura
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Alternate library sites in our area are: Mancuso Neighborhood Library 6767 Bellfort, 77087 832-393-1920 Melcher Neighborhood Library 7200 Keller, 77012 832-393-2480 Bracewell Neighborhood Library 9002 Kingspoint, 77089 832-393-2580
Hours at all 3 locations are: Monday & Thursday 11 - 7; Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 10 - 6; CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY entre jóvenes de 11 a 17 años. El área de renovación se deseñará específicamente a sus gustos.
Algunos sitios alternativos de bibliotecas en nuestra área son: Mancuso Neighborhood Library 6767 Bellfort, 77087 832-393-1920 Melcher Neighborhood Library 7200 Keller, 77012 832-393-2480 Bracewell Neighborhood Library 9002 Kingspoint, 77089 832-393-2580
Glenbrook Valley Civic Club Membership
Apoyar a su vecindad importa mucho. La membresía en el Club cívico Glenbrook Valley es la manera más sencilla de hacerlo. Nuestras ordenanzas declaran que residentes de Glenbrook Valley son elegibles por la membresía. La cuota de membresía es solamente $35 por año, $25 para una persona de mayor edad (que tiene más que 65 años). Hay tres maneras de pagar la cuota: enviar su cheque por correo a GBVCC , P.O. Box 262164, Houston, TX 772072164; pagar por computadora usando "Pay Pal"; y en persona en una reuWe have learned that someone has nión del club cívico. represented themselves as "collecting" funds for the civic Supimos que alguien se ha represenclub. If this has happened, it was tado como "coleccionando" fondos without authorization from the para el club cívico. Si esto es cierto, Glenbrook Valley Civic Club fue sin la autorización de la Junta de Board. The District Attorney's of- Club cívico Glenbrook Valley. La fice stated it was an act of fraud, as oficina del Fiscal del distrito judicial well as a theft. If this happened to ha declarado que fue un acto de frauyou, please notify your Section Di- de, tan bien como de robo. Si esto le rector, one of the Directors-at- ha pasado a usted, por favor notifique a su Director de sección, o uno Large, or one of the Officers. de los Directores generales, o uno de Our newsletter is our largest ex- los Oficios. pense. We publish 12 issues and mail a copy to every occupied Nuestro boletín es nuestro gasto más house. The projected cost of the grande. Publicamos 12 ediciones y newsletter for 2011 is $9,000. That enviamos por correo una copia a number will change if postage or printing increases in cost, or we go to 8 pages. Even though the newsSOLD letter is a large expense, it is the best way to keep the neighborhood informed. Supporting your neighborhood is very important. Membership in the Glenbrook Valley Civic Club is the simplest way to do so. Our by-laws state that residents of Glenbrook Valley are eligible for membership. The membership fee is only $35 per year, $25 for senior (over 65 years young) citizens. There are 3 ways to pay your dues: mail your check to GBVCC at P. O. Box 262164, Houston, TX 77207-2164; on line through "Pay Pal;" and in person at a civic club meeting.
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cada casa ocupada. El costo proyectado del boletín para 2011 es $9,000. Este número cambiará si el costo de franqueo o imprenta aumenta, o si cambiamos a 8 páginas. Aunque el boletín es un gasto grande, es la mejor manera de informar a la vecindad.
Reinvest in your property! Invierta de Nuevo en su propiediad! Protect & support your neighborhood! Proteja y apoye su vecindario! Join the Civic Club! Júntese con el club cívicio! $35.00 per year! $35.00 el año! $25.00 for seniors $25.00 al año la gente de mayor edad ___________________________ Name as you want it to appear on the newsletter / Nombre ___________________________ Address / Dirección ___________________________ Telephone number / Teléfono número
Mail to : / Envie a : Glenbrook Valley Civic Club P.O. Box 262164 Houston, TX 77207-2164
2011 Azalea Awards Grand Prize Winner 8007 Glen Forest Doug & Bunnie O'Brien
Winners: 8006 Glenforest Charles & Dorothy Hanovice 8115 Glendell Court James & Stella Vasquez 7903 Glenview Felicitas Macias 8211 Glencrest Ruby Cox 8115 Glencrest Ada Francescon 7934 Bellfort Vincent Maggio 7930 Glen Prairie Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Reyes 8102 Glen Valley Rose Mandola 7843 Santa Elena Don Dorcey & Mike Morse 7835 Santa Elena John & Clara Gutierrez 7831 Santa Elena Ted Skibinski 8007 Erie George Christi
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8122 Colgate Rozalia Peters 8122 De Leon Robert & Vicky Schoppe 8127 De Leon T.P. Ashton 7631 Glenvista Isabel & Marcos Giano 6722 Hollygrove Rose & Fidencio Ruiz 6727 Hollygrove Michael & Gail Evans 7731 Morley Ross Doyle 7907 Pecan Villas Troncy & W.L. Orsak 7955 Glenbrae Fidelina Delgado 7751 Cayton Rodney Agnew & Prudencio Reyna
Garage Sales As the weather warms up and we start thinking about clearing things out, many of us think about having a garage sale. It's a way to get rid of junk and give us a little money to buy more junk. By law, residents are permitted to have 2 garage sales per twelve month period lasting no more than 3 days each. More than 2 sales on a property constitutes commercial use of the property, which is a deed restriction violation. These infractions are resolved by the City of Houston's Legal Department. On another level, residents having more than the permitted 2 garage sales will be reported to the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office and be subject to fines for failing to be licensed to collect sales tax. The Page 3
minimum fine is $500.00. The maximum is $500.00 per transaction. This means if 5 items are sold, the fine is 5 times $500.00, or a $2,500.00 fine. Anyone may report illegal sales by calling 281820-6055.
Ventas de garaje Cuando hace más calor y comenzamos a pensar de limpiar cosas, muchos de nosotros consideramos tener una venta de garaje. Es una manera de deshacernos de trastos y darnos un poco de dinero para comprar más. Por ley, los residentes se permiten tener 2 ventas de garaje por un período de doce meses durando no más que 3 días cada una. Más que 2 ventas en una propiedad constituye uso comercial de la propiedad, que es una violación de las restricciones escritas. Estas infracciones se resuelven por el Departamento legal de la Ciudad de Houston. En otro nivel, los residente que tienen más que 2 ventas de garaje se reportarán a la oficina de la Contralora del Estado de Texas y estarán sujetos a multas por no estar licenciado para coleccionar im-
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puestos de venta. La multa mínima es $500.00. La máxima es $500.00 por transacción. Esto quiere decir que si se venden 5 artículos, la multa es 5 veces $500.00, o una multa de $2,500.00. Cualquier persona puede reportar ventas ilegales por llamar al 281-820-6055.
Free Credit Report is always good to know how your credit stands whether you plan to make a purchase, or more importantly, to be sure no one is "borrowing" your identity. A good place to start is with a free credit report. As of June 1, 2005, under an amendment to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (GCRA), Texas consumers are entitled to receive a free credit report each year. To obtain a free copy of your credit report, contact: ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT REQUEST SERVICE P.O. Box 105281
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Informe gratis de crédito Siempre es bueno saber cómo anda su crédito, si planea hacer una compra o, aun más importante, para asegurarse que nadie está "prestando" su identidad. Un lugar bueno para comenzar es con un informe gratis de crédito. Desde el 1° de junio, 2005, bajo una enmienda al Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (el Acto federal de informar justamente el crédito, o GCRA por sus siglas en inglés), los consumidores tejanos tienen el derecho de recibir un reporte gratis de su crédito cada año. Para obtener una copia gratis de su reporte de crédito, contacte: ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT REQUEST SERVICE P.O. Box 105281 Atlanta, GA 30348-5281 1-877-322-8228
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Curbside Recycle “Green” Cans Tuesday, Apr. 5 Tuesday, Apr. 19 Tuesday, May 3
Second Thursday TREE WASTE
April 14 JUNK WASTE To report problems or Code Violations—311
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Window Replacement Planning to replace your windows? If you replace your existing windows with the same size and configuration window, you do NOT need a Certificate of Appropriateness but you will need a building permit. If the replacement windows require a larger or smaller opening than the existing windows, then you will need a Certificate of Appropriateness and a building permit. The City of Houston's Planning staff is always available to help, 713-8377963.
El reemplazo de las ventanas ¿Está planeando reemplazar sus ventanas? Si reemplaza sus ventanas existentes con ventanas del mismo tamaño y configuración, NO necesita ningún Certificado de propiedad, pero si necesitará un permiso de construcción. Si las ventanas de reemplazo necesitan una apertura más grande o más pequeña que las ventanas existentes, luego necesitará un Certificado de propiedad y un permiso de construcción. El personal del Departamento de Planificación de la Ciudad de Houston siempre está disponible para ayudar, 713-837-7963.
Handyman Simple repairs/plumbing Power-washing se habla español Mario Lozano: 832-689-5676
Hobby Area Estate Sale Service Phone/Fax: 713-649-9545 haess_zalar@yahoo.com www.hobbyareaestatesaleservicehaess.com
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C.O.P News Hazel Carney has been Coordinator of the Glenbrook Valley Citizens On Patrol for the last 5 years, but due to some unexpected health issues her doctor has advised her to resign the position. Hazel will continue to be a loyal patroller. Dolores Thacker has agreed to become our Coordinator and Vicky Schoppe CoCoordinator. It was decided at the March meeting that C.O.P. will begin meeting every other month. The next meeting will be on Monday, May16. The location of the meeting will be announced in the May newsletter. Thank you Hazel Carney for your loyal service to Glenbrook Valley. New Citizens On Patrol phone number is 713-645-1886.
Crime Statistics for January, 2011 Murder:
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Rape:
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Robbery 0 Assaults: 0 Burglary: 7500 Glen Vista 7700 Glen Vista 7700 Rockhill 7700 Wynlea 7700 Wynlea 7900 Glenscott 8500 Glenaire Theft:
7500 Wilmerdean 7700 Wilmerdean 8000 Glen Valley
Auto Theft: 7700 Glenheath Narcotics: 0 DWI:
0
Statistics collected are for Glenbrook Valley residential only and exclude apartments, shopping centers and peripheral businesses. This data is reported as supplied by H.P.D. Crime Reports.
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