August 2012

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

Historic Glenbrook Valley Civic Club “Glenbrook Valley Is A Deed Restricted Neighborhood” August

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Directors at Large

Jamie Oyler (NE) Roxanna Ramirez (NW) Saundra Hughes (SWI) Dolores Thacker (SWII) Gilbert Martinez (SE)

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Glenbrook Valley's First Landmark Home

La primera casa "Landmark" de Glenbrook Valley

The Muscanere house at 7943 Santa Elena is the first historic home in Glenbrook Valley to receive a Landmark designation. The following is part of the property's history from the landmark application:

La casa Muscanere en 7943 Santa Elena es la primera casa histórica en Glenbrook Valley para recibir la designación Landmark. Lo siguiente es parte de la historia de la propiedad sacada de su solicitud Landmark:

"Built in 1956, the 5,924 square foot home is an elegant mid-century modern with a front Helpful Numbers elevation that stretches 82 feet across a 13,800 Deed Restrictions square foot double lot representing the homeKaren Carpenter 713-640-1336 Or Any Director owner’s exuberance and confidence in HousDeed Restriction Hot Line ton’s emerging prominence in the nation and 832-393-6333 the world. The structure’s simple, streamlined Citizens-on Patrol profile with low pitched roofline, wide over713-645-1886 hangs, cantilever gables and massive fireplace HPD Reports incorporate modern design elements found in www.hpdsoutheastcom architecturally significant residences throughNon-Emergency Police out the country. The southern facing front 713-884-3131 elevation and U-shaped foundation footprint Heavy Trash Pick-up 2nd Thursday of each month with a large courtyard at the rear of the propSoutheast - 713-928-4101 erty are design elements indicative of the Muscanere family’s Sicilian heritage. NorNeighborhood Protection/ Public Works man Edwards prepared the existing construc311 tion drawings for the home. The home was Airport Noise 713-845-6901 built to custom specifications that included Street light problems bell footed foundation piers, fir framing with 713-207-2222 structural redwood sheathing beneath orange District Council Member Mexican clay brick. The home was undamJames Rodriguez 832-393-3011 aged by the three named hurricanes that have E-mail: districtI@cityofhouston.net struck the region since its construction. The State Representative Dist. 147 home’s current landscaping was designed and Garnet Coleman 713-520-5355 installed shortly after construction and inE-mail garnet.coleman@house.state.tx.us cludes an award winning azaleas hedge across State Senator Dist. 6 the front elevation and the six mature oak Mario Gallegos 713-678-8600

"Construida en 1956, la casa de 5,924 pies cuadradas es estilo moderno elegante del medio siglo con una elevación de enfrente que alcanza 82 pies en un lote doble de 13,800 pies cuadradas, representando la euforia y confidencia en la prominencia emergente de Houston en la nación y el mundo. El perfil sencillo y adelgazado de la estructura con su techo inclinado para abajo, sus aleros voladizos, gabletes cantiléver y chimenea enorme incorporan un elemento del diseño moderno que se encuentra en residencias arquitectónicamente significantes por el país. La elevación de enfrente que se enfrenta al sur y la huella de la fundación en forma de una U con un patio grande a la parte trasera de la propiedad son elementos del diseño indicativo de la herencia siciliana de la familia Muscanere.

Norman Edwards preparó los diseños de construcción existentes para la casa. La casa se construyó a especificaciones personalizadas que incluyeron muelles de fundación como campanas al final, armazón de abetos con revestimiento de Redwood debajo de ladrillos anaranjados de arcilla mexicana. La casa no se dañó por los tres huracanes nombrados que golpearon la región desde su construcción. La arquitectura del paisaje actual de la casa fue

1. Yvette Miles 2. Billimarie Gannon 3. Robert Searcy 4. Emma Valdes 5. Larry Rucker 6. Dianne Punch 7. Allison Kennedy 7X. Emma Valdes 8. Karen Kemper 9. Bunnie O’Brien 10. Karen Carpenter 11. Cy Clark 12. Elizabeth Gomez

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trees that surround and shade the property.

Sam and Lily Ann Muscanere were the owners of Lily Ann’s, a chain of dry cleaning shops which were subsequently acquired and absorbed into Pilgrim Cleaners. The couple had extensive real estate holdings throughout the city particularly in Garden Oaks, Park Place and Fourth Ward areas. Sam Muscanere was a charter season ticket holder of the Houston Oilers professional football team and was friends with its team players and staff who were entertained at the home.

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United States with Mid-Century modern and Atomic Ranch architecture. All homes in GBV are protected by the designation. Many of our homes have unique histories. These individual homes are eligible for a landmark designation. For information about a landmark designation for your home contact the City's Historic Preservation department's Diana DuCroz 713-837-7924; Courtney Spillane, 713-837-7894; Delany Harris-Finch, 713-837-7903.

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diseñada e instalada poco después de la construcción e incluye un seto de azalea premiado en la elevación de enfrente y seis robles maduros que rodean y dan sombra a la propiedad.

The present home closely resembles the original 1956 structure and was impeccably maintained by the Muscanere family. The crushed white marble roof has been replaced with a high quality composition shingle roof and the aluminum frame windows were replaced with fixed double pane glass. An addition, built in 1984 is located to the rear of the property and adjoins the eastern wing. The library fireplace in the 1984 addition is built from granite recovered from the demolished Gulgate Mall. No structural modifications are contemplated for the original 1956 structure or its addition."

Sam y Lily Ann Muscanere eran los dueños de Lily Ann's, una cadena de tiendas de limpieza en seco que posteriormente fueron adquiridas y absorbidas por Pilgrim Cleaners. La pareja teníaposesiones de bienes inmuebles extensas especialmente en las áreas de Garden Oaks, Park Place y el Fourth Ward. Sam Muscanere era poseedor desde el principio de boletos de temporada del equipo de fútbol profesional Houston Oilers y era amigo de los jugadores y su personal,y los entretenía en la casa.

Glenbrook Valley was the first designated post World War II Historic District neighborhood in Texas. We are the largest Historic District in the

La casa actual se parece mucho a la estructura original de 1956 y se mantuvo impecablemente por la familia Muscanere. El techo de mármol blanco aplastado se ha remplazado por un techo de tablitas de composición de alta calidad y las ventanas de marcos de aluminio se han remplazado con vidrio de paneles dobles fijos.

Una adición, construida en 1984 se coloca en la parte trasera de la pro-

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piedad y linda al ala del este. La chimenea de la biblioteca de la adición 1984 se construye de granito que recobraron de la Gulfgate Mall demolida. Ningunas modificaciones estructurales se contemplan para le estructura original de 1956 o su adición."

Glenbrook Valley era la primera vecindad construida después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial para ser designada un Distrito histórico en Texas. Somos el Distrito histórico más grande en los Estados Unidos con arquitectura moderna del medio siglo. Muchas de nuestras casas tienen historias únicas. Estas casas individuales son elegibles para designación Landmark. Para información acerca de una designación Landmark para su casa comunique con Diana DuCroz del Departamento de la preservación histórica de la Ciudad, 713837-7924; Courtney Spillane, 713837-7894; Delany Harris-Finch, 713837-7903.

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Valuable Hurricane Information The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale measures the strength of Hurricanes. It lists the categories, sustained winds, storm surge, and type of damage to expect.

Información valiosa acerca de los huracanes La Escala Huracán Saffir-Simpson mide la fuerza de huracanes. Lista las categorías, vientos sostenidos, las marejadas, y el tipo de daño que hay que esperar.

REMINDER: • Trim trees and shrubs around your property NOW! If you wait until just before the storm you only create possible projectiles for the wind to carry.

• Tape does NOT prevent windows from breaking. Install permanent storm shutters or use 5/8" marine plywood, cut to fit, over your windows.

• Place patio furniture, plants, yard decorations and all other outdoor objects indoors, or tie them to something stationary that should be storm proof.

RECUERDO: • ¡Recorta los árboles y arbustos alrededor de su propiedad AHORA! Si espera hasta justo antes de la tormenta solo crea proyectiles posibles para llevar el viento.

• La cinta NO previene que se quiebren las ventanas. Instale persianas de tormenta permanentes o use contrachapado marino de 5/8 pulgadas, cortadas a la medida, sobre sus ventanas.

• Ponga muebles de patio, plantas, decoraciones del jardín y todos los otros objetos de afuera adentro, o átelos a algo estacionario que deber ser capaz de no mover en la tormenta.

August Heavy Trash Picks up anything.

Make your property “Hurricane Ready!”

El recogimiento de la basura pesada de agosto recoge a cualquier cosa. ¡Haga que su propiedad esté lista para un huracán!

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Beware of Scams Always double check the authenticity of special offers!

Recently an "official" looking county document was mailed advising people to protect themselves and purchase "water line insurance." In the first place the City of Houston is the supplier of water in GBV. As you enter and exit the neighborhood have you seen front yards dug up repairing water lines to homes??? NOT happening. That type of mail goes in the big green can for recycling.

A senior reported receiving a call from the "government" announcing a town hall meeting regarding health care and immunizations.

Then you are asked to hold for a representative. Hang up!

If you are unsure about contacts like this, call the Texas Attorney General's office, your city council member, or a civic club director.

Better to be safe than sorry.

Make time to volunteer!

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August Yard of the Month Winners

Yard Of the Month

Northeast

Clara & John Gutierrez 7835 Santa Elena

Southeast 7914 Glenlea

Southwest I Edita & Jose Lemus 7658 Rockhill

Southwest II Lorenzo Johnson 7715 Dillon

Northwest Mireya & Edeimiro Millan 8022 Glen Forest Ct.

All residences are eligible to win the “Yard of the Month!”

¡Todas las residencias son elegibles para ganar "Jardín July Yard of the Month Correction Rosa & Mario Vega 7703 Meadville

Tenga cuidado con las estafas ¡Siempre comprueben la autenticidad de ofertas especiales! Últimamente un documento del condado que pareció "oficial" se dirigió aconsejando a la gente que se proteja y compre "seguro de líneas de agua". En el primer lugar August, 2012

la Ciudad de Houston es el proveedor de agua en Glenbrook Valley. Cuándo entra y sale la vecindad¿¿¿ ha visto usted los jardines de enfrente excavados por la reparación de líneas de agua a las casas??? NO pasa. Esa clase de correo va en el cubo grande y verde para el reciclaje.

Una persona de edad avanzada reportó haber recibido una llamada del "gobierno" anunciando una reunión de ayuntamiento tratando del cuidado de la salud y las inmunizaciones.

Luego le piden esperar a una representante. ¡Cuelgue!

Si no está segura acerca de tales contactos, llame al Procurador General (Attorney General) de Texas, su concejal municipal, o un director del club cívico. Mas vale prevenir que lamentar.

Permanent Electronic Recycling Ellington/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center; nd 2 Saturday of the month;

9-3, Highway 3 @ Brantley Road , Entrance after Dixie Farm Rd, (FM1959) into Ellington.

Follow “COH Recycle" signs.

ITEMS ACCEPTED: PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car batteries, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, tape drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras.

Community Calendar Thursday, Aug. 9 P.I.P. 7:00 p.m.

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Mark your calendar..

SEPTEMBER 20 Annual Covered Dish Dinner & Bingo Game Free for Civic Club Members $15.00 for non-members

Curbside Recycle “Green” Cans Tuesday, August 7 Tuesday, August 21 WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5

Second Thursday JUNK WASTE

August 9 JUNK WASTE To report problems or Code Violations—311

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In Memory of Sara Canfield August 14, 1919 May 21, 2012

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Report Suspicious Activity Recently a blue Toyota pick up truck was seen “touring the neighborhood.” There were two men in the truck. They were driving slowly looking at the homes.

Every so often they’d stop, one would get out, go to the door of a home, when the door was answered they asked about purchasing a parked vehicle or mowing the yard. The activity was reported to HPD. The truck has been spotted in several sections of the neighborhood.

Report ALL suspicious activity to the non-emergency HPD number, 713-884-3131. When the recording begins, press 1 to by-pass the recording. Whether the police make the call and find anything or not, it’s on the record that a call for service was made.

Have you taken the time to sign up for the Civic Clubs e-mail list?

Word of the blue truck was spread through email. The responses is how we know where the truck has been seen. Go to glenbrookvalley.org Click the Civic Club; on the lower left hand side click “Subscribe” and you will receive future alerts.

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Longtime Glenbrook Valley resident Sara Canfield passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on May, 21, 2012.

Sara loved her community and was a tireless volunteer for many, many years at Park Place Baptist Church and in the Glenbrook Valley Civic Club. She served Glenbrook Valley as the Director of Section 7x.

Sarah moved to Atlanta in 2004 to be closer to her beloved family.

Crime Statistics for MAY, 2012 Murder:

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Rape:

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Robbery 0 Assaults: 0 Burglary: 7600 Wilmerdean 7900 Glenview 8200 Glencrest 8300 Glen Valley Theft:

7900 Glenheath 7900 Glenscot 7900 Glenview 7900 Glen Prairie 8900 Dover

Auto Theft: 7700 Glenalta 7700 Rockhill 8600 Glen Valley 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 Reglenbrookvalley.org

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 Pay Online www.GlenbrookValley.org and click “Dues” button to pay online via PayPal Pague en línea www.GlenbrookValley.org y haga clic en el botón “Dues” para pagar

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