glenview-edgewood manor area association newsletter

GLENVIEW-EDGEWOOD MANOR AREA
ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Glenview-Edgewood Manor Area Association, Inc.
P. O. BOX 140664—MEMPHIS, TN 38114
Info@glenviewhistoricdistrict.org—www.glenviewhistoricdistrict.org
A COMMUNITY RICH IN HISTORY AND PEOPLE
SUMMER 2009 VOL. VIII
Glenview Historic District 2009 Home and Garden Tour
featuring a Taste of the Arts Showcase
If you were
asked about
historic districts in
the Memphis
area, Glenview
may not
immediately
come to mind.
However, many of
the neighbors in
the Glenview Historic District consider our
neighborhood one of Memphis’s best kept
secrets. This area with its unique
architecturally- designed homes has been
on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1999. The remarkable history of this
distinguished neighborhood dates back to
the early 1910’s and 1940’s.
By Tramica Morris
will display their exceptional talents
through paintings and drawings,
drumming, music and theatre. The tour is
promised to be easy, the pace unhurried
and the neighbors friendly. The Glenview
Historic District Home and
Garden Tour offers art, history, culture;
comfort and a familiar atmosphere. So
make plans for your family to take a walk
down memory lane with your friends of
Glenview, as you’re sure to enjoy the tour.
The Glenview Historic District Home and
Garden Tour is scheduled for September 26th
from 11:30am to 4:30p.m. Tickets are $10
and include a guided tour to homes and
gardens plus
the Taste of the
Arts showcase
and a recepOn September 26th the Glenviewtion. Tickets
Edgewood Manor Area Association Inc.
are available
invites you to the tree shaded streets of
the day of the
Glenview. You’re encouraged to take a
tour at the
walk, drive or ride down memory lane with Glenview
the friends and neighbors of Glenview for a Community
pleasant day of touring three gorgeous
Center
historic homes, exotic gardens and more.
located at 1141 S. Barksdale at Lamar. For
Plus a new and exciting Taste of the Arts
more information contact the Home and
tour designed to showcase the various
Garden Tour committee at 901-830-0674.
artists in the Glenview area. Local artists
GLENVIEW-EDGEWOOD MANOR AREA ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
A COMMUNITY RICH IN HISTORY AND PEOPLE
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Greetings neighbors,
In spite of this time of turmoil, a lagging
economy, unemployment, and uncertainty
we still hold our neighborhood in high esteem. We are in the final stages of preparing
for our Home and Garden Tour, and the
chairperson needs
everybody’s support.
Thanks to great neighborhood leaders, we
have completed
several noteworthy tasks
this year such as:
Neighborhood clean-ups led by Mr. Covington and his crew aided by the Hell Lover’s
(Motorcycle Club Members).
SUMMER 2009 VOL VIII
Glenview National Night Out by Marie Miller
Members and guests of the o f t h e G l e n v i e wEdgewood Manor Area Association ( G E M A A )
gathered at the Glenview Community Center for a
National Night Out which was hosted by the members
of GEMAA. This year the neighbors enjoyed hotdogs,
corndogs, hamburgers, potato chips, sweets, water
and drinks. The adults especially enjoyed visiting
with their neighbors and friends. In addition, t h e
children had a great time playing games inside and
outside of the Community Center. The night was a
success through the door prizes, games and good
music. In attendance, were guests from the Sherriff
Department Union Station Precinct as well as
members from the local Fire Station, making their
rounds to promote crime prevention.
Membership in the Glenview association Certified Neighborhood Leaders Right
Here in Glenview
provides additional amenities in the form of
discounts at neighborhood businesses. Recently citizens from all over Memphis came
Thanks to Mr. Watson.
together for a five part training course on building
and enhancing their neighborhoods. Through the
National Night out Celebration was well
Certified Neighborhood Leader Training Program
organized and carried out by Mrs. Miller and “established and emerging neighborhood leaders
her committee.
prepared to create positive change and mobilize
their neighborhoods with information obtained”
Ms. Amy Jones is doing a great job of informthrough the classes. Members from GEMAA were
ing us of the sick and shut-ins.
A special thank you to guest speakers at our
July monthly meetings: Mr. Joseph Lee, Park
Services and Mr. Al Richmond, Research Security.
Finally, we really appreciate the small grant
made available to the organization by Rep.
G. A. Hardaway, Sr. through the Community
Enhancement Grant Program administered by
the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Warmest regards,
Eartha L. Reaves, President
included in the class of fifty-three students who
graduated from the program in July. We would like to
extend a CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to
the following neighbors for taking the classes and
applying what they have learned to better the
Glenview Community : Patricia Duncan-Harrison,
Marie Miller, Wanda Lockhart, Mary and James
Kincaide, Eartha Reaves and Tramica Morris. The
program, which launched in February 2009, will soon
start it’s Fall 2009 session, the program is open to any
citizen who lives in Memphis and is held at the Office
of Youth Services and Community Affairs. For more
information contact LaShea West at 901-636-6295 or
via e-mail at lashea.west@memphistn.gov.
GLENVIEW-EDGEWOOD MANOR AREA ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
A COMMUNITY RICH IN HISTORY AND PEOPLE
MERCHANTS GIVE
DISCOUNTS TO GLENVIEW
MEMBERS
We are pleased to announce
that through the efforts of Mr.
Irwin Watson, we have recently
added to the list of perks one
will receive when becoming a
member of the G l e n v i e wEdgewoodManor Area
Association. By joining this 40
year established association
you will now receive merchant
d i s c o u n t s at t h e
BECOME A MEMBER
We can make a positive difference in our community.
through member support.
PLEASE COMELETE THE
MEMBERSHIP FORM AND RETURN IT TODAY!!
Tip of the Month
The playing of any radio,
phonograph, or any musical
instrument or sound device,
including, but not limited to,
loud speakers or other devices
following locations:
for reproduction or
amplification of sound, either
Merchants Discounts
independently or in
connection with motion
pictures, radio or television,
 Sepia Imagesin such manner or with such
volume, particularly during
1899 Lamar Ave.
the hours between 11:00 p.m.
 Stewart Bros. Hardwareand 7:00 a.m., as to annoy or
disturb the quiet, comfort or
1340 Madison Ave.
repose of persons in any
 Superior Computer Services
office, hospital or in any
1885 Lamar Ave.
dwelling, hotel or other type
of residence, or of any person
 Daphne’s pet Groomingin the vicinity is hereby
1378 Lamar Ave.
prohibited.

Gents Hair Care–
802 S. Cooper
NEXT ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Glenview-Edgewood
TN Regular Baptist Book
Manor Area Association. Inc
Store- 1055 S. Bellevue Blvd. meets the last Tuesday of
each month at 6p.m. In the
 Crystal Shine Car WashGlenview Community Center,
1545 Lamar Ave.
1141 S. Barksdale
Our meetings are open to the
Membership for the Glenview- community, so please join us
and tell us what you think
Edgewood Manor Area assoabout Glenview and how we
ciation inc. is only $12.00 per
can
improve
our
year. For more information call neighborhood.
901-230-1806.
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SUMMER 2009 VOL VIII
Get Well:
Jack F. Bell
Shirley Canady
Lucy Henry
James and Chestine Cowan
Daniel Porter
G. C. Woods
Best Wishes on 60th Wedding
Anniversary to
James and Chestine Cowan
Condolences to the families
of
Hattie Henry, Member
Mary Scott, Member
Jimmie Hooks’ son
Patricia Duncan-Harrison,
Mother-in-Law
Rev. Harry Reese’s brother
Hattie Irving’s brother
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Code Enforcement 576-7380
(City)
Code Enforcement 379-4201
County)
Robert Lipscomb Director of
Housing Development
435-1654
Memphis Police Dept 545-2677
Or 545-Cops
Youth Services and Community
Affairs
576-6503
Jennifer Tucker—Landmarks
Commission—576-7105
Union Station—636-4600
Mayor’s Citizen Service Center
576-6500
On Your Side 1-800-528-WREG
Report Trash in Yards/Lot
321-7614
GLENVIEW-EDGEWOOD MANOR AREA NEWSLETTER
A COMMUNITY RICH IN HISTORY AND PEOPLE
SUMMER 2009 VOL VIII
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Mrs. Willie Mae Jackson
1135 Rozelle
Ms. Lucy Shaw
1847 Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Irving
1811 Glenview
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