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presideNt’s letter
very year, Lucy
convinces Charlie
Brown that she’ll
hold the football until
he kicks it. And every
year, she snatches it
away, causing Charlie
to land on his back in the autumn
leaves. That’s what our picnic with
the Cherryhurst Civic Association is
starting to feel like for me.
Once again, we’re postponing our picnic,
this time until Spring of next year.
I started doubting the likelihood of us
getting a bright, sunshiny day on
Saturday, Nov. 2, especially before
2 PM. And Cherryhurst holds their
annual chili cook off the next day,
which likely would’ve decreased their
attendance at a picnic the day before.
at Rudyard’s to elect board members,
officers and Deed Restriction Committee
members for next year. The complete
slate is listed elsewhere in this
newsletter. Our meetings now start at
6:30 PM so we can vacate the room
before 8 PM when a comedy club kicks
off in the same space.
Treasurer bill curry chose not to run
again, which is our loss. Besides being a
nice guy, Bill worked behind the scenes
to accomplish tasks for which he did
not get much credit in public – until
now. Thank you, Bill. Having you on the
board made my life easier and our civic
association better. May you always be
blessed with an abundance of tasty
and exotic cheeses (it’s a Bill thang).
My Cherryhurst co-organizer of the
picnic says “third time’s the charm.”
Spring may be the perfect time for
that to come true.
I’m grateful to have volunteers to fill
spots on the board and the Deed
Restrictions Committee. People cherish
our neighborhood enough to offer their
time and talents to maintain and
improve it.
record croWd at NNo
holidaY partY dec. 2
A record crowd turned out Oct. 1
for our annual National Night Out
celebration in Lamar Park. Local
businesses outdid themselves with
generous contributions of food and
drink. Neighbors shared those
contributions under twinkling lights in
the trees above. Those lights are soon
to reappear on our annual Christmas
tree near the dolphin fountain.
Mark your calendars for our annual
Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 2, at
Rivas. That’s about a month after you
receive this newsletter. We always have
a good time at Rivas, which is decked
out with enough Christmas decorations
to bring a smile to any Grinch.
To promote our National Night Out,
local Realtor Mike spear once again
produced and mailed at his expense
a postcard announcing date, time
and location. Thank you, Mike.
Vice President Macy bodenhamer
herded the “cats” – otherwise known
as volunteers – into picking up food,
tables, and chairs, then cleaning up
and returning everything afterward.
Thank you, Macy. I know you’ll make
a terrific president next year.
doNate to the FoUNtaiN
The end of the year is also a good time
to consider a tax-deductible donation to
renovate the dolphin fountain in Lamar
Park. We’re raising $150,000 to rebuild,
renovate and improve the fountain and
surrounding area, making it a eyecatching feature of our neighborhood
for years to come. To make a taxdeductible donation, visit
houstonparksboard.org, click the
“Donate” button, then “Pay by Credit
Card,” then “Donation for” and select
“Lamar Park” as the recipient.
aNNUal electioN
I hope to see you Monday, Nov. 4, at
Rudyard’s for our annual election.
On Monday, Nov. 4, we gather upstairs
george sroka, President
cherrYhUrst picNic
Postponed until next year
aNNUal electioN
Mon. Nov. 4 • 6:30 PM @ Rudyard’s
Please note our meetings now start at 6:30.
holidaY partY
Mon. Dec 2 • 6:30 PM @ Riva’s
Buy meal tickets in advance at hydeparkunited.org
board coNtacts
presideNt
George Sroka
president@hydeparkunited.org
Vice presideNt
Macy Bodenhamer
vicepresident@hydeparkunited.org
secretarY
Janet Nichols
secretary@hydeparkunited.org
treasUrer
Bill Curry
treasurer@hydeparkunited.org
other coNtacts
deed restrictioNs
Shane Wilson
deed restrictions@hydeparkunited.org
MeMbership
Susan Ellis
membership@hydeparkunited.org
citiZeN patrol
Cynthia Greenwood
citizenpatrol@hydeparkunited.org
NeWsletter
Paul Civiletto
newsletter@hydeparkunited.org
NeWsletter adVertisiNg
Carlos Fernandez
advertising@hydeparkunited.org
laMar park
Rodney Morris and Dean Emmons
lamarpark@hydeparkunited.org
hPU civic association, Po Box 66422,
houston, Tx 77266-6422
www.hydeparkunited.org
Neighborhood
Block Captains
Bomar
Greg Jeu & Jim Hurst 281-541-6756
California / Westheimer
Cecilia Kammer 832-788-1586
Commonwealth
Liz Hudson & Carol Brownstein 713-527-9852
Mark McCreary 713-338-1929
Fairview
Irene Dahlgren 713-299-5190
Hyde Park / Hyde Park Apts.
Linda Carter 713-524-2952
Alex Aranda 713-533-9474­
Hyde Park Crescent
Susan Ellis 713-528-8289
Carlos Fernandez 713-520-7017
Hyde Park Townhomes
Daniel Posada 713-454-7834
Indiana / Yupon
Alice McCarthy 713-521-5807
Jackson
Brandon Bartee 832-866-1426
Maryland
Cathy Hanchett 713.542.4921
Michigan
Tom Whitworth 713-523-8035
Missouri
Dawn Reeves 713-529-6000
Montrose
Syndee Sharrar 281 216 0953
Peden
Lori Corwin 832-582-6520
Vermont
Sharon Lord 713-522-9427
Waugh
Will Martin 405-361-2523
Welch
Scott and Lina Rigrod 713-528-2791
Cliff Jones 713-524-3055
West Drew
Mike McKann 713-526-6777
West Gray / Hazel
Sherry Waddell 713-252-3968
Willard
Camille Bogel 832-794-2577
Yoakum/Van Buren
Macy Bodenhamer 713-201-5810
Block captains: Notify
vicepresident@hydeparkunited.org of
any changes in contact information.
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Hyde Park 2014 Candidates
President – Macy Bodenhamer
Macy has served as vice president since
May 2011 and is now running for the
presidency. She served as secretary in
2009-2011, and as
newsletter and coeditor in 2009-2010,
and as Yoakum Blvd.
and Van Buren block
captain. A 19-year
Montrose resident,
Macy has resided in
Hyde Park for the past five years. She is
a principal of Four22 Creative Marketing
and Public Relations, serves on the
board of the Museum of Cultural Arts
Houston, and is a Class XXVII Leadership
Houston graduate and former board
member. Beyond her appreciation for
our awesomely livable and vibrant
community, Macy is grateful for her
wonderful neighbors.
Vice President – Tammi Wallace
Tammi is the Founder and Principal
Consultant for EnFocus Strategies, a
consulting firm supporting for-profit and
nonprofit organizations engaged in
transformative work
with strategic counsel
and high-quality
consulting services.
Before launching
EnFocus Strategies,
Tammi was the Chief Growth Officer
at KIPP Houston Public Schools; Chief
of Staff and Campaign Manager to
former Texas State Representative
Ellen Cohen; and Executive Director of
the Houston Equal Rights Alliance. She
worked as Vice President for Bank of
America/NationsBank, Project Manager
at CheckFree Corporation, and Assistant
Vice President at Mellon Mortgage.
Tammi lives in Hyde Park with her life
partner, Mercedes Leal. She serves as
Vice President and Grants Committee
Co-Chair for the Hollyfield Foundation
and Board Member for the Victory
Fund Campaign Board. She was voted
as the 2011 Female Grand Marshal
in recognition of her work in the
community. She has previously served
as President of the Townhouse Manor
Homeowner’s Association, Board
President of the Houston Equal Rights
Alliance and Board Vice President for
the Houston GLBT Political Caucus.
Treasurer – Rex Richardson
Rex Richardson and his wife, Jayne,
moved to Houston from Durango,
Colorado in 2009. Initially living in an
apartment off Allen
Parkway, they found
a home in Hyde Park
three years ago.
Earning a BS in
accounting from
the University of
Wyoming, Richardson
started his career with an oil and gas
company in Denver in the early 1980s.
He subsequently earned a BBA
in petroleum land management
from the University of Texas.
He has worked as a landman for 30 years,
the last 18 years with Red Willow
Production Co., of Durango, CO. Currently,
he manages their land holdings in the
Gulf of Mexico and throughout Texas.
Richardson looks forward to contributing
to protecting and furthering the Hyde
Park community.
Secretary – Janet Nichols
Janet Nichols has lived in Hyde Park
since 1993. She now
resides in Hyde Park
Crescent with her
husband of 12 years,
Dairus, who serves on
our Deed Restrictions
Committee. After
retiring from her
massage therapy business a couple
years ago, Janet decided to become
more actively involved with the civic
association.
She served as Secretary this year,
and looks forward to serving in that
capacity again.
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2013 caleNdar
trash pickUp
General meetings held upstairs at Rudyard’s at 6:30 pm
november 4 – General Meeting / election
december 2 – annual holiday party
General meetings held on the first Monday of the
month except when they conflict with holidays.
Monday is our regular garbage collection day. Please do
not put out your trash/recycling bins before 6 PM Sunday.
When our collection day falls on a Monday holiday, garbage
and recyclables are picked up the following day.
hpU citiZeN patrol report: sept 2013
Number of known incidents reported to police: 1
Number of arrests: 0
Hours patrolled on foot: 129.25
Hours patrolled by car: 45.5
Number of trained citizen patrollers: 28
NeWsletter deadliNe
Deadline for the December 2013 newsletter is November 15.
Inquiries: newsletter@hydeparkunited.org
Advertising: advertising@hydeparkunited.org
recYcliNg pickUp
As of July 29, 2013, most of Hyde Park switched to single
stream recycling (large green bins on wheels.) However,
those south of Fairview and west of Waugh will continue
with dual stream (small recycling bins, no glass allowed).
Recylables are picked up every other Monday. However ...
Pickup dates differ for single and
dual stream recycling
Single stream (large bin with wheels) recycling pickup dates:
november 4, 18; december 2, 16, 30
Dual stream (small bin, no glass) recycling pickup dates:
november 12, 25; decmeber 9, 23
heaVY/JUNk Waste aNd tree Waste
nov. 6 – Tree Waste • december 4 – heavy/Junk
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VolUNteer
hermann park
conservancy
Park Run – nov. 9
Hermann Park Conservancy’s annual
run, Park Run, will be held on Saturday,
November 9, 2013 at 8 am., in
conjunction with the unveiling of the
newly renovated running trail in Hermann
Park. This unique aspect of this year’s
run will generate more interest and
excitement than ever.
Volunteers are needed to pass out water
to participants, set up and break down
booths for vendors, directing runners/
walkers on the right path and collect
data from participants. No matter your
skills, we have a job for you. Sign yourself
and/or a group up to be a part of the
excitement. For a Volunteer Registration
Form, please contact diane Kerr,
Manager of Volunteer Programs, at
volunteers@hermannpark.org or
713-524-5876, ext. 332. RSVP by Oct. 31.
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reMiNder
exPanded
A Photo ID is now required to vote.
But the name on your photo ID must
match EXACTLY the information on
your voter registration. If it does
not, then you must fill out a form to
change your voter registration to the
information on your photo ID.
Houstonians can now drop off e-waste
to be recycled free of charge at storage
facilities participating in the GREENspot
DROPoff Houston Program. Items that
can now easily be recycled include Beta/
DVD/VCR players, cables, computer mice
and monitors, cords, hard drives, fax
machines, keyboards, laptops, radios,
stereo components, televisions and zip
drives. Note: All personal information
will be stripped before recycling.
To Vote, exact
Match required
for photo id
If your Photo ID (usually a driver’s license)
has your name as Susan B. Anthony
and your Voter Registration (the name
on your Voter Registration Card) says
Susan Brownell Anthony it will not be
considered a match. .
If you have married, divorced, had a
name change, moved recently - make
sure to update your card so it matches
your Photo ID. For more information, visit:
https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/
sosaCManager
www.Harrisvotes.com
city expands
e-Recycling
Currently, there are over 30 locations
throughout the city where residents can
drop off e-waste, with the goal to add
an additional 20 locations by the end
of 2013. For GREENspot locations, visit
http://dropoff.houstontx.gov.
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& Neighbor
for 23 Years.
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National Night Out – October 1, 2013
More Photos on the Next Page
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We are proud to be
a part of Hyde Park!
blacksmith
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
COFFEE
TEA
Underbelly: 713.528.9800 • www.underbellyhouston.com
Hay Merchant: 713.528.9005 • www.haymerchant.com
Blacksmith: 832.360.7470
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blessing of pets
On October 26, Grace Lutheran Pastor
Lura Groen blessed pets in Lamar Park.
september crime activity Report
Report compiled by Rick Wannall
Activity
Name
Date/Time
1100-1199 Gray
Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/9/2013 10
Agg. Assault
1000-1099 Westheimer
Bus Stop
9/17/2013 06
Burglary
1400-1499 Maryland
Residence/House
8/28/2013 12
Burglary
1500-1599 Missouri
Apartment
9/12/2013 06
Burglary
2500-2599 Waugh
Residence / House
9/12/2013 06
Robbery
2500-2599 Commonwealth Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/13/2013 15
Theft
1200-1299 Bomar
Other/Unknown
9/10/2013 18
Theft
1100-1199 California
Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/11/2013 21
Theft
1400-1499 California
Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/7/2013 22
Theft
1500-1599 California
–
9/7/2013 20
Theft
2600-2699 Commonwealth Driveway
9/7/2013 08
Theft
1200-1299 Fairview
Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/16/2013 20
Theft
1100-1199 Jackson
Driveway
9/7/2013 17
Theft
1500-1599 Maryland
Residence/House
9/10/2013 22
Theft
1500-1599 Michigan
Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/6/2013 20
Theft
1200-1299 Missouri
Road/Street/Sidewalk
9/17/2013 23
Theft
2500-2599 Waugh
Restaurant/Cafeteria Park Lot
9/17/2013 08
Theft
2600-2699 Waugh
–
9/11/2013 20
Theft
2600-2699 Waugh
Residence / House
9/18/2013 19
Theft
900-999 Westheimer
Hotel/Motel Parking Lot
9/10/2013 07
Theft
900-999 Westheimer
Restaurant/Cafeteria
9/19/2013 17
Theft
900-999 Westheimer
Service/Gas Station
9/6/2013 19
Theft
1100-1199 Westheimer
Misc Business
9/6/2013 08
Theft
1300-1399 Westheimer
Bar/Night Club Parking Lot
9/26/2013 20
Theft
2600-2699 Yoakum
Commercial Parking Lot/Garage
9/11/2013 16
Theft
2400-2499 Yupon
Apartment Parking Lot
9/5/2013 23
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
9-1-1 for Emergencies Only
HPD dispatch line 713-884-3131 to report
suspected criminal activity
3-1-1 City Help & Info OR
http://www.houston311.org/
ROAR Hotline (improper dumping):
713-525-2728
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Street/Block
Agg. Assault
Hyde Park 2014 Candidates (Continued)
Deed Restrictions Committee Chair –
Diana Mobley
Deed Restrictions Committee –
Finis Cowan
Past President –
George Sroka
Diana grew up around the world as a
Navy brat, but settled in Houston in
2002 to attend the
University of Houston.
She is a licensed
professional engineer
in the oil and gas
industry, and enjoys
the local parks and
restaurants, her pets,
and volunteering
with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Diana has
lived in the Montrose area for most of
her time in the city, and is excited to
permanently be settled in Hyde Park and
become part of this unique community.
Finis Cowan and his family moved to
Maryland Street in Hyde Park after
getting flooded
out by Ike. They
love their new
neighborhood.
Cowan’s office is
within walking
distance and his
family enjoys the
neighborhood parks.
George has served as president since
May 2011, initially completing the term
of Trevor Eade, who
resigned due to
illness. Subsequently,
he was elected
president for 2012
and 2013. From
2006-2008, he
served as Hyde Park’s
newsletter editor.
He has been a trial lawyer and CPA for
28 years. He handles mostly commercial
and tax litigation and assists people who
have legal issues with the IRS. He enjoys
making complex, boring matters understandable and interesting to a jury.
In 1994, he served as president of the
now-defunct Montrose Business Guild.
He has lived and worked in Hyde Park for
30-plus years. He is the co-owner of Laser
Ink, a toner supply and laser printer repair
company now celebrating 26 years in
business. He practices and teaches yoga,
and enjoys life with his partner, David,
and their cats, Jenny the “love puss” and
Joey the “stoner dude.”
Her interest in the role of Deed
Restrictions Committee Chair stems from
the motivation to preserve the character
that drew many of us to this neighborhood to begin with. She believes that this
is best accomplished by enforcing existing
building regulations.
Cowan is interested in serving
on the deed restriction committee to
preserve the quality and character of
the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Join the Hyde Park United Civic Association or renew your membership
Fill out this Membership Form, check “New Member” or “Renewal,” then mail the application with
your $30 check to: HYDE PARK UNITED CIVIC ASSN, PO BOX 66422, HOUSTON TX 77266-6422.
Date:
Lamar Park
Check one: ❏ New Member ❏ Renewal
$
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for these local projects
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Enforcement Fund
$30
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Name:
Address:
Primary Telephone:
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Thank you for joining, and helping us all build a “Sense of Community.”
You can also join online using PayPal at www.hydeparkunited.org.
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celebration
our thoughts
turn gratefully to
you with warm
appreciation.
Thanksgiving
At this time of
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Houston, Texas 77019
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Happy Thanksgiving
Hyde Park
Elections
6:30 PM
Rudyard’s
November 2013