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Mandell Place News ● August 2018 Page 1
MANDELL PLACE NEWS
“A NEIGHBORHOOD BY DESIGN”
A PUBLICATION OF THE MANDELL PLACE CIVIC ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2018
Summer Fun
August 26 - 4:00-6:00 Snow Cones, Door Prizes, Face Painting & Fire Trucks. Join us for the next MPCA community event. Details on page 3. A great way to cool off is by taking the kids to the Splash Pads nearby, giant fountain like sprinklers and playscapes. Ervan Chew Park 4502 Dunlavy Street, near Richmond Ave, in the heart of Montrose Hermann Park 6001 Fannin Street Located just outside the zoo and near The Playground for All Children Levy Park 3801 Eastside St Houston, TX 77098 Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St (Downtown) Houston, TX 77010 All you need is your swimsuit and a towel!
Every summer about this time I begin to think that there has never been a longer or hotter summer. Spending time outdoors can be a challenge if you don’t plan on being outdoors in the early morning hours. Even later in the evening can be difficult, especially when there is no wind and the humidity seems suffocating. Staying healthy in Houston’s summer months means staying hydrated, exercising early morning outdoors, or adopting indoor physical activities. More recently, I have been warned about Ozone Action Days and it has prompted me to figure out what that means. This is declared when the weather conditions combine with pollutants to form high level of ozone near the ground, causing harmful health effects. The Environmental Protection Agency has provided a scale rating daily air quality called the AQI (Air Quality Index). To see the latest forecast of air quality conditions in the metropolitan areas in Texas, go to www.tceq.texas.gov . Stay informed and stay healthy. The higher the AQI, the greater the health concern. The biggest issue with high ozone concentration is the damage it causes to health, especially children. High concentrations of ozone can cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, headaches, nausea, eye and throat irritation, and lung damage. Sensitive groups, or people who suffer from lung diseases like bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema, and asthma have even more trouble breathing when the air is polluted. These effects can be worse in anyone who spends significant periods of time exercising or working outdoors. Be mindful during Ozone Action Days and stay indoors, if possible. Other “actions” that we can take include: limit your driving, combine errands, postpone mowing the lawn till after 7 pm, and reduce electricity usage.
Mandell Place News ● August 2018 Page 2
HELP KEEP CRIME OUT OF MANDELL! Please do your part & pay to keep the Constable Patrol today!
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• Constable Patrol – Dedicated Officer, Dedicated
Phone #, Fast Response Times, & Much More! • Program is privately funded by *your* direct contribution
to the non-profit Mandell Winlow Security Foundation
• SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW NOW! DO NOT WAIT, WE
MUST HAVE FUNDING BY AUGUST o Current funding ~1/2 way there vs. last year
o Already renewed? Please talk with your immediate
neighbors and encourage them to do their part too!
___SponsorMember$500___StandardMember$395
Credit Card or PayPal preferred - PAY ONLINE @
http://www.mwpatrol.org/payment/
Checks? – Include Name, Email, Phone #, & send to:
“Mandell Winlow Security Foundation,”
2118 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
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Meet MPCA’s Pet of the Month!
Laney More than just being a fantastic place to live, MPCA is home to many four-legged loved ones and we want to meet them all! To get the ball rolling for our inaugural MPCA Pet of the Month, we bring you Laney.
Laney a unique kitty with short legs, big ears and a
long tail; a breed of cat called munchkin. Her legs are VERY short. She won’t grow over a foot in height. Since she has to work extra hard to jump each step with her short little legs, Laney gets lots of exercise going up and down stairs at our place. Exploring high up places in the house is not easy for this gal! What she lacks in height, she makes up in snuggles. When she is not busy asking for treats or snuggles, Laney is “patrolling” the birds that fly by our windows overlooking Mandell Place. She usually wakes up the house around 6 am to request her breakfast so she can get an early start to her bird patrolling. Laney is very dedicated to her work which she prefers to do in a quiet corner of the house where she won’t be disturbed by my singing. Want to share your pet with MPCA? Send a note with a photo to Margaret at [email protected] so your pet can be the star of our next newsletter!
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MPCA SUMMER SOCIAL AUGUST 26TH- 4:00-6:00!
Come meet your neighbors and cool off with gourmet SNOW CONES from SnoBunny! We will have face painting starting at 4:30 and the firetruck is scheduled to stop by for the kids (and young at heart)! We have some great door prizes for the adults.
Door prizes include: One month free membership to Timberline Fitness Studio, 2 tickets to the Alley Theater, and more! Must be MPCA resident and present to win, drawing approximately 5:15 pm.
Thank you for supporting our community!
Short Legs
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August- Yard of the Month
1617 Hawthorne
The heat is unrelenting these days but that has not affected the colors that brighten our yards. Many of our neighbors on the 1600th block of Hawthorne have proven that the heat index is no match for their will to keep MCPA colorful. This month, kudos go to the owners of 1617 Hawthorne, Mary and Kevin Keating for using large bushes that block the sun from penetrating their home. Just to the side of the porch, a large beautiful Hummingbird Bush adds specks of yellow and orange that are in
step with the brave red and gold Canna on the opposite side of the porch that survived the sun. Yellow and pink Lantana are sprouting at the edges as they welcome bees for feeding. The violet pink Vincas adorn the opposite edge as well. With the heat showing no mercy for another 6-8 weeks, and with few raindrops in the forecast, we should remember to water our plants before the leaves lighten in color or start to dry out. We’ve made it through longer, hotter days and
will certainly make it through 2018’s heatwave. Send me your pictures and nominations for Yard of the Month at [email protected]. Keep blooming MPCA!
Look for these late August events at Brasil ~ August 17th 7pm Foxxy Stitching BYOP · Hosted by Flatland Gallery and Vida Antigua Collective RSVP / TICKETED August 18th Saturday ALL DAY ~ Tiki Tropical ~ Brasil brunch, dinner & drinks specials August 19th 7pm Live Music in Flatland Gallery: Gerritt Wittmer + Peter J Woods // Hosted by Civic TV Laboratories // Suggested Donation $5 August 21st 8:30pm Tuesday Free Film Night: The Holy Mountain - Film // FREE // Brasil back patio (ages 18+, Rated R) August 25th 8:30pm FREE LIVE MUSIC ~ South American Fusion, Enrique August 30th 7:30pm Carlos Saura's Film Trilogy (part 1 of 3, Sundays in a row) // Brasil back patio // FREE August 31st 8:30pm Tuesday Free Film Night: Kids in the Hall “Brain Candy” hosted by Sigma Brewing
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MPCA New and Renewing Members for 2018
1500 Block of MARSHALL: Shelley Marmon- Jan Kelly Dehay & Rod Danielson-Jan Pamela & George Laflin-Jan Kim & Mark Lowes-Jan Kenneth Armstrong- Feb Peter & Cheri VanHoeven- Jan Margaret Bryant-Apr Taylor Mason and Anne Weglicki- May Clive Armytage & Francine Sullivan- May
1600 Block of MARSHALL:
Richard & Virginia Schneider- Jan David & Claudia Walkup-Jan Bill Bartlett- Jan Andra White-Feb Angela Lutz- Mar Jaquelyn Shah & Iris Sizemone-Feb Sandra Scurria & Pat Corrigan- Apr Zuhal Fahim-Apr Nan and Craig Varoga-Jul
1500 Block of KIPLING:
Margaret Tsanais & Mark Larsen-Jan Bob & Joan Roden- Jan Robert & Carol O'Neal- Apr Robert Westendarp-May
1600 Block of KIPLING:
Jeanne Wilequet- Feb Wade Batson & Megan Faulkner Batson- Feb Jim & Mary McDeavitt Matt Hoffman & Lennie Waite- May
1500 Block of HAROLD:
Brad Hillman-Jan Ted Dohmen & Sheila Noeth- Jan Robert and Melissa Frazier-Feb Jody Blazek & David Crossley- Mar Craig Miles- Mar Susan & Brent Kaziny- Mar John Tucker- Mar Jed & Barbara Kenna-Apr
1600 Block of HAROLD: Jim Roy and Rex Watson- Jan Carol Wolk- Jan Dana Epley Parks and Jay Parks- Jan Jaye Tullai-Jan Arleen Znosko- Jan Nanette Hartdegen & David Toy- Feb Deborah Brown- Mar
Hill, Howard and Sherry- Apr Fabene Welch- Apr Kyle Shortsleeve- May Dana and Christin Harper- June Kendra and Chris Craven- Jul Stephanie Wisner- Jul
1500 Block of HAWTHORNE:
Jake Mase & Sara Abdolpour- Jan Helen Currier- Jan Bret Baccus- Feb Sara & Larry Carbo- Mar Anthony Atto- Apr Ralph & Gwen Spaugh-Jun Ed Bullack & Flora Yeh- Jul
1600 Block of HAWTHORNE:
Julie Ebersole & David Chow-Jan Forrest & Lisa Forster-Jan Adriana Silvus & Thomas Cuthbert- Apr Steven Ewing & Steven Buss- Apr Heidi Mattus- May Carolyn Foug and Bill Truitt-May Tim Mapes-June
MULBERRY:
Mary Murray- Feb Mark Copeland & Ron Little- Feb Dave Morrell-Mar Isabel Valdez-Mar
*As of July 11, 2018
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Recent Crime Statistics
Date Hour Offense Type
Premise Block Range
Street Name
05/05/2018 14 Theft Department or Discount Store
1600-1699
WESTHEIMER
05/08/2018 03 Burglary Restaurant or Cafeteria
1500-1599
ALABAMA
05/16/2018 00 Theft Bar or Night Club Parking Lot
1700-1799
WESTHEIMER
05/18/2018 12 Theft Garage or Carport
3600-3699
MULBERRY
05/19/2018 09 Theft Apartment Parking Lot
1600-1699
ALABAMA
05/21/2018 07 Theft Other, Unknown, or Not Listed
1500-1599
WESTHEIMER
05/22/2018 06 Theft Grocery Store or Supermarket
1700-1799
ALABAMA
05/24/2018 08 Theft Commercial Parking Lot or Garage
1400-1499
WESTHEIMER
05/25/2018 11 Theft Other Parking Lot
1600-1699
WESTHEIMER
05/26/2018 08 Theft Residence or House
1800-1899
MARSHALL
05/30/2018 15 Burglary Miscellaneous Business (Non-Specific)
1500-1599
WESTHEIMER
05/30/2018 23 Theft Residence or House
1800-1899
KIPLING
05/31/2018 16 Theft Grocery Store or Supermarket
1700-1799
ALABAMA
REGULAR TRASH Mondays. Place container on curb between 6:00 pm Sundays and 7:00 am Mondays. RECYCLING Place Green bin on curb, alongside trash container every other Monday JUNK WASTE First Wednesday of each month, even numbered months. (Feb, April, June…) Place junk waste out starting at 6:00 pm the Friday before Junk Waste day. TREE WASTE First Wednesday of each month on odd numbered months. (Jan, March, May…)
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MPCA BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT Jake Mase
VICE-PRESIDENT Katherine Douglass
SECRETARY
Megan Faulkner [email protected]
TREASURER
Ellen Bookout [email protected]
UCOMMITTEES
SOCIAL
Sara Carbo [email protected]
Lera Wong [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Dana Epley [email protected]
BEAUTIFICATION
Isabel Valdez [email protected]
DEED RESTRICTIONS
AND COMPLIANCE Jaye Tullai
[email protected] Larry Carbo
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR Margaret Tsanais
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SUMMER IS HERE—TIME TO REJOIN MPCA! Join MPCA! The more members we have, the more effective we are as an organization, especially when we need to react quickly. As those of us know who have been here a few years, real estate can move very quickly around here. If you have to take time to mobilize, it's too late. Plus, more members mean more fun! We have added many new neighbors to the MPCA in the last year, so please consider joining and having your opinions heard. We are here to serve you! We have several membership levels--one for every budget. This is UyourU organization, so please help us make it the best it can be through your participation! The Mandell Place Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your voluntary dues are tax deductible. YOU CAN JOIN ONLINE @ www.mandellplace.org and pay via Paypal! Please fill out this form and mail with your check made out to: Mandell Place Civic Association (MPCA) P.O. Box 667023 Houston, TX 77266 Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Email address: ________________________________________________________ Annual Dues (Please check one):
Contributor _____ $50
Member _____ $100
Supporter _____ $150 Patron _____ $200
Other _______ ___ PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE MY NAME IN ANY MEMBERSHIP LIST FOR THE NEWSLETTER (IF YOU DO NOT CHECK THIS BOX, WE WILL LIST YOU AS A MANDELL PLACE CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBER).
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
