STUDENT HOLiDAY Can It Get any nuTTIer - Champion … 2007 School Fund-Raisers Klein Flags.....See...

October 2007

School Fund-RaisersKlein Flags.................................Seepage�4

Brill Elementary Gifts....................Seepage�9

STUDENT HOLiDAYOn October 8 Klein iSD

students will have a school holiday while

teachers are involved in staff development. Yahoo!!!

Coming Soon

Garden Club Holiday Decorating Contest

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Women’s Club Charity Auction

December 6Seepage3

nuTTIeraround Here?

Can It Get any

Garden Club announces its Annual Nut Sale.....................................Seepage11

October 27................................................Seepage17

Happening

Champion Forest Girls' Night Out

November 7

� October 2007 Champion Forest Community Newsletter

Friends in the Forest

Champion Forest Women’s Club

The 2007 CFWC Board

Please visit us on the Web at championforestonline.com

VicePresident(Feb.):..........................Mia Crum,�81-�51-3339

VicePresident(Spring):....................Barb Smith,�81-�51-3093

VicePresident(Fall):......................Laura Smith,�81-374-0909

Newsletter/Publicity:..............Marilou Schopper,713-30�-8851

Assistant.......................................Barb Smith,�81-�51-3093

Treasurer:........................................Linda Peters,83�-656-5306

Hospitality:....................................Susie Thorpe,83�-671-6177

Assistant...................................Adriana Lyon,�81-376-310�

NameTags...................................Terri Moore,�81-655-8�31

Secretary:......................... Stephanie Schonhertz,�81-370-9�30

Membership:................................Christy Geary,�81-3�0-�746

Scholarship:................................Karla Canchola,83�-717-3854

Communications:...................Elizabeth Stewart,�81-370-678�

Angela Greenberg,�81-379-1559

Sunshine:............................................Heidi Baty,�81-�35-66�1

Historian:..........................................Lisa Hardin,�81-655-0845

SpecialInterest:..........................Marilyn Carren,713-�91-3003

CFWC Membership Dues ReminderIfyouhavequestionsregardingyourmembershipdues,pleasecontact

Christy Gearyat281-320-2746.

rememBer…CypressForestPUDMeetingTuesday, October 2PUDBuilding16�15ChampionForestDrive5:30p.m.

CFWCBoardMeetingTuesday, October 2 10a.m.

CFCivicClubTuesday, October 9PUDBuilding16�15ChampionForestDrive7:30p.m.

CFFund/HOAMeetingWednesday, October 10PUDBuilding16�15ChampionForestDrive5:30p.m.

CFGardenClubThursday, October 119a.m.Social•9:30a.m.MeetingHomeofWendy Fryfogleat15910HarwickDrive

CFSecurityCommitteeThursday, October 25PUDBuilding16�15ChampionForestDrive7:30p.m.

Hi,Neighbors!

Congratulations,parents.Youmadeitthroughanothersummer,andIamsureyou

areadjustingtothe“back-to-school”schedule.CFWCisbackinactivemode.Ourfirst

socialeventwasSeptember�6andgaveusanopportunitytomeetMadisonGrossen

(MissLoneStarStateJuniorTeenAmerica)andhearaboutherplatformof“feedingthe

hungry.”ThankyoutoallwhoattendedandbroughtfoodfortheHoustonFoodBank.

OurnexteventwillbeonNovember 7,“GirlsNightOut.”Thispartywillbeheld

atthehomeofKim Leonard.Themainpurposeofthismeetingwillbetohavefun…

andbuyticketsfortheDecember 6 Champion Forest Charity Auction and Luncheon.

ThevenuefortheCharityEventwillbethebeautifulShirleyAcresonWoernerRoad

andwillincludeaservedluncheon,entertainmentandoutstandingauction.Talkto

yourfriendsandplantobuyyourticketsattheNovember 7Women’sClubmeeting.

(Tickets will also be available from the Board members after November 7.)Ifyou

wouldliketohelpinanycapacitywiththeCharityAuction,pleasecontactLinda Peters

[email protected],soplantobeanactivepart

ofChampionForestWomen’sClubandourmanyexcitingevents.

Champion Forest Women’s Club Board

Champion Forest Community Newsletter October 2007 3

CHAMPiON FOREST

Women’s Club Auction 2007Mark Your Calendars!

TimeseemstobeflyingagainaswerealizethatwearefastapproachingtheAnnualChampionForestCharityAuctionagain.Thisyear,theeventwillbeheldonThursday, December 6 atShirleyAcres,thebeautifulvenueonWoernerRoad.Besureandmarkyourcalendars.Asusual,wewillhavelunch,afashionshowandfabulousauctionitems.TicketswillgoonsalebeginningNovember7,sowatchformorenewsasthetimeapproaches.Ifyouwouldliketohelpinanycapacity,pleasecallLinda Petersat832-656-5306.Ifsolicitingdonationsisn’tyourthing,therearemanyotherhatstowearandalotoffuntobehadwhileputtingonthischaritableevent.Ifyouarejusttoobusy,goaheadandbuyaticketandspendthedaywithfriends.Seeyouthere!

Champion Forest Women’s Club Supports Our Children

AttheAugustBoardmeetingoftheBarbaraBushLibraryFriends,representativesoftheChampionForestWomen’sClubpresentedthelibrarywitha$�,000donationearnedthroughtheircommunityfund-raisingactivities.ThisgiftwillbeusedtopurchaseadditionalbooksfortheChildren’sServicessectionofthelibrary.

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pChildren participate in an interactive puppet performance.

4 October 2007 Champion Forest Community Newsletter

Newsletter EditorMarilou Schopper • 9103 Herts Road • 713-302-8851

Pleasedeliverallarticlesandphotostothefrontporchnewsletterboxoremailyournewsto:[email protected].

ThenewsletterispublishedwithoutchargetoChampionForestresidentsthroughadvertisingpurchasedfromChampionsPrinting&Publishing.Foradvertisinginformationcall�81-583-7661.

DeadlinefortheNovembernewsletterisOctober 10.

Make a $25 investment in Your Subdivision . . .JointheChampionForestWomen’sClub.Foronly$�5youbecomeamember

ofthegroupthatisresponsiblefortheseactivitiesandmore:

MonthlyWomen’sClubProgramsandSocialsSpecialInterestGroupssuchasBookClub,InvestmentClub,Gourmet,WineTasting,

MothersWithYoungChildren,Mom’sNightOut,Etc.SunshineGreetings

ScholarshipFund-raisingAnnualLuncheon

AnnualCharityAuctionMonthlyChampionForestNewsletter

AllChampionForestWomen’sClubeventsareexecutedbyvolunteers.AnnualDuesare$�5.

Champion Forest Women’s Club 2007 Membership Form

Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________EmailAddress:_________________________________________

MakeChecksPayabletoChampionForestWomen’sClubMailto:ChristyGeary,83��RockfordHallDrive

MembershipduesincludeJanuary�007-December�007


uCrowds line up to check out

books on the opening day of the Summer Reading Club.

Thegiftcomesataveryappropriatetime.Therecentlycompletedchildren’sSummerReadingClubsaw1,498childrenenrolled.Morethan46%ofthemcompletedtheminimumrequirementstoearnacertificatebyreadingatleast10booksorreadingforatleast5hoursthissummer.Thisisthehighestcompletionrateinthepastdecade.LibrarycirculationwasalsothehighesteverrecordedforthemonthofJulyatthisbranch,with1�8,779itemscheckedout.ItisclearthattheextrabooksthelibrarycanpurchasewiththeChampionForestWomen’sClubdonationwillbeputtogooduse!

Almost7,000childrenattendedspecialsummerlibraryprogramsdesignedtoencouragechildrentobecomelifelongreaders.TheseprogramsarefundedprimarilybydonationsfromtheBarbaraBushLibraryFriendsandothercommunitygroups.

TheBarbaraBushLibraryputsahighpriorityonservingthechildrenofourcommunity,andthestaffisextremelygratefulforthegeneroussupportprovidedbylocalindividuals,businesses,andorganizationssuchastheChampionForestWomen’sClub.

Women’s Club Supports Our Children - continued

pA full house of children and parents watch a clown program.


CFWC Special intereSt GroupS

What a great way to have fun and meet your neighbors! We have many Special Interest Groups with a full variety of interests. Call the Special Interest Chairman of the group that interests you and give it a try. And if there's not a group for your “special interest,” contact Laura Smith at 281-374-0909, and she'll see if there's sufficient interest out there to start a new group! Be sure to check out the potential new groups at the end of this section!

The only requirement for participation in CFWC Special Interest Groups is to be a member in “good standing.” (Article VIII, Section One.) Membership includes annual dues paid to the CFWC.

Mom's Night OutRuth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107OnMonday, October 15wewilldineatFujiHanalocatedintheHEBstripcenter.Pleasecallifyouareinterestedinattending.

CF Mothers of Young ChildrenElizabeth Stewart, 281-370-6782Christy Geary, 281-320-2746MothersofyoungchildrenmeetweeklyforplaygroupandmonthlyforMom’sNightOut.PleasecontactChristyorElizabethformoreinformation!

Book ClubConnie Nolan, 281-379-5302 Ruth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107Thankyou,Karen,forhostingourSeptemberdiscussionofThe Mapmaker’s WifebyRobertWhitaker.OnTuesday, October 9atnoonwewillmeetatMargaret’shometodiscussSuch a Pretty GirlbyLauraWiess.Pleaseremembertonotifythehostessifyouareunabletoattend.

Couples GourmetSecond Saturday Evening Linda Anderson, 832-717-3661 IfyouareinterestedinjoiningtheCouple’sGourmetGroup,pleasecontactLinda.

Wine Tasting GroupThird Saturday EveningGloria Myer, 281-379-6783MeetseveryotherthirdSaturdayevening.Ifyou’reinterestedinthisgroup,pleasecontactGloria Myerat281-379-6783.

investment Group “Smart Women Finish Rich” Third Wednesday 9:15 a.m.Sandra Manning, President, 281-583-2584 Carol Farrell, Vice President, 281-320-2025PleasecontactSandraorCarolforinformationaboutthisinterestinggroup.

ThreadsPleasecontactSusan Edgardat281-655-4332orsedgard@houston.rr.comifyouareinterestedinjoiningus.

Potential New GroupEn Francais–Est-cequevousvoulezparlerenFrançais?Telephoneznousá281-257-3260pourdiscuterl’organisationd’ungroupdeconversationFrançaise.


“Celebrate the Seasons”isthethemeIchoseforthisyear’sGardenClubtopaytributetoallthemomentswespendwithfamily,friendsandourgardensthroughouttheyear.Inthisseasonofchange,IhavetakenovertheChampionForestGardenClubforourbelovedStephenie Russell,whohashadtoshiftherpriorities.IintendtocarryforwardwiththeexcitingprogramsandactivitiesinherhonorandamlookingforwardtoagreatyearwiththeGardenClub.Ourgoalsforthisyearareto:

Continueourlegacyofrichprogramcontent.Nurtureourcommunitybyparticipatinginserviceprojectsandnewdevelopmenteffortswithinourvicinity.Honorthesisterhoodandbondweallsharebyworkingandlearningtogether.

Asweheadintothefallseasonhereinthesouth,wearegladtoseethe“dogdays”ofoursoggyhotsummercometoacloseandcoolerweathermovein.Onlythehardiestplants–truegardenwarriors–survived,andI’msureweallhadtosaygoodbyetosomedearfriendsthatcouldn’ttakealltherain.OthersthatlimpedalongwillhopefullyperkbackupnowwithsomeTLCandcoolerweather.Wehopeyouwillbeinspiredbythechangeinseasons,andIlookforwardtoseeingalltheyardstakeontheirfall“wardrobe”!

October Meetingat the Home of Wendy Fryfogle (15910 Harwick Drive) Thursday, October 11.

ThefeaturedspeakerwillbeBrenda Buest Smith,theHouston Chronicle’s“LazyGardener”columnist.Brendawilldiscusslocalnativefloraandwillbringcuttingsfromhergardentosharewithmembers.ManythanksgotoourProgramVPAnita Martinforliningupsuchanexcitingprogramforus.

Nut Sale Is Back!OurannualNutSalehaskickedoff,andwearecurrently

takingordersfornuts,snacksanddelicioustreats.ThiswillbetheGardenClub’sonlyfund-raiserthisyear,sopleasecontactanymemberorShirley Halltoplaceyourorder.

KHS APE Pansies and PoinsettiasIfyouareplanningonbuyingpansiesorChristmas

poinsettias,pleaseconsiderpurchasingthemthroughaKleinHighsenior.Theyselltheseannuallyinordertoraisemoneyfortheir“AfterPromExtravaganza”(APE),aneventmuchlovedbyourseniors.Ifyoudon’thaveaspecialseniortoorderfrom,pleasecontactChris AganorKim Conrad.

EnjoythefallseasonandHappyHalloween!

Christy Agan Champion Forest Garden Club

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pKathy greets members as they arrive at the meeting.

pShirley shares details about the Garden Club nut sale.

pNancy and Lynn take a minute to catch up after a busy summer

tGarden Club met on September 13 in the beautiful home of Connie Nolan

Garden Club members and guestsare all smiles at the September meeting!


Ga r d e n cl u B

Holiday Decorating ContestComing Soon!–TheGardenClubHoliday

DecoratingContestwillbejudgedthefirstweekinDecember.Itisnevertooearlytogetcreative!

OctoberTheannualBulb&PlantMartisOctober 11-13 attheWestminsterUnitedMethodistChurch.Fortunedaffodilswillnaturalizeherebuttulipsareannuals.Therearealsoamaryllis,crinumlilies,hyacinths,irisesandsmallbulbsforsale.

Buypansiestowardtheendofthemonthwhenit’scoolenoughtoplant.SeenoteaboutbuyingpansiesthroughKHS.

Refrigeratetulipsandhyacinths4-6weeksbeforeplanting.

Plantbulbsbytheholidays:Halloweenisplantingtimeforalliums,anemones,callalily,Dutchiris,ixia,muscariandranuculus.

Leavespentflowersonperennialsandrosessotheycanstartgoingdormant.

Fertilizethelawnforthelasttimethisyear.

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Categories to inspire you:

Whimsical•ReligiousBestFrontDoor•Traditional

BestOverAll


Description of Nuts and CandiesAlmonds–Roasted(nosalt)

Chocolate Toffee Almonds–Almondscoveredwithtoffeeandthenmilkchocolate,thendippedinpowderedsugar

Cashews–Roasted(withsalt)

Cranberry Crunch–Containsdriedcranberries,rawalmonds,rawpistachiosanddriedpineapple.Sulphurdioxideaddedasacolorpreservative

Christmas Holland Mints–Roundmintsinred,greenandwhitecolors

Deluxe Mixed Nuts–Contains50%cashewsplusalmonds,fancypecansandbrazils(salted)

Chocolate Amaretto Pecans–Pecanhalvescoveredinmilkchocolatewithahintofamarettoflavoring

Pecan Halves–Raw

Praline Pecans–Pecanhalvescoatedinpralinemixture

Spicy Sesame Mix–ContainsSpanishandblanchedpeanuts,sesamesticks,garlicsesamesticks,poppyseedonionsticks,salsacornsticks,cashews,pumpkinseeds,almonds,saltandspices

New Item • Sweet and Salty–Containssaltedcashews,honeyroastedalmonds,saltedalmonds,honeyroastedpeanutsandsaltedpeanuts

Walnuts–Rawlighthalvesandpieces

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2007 nut SaleWellgetready,becauseGardenClubmembersarepreparingtofillyour

everyorder.Avarietyofgourmetnutsareperfectforparties,giftsorjustholidaysnacks.GardenClubusestheproceedsfromthenutsalestoenhanceChampionForestesplanades,provideentranceplantingsandChristmasdecorations.Theyalsosponsortwogenerousscholarshipsfordeservinghorticulturestudents.Orderyournuts(seethelistatrightforvarieties)fromanyGardenClubmemberbeforeThursday, October 25.

Co-ChairwomenfortheprojectareShirley Hall (281-251-8935)andAnita Martin (281-444-3566).

Almonds(Roasted)............................$6.00Cashews..............................................$8.00ChristmasHollandMints..................$7.00Pecans(ChocolateAmaretto)...........$9.00Pecans(Praline).................................$9.00Walnuts...............................................$7.00Almonds(ChocolateToffee).............$7.00

CranberryCrunch..............................$7.00MixedNuts.........................................$7.00Pecan(Halves)...................................$9.00SpicySesameMix..............................$5.00Sweet&Salty.....................................$6.00

*HolidayGiftBagsareavailablefor$.�5each.

Nuts are sold in one-pound bags…

Do you find yourself craving the special flavor of Garden Club nuts?

1� October 2007 Champion Forest Community Newsletter

Anyoneknowswhatit’sliketogoonajobintervieworafirstdateortheinitialmeetingofyourfuturemother-in-law.Nosweatsandt-shirts,sloppyflip-flopsormake-upfreeface.Youplancarefullywhattowear,takeextratimewithyourmake-up,ironyourclothesandlookatyourselfinallanglesinthemirror.Perfect!Whatagreatfirstimpressionyou’llmake!

Thesamethinggoesforyourhomeifyouaretryingtoimpressaprospectivebuyer.Youhavepaintedinside,cleanedclosets,putawayallfamilyphotos,takenextrafurnitureandaccessoriestostorage.However,yourhardworkhasbeenwastedifyoudon’ttakethatextracareforafabulousfirstimpression.

Scenario:Acarpullsupatthecurb.AcouplefromClevelandemergewiththeirrealtor,abitover-awedbyallthe

brickfacadestheyareseeingdownhere,aswellasthegreatpricesforfinehomes.Theylookupatyourhomeandsee:

Blackslimedowntherightsidewherethetorrentialrainshavefedathrivingmoldcolony.Baredirtwithrivuletsrunningdowntotheyard;torrentialrainstheculpritagainLeggybegoniasbarelyholdingtheirowninAugustheatOvergrownshrubsSaplingtreescompetingforsuninthebedsGrassaggressivelygrowingovertheboundariesofthesidewalk

Theyarriveatthefrontdoor.Themahoganylooksdryandtired;thedoorhandleistarnished.Insideawaitstherestofthehouseinallitscleaned,orderedglory.However,theclientsarelookingforwardtoseeingthenexthouseonthelist.Huh?Well,youdon’tgointoyourinterviewassumingyourfuturebosswilllookatyourresumeandseetheinneryouasahardworking,loyalemployee;youdressforsuccess.Youshouldn’twasteyourhome’simportantfirstimpressioninthehopethatprospectiveclientscangetpasttheirfirstviewofthehome.Yougetyourhome“dressedtoimpress,”andtherestfollows;aquicksaleatagreatprice!

Linda Peters, Realtor

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Curb Appeal or A Fabulous First impression


NOTE: Due to the camera limitations we were able to show only a portion of this beautiful yard.We encourage you to take the time

to drive by this home and enjoy the entire yard.

David & Kathy Black16103 Stewarts Grove

Congratulations!

Yard of the MonthWelcome to the Neighborhood!

NEW RESiDENTS

Welcome Packets – Don’t ForgetTheCivicClubwantstomakesurethateverynewresidentgetsawarm“hello”andhelpinghand.AneighborhoodWelcomePacketdeliveredbyasmilingfaceaccomplishesboth.Ifyouknowofanewresidentonyourstreet,pleasecontactHeidiBatyat�81-�35-66�1.ThepacketsincludeaCFdirectory,aCFWCnewsletterandotherhelpfulinformationaboutthecommunitythatcanaidnewresidents.

Bobby and Kristen Gould Children:Bryce(6)andChase(5)Address:160��MicklehamDrive

Gene and Nanae Abrahams Movedfrom:Rocklin,CA

Address:9303AppinFallsDrive

Pedro and Ari Rodriguez Children:Aixa(1�),Nathaniel(8)andGregorio(6)

Movedfrom:Spring,TXAddress:16114ParishHallDrive


SUNSHiNEAreyouaproudnewparentorgrandparent?Tellusaboutit.Betteryet,sendinapicture.Babiesbrighteneveryone’sday!CallHeidi BatywithyourSunshineNewsat281-235-6621oremailyournewstomarilou@swbell.net.

Welcome to Champion Forestnew reSidentS

Please fill out this form and return to Heidi Baty at 16125 Parish Hall (281-235-6621) before the 10th of the month.(Check box(es) that apply):

___ We would like to be included in the newsletter

___ We would like to be included in the neighborhood telephone directory

___ We would like to make changes to our information in the telephone directory

___ i would like someone to contact me regarding neighborhood activities

Name: _____________________________________________Children's Names and Ages: _____________________________________________________________________________Moved from: ________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________Home Phone: _______________________________________Email Address: _____________________________________Husband is employed by: _____________________________Work phone: _______________________________________Wife is employed by: ________________________________Work phone: _______________________________________

Kate Alexis qualls bornJune1

Parents:Sarah and Dustin quallsof91�3HertsRoad

Grandparents:Bernie and Bonnie Wegenerof160��AbbertonHill

TwogenerationsofChampionForestresidents!Weloveit.

Sunshine


in The MailMyjobhasmetravelingtwoweekseverymonth,and

beingsingle,mygarbagecanstendtogetleftoutonthestreetwhichisoutofsyncwiththeCFpolicy.Thankstogoodneighbors,iftheyarehome,theyassistbytakingmygarbagecansbacktomygarage.Itappearsthisneighborhooddoesnotcatertothesinglebusinesstraveler…

L. E. Champion Forest

Editor’s Note: I hear you, L.E. Who knows what the future may bring! And the trash talk continues…

This space is reserved for residents with opinions to express, thoughts to share and any question another reader may be able to answer. Jot it down and drop it in the mail to Marilou Schopper at 9103 Herts Road, Spring, Texas 77379, put it into the birdhouse mailbox on Marilou’s front porch, or contact her by email at [email protected].

Remember: This newsletter will not publish anonymous comments or questions. Please include your name and address.

Thankyou,Marilou

Rising Cost of WaterManyofyoumayhavenoticedanincreaseinwater

costsonyourmonthlywaterbill.Thisriseisduetomultiplefactors.Waterasweknowitwillnevergetcheaper.Potablewaterisapreciousresourcethatisdecreasing.CypressForestPUDisendeavoringtostayabreastandontargetwiththetechnologicalchangesastheyarise.Forcompletedetailspleaserefertoourwebsiteatcyforestpud.com.

Brown Bag LunchOurmostrecentBrownBagLunchwasheldonSeptember14.

Lookforareviewofthatinformativediscussioninnextmonth’snewsletter.

Cypress Forest Public Utility DistrictBoard of Directors

Jim Lynch President

Tom Petrick Vice President

Fred Jones Treasurer

Debbie Jackson Secretary

Lynn Smyth Assistant Secretary


MeyerParksitstooureast,andsoontheKickerillo-MischerPreservewillsittoourwest.TheBarbaraBushLibraryandThePearlFincherFineArtMuseumliestooureast,whiletheVintageTownCenterwillsoonoccupyourwesternedge.Alsotoourwest,acommercialrealestateboomexists,asofficebuildingswillsoonlinethe�49corridorbringingnewjobsandnewhomeownerstoourarea.InourimmediateareatheuncertaintyofRaveneauxhasbroughtfrustrationstoourcommunity.Ourneighborhoodisfacingchangesthatthreatenourarea.Forsome,thischangeoffersgrowth;forothers,itinitiatesapatternofdecline.Howwerespondwillbecrucial.Canwetakeadvantageofthegrowthopportunitieswhilediminishingthethreats?

“Therealestatemarketconsistentlydemonstratesthatmanypeoplearewillingtopayalargeramountforpropertylocatedclosetoparksoropenspaces…”wroteJohnComptonfromTexasA&Minareviewof�5realestatestudies.Additionally,TheNationalAssociationofRealtorsfoundthat50%ofresidentswouldpay10%moreforahouselocatednearaparkorotherprotectedopenspaceswhile57%saidiftheywerebuyingahome,theywouldbemorelikelytoselectoneifitwasclosetoparksoropenspaces.

Forthesereasons,yourPUDhasconductedatrailfeasibilitystudy.Theplanistoofferanamenitytoourcommunitythatdoesn’tsupportorhinderRaveneaux,butsimplyisabenefitforus.Thetrailwillenableyouafastandeasyaccesstoapedestrianroutethroughanaturalenvironment,whichwilllinkusfromMeyerParktotheKMPreserve.Wehopetopreserveouropenspaceinapeacefulandrelaxingsettingwhileofferingaphysicalbufferfromapossibledevelopmentatthecountryclub.

Weareawareofthechallenges,notablylandacquisitionandfunding,butthinktheopportunitiesthatincludeincreasedhomevalues,timing,andpedestrianaccesstoparks,thepreserveandatowncenterareworththeeffort.ThePUDhasdirectedmetoformateamtoovercomethechallengesanddeliveradetailedplaninFebruaryonhowtoproceed.EachmonthI’llreporttothePUDonouractions.Onemajorchallengehasalreadybeenremoved.LastweekCountyCommissionerJerryEversolecommittedtomaintainandassumeliabilityofthefuturetrailwhileassigninghisParkSupervisorDennisJohnstontoworkwithus.

Forfurtherinformationorhowyoucanhelp,pleaseemailmeatCyforestpud.com.

Happy Trails, Tom Petrick

How Will a Walk in a Park Increase Your Home’s Value?


CHAMPiON FOREST

Civic ClubBOARD MEMBERS

President.................. John Shipp................. �81-376-0�40

VicePresident..........Ellen Thomson.......... �81-379-19�5

Treasurer..................Winn Andrus............ �81-370-87�3

Secretary...................................................................... TBD

CivicEventsCoordinator.............Heidi Beale................ �81-370-04�3

MarqueeCoordinator.............Maura Mulvehill....... �81-379-5660

DirectoryChairman.................Heidi Baty................. �81-�57-�634

Tuesday, October 97:30 p.m.

16215 Champion Forest Drive

Saturday, October 27 2-4 p.m.

Activitiesinclude:

FacePainting•HauntedHousePumpkinDecorating•GoodyBagMaking

Games•Moonwalks•Andmore…

Allagesarewelcome,buttheactivitiesaregearedtochildrenages�-10.Costumesarenotrequired,buttheyaresuchfun.WeknowmanyofyouareinvolvedinSaturdaysports,butfeelfreetostopbyafterandshareinthefun.Childrenages11andupwhowouldliketohelpcanbeapartoftheHauntedHouse,facepaintingorgoodybags.

Weneedlotsofhelpers,sobringtheentirefamily.

Ifyouwouldliketobepartofthisfuneventbyworkingaone-hourshift,contact

Heidi Beale at [email protected].

Happening

Brill


www.championforestonline.com

DearAll,

TheCFFund,Inc.(“HOA”)BoardofDirectorshavebeenworkingdiligentlyontheChampionForestwebsiteatwww.championforestonline.com,andwewantedtoinformyouofrecentenhancements.

WehavefinalizedthePressReleasepageandsubmittedChampionForest’sveryfirstpressreleasedatedAugust�9,�007.Wehavealsoaddedmuchnewcontent,videoandfinallyarrivedatthestagewhereinwecanbegintheprocessofacceptingadvertisers.Thisissignificant,asitshouldgreatlyassistinoffsettingrisingcostsincurredbytheHOAingeneralwhilesimultaneouslyofferingaspecialbenefitto

champion foreSt fund, inc. homeownerS' aSSociation (hoa)

Board memBerS

President–Roy Riley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �81-376-0�70

VicePresident–Rozann Janek. . . . . . . . . . . �81-655-0�6�

Secretary–CristyHayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �81-�57-3�60

Treasurer–Ross Richardson. . . . . . . . . . . . . �81-379-5503

DirectorandSecurityCommitteeChairman Wally Bircher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �81-374-74��CommunityOutreachCommittee Heidi Beale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �81-370-04�3

CF Fund Board Meeting Wednesday, October 10 • 5:30 p.m.

16215 Champion Forest Drive


ourcommunitysupportersthatthrivefromtheChampionForestcommunity.

ItwouldgreatlyassistusifeachofyoucouldhelpbypassingthewordalongaboutthenewandimprovedCFwebsitetoyourfriends,neighborsandpotentialadvertisers–particularlythosewithintheCFcommunity.Notonlyisthewebsiteinformativeandawonderfulreal timecommunicationtoolforourresidents,butitalsohasthepotentialtogeneratemuchneededfunds–whileportrayingtotheHoustonareaandbeyondaverypositivereflectionoftheChampionForestsubdivisionandsurroundingcommunity.

Enjoythewebsiteandallithastooffer,because it belongs to all of us.Anditisuptoallofustomakeittheverybestitcanbe,with pride and enthusiasm.Remembertocheckitoften,ascontentchangesdailyanditissuretocontinuetoevolveinthecomingmonths.Itisalreadyrankedamongthetop ten or higheronallmajorsearchengines.

Asalways,pleasefeelfreetoofferfeedbackasitismuchappreciated.Anddonothesitatetocontactmeoranyofthedirectorsshouldyouhaveanyquestions.

Thank you,

Rozann Janek

P.S.Asanaddedtidbitofpositiveinformation(andtoletyouknowthatweareworkingdiligentlyonmanytaskssimultaneously),wehavenowpassedDeedRestrictionAmendmentsforSections1,�,5,6,7,8and9[filed].ThatleavesSections3and4,astheDeedRestrictionsofSection10arealreadyinverygoodshape.Wewill,nevertheless,approachthoseaswellinordertomaintainaconsistentprocess.

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Security Committee ReportFallhasarrivedwithschoolstarting,huntingseasonand

maybeacoolfrontonitsway.

Wehadavoicemailtheotherdayaboutatruckcheckingmailboxesbeforetheregularpostaltruckhadarrived.Please,please,ifyouseeany suspicious activities,callthePrecinct4Dispatcherat281-376-3472.ItjusthappensthatLt.Finley,Sheriff’sDepartment,andthePostalServiceareinvestigatingastolencheckcase.Please,ifyouhaveoutgoingmail,takeittothepostoffice.ThereisalsoapostalboxintheRandalls’parkinglot.Youmightalsowanttoconsiderhavingyournewchecksdeliveredtoyourbank,whereyoucanpickthemupinsteadofyourhome.

ManynewtrafficandcriminallawswentintoeffectonSeptember1.Someoftheminclude:

HB84dealswithdriversoverage85.

HB586preventsdriverswhoareissuedspeedingticketsfromtakingDriverSafetyClasstodismissticket.

SB369–Noblurringmatteronlicenseplates.

SB11�protectsrightstobeararmsduringdeclareddisaster.

HB8–Sentenceforsexuallyviolentoffensesagainstchildrenundertheageof14.

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Thereare�5morenewlaws.CompleteinformationisavailableunderChampionForestwebsiteatchampionforestonline.com/security.

Weareagainhavinggraffitiproblems.ThebrickwallsurroundingSection10northofDryGullywaspaintedinseveralplaces.TheFund(HOA)hadtopaytohaveitremoved.Thiscostusallmoney.Lt.Finleyhasourpatrolonthealertforfurtherproblems.Ifanyoneshouldseeanysuspiciouspersons,pleasecalldispatch.

IreceivedthisemailfromamemberoftheSecurityCommittee:“YoumayhavenoticedthatLarryarrangedforaspeedmonitoringunittobeplacedinourschoolzone.Thesaidunitisdirectlyinfrontofmyhome.Ataround8:30thisevening4teenagersinawhitesedanstoppedtohorsearoundwithit.Ifinallyjustreleasedthefamilyhoundonthem,andtheyscattered.Theydidthrowfoodandpoureddrinksonthemonitoringunit.Assoonasthekidsareasleep,I’llgooutwiththewaterhoseandcleanitup.PleaseletLarryknow.Damage to Precinct 4 equipment is a criminal offense.”

Champion Forest Community Newsletter October 2007 �1

CF Security Committee 2007Name Home Phone Cell Phone Email

WallyBircher �81-374-74�� 713-858-0983 [email protected] �81-�51-8099 [email protected] �81-�57-3800 83�-7��-6738JackieKern �81-376-0771 �81-9�4-9440 [email protected] 713-30�-8851 [email protected] �81-374-8798 713-471-349� [email protected]

Got News?Email your news to: [email protected] or drop it in the front porch mailbox at: 9103 Herts Road.

IrecentlyreceivedanemailfromtheCommandantoftheAmericanLegionaskingeveryonetoflytheAmericanflagonSeptember11toremembertheoccasion.OneofthepersonswhomIforwardedtheemailtowasMarilou Schopper,amemberoftheSecurityCommitteeandeditorofthisnewsletter.ShephonedthedirectorofKleinHighChoir,whosegroupisresponsibleforplacingtheflagsinouryards6timesayear.ShesaidthattheyhadagreedtoallowtheflagsthatwereinstalledforLaborDaytoremainupuntilafterSeptember11.Greatgoing,MarilouandtheKleinHighChoir.

Untilnextmonth,Iamstillwaitingforthefirstcoolspell.

Wally Bircher

Constable’s Dispatch 281-376-3472

�� October 2007 Champion Forest Community Newsletter

Contract Summary ReportBurglary of a Motor Vehicle 16100blockofParishHall–Investigation.

Theft – Other16400blockofFarnellCourt–Investigation.

Disturbance – Family16400blockofGravenhill–Investigation.9300blockofTaidswoodDrive–Investigation.8900blockofAshridgeParkDrive–Investigation.

Other Calls16000blockofWinchmoreHillDrive–Investigation.ChampionVillas–Investigation.16100blockofHexhamDrive–Investigation.CypresswoodDrive/ChampionsDrive–Investigation.ChampionsDrive/LouettaRoad–Investigation.16000blockofChampionsDrive–Investigation.

ManyresidentsinChampionForesthavenotnotifiedtheiralarmcompaniesastowhichlawenforcementagencytonotifyshouldtheneedarise.PleasecontactyouralarmcompanyandinstructthemtocontacttheHarrisCountyPct.4Constable’sDepartmentat281-376-3472shouldyourburglaralarmactivateoryouhitthepanicbuttonandneedlawenforcementforanemergency.

CF Patrol Activity Report – AugustType of ActivityBurglaryofaHabitation..................................................................0BurglaryofaMotorVehicle............................................................1TheftfromaHabitation..................................................................0TheftofaMotorVehicle.................................................................0Theft–Other...................................................................................1Robbery.............................................................................................0Assault..............................................................................................0SexualAssault..................................................................................0CriminalMischief............................................................................0Disturbance–Family.......................................................................�Disturbance–Juvenile.....................................................................0Disturbance–Other........................................................................8Alarms.............................................................................................4�SuspiciousVehicles........................................................................19SuspiciousPersons............................................................................4Runaways..........................................................................................0TelephoneHarassment.....................................................................0OtherCalls...................................................................................166

Disclaimer:TheinformationcontainedintheSecurityReportisprovidedbytheHarrisCountyPrecinct4Constable'sOffice.TheChampionForestFund,Inc.(the"Fund")isnotresponsibleforthecontentoftheSecurityReport,andtheFunddisclaimsanddeniesanyandallliabilitytherefor.

There are registered sex offenders living in many neighborhoods. For more information, go to www.familywatchdog.us and follow the links.


Takes Effect January 2008

StartinginJanuary,Texansdrivingwithoutinsurancewillhaveahardertimeslippingpastthelawunnoticed.That’swhenthestatewilllaunchtheTexasFinancialResponsibilityVerificationProgram,adatabasethatwillallowpolicetohaveimmediateaccesstoadriver’sautoinsuranceinformationduringtrafficstops.

InsurancecompanieswillberequiredtosubmitlistsoftheirTexascustomerstothestateandupdatethemweeklytoshowwho’scurrentontheirpaymentsandwhoisn’t.Thestateistryingtocrackdownontheestimated15percentto�0percentofdriverswhodon’thavevalidinsuranceandtodeterthosewhobuyapolicyandquicklycancelitaftertheyreceiveaproofofinsurancecard.Drivingwithoutinsuranceisamisdemeanorpunishablebyafineof$350forthefirstoffense.

Threeprivatevendorswillbemaintainingthedatabase,whichwillallowpolicetogetinsuranceinformationbyusingamotorist’svehicleidentificationnumber,licenseplatenumberordriver’slicensenumber.Beforeofficersevergetoutoftheircar,theywillbeabletoknowifadriverisinsuredornot.

No Insurance? Big Problem!!Inthenextphaseoftheprogram,settobegininfall�008,

thestatewillsendwarningletterstodriverswithvehicleslistedinthedatabasewhodonothaveup-to-dateinsurancepolicies.

TheDepartmentofInsurance,whichdevelopedtheprogram,saidvehicle owners might want to verify that the ViN on their vehicle matches the number on their insurance policies, vehicle titles and registration—andcontacttheirinsurancecompanyiftheynoticeanydiscrepancies.

Pet LiaisonCallRuthorJimLynchat281-320-9570 toreportalostorfoundpet.


Ahugelearningcurveensued.JohnandBryan’sfirsttargetwasAggiefans.ThetwomenhoistedAggieflagsonfrontlawnsintheBryanCollegeStationareaongamedaysthroughoutthefootballseason.TheyexpandedandbegantomarketinSanMarcos,Longview,Irving,HillTopLakesandGreenville–untiltheyfinallysettheirsitesonthemega-metroareaofHouston.

HereinChampionForest,weseethebenefitofthemovetoHoustonsixtimesduringtheyear.SunriseonVeterans’Day,President’sDay,MemorialDay,FourthofJuly,LaborDayandSeptember11revealsOldGlorywavinginthebreezeatmanyneighborhoodresidences.Johnestimatesthat�0-�5percentofresidentssigneduplastyeartoparticipatewhentheKleinHighChoircamecalling.EventhoughKleinHighChoirhadthebestfirstyearinFlagswithPride’sfund-raisinghistory(1,350flagsinChampionForestandsurroundingsubdivisions)KleinHighChoirhasanewandhighergoalthisyear.

WhydoesthisprojectcarryaspecialmeaningforJohn?“Asalong-timechoirdirector,Ihavesoldcandy,popcorn,seatcushions,younameit.IfoundinFlagswithPrideanopportunitytomakemoney,butatthesametimeofferasolidvalueandservicetothecommunity.Theneighborhoodsbenefit.Theneighborsbenefit.Andthestudentsevendevelopalastingknowledgeofflagetiquette.Thereisprideallaround.”

in Champion ForestPride Shows

What in the world does a retired choir director from Bryan and an awesome Klein High School Choir fund-raising project have in common? in the case of a company called Flags with Pride, everything.

John Hornbeck,with30yearsofchoirdirectingunderhisbelt,includingmany,manyyearsatBryanHighSchool,knewaterrificfund-raisingopportunitywhenhesawone.WhethertheideacamefromtheWichitaFallsRotaryCluborupcountryoroutwest,itwasallthesametoJohn.Heheardaboutit.Hetriedit.Helovedit.Andwhenheretiredin1998,heandhissonBryanzeroedinontheirownversion,theirnewcompanynamedFlagswithPride.


Johnsaysthatnowisthetimetosignonorrenewyoursubscriptionforsixholidaysthroughouttheyear.Forjust$30,youcandemonstrateyourprideinyourcountryonnationalholidays.JohnsaysthatyoumustrespondbyOctober 31tohaveaflagatyourhomebyVeterans’Day.

Editor’s Note: To the reader who wrote with the question regarding the fl ag project and why there are no fl ags on Flag Day – says John, “…that holiday is smack dab in the middle of summer. The fl ags are set in the yards through the efforts of student volunteers, and in summer it is almost impossible to round up enough volunteer help to pull it off. July 4th really taxes the students. We simply haven’t found a way to add another holiday during vacation time.”

Flags Across KleinPleasecompletethisformandreturnto

Klein Choir Department 16715StuebnerAirline•Klein,TX77379

withyourcheckfor$30foreachflagmadepayabletoKHChoir.

FirstName_________________________________

LastName_________________________________

Address___________________________________

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City___________________ ZIP_____________

Phone ____________________________________

Email_____________________________________

IfyouwouldliketosendaUSAflagasagifttoaneighborthatyouknow,pleasewritetheinformationonaseparatepieceofpaperandinclude

thecheckfortheextraflag(s).Also,ifthereisanyoneyouknowthatisinterestedinthisprogramandwouldlikeforustocontactthem,writetheir

informationonthepaperaswell,andwewillsendthemtheinformation.


• SchoolopenedMonday,August�7intheKleinISDwith40,640studentsinattendance.Onopeningdaylastyear,39,790werepresent.Inallpartsofthedistrict,studentsandparentswerewaitingforthedoorstoopentoenrollnewstudentsintheKISD.Weexpectourenrollmenttoincreasebyatleast1,000students.

Twonewschoolsopenedthisyear.FrankElementarySchool(9��5CrescentCloverDriveinGleannlochFarms)openedwithanenrollmentof738.KrimmelIntermediateSchool(7070FM�9�0)openedwithanenrollmentof1,179.Theseschoolswerebuiltwithbondfundsapprovedbyvotersin�004tomeettheincreasingenrollmentinKleinISD.

• Forthe�007-�008schoolyear,theKleinISDhired500teachers.

• Eachday,theKleinISDservesbreakfasttoapproximately6,000studentsandlunchto�4,000students.Inaddition,thousandsofotherstudentsselectmealsfromalacartelines.ThesemealsmeetthestandardsestablishedbytheUnitedStatesDepartment

ofAgriculture(USDA),theTexasDepartmentofAgriculture(TDA),theKleinISDWellnessPolicy,andtheTexasPublicSchoolNutritionPolicy,establishedtopromotehealthylifestylesamongourchildren.

Parentsmaypayforstudentmealsinadvancebycheck,cash,oronlinedepositsthatmaybemadethroughtheFoodServiceDepartmentathttp://kleinfood.kleinisd.net.

• WithfundsapprovedbythevotersoftheKleinISDin�004,twomajorconstructionprojectsareunderway.Bothoftheseprojectsareneededtoreplaceoldfacilitiesthatarenolongeradequatetomeetthedistrict'sneeds.

TheNetworkOperationsCenterisbeingbuiltbehindtheKleincentralofficeat7�00SpringCypress.Thisbuildingwillhousetheinfrastructureneededtooperatethedistrict’stechnologysystem.Thisyear,theinformationtechnologydepartmentwillmanageover�0,000devicesonthenetwork.Thissummer,over4,000newmachineshavebeenaddedtothesystem.

ThenewPoliceDepartmentFacilitywillbelocatedbetweenKlebIntermediateSchoolandKleinHighSchoolonthecornerofLouettaRoadandLyonsSchoolRoad.Thisbuildingwillhousetheoperationsforthedistrict’spoliceservicesdepartment.

KiSD in the News


KiSD in the News• Areyouawarethatyouliveinacommunitywitharich

history?Tomakeaconnectionwiththishistory,visittheWunderlichFarmandKlein,TexasHistoricalMuseum.TheWunderlichFarmandmuseumarelocatedatDoerreIntermediateSchool,18�18TheissMailRouteintheMemorialNorthwestarea.

Duringtheschoolyear,eachKleinfourthgradestudentwillvisitthemuseumasapartofthesocialstudiescurriculum.Whenstudentsvisit,theyenjoyahands-ontourledbycommunityvolunteerswhoserveasdocentstomakehistorycomealive.PersonswhowishtovolunteeratthefarmandmuseummaycontactMs.LaNellAlleeat83�-�49-5800.

• InappreciationofwhatseniorcitizensmeantotheKleincommunity,theBoardofTrusteesestablishedapolicyforfreeadmissiontoathleticandtheatricaleventsatourschoolsforresidentswhoare65yearsofageorolder.

Seniorcitizenswhowishtoobtaintwofreegeneraladmissionticketstovarsityfootballgamesneedtosecuretheticketsbeforethegame.TheymayvisitthedistrictathleticofficeintheKleinAnnex(southofKleinHighSchoolat16503StuebnerAirlineRoad)between8a.m.and3:30p.m.fortickets.OrtheymayvisitaKISDhighschoolscheduledtoplayattheKleinMemorialStadiumbeforenoononFridayoftheweekofthegametoobtaintheirtwofreegeneraladmissiontickets.

Fortheconvenienceofseniorcitizens,thedistrictoffersaSeniorCitizenGoldCardforquickidentificationwhenrequestingtickets.Applicationsmaybemadeonlinebyvisitingwww.kleinisd.netorbycompletingaformintheDepartmentofCommunityRelationsatthecentraloffice.

KLEiN HiGH SCHOOL PRESENTSMoliere’s Comedy

The MiserComeseeMoliere’sclassiccomedy,The Miser,

presentedbytheaward-winningKleinHighSchoolDramaDepartment.PerformancedatesareOctober 4-6 and October 10.Allperformancesbeginat7p.m.intheKleinHighSchoolauditorium.Forticketinformationpleasecall832-484-4070.

Castmembersincludeneighborhoodresidents:Will Mack, Michael Chiavone, Zoe Bruecker, Michael Bonow, Joe Kruckameyer and Tarran Swonke. Behindthescenecrewincludes:Camille Berta and Brittanny Taylor.

Pleasejoinusforawonderfuleveningofentertainment.


SATscoresfortheclassof�007havebeenreleased.KleinISDscoresimprovedoverthoseof�006inallthreesubjectsassessedbytheSAT:CriticalReading,Mathematics,andWriting.Kleinmeanscoresexceededthemeanscoresofthestateandnationalmeanscoresonallthreetests.TheKISDparticipationratewas75%.

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Onethousandsixhundredeighty-eight(1,688)membersoftheKISDclassof�007tookthetest.Fifty-fourpercentoftheSATtesttakerswerefemale.

KISD SAT Scores Increase

Have a safe and happy Halloween


A School Filled with Opportunity

Theadministration,facultyandstaffofBrillElementarySchoolarethrilledtobepartofanewstudentserviceprogramofferedinthe�007-�008schoolyear.ThechangingdemographicsandattendancezonemakesBrilltheperfectfacilityforabilingualeducationprogram.ThisprogramservicesstudentsPreKthrough4thgradewith5thgradebeingaddedinthe�008-�009schoolyear.Enrollmentinthenewclassesisestimatedtobe75students.Brilliswelcomingsixbilingualteacherstoaccommodatethenewprogram.WecongratulateMrs.SmithandtheBrillfacultyandstaffforundertakingthisopportunitythatbenefitstheentireBrillcommunity.

School Fund-raiser

Brill’sPTO,parentsandstudentsareexcitedaboutthisyear’sfund-raiser.Withthehelpofthecommunity,theyhopetoaddapavedwalking/joggingtrackaroundtheplaygroundareaoftheschool.Youcansupportthisprojectbypurchasingwrappingpaper,holidaygiftsandchocolateorthe2007-2008 Entertainment Book.ThiswalkingtrackwillbenefitBrillstudentsandtheChampionForestcommunity.

Brill News

Doyouhavecommunitynewsorotherinformationthatcouldbeofinteresttoyourneighbors?Shareit.Perhapsschooleventsorpersonalaccomplishmentshavemadearecentimpactonyourfamily.Letushelpyoucelebrateandextendcongratulations.Thisnewsletterisatooltoassistneighborsincommunicating.Sendanyinformationand/orphotosofinterestalongwithanysuggestionsforfuturearticlestothenewslettereditor,Marilou Schopper,at9103HertsRoad(frontdoorCFWCNewslettermailbox)[email protected].

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with Your NeighborsNEWS

ToordertheEntertainment Book:www.entertainment.com/support–school#53918forBrillElementarytoreceivecredit

ToorderSally Fosterwrappingpaper,holidaygifts,kitchenitemsandchocolate:www.sallyfoster.com–schoolcode#53918forBrillElementarytoreceivecredit

YoucanorderthroughJanuary 15, 2008.


Dash for Cash on November 9 Enter the Arctic!

We’regearingupforourannualfund-raiserandgettingreadytochilloutattheArcticBlastforCash!Thisyear’sDashwillbeheldonFriday, November 9.Itwillbeagreatdayfulloffun,prizesandfestivities.AndtheproceedsfromthiseventwillbeusedtoenhancetheeducationofourKlebstudents.

Getreadytosupportourstudentswithyourpledges,becausepledgeenvelopesarecominghomesoon.Inadditiontostudentpledges,youmayalsosupporttheBlastwithdonations,corporatesponsorshipsorbyvolunteeringthedayoftheblast.SocomeonoutandcheerforyourstudentsastheyentertheArctic!Formoreinformationortomakeadonation,contactKim [email protected].

We Need Your Donations Now for the Kleb Dinner and Auction!

Items,money,andservicescanbeauctionedattheKlebFund-raiser.Moneyraisedgoestothedepartmentstofurtherourchildren’seducation!TheKlebDinnerandAuctionwillbeheldatKleb’sSpringOpenHouseonFebruary 7, 2008.Forinformation,calloremailtoKellyeFosterat281-376-4235(kellyef1�[email protected])orMaryNashat281-376-1388([email protected]).

Recycle Drop-OffThankstoallofyouwhorecycleyourpapersand

magazinesatKleb.Wesoappreciateyoursupportofthisprogram.Tomakeyourdrop-offquickandeasy,pleasetrytoavoidcarpoolhoursfrom8-9a.m.and4:30-5:30p.m.ThanksforsupportingKlebthroughyourrecyclingefforts!

Kleb News

Can the Cub Scouts Organize a Rally or What?

Cubmaster,assistants,denleadersandvolunteerssurprisedthemselvesonMondaynight,September10withasuperwell-attended,rowdy,funandfunnykick-offtotheCubScoutingyear.Manyprospectivescoutsanddozensofreturningscoutsjoinedinacarnival-typesetupinBrill’sparkinglotwhiletheirparentslearnedthedetailsofbeingascoutinside.Whenthescouts’funwasover,snowcones,donatedbyChampionForestresidentKaren Gibeau,toppedofftheevening.ManyluckyprospectiveCubScoutslefttheeveningwithraffleprizes.Allleftwithasenseofprideincountry,prideinself,andarealexcitementaboutwhatthe�007-�008scoutingyearwillbring.

ThereisroomformoreCubScouts–densarestillforming.Formoreinformation,pleaseemailCubMasterMilton [email protected].


SanJacintoChapter,NationalSocietyDaughtersoftheAmericanRevolution,willmeetonThursday, October 18attheChampionForestBaptistChurch,15555StuebnerAirlineDrive.Asocialhourandlightsupperisscheduledfor6:30p.m.,andthemeetingbeginsat7p.m.FormerSanJacintoRegentSusanTillmanwillbespeakingon“TheDARWay.”

DAR,avolunteerwomen’sserviceorganizationdedicatedtopromotingpatriotism,preservingAmericanhistory,andsecuringAmerica’sfuturethroughbettereducationforchildren,wasfoundedin1890.Membershipisopentoanywoman,18yearsofageorolder–regardlessofrace,religion,orethnicbackground–whocanprovelinealdescentfromapatriotoftheAmericanRevolution.Withmorethan168,000membersinapproximately3,000chaptersworldwide,DARisoneofthelargestandmostactiveserviceorganizationsintheworld.

TolearnmoreaboutDARandhowtojoin,youcanvisitwww.dar.orgonlineorattendachaptermeeting.IfyouhaveanyquestionsaboutSanJacintoChapter,itsmeetings,oraboutmembership,pleasefeelfreetocontactSanJacintoChapterRegentPamelaMarshallviaemailatpamela.marshall@hotmail.comorbyphoneat281-376-3160.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERiCAN REVOLUTiON

Redd School Fall FestivalSaturday, October 27 • Noon – 4 p.m.

48�0StrackRoad•Houston,TX77069

HorsebackRiding,PettingZoo,GiantSlide,Moonwalk,GamesandActivities,

LiveEntertainmentandprizesforeveryone!

Adayoffamilyfunona5-acre,naturebasedcampus.

Call�81-440-1106formoreinformationorvisitwww.reddschool.com.

3� October 2007 Champion Forest Community Newsletter

AreyouapropertyownerinnorthwesternHarrisCounty?MajorchangesinlanduseintheupperregionsoftheCypressCreekwatershedhavemanyramificationsofwhichdownstreamresidentsshouldbeaware.ThisvastareainnorthwesternHarrisandWallercountiesisandwillcontinueundergoingtransformationfromforestandpasturelandtoconcrete-coveredsubdivisionsandshoppingcentersasthousandsofnewhomesarebuiltforHouston’sburgeoningpopulationexplosion(atthetopofthenation’slistoffastestgrowingmetropolitanareas).”

Youmaynotbeawareyouhaveamajorvestedinterestinongoingurbandevelopment/stormwaterfloodinginitiatives.Thesearehighlyinterrelatedelementsinvolvingriskassessment,damagereductionplans,familysafetyissuesandpreservationofforestedfloodplainsforthedualpurposeoffloodwaterconveyanceandquality-of-lifenaturepreserves/parksinterlinkingneighborhoodsbypedestriantrails.Whatdoesthisdotothevalueofyourhome,typicallythelargestofallfamilyfinancialinvestments?Havethecommunityleadersinyoursubdivisiondevelopedeffective,everydaycommunications/actionplanningwithHarrisCounty,WallerCountyandTexasStaterepresentativesonsuchmatters?

TheCypressCreekFloodControlCoalition(CCFCC)isawell-organized,growinggrass-rootsgroupofconcernedresidentswhocametogether8yearsagotoestablishpublicrepresentationingovernmentcirclesonthesematters.Itfunctionsthrougha9-memberboardofdirectorselectedbythemunicipalutilitydistricts,homeowner/propertyownerassociations,andbusinessfirmslocatedinsubdivisionsthroughoutthelengthoftheCypressCreekWatershedwhoarevotingmembersofthisalliance.Thefollowingmattersarehighontheiragendagoingintothelatterpartof�007:

The Northwest Corridor (SH 290 and Hempstead Road) Expansion Program–Currentlyinthedesignphase,thisprojectisnowrecognizedamongauthoritiesintheHoustonmetro-areaasbeingthegreatestchallengeinhighway/tollroad/lightrailtransportationprojects.Italsohasimmensestormwaterdrainageramifications;especiallyintermsofwhatisdoneinthe“upperwatershed”areaswhichwillaffecttheextentofstormwaterfloodinginthe“lowerwatershed”(the�5-milelengthintheareabetweentheconfluenceofCypressCreek/SpringCreekandupstreamtotheU.S.�90bridgecrossing).Groundwill

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notbebrokenforconstructionbefore�011.Thealliancehasfortunatelyestablishedworkingpartnershipstoensureaplaceatthetabletolookafteryourinterests.

“No Adverse impact” Study–Amanagementprincipleknownas“NoAdverseImpact”(NAI)wasdevelopedintheearly�000sbyprofessionalfloodmanagementengineeringexpertsworkingtogetheronanationalbasisasmembersoftheAssociationofStateFloodplainManagers(ASFPM).Theystate,“Thepurposeistoaddresstheshortcomingsofthetypicallocalfloodplainmanagementprogram.Ratherthandependingonminimumrequirementsoffederalorstateprograms,NAIprovidestoolsforcommunitiestoprovideahigherlevelofprotectionfortheircitizensandtopreventincreasedfloodingnowandinthefuture.”CCFCCrecentlyawardedacontractforanNAI-basedevaluationintheCypressCreekWatershed.

FEMA Flood Maps–Thepurposeoffloodmapsistoshowwhichpropertyinacommunityissubjecttoflooding,theexpectedfloodlevelsandthedifferentriskswithinthefloodedareas.“Thisinformationisessentialforacommunitytobeabletoreducetherisktonewandrebuiltstructuresandtoprotectitselffromdamagetoitsinfrastructureandfromcommunityliability.”(Source:No Adverse Impact, A Toolkit For Common Sense Floodplain Management,ASFPM,�003).NewmapsfortheCypressCreekWatershedproducedlastyearundertheFEMAmapmodernizationprogramwerefoundbyCCFCCtorequire“recalibration”tocorrecterrorsintheaccuracyoftheFEMAcomputerprogramcalculationswhichunderestimatedfloodplainareas.ActionbyHCFCDtocorrectthisdeficiencyisnowinitssecondyear.

Harris County Bond Referendum–Acquisitionoflandforfloodmitigation/parksisessentialinordertoimplementmanyofthesolutionstoproblemsarising

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fromtheaboveissues.FundingwhichwillallowourlocalgovernmenttodothismustbeobtainedbyHarrisCountysaleofbonds,bondswhichwillfirstrequiretaxpayervoteandapproval.SeveralotherentitieshaverequestedtheCommissioner’sCourttoapprovemajorfinancialcommitmentsfortheirspecialneeds,allofwhichexceedwelloverabilliondollars.CCFCC’srequesttoJudgeEmmettwasputbeforetheCommissioner’sCourtandreceivedafavorabledecisiontonotlumpalltheproposedprojectsintoasinglelineitembuttoprovidethevoterswiththechoiceofapprovingordisapprovingeachof6lineitems,eachonitsownmerit.

Look UpstreamarticlesareprovidedbytheCypressCreekFloodControlCoalition,anall-volunteer,501(c)(3)organization,asapublicservice.Visittheirwebsite(www.ccfcc.org)formoreinformationonfloodinsurance,floodprotectionplanning,environmentalpreservationandmembership.Ifyourcommunityisnotamember,askthemtojoin.


Architectural Control Committee Approval RequestAllimprovementsmustbedrawntoscaleonaphotocopyofthesurvey.Pleaseindicatehowthenewstructureorimprovementrelatestotheexistingstructure,andifpossible,provideasideandrearview.Asketchformailboxesandguttersisacceptable.Inthecaseofnewconstruction,pleaseenclosetwo(�)setsofplans;onewillbereturnedwiththedecisionoftheACC/ARC.No Contractor Signs Are Permitted.

Champion Forest SubdivisionOwner’s Name _______________________________________________ (if Tenant)________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone ___________________________Work Phone_________________________________Fax Phone__________________________

Pleaseindicateandfullydescribetheimprovement(s)whichyoupropose.____ Paint ____ Roof ____ Pool/Spa ____ Deck ____ Patio____ Gazebo ____ StorageShed ____ Fence ____ BasketballGoal____ RoomAddition ____ Wood/Siding ____ Other

Describeimprovementinmoredetailthatyoumarkedabove: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Locationofimprovement(s)whichyoupropose,backyard,sideyard,etc.Bespecific,showingtoscalethepropertylines,buildingsetbacklines,easements,fences,sidewalks,patios,pools.A PLAT OR SURVEY iS REqUiRED.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Materialsplannedfortheimprovementyoupropose.Lumber–Type(s)_________________________________________________________________________Brick–Type(s)&Color____________________________________________________________________Screen–Type(s)__________________________________________________________________________Fence–Type(s)___________________________________________________________________________Shingles–Type(s) ________________________________________________________________________Other–_________________________________________________________________________________

Ifyouarepaintingorstaining–YOU MUSTincludethree(3)paint/stainsamplesandbrand/manufacturer.Pleasegiveparticularconsiderationtothecolorofthebrickwhenmakingyourpaintselection.

BrickColor: _____________________________ HouseColor:_____________________________________TrimColor:______________________________ GarageDoorColor________________________________

DimensionsofPlannedImprovement:_______________Width____________ Height____________ Length _____________

Whowillworkonthisimprovement? o Homeowner

o Contractor–ListNameandPhone#_____________________________________________ StartDate:_____________________ CompletionDate:__________________________

Foranyroomadditionsandstoragebuildings,youmustobtainaconstructionpermitfromtheCityofHoustonand/orHarrisCountywithinthirty(30)daysofthedateofapprovalbytheArchitecturalControlCommittee.Toobtainaconstructionpermit,contactHarrisCounty,orifyouhaveanyquestions,calltheBuildingDepartmentat713-956-3000.

Inanefforttoprovideandprotecteachindividualhomeowner’srightsandvalues,itisrequiredthatanyhomeownerorgroupofhomeownersconsideringimprovement(examples:exteriorpaint,patiocovers,fences,sidewalks,decks,etc.)ontheirdeededpropertyotherthanlandscaping,submitarequestforhomeimprovementapprovaltotheArchitecturalControlCommitteeforapprovalbytheHomeowners’Associationpriortoinitiatingworkonplannedimprovements.Ifanychangeismadethathasnotbeenapproved,thecommitteehastherighttoaskthehomeownertoremovetheimprovementfromhisproperty.IunderstandthattheAssociationArchitecturalControlCommitteewillactonthisrequestasquicklyaspossibleandcontactmeinwritingregardingtheirdecision.Iagreenottobeginpropertyimprovement(s)untiltheArchitecturalControlCommitteenotifiesmeoftheirapproval.

SignatureofHomeowner__________________________________________________________________ Date_________________________

For Association & Office Use OnlyDateReceived:____________________________________ DateSubmittedtoACC/ARC:__________________________________________CommentsforCommitteefromCMS:D/R _______ Assessment____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date:__________________ oApproved oDeniedCommentsorContingenciesfromACC/ARC: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ACC/ARCSignatures:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

ReturnRequestFormTo:ConsolidatedManagementServices•��04TimberlochPlace,Suite�45•TheWoodlands,TX77380Phone:�81-�96-9775•Fax:�81-�96-9788•Email:[email protected]

**Please provide drawing of improvement with distances labeling the location of improvements to scale.


Re-Roofing Guidelines

Architectural Control Committeeguidelinesforre-roofingpermittheuseofFiberglassAsphaltClassARoofShinglesthroughoutChampion ForestSectionsOnethroughTen,providedtheyareoneofthefollowingheavyweightorsuperheavyweightshingles:

• ELKPrestiqueI(30-Year)orPrestiquePlus(40-Year)Colors:WeatheredWood,Sablewood,AntiqueSlate,Barkwood,CapstoneGranite,Hickory

• GAFTimberline(30-Year)orTimberlineUltra(40-Year)Colors:WeatheredWoodBlend,CharcoalBlend,SlateBlend,PewterGrayBlend

• GAFSlateline(40-Year)Colors:WeatheredSlate,EnglishSlateGray,AntiqueSlate

• OwensCorningPro30,Pro40orPro50Colors:Brownwood,OnyxBlack,EstateGray,ColonialSlate,Driftwood

• CertainTeedGrandManor,LandmarkTLUltimate,LandmarkPremiumandLandmarkSpecialColors:HeatherBlend,WeatheredWood,MoireBlackoroneapprovedbytheArchitectural Control Committee.

Itisfurtheragreedthatnewroofshinglesshallnotbeinstalledoverexistingshingles.Inthecaseofreplacingwoodshingles,theexistingwoodshinglesshallberemoved.Forrafterspacingupto16inches,15/3�inchesCDX,15/3�CDXwithradiantbarrierlaminate,7/16OSBor7/16OSBwithradiantbarrierlaminatedeckingwillbeappliedpriortoinstallingfeltandthefiberglassasphaltroofshingles.

Otherre-roofingmaterialsincludingcedarshingles,handsplitcedarshingles,aluminumshingles,copperstandingseam,slate,andcertaintileswillrequireapproval.

Undernocircumstancesshallanyformofcolor,paintorstainbeappliedtoanyroofingmaterial.

Considerationshouldalsobegiventoadding“Algae-Eater”or“StainGuard”toyourshinglesforextendedcolorprotection.Also,donotoverlooktheneedforproperventilationinyourattic.Thiscanbeaccomplishedwithsoffitvents,ridgevents,turbines,powervents,roofvents,etc.oracombinationthereof.

PleasenotethatanArchitecturalReviewApplicationmustbesubmittedandapprovedpriortocommencementofwork.

Architectural Review Applications may be obtained from:

ConsolidatedManagementServices��04TimberlochPlace,Suite�45TheWoodlands,TX77380Phone:�81-�96-9775•Fax:�81-�96-9788Email:[email protected]

Pleaseallowupto30daysforapplicationprocessingandapproval.

Thankyou,

Champion Forest Fund, Inc. Architectural Control Committee

Remember…AnArchitecturalReviewApplicationmustbesubmitted

BEFOREyoubeginanyhomeimprovements.

ContactConsolidated Management Services at�81-�96-9775(phone),�81-�96-9788(fax)or

[email protected].


For Sale: Corsicanironcanopycribwhichturnsintoachild’sdaybed,beautifulbeddingandmattress,mintcondition.PleasecontactKristinat�81-893-1118.

Help Wanted for Lady with M.S.:4to5daysperweek,approximately1�-5p.m.,lighthousekeeping,cooking,laundry,anderrands.Call�81-440-0035.

Free House-sitter!Goingoutoftownforanextendedtrip?Enjoyyourvacationknowingthatyourhomeisingoodhandswithanadultlive-inhouse-sitteratnocharge!CallCFresidentJennyMuellerat713-805-0947(cell)fordetails.

Wanted:KleinHighSchoolt-shirts,year1998to�001homecoming,APE,track,etc.CallThereseat�81-�51-6030.

Voice Teacher/Coach:Experiencedintraining/coachingallages.VocalperformanceDegreedChoralDirectorinChampionForest.Icanalsohelpprepareyouoryourchildforthatspecialaudition.CallKaraat83�-698-4065.

Wanted…Music: Vinyl Records and LPs–Springcleaningtimeagain!Timetocleanupyouroldbookcase,garage,atticandgetridofthoseoldrecordsyouhaven’tusedforagesandneverwill.Pleasecallme,andI’llbegladtocomeandbuythemfromyou!IaminterestedinLPs/33svinylrecordsinallkindsofmusic–jazz,rock,blues,world,

CF Lost and FoundOnSeptember8,ablackduffelbagwasstolenoutofa

carwhichwasparkedatthecornerofOxtedandFenchurch.Thebagbelongstoahairdresser,anditcontainedamanicurehead,awig,asetofscissors,razorsandaportablenavigation.Ifyouhavefoundanyoftheitems,pleasecallMauriceReutesat70�-37�-9610.

If you’ve found a lost item and would like to try to get it back to its owner, please contact Kathy Lawrence at 281-370-6925.

etc.Ifyouwouldliketogetridofyourturntable,I’llhelpyouwiththat,too.Thanks.CallJohnat83�-368-4543(cell)[email protected];Helenat83�-7�4-3�84(cell)[email protected].

Piano Teacher:Experiencedwithallages,NationalGuildTeachercertification,inyourneighborhood.CallDianeCameronat�81-376-3804.

Editor’s Note: The Champion Forest newsletter’s classified ads are available at no charge for resident personal property wanted or for sale, or for resident services that directly help the children of Champion Forest. Submitted ads are run in the newsletter at the discretion of the editor. The Champion Forest Women’s Club board of directors will hear an appeal to the editor’s decision. Thank you.

Classified Ads


B – Baby-sitting C – Car Detailing E – Entertainment, Piano, Singing L – Lawncare O – Odd Jobs P – Pet Care PS – Pool Service S – Party Serving and Clean-up SW – Swim Lessons W – Pressure Washing * Klein Vol. Fire Dept. Certified

Y O u t h S E r V iC E SFind your new Champion Forest Baby-sitter, Lawn Care or Pet Care provider here!

Notice: Pleasetakethetimetochecktheinformationonthispagecarefully.Ifdeletions,additionsorupdatesareneededpleaselettheeditorknowassoonaspossiblesothatthenames/ages/phonenumbersareaccurateanduptodate.Thank you!

Marilou Schopper9103HertsRoad•email:[email protected]

Please Note: Law enforcement agencies advise that publishing children’s contactinformation on the Internet compromises their security. For this reason, the teenage jobseekerslisthasbeenomittedfromtheonlineversionofyournewsletter.


Animals DeadinPublicRoadway–

CommissionerEversole’sOffice.......... �81-353-84�4Loose–Animal&RabiesControl........ �81-888-3191

ElectricityReliantEnergy......................................... 713-�07-7777

GarbageWCA...................................................... �81-368-8397

GasCenterPointEnergy................................ 713-659-�111

MosquitosHarrisCountyMosquitoControl........... 713-440-4800

Neighborhood EyesoreConsolidatedManagementServices..... �81-�96-9775

Phone RepairSouthwesternBellTelephone.............1-800-�46-8464

Security (Nonemergency)Constable’sDispatch.....�81-376-347�

StreetCurbRepair–

CommissionerEversole’sOffice............�81-353-84�4Repair–

CommissionerEversole’sOffice............�81-353-84�4Signs–

CommissionerEversole’sOffice............�81-353-84�4Sweeping–

CommissionerEversole’sOffice............�81-353-84�4

WaterCypressForestP.U.D.–713-983-3604

Emergency? Call 9-1-1.

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BookClubMeeting

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