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e Bay Forest News exists solely on the support it receives from its local advertisers. During the holidays and throughout the new year, please return the favor by patronizing these establishments. Without them, this publication would not be possible. ank You & Happy Holidays! from the Bay Forest News Family! Volume 26, Number 10 December 2012 / January 2013 Monthly Board of Directors Meetings Meetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062. To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832.224.6446. The new mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. November 2012 Board Meeting A regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on September 19, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Gene Fisseler, Dennis Fouty, John Haas, Barbara McCollum, and Dan Pias. The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2013 budget as presented at the October Annual Homeowners’ Meeting and published at www.bayforest.info. The budget adopted is based on an annual maintenance assessment of $680 per residence (same as in 2012). The Board elected the following Directors to serve in these roles: • President – Dennis Fouty • Vice President – Gene Fisseler Bay Forest Community Association News www.BayForest.info (BFCA continued on page 3) Yard of the Month Page 7 A Bay Forest Tradition Page 9 You're Invited... Bay Forest Family Holiday Party December 9 • 2-4:00 pm Willow Shores Park Bring a dish to share. More info on Page 10 BFCA Budget Update Page 5 Bay Forest Neighborhood ALERT! We've recently been alerted about a group of people who are going door to door in our community. They indicate they are representing a charitable organization but in the end they are selling books. As we discussed at our annual homeowner meeting, solicitors are required to have a City of Houston permit. When a Bay Forest homeowner asked for their permit - they were told one was not needed and the police said it was OK. This is not correct. According to Section 36-72 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, solicitors (even for charitable purposes) must have a permit. This is of additional concern as these solicitors are coming to doors after dark. As a general rule - if you see a suspicious activity in our community - call the Houston Police Department and report it. Let them make contact with the solicitors and determine if they have a valid permit. The non-emergency number for the Houston Police Department is 713-884-3131.
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The Bay Forest News exists solely on the support it receives from its
local advertisers. During the holidays and throughout the new year, please return the favor by patronizing these establishments. Without them, this publication would not be possible.
Thank You & Happy Holidays!
from the Bay Forest News Family!
Volume 26, Number 10 December 2012 / January 2013
Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsMeetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062.
To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832.224.6446. The new mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062.
November 2012 Board MeetingA regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on September 19, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Gene Fisseler, Dennis Fouty, John Haas, Barbara McCollum, and Dan Pias.
The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2013 budget as presented at the October Annual Homeowners’ Meeting and published at www.bayforest.info. The budget adopted is based on an annual maintenance assessment of $680 per residence (same as in 2012).
The Board elected the following Directors to serve in these roles:• President – Dennis Fouty • Vice President – Gene Fisseler
Bay Forest Community Association Newswww.BayForest.info
(BFCA continued on page 3)
Yard of the Month Page 7
A Bay Forest Tradition Page 9
You're Invited...Bay Forest Family Holiday Party
December 9 • 2-4:00 pmWillow Shores ParkBring a dish to share.
More info on Page 10
BFCA Budget Update Page 5
Bay Forest Neighborhood Alert!We've recently been alerted about a group of people who are going door to door in our community. They indicate they are representing a charitable organization but in the end they are selling books. As we discussed at our annual homeowner meeting, solicitors are required to have a City of Houston permit. When a Bay Forest homeowner asked for their permit - they were told one was not needed and the police said it was OK. This is not correct. According to Section 36-72 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, solicitors (even for charitable purposes) must have a permit. This is of additional concern as these solicitors are coming to doors after dark. As a general rule - if you see a suspicious activity in our community - call the Houston Police Department and report it. Let them make contact with the solicitors and determine if they have a valid permit. The non-emergency number for the Houston Police Department is 713-884-3131.
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1. Director of Committee: Bay Forest Yard of the Month
2. Chair person: Bay Forest Traffic and Speed Control Committee
3. Sponsor: Bay Forest Spring Crawfish Boil
4. Sponsor: Bay Forest Oktoberfest
5. Co-Sponsor: Bay Forest July 4th Bike Parade
6. Sponsor: Many of the Bay Forest Mommies’ Club Activities, such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Ice Cream Social at the Pool and the Halloween Fall Festival
7. Sponsor: Bay Forest News
8. Sponsor: Space Center Intermediate School Band
9. Sponsor: Space Center Intermediate School Academic Recognition
10. Sponsor: CLHS Band
11. Sponsor: CLHS Girls Golf
12. Sponsor: CLHS Baseball
13. Sponsor: CLHS Project Graduation
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15. Sponsor: Falcon Pass Elementary School PTA
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17. Platinum Sponsor: St Clare of Assisi Elementary School 2005-2006
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• Secretary – John Haas • Treasurer – Barbara McCollum • Director – Dan Pias
The Directors agreed to assume the following liaison/oversight responsibilities through November, 2013.
• Dennis Fouty – Management Oversight; Long Range Planning; Realtor Advisory Committee; Web Site Oversight
• Gene Fisseler – Trash Service Oversight; Community Watch; Parking & Traffic Committee; Nominating Committee
• Barbara McCollum – ACLC/Super Neighborhood• John Haas – Social Committee; Yard of the Month• Dan Pias – Common Open Areas; Pool; Tennis;
Nominating Committee
Arrangements were finalized to get Annual Assessment notices in the mail by December 1, 2012, with Payment Due and Payable on January 1, 2013, and Late on January 15, 2013. The 2013 Annual Assessment amount is $680 (same as in 2012). Details and payment options will be posted on www.bayforest.info.
During the meeting, the Board initiated its interview process to select a Community Manager for Bay Forest. We are on target to have the new Community Manager on board by January 1, 2013.
For more information regarding BFCA activities and minutes from this meeting, visit www.bayforest.info.
Gene Fisseler, Vice President [email protected]
Large, Rolling Recycling Bins Available from AmeriWasteBay Forest recyclers should contact AmeriWaste at 281-331-8400 who, for a minimal one-time fee, will deliver to your home a rolling recycling bin with hinged cover. Many of our recycling service subscribers are already using their “blue bins” which provide many benefits as compared with the older, smaller, open bins.
If you are interested in our rear door pick-up recycling service – paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal – for less than $3 per month, contact AmeriWaste at 281-331-8400.
New Manager for the CommunityAs your Board of Directors we would like to update you on our ongoing self-management effort. You may recall receiving a letter in June advising homeowners that the Board had terminated the community management contract and would be eventually hiring a part-time employee to serve as our community manager.
To deliver on this commitment, the Board dedicated themselves and their time to developing a community management model
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(BFCA continued on page 4)
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specific to Bay Forest. To get our hands around the manager’s job, the Board took on the community management functions while we determined the scope of work for the position and the amount of time the job would require. We have completed this initial phase of work and are now prepared to select a manager for the community.
The community manager will serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, vendors, Directors, and others who interact with our community. In addition to handling all of the “management” functions, the community manager will be responsible for light maintenance in Bay Forest common areas.
We intend to hire a degreed professional who has experience performing this type of work and views the position as a personal and professional development opportunity.
The position will require an average of 20 hours per week to perform the management and maintenance functions.
As we discussed at our Annual Homeowner meeting in October, we have seen tremendous benefits since we have taken on management of our own community. We anticipate filling the community manager position before the end of the year and have the new employee on the job January 1. We look forward to this next step in community self-management.
If you have any questions regarding this matter or would like to refer someone to be considered for this position, please let us know.
Thanks for your support.The Bay Forest Community Association Board of Directors
Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CRiMe RePoRT – october 2012Burglary Habitation (BF) 10/3/2012 15500 Bay Forest GarageBurglary Habitation (BO) 10/22/2012 14400 Lofty Mountain ResidenceTheft (BF) 10/2/2012 16000 Manor Square Residence Theft (MB) 10/13/2012 15800 Dunmoor Residence Theft (MB) 10/13/2012 15800 Dunmoor UnknownTheft (BO) 10/21/2012 3300 Acorn Wood ResidenceThis data is not the official crime statistics for the Houston Police Dept. This data is being provided prior to the release of the department’s official monthly uniform crime report.
Neighborhood Abbreviations:(BF) Bay Forest (MB) Middlebrook (BO) Bay Oaks (PB) Pinebrook (BKF) Brook Forest
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Maintenance Assessments - Residential 568,479 Legal Fees Recovered 500 Maintenance Assessments - Commercial 8,541 Trash Rebate from COH 60,000 Late Charges 1,000 Interest Income 1,700
Total Sources of Funds $640,220 USe oF FUNDS Management and Administrative
Admin/Office 5,500 Audit/CPA 2,500 Computer Software 4,500 Corporate Legal Fees 3,000 Electric Service 15,000 Exterminator & Mosquito Spray 3,000 Insurance 32,000 Security Patrol 4,000 Taxes/Permits 1,800 Unallocated Contingency 8,895 Wages & Payroll Service 21,000 Waste Management Services 180,000 Water and Sewer 18,000
Total Management and Admin $299,195 Common open Areas
Arbor Maintenance Work 10,000 Bay Forest Day Support 500 COA General Repairs/Expense 4,000 Decorations and Flags 700 Electrical Repairs 4,000 Irrigation System Repairs 10,000 Level Sidewalks 2,000 Mail Box Maintenance 2,000 Maintain Trails 1,000 Mowing Services 100,000 Repairs to Perimeter Walls 2,500
Total Common Open Areas $136,700 Swimming Pool operations
Annual Pool Clean-up Day 250 Permit 175 Pool Equipment and Supplies 3,000 Pool Management Services 46,000 Repairs to Furniture and Fixtures 500 Repairs to Pool/Pool Sys. 2,500 Telephone 1,300
Total Swimming Pool Operations $53,725
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Tennis Court operations Lights and Poles 500 Miscellaneous Maintenance 1,500
Total Tennis Court Operations $2,000 Long Range Planning
Annual Homeowner Survey 100
Total Long Range Planning $100 Communication and Community
Community Events Programs 1,500 Web site maintenance/Hosting 500 Yard of the month 500
Total Communication and Community $2,500 Projects
Fence Reserve Contribution 100,000 Gazebo (Location TBD) 13,000 Re-landscape areas in WSP park 3,000 Replace Aged Mailboxes 20,000 Security Projects (lighting, Cameras, TBD) 10,000
Total Projects $146,000 Total Uses of Funds $640,220
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Holiday Decorations Holiday decorations are both permitted and encouraged and do not require approval by the ARC. However, decorations should not be installed sooner than 30 days prior to, and must be removed within 15 days after, the holiday for which they are intended. The ARC, through the Property Manager, may require a display to be “toned down” in the event that such decorations are determined to be excessive (i.e. beyond what might be reasonably acceptable to neighbors) or are the cause of excess traffic and congestion.
Q: Can i place a religious sign or display on my home?A: Yes. In compliance with the Texas Property Code 202.018 (HB 1278) which went into effect on June 20, 2011 – a Homeowner Association in Texas must allow you to place one or more religious items the display of which is motivatedby the owner's or resident's sincere religious belief. It must belocated on the door frame and (all combined) cannot be largerthan 25 square inches.
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Bay Forest Yard of the MonthCongratulations to karen and Lance Hutchins at 15507 Park estates, and WC and Donna Disheroon at 15706 Hillside Falls Trail for being our Yards of the Month for November/December 2012.
The Hutchins Family on Park estates have risen to the challenge of having both heavy shade and bright sun on their yard. Their crisp clean lawn is anchored by large oak trees on each side. The traditionally styled, raised beds along the front and side of the house are filled with a multitude of green shrubs and grasses, and lots of subtle flowers in various shades of pink and purple. Some of the plants include deep pink Knock-Out Roses, Variegated Ginger, Lantana and Plumbego. The Hutchins' have a very welcoming front entryway. The front beds widen out toward the front walk and the extra space is filled with flowers, as though the house were reaching out to the yard. At the same time, the potted trees on the front porch help to bring the garden into the home. As you drive by to take a look at this serene yard, don't be startled by the little gargoyle hiding among the clusters of pansies near the front door. He's friendly.
15507 PARk eSTATeS
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The Disheroon’s yard is tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, but it is well worth a drive down the street to see this sparkling gem. They have certainly packed a lot of punch into their front garden. Boulders and low ground cover shrubs introduce a 3-D structural element, while at the same time showcasing enormous terra cotta saucers overflowing with vibrant colorful plants. A large cheerful frog (all decked out in his Thanksgiving finest when these photos were taken) is testament to the owner's sense of whimsey. There is a brick pathway running through the middle of the yard that gives a sense of depth to what is actually a fairly shallow space. And, making the most of all their space, the Disheroon's have even landscaped the far side of their driveway, filling the raised beds with Crape Myrtle, Magnolia, Black Eyed Susans and flowering shrubs.
Yard of the Month Winter-HolidayYour friendly neighborhood Yard of the Month committee
will be on the look out for great Winter/Holiday yards.If you, YES YOU, see a yard you like and think,
“Wow! I like that!”be sure to send an email by December 18th to
[email protected] and tell us about it.Your neighbor will appreciate the recognition.
Many holiday lights are already twinkling!Tis the Season to be Merry!
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A Bay Forest TraditionHoliday Wreaths
We residents of Bay Forest have been enjoying this holiday tradition for a number of years now. Drive, walk, jog or bike… anyway we come and go through the neighborhood we can enjoy a bit of holiday spirit every time we pass the holiday wreaths hung at our entryways or at the Pool Park.
It takes a number of people and a lot of volunteer hours to make this happen. This year we are enjoying newly-designed wreaths!
• The design and shopping was a combined effort of Mary Columbo, Sharon Christman and Barbara McCollum.
• The process of redoing the wreaths was started by Sylvia Resch, Pierre Beynet and Barbara McCollum stripping off all the old decorations to get them ready for updating.
• Sharon Christman started the wreaths by placing all of the poinsettias on each one of the wreaths and then they were
decorated by Peggy Naughton, Anne Dowbekin, Mary Alyce Hall, Mike and Sharon Phelps, Mary Columbo, Barbara McCollum and Sharon Christman.
• Mike and Sharon Phelps, Frank and Sylvia Resch and Barbara McCollum put the wreaths on the monuments.
Thank you to all of the volunteers for their time and hard work. If you would like to volunteer for next year, please call Barbara McCollum at 281-488-0123.
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Ho, Ho, Ho! it's Holiday Time Again!It may still be 80 degrees outside, but the Holidays will be here before we know it. Let's get the season started with the Bay Forest Family Holiday Party. It will be held on Sunday, December 9, from 2-4 in the afternoon at the Willow Shores Park. I have been in touch with Santa's Elves at the North Pole. They assure me that Santa always looks forward to the Bay Forest Party because we have so many "Nice" children in our neighborhood. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you plan to bring a child, and you are on the Mommies Group e-mail list, please check your in-box for details on how to ensure that Santa has a gift for your child. If not, please contact Anita Burns directly (even very last minute). This is very important! Santa never wants to miss a child, and the elves don't pack spare gifts!
We are asking each family to bring a dish to share. Also, we will need an adult or teenager to supervise a game or a craft for the younger kids to do.
You're Invited...Bay Forest Family Holiday Party
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubThe annual Holiday party will be on December 1, 2012. This year’s theme is the Summer Olympics and the theme for this party will be Christmas in London. Many desserts will be on the menu, including the following Maple-Apple Upside-down Cake.We hope everyone has a wonderful 2013 and look forward to welcoming new members in the new year. For information send an email to [email protected].
Maple-Apple Upside-Down Cake1 cup pure maple syrup3 Granny Smith apples—
peeled, cored and cut into eighths
2 cupsall-purposeflour1 teaspoon baking
powder½ teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 large eggs¾ cup buttermilk1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1½ sticks unsalted butter, softened1⅓ cups sugarCrème fraîche, or whipped cream, for serving
Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 10-inch round cake pan.
In a large saucepan, bring the maple syrup to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until very thick and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Pour the thickened syrup into the cake pan. Arrange the apples in the pan in 2 concentric circles, overlapping them slightly.
Inabowl,whisktheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt.In a glass measuring cup, whisk the eggs with the buttermilk andvanilla. In thebowlofastandingelectricmixerfittedwiththe paddle, beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy,about3minutes.Beatinthedryandwetingredientsin3 alternating batches until the batter is smooth; scrape down the side of the bowl.
Scrape the batter over the apples and spread it in an even layer. Bake the cake for 1½ hours, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a rack for 45 minutes.
Place a serving plate on top of the cake and invert the cake onto the plate; tap lightly to release the cake. Remove the pan. Let the cake cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve with crème fraîche or whipped cream.
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Bay Forest TennisBay Forest Men’s Tennis League plays on Wednesday evenings.
“A” league contact: Greg Blackburn at 281-480-8280 “B” league contact: Russ Hall at 281-486-4052
Bay Forest Women’s Tennis League plays on Monday evenings.Contact Pam Doty at [email protected] or 281-286-7471.
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Gardeners by the BayGardeners of all levels are invited to attend the Gardeners by the Bay meetings held the first Wednesdays of each month, from September to May, at University Baptist Church (Great Room on 2nd floor) located at 16106 Middlebrook Drive. Members and guests enjoy a light brunch from 9:00 to 9:30 am. A brief business meeting is then held prior to the main program. Guest speakers present timely programs of interest to all gardeners. Anyone interested is welcome to visit or join. Our membership includes novice gardeners as well as certified Texas Master Gardeners who are eager to share their expertise and knowledge in response to questions and concerns. Local trips are planned each year to gardens
Dec. 5 Birds of the Seasons – Royce Pendergast, Master Naturalist, Harris County Master Gardener Jan. 2 Favorite Plants for the Houston Area Tom Leroy, Montgomery, County Extension Agent Feb. 6 Designing for Small Beds & Containers Dr.Carol Brouwer, Retired Harris County, Extension Agent Mar. 6 the rose – America’s true Native Gaye Hammond, Past President Houston Rose Society Please call Joanne at 281-286-4938 for information. Looking forward to seeing you !
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oak Trees Going Nuts with Acorns You may be guessing all my email lately has been about brownpatch, or winterizing, or winter rye. Or, you might think everyone is asking about cool-season herbicides, or cool-season annuals or cool crop vegetable gardening. Actually, the question that has those outnumbered by about 10 to 1 is, "Randy, why are there so many acorns this year?"
The simple answer is that this is a "mast year" for oak trees. In a "mast year," a tree produces more "mast" (fruit) than normal. When it comes to oaks, "mast" is acorns. Oak trees in Texas usually experience this every 5-7 years. Usually, however, mast years for acorns aren't as heavy as them seem to be this time. So, what gives?
There are two reasons we have a massive acorn crop and drop. First would be the 2011 drought. Second, 2012 had perfect weather for acornproduction—asignificantlywetspring,followedbyadrysummer, causing oaks to experience a rebound effect.
Usually, amastyearwill shelloutfive timesmoreacorns thanin a standard year. This year's drop is about three times that of a normal mast year because the weather cycles have exponentially grown the drop this time. But, let's be honest - who really is going to count all those acorns?
Now, I suppose you want to know if you can do anything about them. Or if you could have done anything in advance. The answer isaqualifiedyes,andanadamantno.Don'tyouloveitwhenI'mthat clear?
Yes, you can do something. You can harvest the acorns and feed them to wildlife like deer and squirrels. (Of course, deer and squirrelswillfind themon theirown ... theydon'tusuallyneedyour help.) You can also gather them up, pulverize them, and incorporate them in a compost pile. You can try to propagate some and grow new trees. (Here's how to do that.) Or you could use them to make old-fashioned acorn flour, a one-time staple for many native Americans.
But the one thing you can't do is try to control or reduce the crop. Not now, and not in advance of future mast years. That's because it's actually healthy for the tree to do it. Chemical controls, like fruit inhibitors, are not advised.
You may be wondering just exactly how does one gather up a massive collection of acorns. (And you should gather them — I would never advise just leaving them. As they decompose, they will leave behind higher-than-normal tannins, and that slightly taints the soil making it harder for turf to succeed.) It's not a joke when I suggest on the air to get out there with the shop vacuum. Frankly, aside from using a leaf rake, I don't know of any other clever ways.
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Bay Forest School News
Clear Lake Lady Falcons VolleyballClear Lake Lady Falcons Volleyball had an AMAZING 2012 season, 32-9 and brought their team to State to compete, after 21 years! Lake advanced to the State Tournaments in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1990. We are so proud of our players and thankful to our coaches, trainers, parents, families and fans throughout this wonderful season! Lake played Coppell, the defending 5A State Champion on Nov. 17th in the State semi-finalsattheCurtisCulwellCenterinGarland,Texas.AlthoughCoppell retains their State Title, our amazing Lady Falcons finished their seasonPROUD, andbroughtLAKETOSTATE!What a season! Way to go Lady Falcons! Congratulations to these incredible young women athletes; incredible both on and off the court!
Congratulations to our CLHS Seniors! Such an amazing final season! Fabulous completion to your 4 years of hard work and dedication, finishing 3rd in 5A Volleyball in the entire State of Texas! Above photo left to right: Sam Volk #7, Ashley Ellis #25, Sarah Sciacca #5, Sarah Strasner #24, Ashlyn Smith #8, Alanna Winfield #22 and Lindsey Ideler #14.
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Campus News and eventsIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Falcon Pass Elementary!! The FPE “Giving Tree” is decorated and on display in the front office, elves are on sale at the School Store and Santa will be stopping in soon for a campus visit. Happy holidays from the FPE PTA!
PTA will spend December and January planning our biggest fund-raiser and fun-raiser of the year, our annual school carnival. The “Under the Big Top” Winter Carnival will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for rides, games, great food, and lots of fun.
Carnival co-chairs are seeking local business partners for event underwriters and in-kind donors for silent and live auctions, as well as sponsorship. Underwriters and donors will receive recognition for their contributions. Please contact Georgette Curran at [email protected] or Keri Norman at [email protected] for more information. Additionally, many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Contact Georgette or Keri if you can donate baked goods, time, or energy to this worthwhile event.
Shade StructureAfter many years of planning and saving, FPE PTA has begun the process of gifting two outdoor shade structures to Falcon Pass Elementary. The PTA committee, led by Bay Forest resident, Joy King, is working with FPE and CCISD to provide a shade structure over a portion of the hard top area within the next several months. PTA also plans to provide a second structure over a portion of the playground area before the 2013-14 school year begins.
Science FairCongratulations to the following FPE Campus Science Fair Winners! First and second place winners will represent FPE in CCISD competition in January.
4th Grade:Biological Science:1st: Ammar Sayed2nd: Keirnan Peters3rd: Annalise BrownHonorable Mention: Drisha Regmi
Consumer Science:1st: Isabelle Chan
earth/Space Science:Honorable Mention: Nadira Abdujaber
Falcon Pass elementarySchool Newswww2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspxGo VoYAGeRS!
Mathematics:1st: Anne Marie Thomet2nd: Sonit Nayyar
Physical Science:1st: Kate Zimmerman2nd: Zachary Picco3rd: Jake Fair4th: Laurel Sullivan5th: Izzy GlennHonorable Mention: Claire Kopfer
5th GradeBiological Science:1st: George Shenouda2nd: Deanna Wu3rd: Joshua Jones
Consumer Science:1st: Sophie Medico2nd: Jayesh Patel
earth/Space Science:1st: Michael Schoppa
Mathematics:1st: Emily Pell
Physical Science:1st: Kumi Selva2nd: Austin Cowen3rd: Rei Igarashi4th: Daniel Clancy5th: Bennett UngarHonorable Mention: Kenny Fisher, Hanna Schlegel, Dalia Mushtaha
Dates to RememberDecember3 FPE Giving Tree Project Begins6 JSC Deposit Day 3rd Grade Musical performances 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.7 Enrichment Clusters International Festival10 3rd grade 2B Friends meeting11 Choir Concert14 FPE Giving Tree Project ends17 4th grade 2B Friends meeting19 Holiday Lunch 1st, 3rd, 5th grade The Night Before Christmas with a Twist K-2nd; provided by PTA Pictures with Santa Story Book Elves20 Winter Class Parties Pre-K, K, 1st, 3rd grade Kindergarten Polar Express21 Winter Class Parties 2nd, 4th, 5th grade SPIRIT DAY !! Early Release 12:15 p.m.24 Holiday Vacation Begins
January8 Classes Resume9 Spelling Bee 2nd grade10 Spelling Bee 4th and 5th grade11 Spelling Bee 3rd grade15 General Body PTA Meeting Program – Nurse Swartz “Growth & Development” film;
lunch provided18 Enrichment Clusters21 Student Holiday/Teacher In-Service22 Bill Perryman History Alive Presentation to 4th and 5th
grade; provided by PTA24 5th grade Knights 5th 2B Friends meeting25 SPIRIT DAY !! Cluster Showcase 28 3rd grade 2B Friends
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Mindful Art’s “Imagination Unleashed”
exhibit at the Freeman Library
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library and Mindful Art invite you to view 21original artwork with hidden symbols by Eugenia Algaze Garcia on display at the library from November to February 27, 2013. Stop by and see the beautiful, cheerful and playful qualities of ink on claybord. Then, see if you can find the hidden figures within her art pieces. It‘ll inspire you to look at your surroundings in a fresh, new way.
Local artists interested in having their artwork displayed are encouraged to contact the library. To find out about other library programs at Freeman, visit our website at www.hcpl.net, click on Events and Programs at HCPL, then click on our branch name.
“Passion for Glass exhibit at the MFAH”Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston invite you to spend a day at the museum on Saturday, December 1st to see more of the “Passion for Glass” exhibit. Bus transportation will be provided with complimentary admissions to the Museum. The bus will leave the library at 9:30 am and leave the museum to return to the library at 1:30 pm. Registration is required. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Retirement & estate Planning by MWA AdvisorsThe Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library and MWA Advisors, Inc. will provide a series of free retirement and estate planning seminars. Classes will be held in the Community Room on the 1st floor. Registration is encouraged.
• Jan. 16, 6:30 pm How to Develop Your Retirement Plan• Jan. 23, 6:30 pm Investing for Retirement Income/
Making Your Money Last - Part I• Jan. 30, 6:30 pm Investing for Retirement Income/
Making Your Money Last - Part II• Feb. 6, 6:30 pm Estate Planning for Retirement• Feb. 13, 6:30 pm Retirement from a Woman's Perspective• Feb. 20, 6:30 pm Retirement Myths & Mistakes
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26th Annual ABNC Christmas Bird Count – December 15th
Come for the birds, come for the fun, but just come! Volunteers are needed in the field and in backyards for Armand Bayou's Christmas Bird Count which includes areas of LaPorte, League
City, Dickinson, Seabrook and Bacliff (and lots of places in between), so we need your help. Last year we had a record 157 species, and could not have done it without our counters! Our unusual species included Fox Sparrow, Great Kiskadee, Green-tailed Towhee, Swainson Hawk, Calliope Hummingbird, Nashville Warbler, Purple Finch, Dark-eyed Junco and more! We meet at 6:30 am at Armand Bayou Nature Center's auditorium and will have a Tally Rally at a local restaurant afterwards. We will also be owling at ABNC (5:00 am-ish) Please contact Martha Hood [email protected] to register, get signed up for an area and for further details. Thank you!
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oFFiCeRS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dennis Fouty [email protected] Vice President Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Treasurer John HaasSecretary Barbara McCollum Director Dan Pias
CoMMiTTeeS - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dennis Fouty [email protected] ACLC Barbara McCollum [email protected] 281-488-0123Tennis - Mens Greg Blackburn [email protected] H: 281-480-8280 [email protected] C: 281-743-3802Tennis - Womens Pam Doty [email protected] 281-286-7471 Pool/Tennis Dan Pias [email protected] 281-480-7266Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] of the Month John Haas [email protected]/TrafficCommitteeGeneFisselerTrash Service Oversight Gene FisselerLong Range Planning Dennis Fouty [email protected] Realtor Advisory Board Dennis Fouty Community Relations Gene Fisseler [email protected] Management Oversight Dennis FoutyCrime/Community Watch Gene Fisseler www.clcw.org Website Oversight Dennis Fouty [email protected] Committee John HaasoRGANizATioNSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti [email protected]’ Club Joy King [email protected] 281-486-1834Blue Marlins Blue Marlins Hotline 832-247-5035oTHeR iMPoRTANT NUMBeRSThe Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at: [email protected] Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062AmeriWaste 281-331-8400City of Houston Information (neighborhood protection, solid waste, addresses to public buildings, etc.) 3-1-1OfficerRandyDerr HPDLiaison/2855BayAreaBlvd.77058 281-218-3900Report Suspicious Activity • Non-Emergency # 713-884-3131Poison Control 281-766-4403AlbertThomasPostOffice Frances Nix-Davis 281-488-8315
CLeAR CReek SCHooLS SeRViNG BAY FoReSTFalcon Pass elementary CLHS 9th Grade Center281-284-6200 Fax: 281-286-2914 281-284-2400 Fax: 281-284-2905 OfficeHours:7:45amto3:45pm OfficeHours:7:00am-3:00pmSchool Hours: 8:15 am to 3:15 am School Hours: 7:20 am to 2:30 pm www2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspx
Space Center intermediate Clear Lake High School281-284-3300 Fax: 281-284-3305 281-284-1900 Fax: 281-284-19058:00amto4:00pm OfficeHours:7:00am-3:00pm School Hours: 7:20 am to 2:30 pm www2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/SpaceCenterInt.aspx www.ccisd.net/school/clear_lake.html
Leash LawDogs and cats may not “run at large” in Houston. “Running at large” means going on public or private property without the owner or another person having direct physical control of the animal. An animal on a leash is considered to be under direct physical control of a person.“Running at large” may result in impoundment of the animal or in the issuance of one or more citations. For more info visit http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/departme/health/barc3.htm
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CenterPoint Energy maintains streetlights throughout our electric service territory in and around Houston. Go to the link below to report a streetlight outage. You will be asked to provide:
• pole number for the non-functioning lights you want to report• contact information (in case more info is needed to locate a streetlight)• an e-mail address (if you want feedback regarding your repair request)• the number of streetlights you would like to report
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