Bay Forest News, April 2013

Volume 27, Number 3 April 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. A homeowner open forum was held on March 18th, 2013. No homeowners attended, and no Bay Forest business meeting was conducted.

To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832.224.6446. The mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. Perimeter Fence UpdateLike several others have already done, one of our neighboring communities, Bay Pointe, has recently determined that it will replace its perimeter fence. Bay Pointe is located on the far side of Clear Lake City Boulevard, between the Randall’s shopping center and Highway 3. Recall that the fence panels contain a great deal of iron and have had rust streaks for years. We look forward to seeing what this community comes up with as a replacement – the same as all the others around us for the past few years or maybe something new and different?

In the meantime, our Board reviewed its preparations and timeline for replacing the Bay Forest perimeter fence. For years, we have monitored the structural integrity of our fence and secured multiple inspections by engineering firms. We continue to find that our fence, for whatever reasons, is holding up better than most. In addition, we recently polled local realtors active in Bay Forest to determine what impact, if any, the age and appearance of our fence may have on home sales and property values in our community. Somewhat surprisingly, we learned that our fence – at this time - is not a deterrent for new home buyers.

Based on these findings, we evaluated several ways to finance the removal and replacement of the fence when the appropriate time comes – including a special assessment ($1,000 per home), a bank loan and saving up for the replacement.

In the end, we landed on taking our time, being thoughtful and deliberate, getting the maximum useful life from our current investment, and accumulating the necessary funds prior to the expenditure. But, if our savings timeline exceeds our fence life, then we’d use the funds saved and fill the gap with one of the other approaches – an assessment or a loan. So, to summarize:

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Bay Forest Pool Schedule, Parties & Clinics

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Gourmet ClubSzechwan Eggplant in Chili Sauce

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School Newsbeginning on Page 15

Blue Marlins SchedulePage 11

Spring Fling & Easter Egg Hunt Photos

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Yard of the MonthPages 9-10

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The Curran family loves their golden retrievers, as they have had many over the years. The three golden boys are Simba (15), Valentino (12) & Beauregard (7), two of whom are rescues from Golden Retriever Rescue Houston. Valentino is our true gentleman, and definitely our lover boy, who enjoys nothing more than laying by our side or visiting the kids at school. As for Beau, he keeps us in stitches and on our toes. He has the energy and spirit that children love. Simba is the last of a four generation line of goldens, that have not only touched our hearts over the years, but left their forever footprints. It is with both sadness and celebration that we honor our sweet Simba, who crossed the rainbow bridge this month, as he approached fifteen years of

age. He will be missed, but never forgotten. The Currans continue to volunteer and support the Golden Retriever Rescue organizations, and encourage families to consider fostering or adopting when choosing a pet. "Nothing is more rewarding than adopting a pet that is so thankful to be loved. And many times, adopting an older pet is much easier than raising a puppy. Life is truly 'golden' when spent with these dogs!" says Georgette Curran.

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• To date, we’ve built up a fence fund of more than $440,000 – not an insignificant number.

• Our latest total cost estimate to replace our entire perimeter fence (~ 9,500 linear feet), using Bay Pointe’s cost information ($89 per linear foot), is about $840,000 – not an insignificant number.

• So, in rough numbers, we’re halfway there. • And, if we continue on our plan to put away $100,000 each

year, our construction start would be as early as January 2017.

Soon we will be looking into options regarding what type of fence Bay Forest will install…what construction materials, what style, what textures and colors? This project will impact everyone, even if only in a small way, so attention to detail is important. So stay tuned. And pay attention to what you’re seeing installed around Clear Lake, around League City and further south, around Houston. Anywhere there is new planned community construction or old fence replacement, take notice. We want to learn from others what works and what doesn’t. Your input will serve as the basis for these decisions.

On-Street ParkingPlease review your parking practices. If you regularly park a car on the street – this is for you. While it may be easy to just drive up and get out of your car – it has other consequences for yourself and our community.

1. Most cars that are vandalized in our community are parked on the street. Makes sense – the car owner has made the car an easier target by putting it on the street.

2. On-street parking is a concern of emergency service providers, as cars on the street can make it more difficult during those crucial seconds to get to someone who needs help.

3. On-street parking impacts your neighbor’s ability to back out of driveways – and generally navigate through our community.

4. And on-street parking can negatively impact our collective property values – people are less likely to buy a home in an area that has considerable on-street parking.

Please take this opportunity and assess your parking habits. Park your car in your driveway or garage – especially overnight. There is a complete set of frequently asked parking questions with answers on the Bay Forest web site. We are working with the City of Houston Parking Enforcement folks to have them monitor our community but also provide some educational programs to help us all be better parkers. Just a thought – now might be the time to clean out your garage. Protect your cars and our community.

Exercise Trail at the Bay Forest ParkThe long awaited installation of the exercise equipment at the Bay Forest Park has been completed. The trail connecting everything together will be installed soon. To ensure there was a safe trail around the entire

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Work completed at the Bay Forest Park Much of the concrete decking around the pool has been replaced to eliminate any cracks that could have been tripping hazards.

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Neighborhood NewsCrime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.

CriME rEPOrT – February 2013Burglary Habitation (MB) 2/06/2013 16400 Havenhurst Residence Burglary Habitation (BF) 2/10/2013 16000 Greenwood Pines residence Burglary Habitation (BO) 2/13/2013 3600 Emerald Falls Residence Burglary Habitation (MB) 2/18/2013 16000 Hickory knoll ResidenceCriminal Mischief (BF) 2/09/2013 15300 Willow Shores residence

Theft (BkF) 2/22/2013 15800 Brookvilla Residence

This 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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lifeguard Course Dates, Times & Fees

Full lifeguard Course: $275.00• April 13 - April 14 • April 20 - April 21Saturday & Sunday Classes 8:45 am - 6:00 pm

Pool PartiesOur community pool is a great place for Bay Forest residents to host small group parties for birthdays, for sports teams, for church groups, etc.

Parties may be scheduled during regular hours and on Mondays. No more than one party may be scheduled in the afternoon (noon to 4:30 pm); no more than one party may be scheduled in the evening (after 5:00 pm). Parties should be scheduled at least seven (7) days in advance. There are two options for having a pool party.

Small PartiesHomeowners hosting parties with up to and including twenty-five (25) participants may be scheduled during regular hours and may extend until 10:00 pm. Additional lifeguards may or may not be needed to maintain an overall lifeguard to patron ratio of 1:25 during a party scheduled during regular hours. Based on the number of expected party participants and Sweetwater’s experience with typical pool patronage during the time a party is scheduled, additional lifeguards may be deemed needed and supplied. The Bay Forest Community Association will pay for any additional guards needed during regular hours.

large PartiesHomeowners hosting parties with more than twenty-five (25) participants or desiring exclusive use of the pool may schedule parties on Monday in the afternoons (noon until 4:30 pm) or in the evenings (5:00 pm until 10:00 pm). Sweetwater shall supply sufficient lifeguards for each party, determined to maintain an overall lifeguard to patron ratio of 1:25. The homeowner is responsible for paying Sweetwater an hourly rate of $10 for each required lifeguard (minimum of two). There is no fee for using the pool. The hourly rate will include any set up and cleanup activities.

Party reservations will officially open April 1, 2013. To schedule a party please email the Pool Party Coordinator at: [email protected], or phone: 281-988-8480 or Fax: 281-988-8503.

Reservation requests will be conducted online and confirmed by the Sweetwater Pools Party Coordinator on or after this date.

This information and much more can be found on our Bay Forest Community website, www.bayforest.info.

*The pool is Closed on Mondays, except holidays; May 27 and September 2.

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Swim Meetjune 12: Pool opening will be delayed due to Blue Marlins

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Bay Forest Yard of the Month'Tis the season for Azaleas, and they are certainly on display at the home of Vicki Buxton and jim Hall, 2206 Cherrytree ridge. It’s hard to see in the photos, but there are 3 different shades of Azalea planted across the entire front of the house. This beautiful yard is also adorned with New Orleans Iris, Wild Petunia, Colanthus, Camelia, Varigated Ginger and Pine trees. Monkey grass and Asparagus Fern fill in the ground around the Azaleas providing a solid sheet of green and texture year round. I don't like to think of our American flag as decoration, but its graceful waves really do seem a natural part of this elegant landscape.

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Suzy and kenneth Mayfield at 2106 Woodside won Yard of the Month a few years ago, but this yard is so cheerful and beautiful that we really felt they deserved to win again. (Winners become eligible again after 3 years.) The Mayfield's yard is overflowing with blooms so numerous I couldn't begin to mention all the varieties, but some of the main beauties are Snapdragons, Salvia, Petunias and yes, Daffodils. We can hardly wait for the Magnolias and Bird of Paradise to bloom! One trick that really makes this yard "pop" is the varied height of the flowers. The Mayfield's have placed very large urns on either side of their front walk and planted them with Petunias and other trailing flowers. This bright punch provides a lot of interest and really captures the eye. The front of the house isn't the only place to see their loving care; the gorgeous landscaping continues all down the length of their driveway.

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As always, if you know of a house that should be Yard of the Month, please send the address to [email protected]. We LOVE to get your nominations! Also, if you would like to join our team, please send your contact info to the same email address.


Blue Marlins Swim TeamTime to Register for SWIM TEAM!Walk up registration April 13th, 12-4pm at the Bay Forest Pool

Yes, that’s right! Brooks Blue Marlins Swim Team will be holding their annual walk-up registration on April 13th from 12-4:00 pm, at the Bay Forest Pool. This year we are excited to also host an on-line registration beginning April 8th! www.brooksbluemarlins.com We have updated our website and have a new look! This should make it easy and convenient for swim information, volunteer sign-ups, and even meet registration!

Blue Marlins are looking for eligible swimmers between the ages of 5 and 18 years old by May 1st. By the end of the second week of practice all swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool using any stroke. (Remember you have two-weeks to practice, every weekday, with our swim coaches to achieve this goal!) We welcome new families to join our swim team. A long standing swim tradition in the Bay Forest, Brookwood, and MiddleBrook subdivisions, it’s a great way to kick off the summer!

Registration costs are $150 for the first swimmer in the family, $100 for the second swimmer, and $80 for each additional swimmer thereafter. Practices will begin after school, April 22, for new swimmers, and all returning swimmers on May 1st.

What are the parent requirements? All new swimmers must attend a “mandatory” parent orientation meeting. This meeting is optional for experienced parents, but highly recommended. In addition, all parents will be required to volunteer during the short swim season. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities. Brooks Blue Marlins is a volunteer based neighborhood swim team, and is also part of the CCSL swim league. We do have a paid coaching staff; however, our swim meets are staffed by volunteers.

Why Join the Swim Team? It’s a great way to start your summer off each morning, swimming in the pool! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn proper swim strokes! It’s an even better opportunity to exercise in the summer, or perhaps, prepare physically for many fall sports! Best of all... You get to spend time with friends at practice and with your families on Saturday mornings!

Swim season is short and sweet – dates of all the meets! April 22nd* Practice start date. New swimmers.May 1st* Practice start date. All swimmers.May 18th Time Trials/Mini Meet vs Nauticats (Middlebrook Pool) May 25th Meet #1 (Home v. Pineloch) Bay Forest Pool June 1st Meet #2 (Away v. Clear Lake Forest)June 8th Meet #3 (Home v. Seabrook) Brook Forest PoolJune 15th Meet #4 (Away v. South Belt)June 22nd Meet #5 (Home v. Harbor Tide) Bay Forest Pool (TBA) Last Chance Meet. (TBA)June 29-30th Champ Series Meet. (TBA)

Go Mighty Marlins!! For more information please visit the Blue Marlins website at www.brooksbluemarlins.com or contact Ivan Dominguez 713-339-0835, [email protected]. Check us out on facebook and twitter, also!

,There is a practice swim clinic at Clear Creek High School April 15th-17th. (www.clearcreekaquatics.com/forms)

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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,

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Academic Recognition 10. Sponsor: CLHS Band 11. Sponsor: CLHS Girls Golf 12. Sponsor: CLHS Baseball 13. Sponsor: CLHS Project Graduation

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Bay Forest Mommies’ ClubThe Bay Forest Mommies’ Club met for our Spring Egg Hunt and Party. This year, the egg hunt, organized by Joy king, was combined with the Annual Bay Forest Crawfish Boil organized by Edrina Fitting. Thank you to everyone who helped with the set-up and clean-up of both the egg hunt and the crawfish boil. Additionally, we had a special visitor: a face painter, which the kids seemed to really enjoy.

The weather was a little tenuous, at best, so it was decided to start a little early in hopes of missing the rain. We lucked out and had a fun, but cloudy day, and the rain held off. The kids enjoyed hunting for eggs and getting their faces painted. Afterward, there were lots of delicious crawfish to eat, and playgrounds to explore!

Thank you to Abe's Cajun Market and Café (Resident), the Bay Forest Community Association, Edrina Fitting/Ladybug Realtors and North American Title who sponsored the Annual Spring Fling/Cajun Crawfish Boil this year. Mary Nguyen, owner of The Primrose School of Clear Lake, provided the face painter.

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Thank you, Mary!We really appreciate it when our neighborhood gets support from business owners in the community. Thank you to each of you. It makes Bay Forest such a nice place to live. All-in-all, a good time was had by all.


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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubFor our second small dinner party this year, Gourmet Club members “traveled” to Beijing, the host of the 2008 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony took place on 8/8/08, because the number “8” is considered very lucky in Chinese culture. Our menu consisted of dishes from China, Macau, and Southeast Asia: appetizers included Spicy Omelet Wedges, Crunchy Vegetable Rolls, and a Hot and Sour Soup, followed by a Green Tea Granita; the main course was a spice-crusted Roasted Pork, Cold Spicy Noodles, Szechwan Eggplant, and Peking Crisp String Beans; and dessert was a Raspberry and Mandarin Orange Tart. Here is the recipe for the eggplant as well as a picture of the tablescape for one of the parties.

Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Sauce2 pounds eggplant3 Tbsp oil for frying2 whole dried chili peppers6 garlic cloves, minced2 scallions, chopped into pea sized pieces including the green tops

Sauce Mixture (Mix in a Bowl)*1 Tbsp Szechwan sweet bean sauce or ground bean sauce2 Tbsp black soy sauce2 tsp brown sugar¼ tsp MSG (optional)1 Tbsp pale dry sherry1 tsp chili oil 1 tsp sesame seed oil

1. Make 4 slashes around the eggplant, about 1 inch deep. Steam eggplant over water until soft. Cool slightly. Tear eggplant into thin strips lengthwise. Discard part of the seeds.

2. Heat oil for frying in wok over high heat. Fry chili peppers until brown, then discard. Add garlic and scallions and brown them slightly. Stir in sauce mixture and cook until it begins to bubble. Add eggplant strips. Stir fry gently until eggplant is heated through. Add sesame oil. Serve hot.

Note: Chili oil and dried chili peppers can be omitted if you do not like peppery food, or add the amount according to taste. Serves: 6-8 • Source: The Classic Chinese Cook Book

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Congratulating our Bay ForestGraduating SeniorsRemember the two pages of Bay Forest high school and college graduating seniors that were featured in the June 2012 Bay Forest News? If you are a Bay Forest graduating senior this May, now is the time to send your info for the June 2013 issue!

We would like to recognize and congratulate all of our Bay Forest high school and college graduating seniors in the June issue of the Bay Forest News. This has become an annual Bay Forest tradition.

Please send the following information to Marita Moran at [email protected]. Name2. Post-graduation plans such as: the college you will be

attending, where you will be working, which branch of the armed services you will be joining, graduate school plans, travel plans, etc.

3. If you want to mention anything about honors or scholarships received, please do. This is your chance to shine.

4. We would love for you to also send a picture. If you have any questions, please email me at the above address. May I be the first to congratulate you on your upcoming achievement! ~Marita Moran


Bay Forest residents Perform at the Bay Area ChorusThe Bay Area Chorus presents a Time For Action: Praise!The Bay Area Chorus of Greater Houston presents an exciting conclusion to their 48th Concert Season on Monday, April 29th at 7:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay TX. 77058. Get ticket information from any chorus member or at: www.seatyourself.biz/bayareachorus. In advance (all ages) $10; At the door: $15 Adults, $12 Students/Sr. +65 [email protected]

Several Bay Forest residents will be onstage as the Bay Area Chorus’ Mixed and Women’s Choruses sing works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and featuring: Benjamin Britten’s Festival Te Deum with organ, Gyorgy Orban’s Missa Brevis No. 6 with piano, and Paul Basler’s Songs of Faith with keyboard and horn accompaniment to conclude their action packed concert season. All of these works are exciting musical journeys in surprisingly beautiful choral settings across several musical periods. Artistic Director, keith Dixon, is completing his 18th year as conductor of the Bay Area Chorus with organist Crista Miller and pianist Mendy Alford.

Bay Area Chorus 17th Annual Cruise RaffleDon’t miss out on a chance to win several great prizes during the spring raffle offered by Bay Area Chorus. Only 300 tickets will be sold for $25 each. Prizes include:

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2nd Prize – Weekend night at the Westin Galleria Houston/Westin Oaks Galleria and $100 Galleria gift card

3rd Prize – Family Fun Pack: Four tickets for a Sugarland Skeeters home game, two Houston Aeros tickets, two all-day fun passes at Putt-Putt Fun House, and an autographed Houston Rockets poster.

4th Prize – Fabulous New You: 3 month membership to JourneyFit, personal coaching session with 3rd Quarter coaching, and skin care products compliments of Dolce Tanning.

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The Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) is committed to recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers and staff. On March 25, the Clear Creek Independent School District approved a three percent raise for staff. "This increase is well-deserved as our teachers and staff work tirelessly to ensure our children are prepared for their future," said

Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools. "Teachers and staff did receive a one-time, three percent payment this year. This move by the school board will sustain the raise for next year."

Additionally, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved an increase in the District's contribution to employee health care from $225 per month to $265 per month. TRS-Active Care, the health insurance that is used by 90% of school districts in Texas, has raised its premiums rates for the second year in a row. This increase in employer contribution will help offset the impact on CCISD teachers, staff and their families.

In October 2012, the Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees set out a specific goal for the superintendent to develop and implement a long-range compensation plan. The superintendent outlined the plan on March 5.

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In January, the Clear Creek Independent School District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for tablet computers to meet the instructional needs for students and teachers. The RFP involved seven vendors. In the end, the district committee and CCISD students recommended the Dell Latitude 10 for its educational applications, compatibility with existing CCISD software, and cost efficiency compared to other tablet devices.

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In addition to the Dell Latitude 10 tablet, the District would receive free teacher professional development and technical training from Dell, Microsoft, and Intel. The Dell Latitude 10 could also serve as a desktop computer for teachers through a docking station. The Dell Latitude 10 uses Microsoft Office and Microsoft applications which are familiar products with CCISD staff. under the Dell proposal, the Latitude 10 Standard is $514. A tablet case is $28.

In the 2013 Bond proposal, $17.5 million is identified for student tablet computers in grades 4 through 10. With the proposal from Dell, the same $17.5 million would allow for the tablets to reach additional students by including grades 11 and 12 district-wide.

Historically, the Clear Creek Independent School District purchased technology through bond funds. The last time the District sought and received voter authorization for technology was in 2004. With the 2004 bonds, the District purchased laptop computer carts. These carts with 20 laptops would be checked out by teachers to be used in the classroom. The tablet computers proposed in the 2013 Bond would not only replace these computer carts but also initiate what is known as a 1:1 program, one computer per student.

If approved by voters, the bonds for technology would be paid off with short-term bonds of five years.

To learn more about the 2013 CCISD Bond Proposal, visit www.ccisd.net/2013Bond or email [email protected].

CCiSD Earns Finance AwardLeague City -- The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded the Clear Creek Independent School District, the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation. The award is conferred only to school entities that have met or exceeded the Meritorious Budget Award criteria.

To earn this award, Clear Creek ISD submitted its 2012–2013 budget for a rigorous review based on stringent criteria. “The award represents a significant achievement by Clear Creek Independent School District, said ASBO Executive Director John D. Musso. “It reflects the commitment by the finance staff and the school district to achieve the highest standards of school budgeting.”

This is the seventh year in a row that CCISD has been selected for the meritorious Budget Award. Developed by ASBO for school districts, the MBA criteria guide school business officials toward a quality school budget presentation by enhancing the school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. ING is honored to sponsor the MBA program for the 9th consecutive year.

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2013 CCiSD Bond ElectionThe CCISD School Board has called for a $367 million bond to address district growth, safety, aging facilities, and technology for 21st century learning and more. As a Clear Creek ISD voter, please make plans to attend a Special Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 6:30 pm in the Falcon Pass Elementary Library. Falcon Pass Principal, Monica Giuffre, will present the elements of the proposed bond, the tax impact the bond would have on property owners, and answer audience questions. Election Day is May 11, 2013. Early Voting begins on April 29. Falcon Pass Elementary will host early voting on the campus on Friday, May 3, from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. For more information on the 2013 Clear Creek Schools Bond, visit www.ccisd.net/2013bond.

FPE PTA Purchases Shade Structures After several years of saving and planning, the FPE PTA Shade Structure committee, led by Chairman, Joy king, a Bay Forest resident, has purchased and gifted a 40’ x 60’ shade structure over part of the hard top at FPE. This structure will provide shade during recess, a covered area for special events, and most importantly, serve as an outdoor classroom. Picnic tables and benches have been ordered to complete the outdoor classroom. The committee is also planning to purchase and gift a shade structure over a portion of the playground area before the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. Thank you to the committee, and especially to Joy king for all of her dedication to the project.

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FPE PTA ScholarshipThe Falcon Pass Elementary PTA offers one (1) $250 scholarship to a graduating Clear Lake High School senior. This scholarship will support a former Falcon Pass Elementary student who is focused on achieving their career goals through higher education. The scholarship committee will consider the following factors in evaluating applications: service and participation in school activities, community involvement, career goals, work experience, a written essay, scholastic merit, and overall impression.

Eligibility requirements: • Applicant must have attended CCISD schools for at least

four years, two of which must have been at Falcon Pass Elementary, and be a graduating senior at Clear Lake HS.

• Applicant must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above.

• Applicant must plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited college, university, or technical institute in the fall semester immediately following his/her high school graduation.

• Applicant cannot have an immediate family member on the Falcon Pass Elementary PTA Scholarship Committee during their application year.

• Applicant may not have their name or any other proper names appear in the content of their essay.

instructions to Apply:• Complete all portions of the application –make sure to

include all of the following items (typed or in black ink). • Provide a one-page resume listing school activities,

community involvement, and any special recognition or awards the applicant received while in high school. Please list any work experience during high school and provide a brief statement of future goals.

• Include (2) two letters of recommendation. One from a CLHS faculty member and one non-faculty, i.e. club sport coach, minister, or an employer.

• A signed Counselor’s Report to include SAT or ACT scores, and a current transcript.

• A 300-word essay discussing how parent involvement and PTA have impacted the applicant’s education and decision to continue his or her education. Or, describe your best memory/memories of Falcon Pass Elementary. Proper names must not appear in the content of the essay.

• Turn in the completed application to the Falcon Pass Elementary office by April 30, 2013. If mailing, please send to Falcon Pass PTA, Attn. PTA President, 2465 Falcon Pass Drive Houston, TX 77062. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection and Notification The Falcon Pass PTA Scholarship Committee will make the selection of the scholarship winner. Recipients will be notified in early May by email and/or uS mail. Applicants who receive the PTA scholarships must provide proof of current enrollment from their chosen education institution to the FPE PTA by October 31, 2013. Please mail your proof of enrollment after your school’s census day to Falcon Pass PTA, Attn: President, 2465 Falcon Pass Drive, Houston, TX 77062. upon receipt of the above, a check for the scholarship amount will be sent directly to the educational institution.


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randalls Good Neighbor Program: Print and complete the Good Neighbor form at http://shop.safeway.com/corporate/randalls/GN_HOuSTON_AuSTIN.pdf FPE PTA’s Charity number is 9944. Turn in your completed form at the courtesy booth at Randalls.

kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program: Enrollment in kroger’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program must be renewed each year after July 1. Print and bring the FPE barcode letter at http://www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com/pdf/10000090615.pdf

to the courtesy booth to enroll or renew your participation in the program. FPE’s Charity number for July 2012-May 2013 is #90615.

If you would like to join the email distribution list and receive the on-line monthly newsletter “Falcon Passages,” email your full name and email address to [email protected].

APril FPE Dates to remember9th Staff lunch by PTA Staff Appreciation Committee10th 4th grade knights Club meeting16th PTA Executive Board Meeting at 11:30 am16th PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria, Chick-fil-A pre-ordered dinner will be available16th Special Community 2013 Bond Meeting with Mrs. Giuffre in the Library at 6:30 pm23rd-24th STAAR Testing25th 5th grade knights Club meeting26th SPIRIT DAY !!29th 4th grade 2B Friends meeting

MAY FPE Dates to remember2nd Coffee Talk with CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith2nd JSC Deposit Day3rd Early Release 12:15 pm3rd Donuts with Dads3rd Early Voting at FPE 8:30 - 11:30 am6th-10th Teacher Appreciation Week6th 4th grade knights Club meeting7th Staff lunch by PTA Staff Appreciation Committee10th 1st grade Musical and Tea13th 3rd grade 2B Friends club meeting14th-15th STAAR Re-test16th Senior Tea 2:45pm16th 5th grade 2B Friends Club meeting17th PTA Executive Board Meeting 11:30 am17th PTA Executive New Board Meeting 12:30 p.m.17th Career Day

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“in the Footsteps of Marco Polo” Film Viewing and Discussion at the Freeman Branch libraryThe Clear Lake City County-Freeman Branch Library invite you once again to join us on April 15th at 6:30 pm at the Marge Jacobson Community Room for a free viewing of the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo," presented by Francis O'Donnell, one of the films two participants and producers. Following the viewing, O'Donnell will be available to answer questions about his and Denis Belliveau's amazing journey through strange and forbidding territories on the other side of the world. If you enjoy traveling, history, or adventure, then you won't want to miss this! Light refreshments will be served at this program made possible by support of the Friends of Freeman Library.

Girl Scout Express! (Online Program) in April Are you a Girl Scout attempting to complete Girl Scout Journeys? The Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library continues its “Girl Scout Express!” program that's designed for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Leaders with busy schedules. On Thursday, April 11th, written guides for Girl Scout Journeys will be available via Google Drive. Session IV will be posted online on Google Drive for the following Girl Scout Journeys:• 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! (Daisy Scouts) • A World of Girls (Brownie Scouts) • aMuSE (Junior Scouts) • MEdia (Cadette Scouts) • Mission: Sisterhood! (Senior Scouts)• BLISS (Ambassador Scouts)

All Sessions for the "aMAZE" (Cadettes) and "Sow What?" (Seniors Girl Scouts) are also available. This program is made possible by support of the Friends of Freeman Library.

Greek Spelling Bee CompetitionThe Clear Lake City County- Freeman Branch Library has a series of events in preparation for the Greek Festival in May and in September 2013.

We invite children to participate in a Spelling Bee at the Marge Jacobs Meeting Room on Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Come for books, food, Greek related activities and participate in a mock Greek spelling bee.

Join us on Thursday, April 25th at 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Computer Lab on the second floor for a database demonstration (Mango Language) to prepare you for the Greek Spelling Bee. The live competition will be at the Greek Festival in May at the Clear Lake Park Pavilion and also at the Greek Festival in September at kemah.Please contact the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions


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lone Star Flight Museum: Flying Through HistoryThe Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library TGIF Programs & uHCL/CLASP invite adults of all ages to TGIF Programs. On Friday, April 5th at 10:30 am in the Marge Jacobson Meeting Room, Larry Gregory, president, Lone Star Flight Museum, will tell us about this museum at Ellington Airport.

Arcadia Trio Concert Please join us on Friday, April 12th at 10:30 am at the Marge Jacobson Meeting Room for a concert performed by the Arcadia Music Trio. The Arcadia Trio is Alice Steele (Violin), Norma Williams (Flute), and karen Akkerman (cello). They will play a variety of music of different styles and periods for us.

ereader round-UpDid you know that you could read digital media on your Amazon kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, iPad, and/or a number of electronic devices? If you’d like to learn how to borrow these eBooks and eAudio for free, then please join us Friday, April 19th at 10:30 AM in the Marge Jacobson Community Room for eReader Round-up. We will have staff to assist you with checking out material from the HCPL Digital Media Catalog.

Friday Film SeriesThe Friday Film Series continues on Friday, April 26th at 10:15 amin the Marge Jacobson Community Room. Please join us as we watch a classic 1934 romantic comedy. To find out the title, please contact us!

Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. Please contact the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 or at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.

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New Volunteer Orientation April 6th and 13thIf you enjoy being in nature, meeting like minded people, greeting visitors or working with our naturalist instructors and cultural docents as they guide school field trips, outreach programs or give on site demonstrations, please join us at ABNC on April 6th or 13th from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Our staff and volunteers will introduce you to the many ways you can get outdoors and help the Nature Center. The sessions will cover the history and mission of ABNC, immediate opportunities for training, and upcoming events. This is a great group of people, aged 18 and over, who give their time on weekdays and weekends to help with the various programs from education to conservation. Teen volunteer opportunities are also available. Opportunities exist to lead educational field trips, participate in land management and conservation projects, meet and greet guests and aid in the gift shop or build and repair facilities. We are also looking for skilled and unskilled individuals who can do carpentry, electrical work, mowing and repairs. Be prepared to walk outdoors. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to 281-474-2551x14 or join us that day.

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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]/Traffic Committee Gene FisselerTrash 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.) 3-1-1Officer Randy Derr HPD Liaison / 2855 Bay Area Blvd. 77058 281-218-3900Report Suspicious Activity • Non-Emergency # 713-884-3131Poison Control 281-766-4403Albert Thomas Post Office 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 Office Hours: 7:45 am to 3:45 pm Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pmSchool 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: 281-284-19058:00 am to 4:00 pm Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 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

Houston Department of Health and Human Services

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

Visit CenterPoint Energy’s webpage for reporting streetlights out: www.centerpointenergy.com/services/electricity/residential/reportastreetlightoutage/

Report general power outages by calling 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143

To report a Streetlight that is Out...

Bay Forest Contacts

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http://www.designerlandcare.com

Documents

Bay Forest News, April 2013