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April 2014 Newsletter of the Bay Forest Community Association, Houston Texas
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Volume 28, Number 3 April 2014
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.
March 2014 Board MeetingA regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on March 17, 2014, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Tom Camp, Gene Fisseler, John Haas, Barbara McCollum, and Dan Pias. Also participating in the meeting was Community Manager Jared Simmons. One other Bay Forest resident attended the homeowner forum portion of the meeting. Business addressed included annual assessment collections and the upcoming summer pool season. For more information, including contact information, go to www.bayforest.info.
To contact 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.
Dan Pias, President [email protected]
New Community MailboxesBFCA community mailbox replacement continues. We have approximately 20 clusters of mailboxes spread across the neighborhood in various states of decay. Three clusters in the worst condition have been replaced to date. The new installations provide more paved space for mailbox access, better drainage, and are customized to reflect Bay Forest. Two additional locations are slated for replacement in early April. There are a lot of moving parts to coordinate, including the US Post Office, so minor delays are possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope you enjoy the finished product.
Changes in our Common Area Forests You may have noticed some tree work in Bay Forest over the past month and you will see more in the coming weeks. A tree trimming crew visited our community in
Bay Forest Community Association Newswww.BayForest.info
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Farewell to our Bradford Pears?
Our BFCA Board has decided to cut down all of the Bradford Pear trees that line Manor Square, Lake Lodge and Lofty Peak Lane bordering the Pool Park. It was my recommendation that they be trimmed and shaped to solve the safety problem. But they opted to have them all removed.
I wonder how much it will cost to cut down trees that size, grind the stumps out and put down sod?
We will miss the beautiful white blossoms in the spring, the shade they provide during the hot summer when we are walking to the pool or just walking the dog. And we will miss the fall color they provide, which is so rare here in Houston.
It makes me sad. ~ Marita
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March and cleared numerous trees and shrubs from the pipeline right-of-way that passes under our neighborhood. If you weren’t familiar before with the buried pipeline’s path from Space Center under our Pocket Parks and continuing to El Dorado before, you can clearly see it now. The tree trimmers trimmed and/or removed trees that were initially planted by the neighborhood developer or that have been planted since. Such clearing is part of the easement provisions and serves to assure that the pipeline route is clearly visible and accessible.
This year we’re embarking on a new phase of tree replacement. Replacing trees in our urban forest must be viewed as a continuous process. The “forest” in Bay Forest has suffered some major losses due to trees reaching the end of their natural lives, damage from Hurricane Ike, drought conditions, disease, insect infestation, and other factors…such as pipeline route clearing. So we will be adding new plantings in the Bay Forest Parks and Pocket Parks to renew our forest.
Where will trees be planted? What species? What sizes? These are good questions that require forestry expertise. We have partnered up with Trees For Houston (TFH) to develop and execute a Forestry Plan for our community. What to plant, where to plant and what sizes to plant requires some outside expertise. TFH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to planting, protecting and promoting trees. TFH’s mission is to plant, promote and protect trees all over the greater Houston area. We’ve learned that greater diversification in our tree population, lessens the chances that a single event could decimate the landscape in the future. In addition, for reforestation projects, larger numbers of smaller trees are more ideal than a few larger ones. Sadly, we have been advised that the Bradford Pear trees located along the perimeter of the pool park have reached the end of their natural life cycle and will continue to pose a safety issue with falling and breaking branches. We will be working closely with TFH to remove them and design appropriate replacements designed for those areas over the next several weeks. Those trees have served us well for many years and they will be missed.
Our urban forest is all of the woody vegetation growing within the boundaries of our community, including trees, shrubs, and vines found along our streets, on our private property, in our parks and in our common areas. Like all homeowners in Bay Forest who manage the “forest” on their property, BFCA is responsible for managing the urban forest on our common property. Watch for the results of our efforts.
POOL OPERATIONS FOR 2014:Once again in an attempt to better manage the usage of our community pool assets, we have adjusted the pool hours to reflect the actual usage. The new pool hours will be from 12pm to 8pm Tuesday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday and closed on Mondays for maintenance. See related pool article for additional information.
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Neighborhood News
Saturday, April 12th 3:00 to 6:00 pmSEE YOU SOON!
The Bay Forest Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Cajun Crawfish Boil will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Bay Forest Pool Park, in the Pavilion. Please see a separate article with details about the Easter Egg Hunt.
This year, once again, Abe’s Cajun Market & Café will be bringing the crawfish. There will also be Cajun sausage, corn on the cob, potatoes, beer, sodas and water. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, that would be great! Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun.
Abe's Cajun Market and Café (Scott and Leslie Abraham are Bay Forest Residents), the Bay Forest Community Association, Edrina Fitting/Ladybug Realtors and Great American Title are hosting the Bay Forest Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Cajun Crawfish Boil this year.
If anyone would like to help in setting up or cleaning up, please contact Edrina Fitting at 281-798-6400 or email at [email protected].
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Neighborhood News
Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CRIME REPORT – February 2014Burglary Building 14100 Bay Pointe Auto Repair ShopCriminal Mischief (Juv) 4400 Cedar Ridge Road/Street/SidewalkTheft 1000 Clear Lake City Misc. BusinessBurglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City City Park Parking LotBurglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City Sylvan Rodriguez ParkTheft (Auto Car Not Truck) 1200 Clear Lake City Other Parking LotTheft (Shoplifting) 1900 El Dorado Grocery/SupermarketTheft 14900 Evergreen Ridge Road/Street/SidewalkBurglary Motor Vehicle 14800 Flowerwood Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief 1200 Indian Autumn UnknownBurglary Motor Vehicle 1700 Mabry Mill Residence/HouseCurfew Ordinance 16200 Park Center Parks/Recreation/Zoo
CRIME REPORT – March 2014Burglary Building 14100 Bay Pointe Auto RepairTheft 15400 Conifer Bay UnknownCriminal Mischief 13800 Mill Garden Residence/HouseBurglary Motor Vehicle 3500 Pine Brook Road/Street/SidewalkTheft (Truck) 13700 Red Coral Driveway
Includes: Bay Forest, Middlebrook, Northfork, Brook Forest, Bay Oaks and Bay Knoll This data is not the official crime statistics for the Houston Police Department. This data is being provided prior to the release of the Department's Official Monthly Uniform Crime.
Congratulating our Bay ForestGraduating SeniorsRemember the three pages of Bay Forest high school and college graduating seniors that were featured in the June 2013 Bay Forest News? If you are a Bay Forest graduating senior this May, now is the time to send your info for the June 2014 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].
1. 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
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Bay Forest Yard of the Month
Spring has sprung in Bay Forest!Finally, we are past our last potential frost date and winter is gone! Flowers are popping up all over Bay Forest, and most homeowners are busy working in their yards. It won't be long until the grass is green, and before we know it Crape Myrtles will be blooming again. To celebrate the return of Spring, the Yard of the Month committee has chosen two yards that just seem to sing with Spring. This month, our homeowners have a lot in common. Both women love gardening, and do all their own yard work. Both yards are corner lots which means double the amount of visible flower beds (double the work!), and both houses have been eagerly anticipated by the yard of the month committee for several months. Except for the fact that both yards have Crape Myrtle, the two landscapes are very different.
On the north side, Sue and Brian Kam at 2202 Cherrytree Ridge have actually gotten Daffodils to thrive in their sunny front yard. They also have Roses, Azaleas, Pansies, and Impatiens along with a wide variety of green bushes and ornamental grasses. This yard has beautiful color all year long, so what is green now will be blooming later. The row of red brick along the beds does a great job of drawing attention to the flowers planted there, not only because it creates a great boundary against the grass, but because it raises the bed ever so slightly. And speaking of raised, it doesn't really show in the pictures, but the Kams house is actually several feet above street level. Erosion in their side yard was a problem
(YARD OF THE MONTH continued on page 7)
that they have solved elegantly with the installation of a simple retaining wall. This small wall keeps their soil from washing away, protects the roots of the large tree at the back of their property, and provides a spot for a small shade garden including Aloe Vera and Grape Hyacinth.
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Bay Forest Yard of the Month
On the south side, Wanda and Wolfgang Abele at 15602 River Maple have an explosion of Azaleas on their hands. These bushes were full of buds when we took the pictures, so this yard will be even prettier by the time this newsletter comes out. The Abeles have filled their shady front yard with several shades of Azalea from purest white to deepest pink. This gives a lot of depth and texture to the landscape and compliments their house beautifully. The large evergreen and Sago Palm anchor the house and really let the Azaleas shine. Wanda has also planted lots of Geraniums and Impatiens, so between that and the Crape Myrtles, the color will continue well into summer. When you drive by, don't forget to look down the driveway of this house; the backyard is filled with several varieties of beautiful Citrus trees and many graceful potted Plumeria trees.
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The pool is Closed on Mondays, except holidays; May 26 & Sept 1.Please Note: Pool opening will be delayed due to Blue Marlins Swim Meet on June 7th.
BAY FOREST COMMUNITY POOLSUMMER 2014 SCHEDULE
May 3 - June 1
May 26
June 5
June 6 - August 24
August 30-September 1
Saturdays & Sundays
Memorial Day
Last Day of School
Tuesday - FridaySaturday & Sunday
Saturday, Sunday &Monday (Labor Day)
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Noon - 8:00 pm
Noon - 8:00 pm9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 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 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, 2014. To schedule a party please email the Pool Party Coordinator at: [email protected], or phone 281-300-6077 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.
Lifeguard TrainingThis year Lifeguard Lessons will be offered by Sweetwater Pools right here at our Bay Forest Pool! Go to www.swlifeguards.com to register or call 281-988-8480 for more information.
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubOur second small dinner party celebrated Italy, known for both its cuisine and fine wines. What better place to stop for our winery tour. The main course was Beef Tenderloin with Grissini-Herb Butter. With it went Green Beans Gremolata and Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Orzo-the recipe is below. Starters included Bruschetta with Rosemary, Roasted Plum Tomatoes and Ricotta and an Onion Frittata
Baked Tomatoes4 large tomatoes, tops removed
Scoop out pulp and seeds, sprinkle lightly with salt and turn upside down on paper towels to drain. Place tomatoes upright in muffin tins and fill with Lemony Orzo (recipe follows). Top with buttered bread crumbs if desired. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Lemony Orzo8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked3 Tbsp. olive oil1 clove garlic, sliced1½ tsp lemon zest2 Tbsp. lemon juice3 Tbsp. minced parsley¼ cup grated parmesan cheese¼ cup slivered, pitted Kalamata olives¼ cup sliced green onionsFreshly ground black pepper to taste
Boil orzo pasta until al dente; drain.
In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil and garlic over low heat until garlic is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Raise heat to medium and stir in orzo, lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley. Cook stirring until pasta is hot.
Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese, Kalamata olives and green onions. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Use orzo to stuff the tomatoes.
Servings: 4Source: Redbook, reprinted in the Houston Chronicle January 11, 2012
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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.
When animals are not on a leash they must be otherwise restrained, either behind a fence or in some other enclosure that will prevent their escape.
“Running at large” may result in impoundment of the animal or in the issuance of one or more citations.
For more information visit www.houstontx.gov/barc/index.php
Defecation By Dogs Or Cats (Pooper Scooper Law)There is an ordinance relating to picking up fecal matter deposited by owned dogs on property which does not belong to the owner of the dog or where the owner has consent to let his/her dog defecate. The text of the ordinances is as follows:“Section 6-24. Defecation by dogs or cats.(a) It is the duty of each person in control of a
dog or cat to promptly remove and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, feces left by such dog or cat.
(b) It shall be the duty of each person in control of a dog or cat to be in possession of materials to remove feces left by a such dog or cat.
(c) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person in control of the dog or cat is the owner of the premises, or the owner’s agent of the premises, where the dog or cat deposits feces.”
(d) Violation of this section is unlawful and any violation shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $75.00 or more than $500.00. Each act in contravention of this section is a separate offense.”
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“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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Registration is NOW open at www.brooksbluemarlins.com (many folks still access the old website www.bluemarlinsswimteam.com, but it now forwards swimmers to the above address)
Our team is a summer competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to international competitor.
All of our coaches provide assurances that the time children spend in swimming will be quality time.
We are a non-profit club, run by its elected Board of Directors which meets each month. All members are welcome at each meeting and encouraged to be involved in team activities and fundraiser.
Brooks Blue Marlins Practice Schedule2014 schedule for new and returning swimmers:Practice for all new swimmers will start on April 28th, 2014 at the Brook Forest Pool. Practice for all returning swimmers begins on May 7th, 2014 (times and places subject to change):as follows Monday to Friday:8 & Under 4:30-5:30 pm Brook Pool Forest 9 & 10 5:30-6:30 pm Brook Forest Pool11& up 4:30-6:30 pm Bay Forest Pool (2 hour practice)No Practice Thursday June 6th, 2014 as this is the last day of school.
Practice will shift to a morning schedule on Friday June 7th, 2014. Practice is as follows Monday to Friday, times to be determined by age group.as follows Monday to Friday:8 & Under 8:30-9:30 am Brook Forest Pool9 & 10 7:30-8:30 am Brook Forest Pool11& up 7:30-9:30 am Bay Forest Pool (2 hour practice)
Brooks Blue Marlins Swim Meet Schedule Host Visitor Pool Addresses5/24 Nassau Bay Brooks BM 18250 Nassau Bay Drive Nassau Bay, Texas5/31 Brooks BM Harbour Tide Brook Forest Pool 16245 Havenpark6/7 Brooks BM South Belt Bay Forest Pool 15715 Lake Lodge6/14 Brooks BM Timber Cove Middlebrook Pool 16203 Dunmoor6/21 El Lago Brooks BM 419 Tallowood, El Lago, Texas
**Champ Meet most likely held June 28-29th in Texas City
For more information contact: Ivan Dominguez, Blue Marlins president 713-339-0835
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Let's Kill Some Weeds!Isn't it interesting that this "Winter That Won't Quit" has done seemingly nothing to our weeds!
Darn you, 2014 Polar Vortex!
No matter how many cold nights we suffer, the weeds just keep on coming!
If I wrote a tutorial about how to deal with every weed, it would take months to complete and eventually turn into a book. So, I'll just focus on killing every one of your broadleaf weeds with some very specific products that I think will solve the problem. From dollarweed, oxalis, henbit and clover to chickweed, thistle, dandelion, spurge and stickyweed, I can help you kill them quickly.
It involves two products ... Bonide Weed Beater Complete and Bonide Weed Beater Ultra.
You may already be familiar with Weed Beater Ultra, the liquid "cool-season" herbicide. It's still cool enough — with highs in the 60s and low 70s — to use it with confidence. But the minute the highs reach 80, you need to cease its use. This is a liquid post-emergent herbicide that will take out each and every broadleaf weed AND help with the dreaded Virginia buttonweed. And, in most seasons, this might be all you'd need.
However, with this year's serious weed infiltration, I suggest you first apply Bonide Weed Beater Complete. This is a one-of-a-kind granular product with prodiamine. It works as a pre-emergent herbicide for both broadleaf and grassy weeds. You may also know prodiamine as Barricade. The twist is that it also works like a post-emergent with an active ingredient known as sulfentrazone. But it won't kill trees and shrubs or poison groundwater the way atrazine-based weed-and-feeds have been known to.
So, here's my technique: Put out the Weed Beater Complete first. Then, either lightly water it in with irrigation or allow Mother Nature to do it if rain is imminent. In either case, wait a day. Then apply the liquid Weed Beater Ultra to dry grass. I've been asked if
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it would be okay to use the Ultra application as the "watering in" part. I don't recommend that. While the granular product needs water to be activated, using both weed killers at once would over-chemicalize the soil.
I've used this technique for a few years now, especially in Galveston where dollarweed has a seemingly permanent residency, and it works like a charm every time.
There are variations to the applications, but you need to think them through logically:
You may have heard that the granular Weed Beater Complete works best if you water the grass first. That's true, if you really want to focus on the post-emergent aspect. But the pre-emergent doesn't really need to stick to the grass blades. That's why I recommend watering it in after application and spot treating with the liquid treatment thereafter.
Is a surfactant necessary with the granular? No. Surfactants are only used when applying liquid products. Here's some background on why.
Can you apply the liquid Weed Beater Ultra first? Yes, if you allow it to dry well before putting down the granular product.
Can you allow Mother Nature to water in the granular if you only spot treated with the liquid? Yes, but don't apply the liquid unless it will have 6-8 hours to dry before it rains.
Can I only use the granular? Yes, but for a 95 percent kill, it really helps to spot treat secondarily.
If you have additional questions about this procedure, you can ask them this weekend by calling the GardenLine radio show.
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CCISD NEWS
As an alum of Clear Lake High School, we would like to invite you to our annual fashion show...Clear Creek Education Foundation presents “I Love CCISD” Fashion Show-Annual fashion show takes on new format with acclaimed fashion event producer.
The 8th annual Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) Fashion Show, “I Love CCISD,” will be held Sunday, April 27 at 4:30 pm at Alex Rodriquez Mercedes Benz in League City, Texas. Proceeds of the Fashion Show will benefit programs in the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) funded by the Clear Creek Education Foundation.
This year’s show will feature a new format, complete with runway seating, hors d’oeuvre stations and featuring talent vignettes straight from the halls of CCISD schools. The ”I Love CCISD” Fashion Show will be produced by Lenny Matuszewski, Jr., the nationally known fashion event producer, and will feature fashions from Dillard’s – Baybrook Mall. CCISD high school juniors who are in good academic standing, involved in school and community activities, and demonstrate all that is positive about CCISD will be selected to serve as student models.
In anticipation of the event, all kindergarteners in CCISD will participate in an “I Love CCISD” t-shirt art contest. The winner’s art will be featured on t-shirts, which will be sold throughout the district and in participating locations in support of the annual Fashion Show.
“The evening will showcase many areas that we “love” about CCISD, including an array of student entertainment, demonstrations from career and technology programs, such as robotics, and much more,” said CCEF Executive Director Kaci Hanson. “We are excited about the new format and hope you’ll mark your calendar for this fun and worthwhile event.”
The success of the Foundation is due not only to the volunteer effort of many, but also to the countless businesses and individuals in the community who make a difference by financially supporting fundraising activities. Please join us in Supporting Educational Excellence through this unique event.
For additional information regarding the CCEF Fashion Show, please contact co-chairs Jill Reason (281) 734-2838 or Dinah Matthews (281) 796-5090. All the detailed information regarding the show including an opportunity to purchase tickets can be found at www.clearcreekeducationfoundation.org
If you would like to become a member of your alumni association you can find information on how to join on this same site on the "Alumni" tab at the top of the page.
www2.CCISD.net for all your school news!
CCISD Names Stadium in Honor of NASA Shuttle Legacy...The Clear Creek Independent School District is home to a community unified by the spirit of exploration, so when it was time to determine the name of the District's second stadium, the Board of Trustees voted for Challenger Columbia Stadium in honor of the space shuttle program legacy and the astronauts who perished aboard both flights. "NASA is honored that our community recognizes the tremendous commitment that accompanies human spaceflight. We are proud that the stadium name will serve as a lasting memorial of our teamwork and dedication", said JSC Center Director, Dr. Ellen Ochoa.
The name was one of three recommendations brought forward to the Board of Trustees by a CCISD Naming Committee. “The history and the future of NASA
are important to all of us, especially our students,” said Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools. “Whether it is graduation, a robotics competition, a fine arts or athletic achievement, our students will be reminded to always be bold in their aspirations and reach for the stars.” When making the recommendation, the CCISD Naming Committee said Challenger Columbia Stadium was strongly reflected in community suggestions. The name also honors two major historical events that impacted CCISD and the community. It also signifies the deep history of the space program within CCISD boundaries.
The District broke ground on Challenger Columbia Stadium on Wednesday, March 26. It is located near 2145 West NASA Boulevard, near Challenger Seven Park. Clear Creek ISD’s Challenger Columbia Stadium is scheduled to open in August 2015. It is funded through the 2013 CCISD Bond.
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School News
April Dates to Remember(No campus visitors April 1-2 and April 22-23 due to STAAR Test)
1st 4th grade Writing STAAR Test (no visitors) 5th grade Math STAAR Test (no visitors)2nd 4th grade Writing STAAR Test (no visitors) 5th grade Reading STAAR Test (no visitors)3rd STAAR Testing Make-up Sessions4th STAAR Testing Make-up Sessions4th Librarians Day8th PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch8th 5th grade 2B Friends9th 4th grade 2B Friends10th JSC Deposit Day10th 3rd grade 2B Friends10th 2nd Grade Musical15th PTA Executive Board Meeting 11 am15th FPE PTA Meeting in the Teaching Theater. 11:45 am - Lunch 12:00 pm - Program: Harris County Public Library Freeman Summer Reading Program17th Egg Hunt Kinder & 2nd grade 9:00 am17th PreK Spring Celebration17th 1st Grade Easter Picnic18th Student Holiday, Good Friday20th Happy Easter 22nd Earth Day22nd 3rd & 4th grade Math STAAR Test (no visitors)23rd 3rd & 4th grade Reading STAAR Test (no visitors) 23rd 5th grade Science STAAR Test (no visitors)24th STAAR Test Make-up Sessions24th Mobile Dairy Day25th STAAR Test Make-up Sessions25th SPIRIT DAY !!29th FPE Spirit Night at McDonald’s on Bay Area 30th Kinder Graduation Pictures
FPE Field Day!
FPE Field Trip to San Antonio!
FPE Spirit Day!
Falcon Pass ElementarySchool NewsGO VOYAGERS!
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School News
Scholarship for CLHS SeniorThe 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). Applications can be picked up from the front office at Falcon Pass Elementary or they can be sent via email by sending a request to Carrie Quigley at [email protected].
• 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. (page 3)
• 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 this completed application to the Falcon Pass Elementary office by April 30, 2014. 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, 2014. 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.
FPE 4th GradeMusical
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CLHS Groundbreaking Ceremony set for May 17!Save the date! The Clear Lake High School Groundbreaking Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2014! This event will be filled with fun, food and activities as we say good-bye to the original Clear Lake High School Building and usher in a new era for Clear Lake High School. Students are creating designs for the T-Shirt design contest to be held next month and several clubs will be hosting tables to provide food and beverages for all the guests. There are plans to have a photo booth for current and former Falcons as well as tours of the old building. More details will be provided as the date of the event draws near. Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon! For the very latest on the Clear Lake High School rebuild and to view a design animation, photos and project updates, visit www.ccisd.net/departments/facility-services/2013-bond-construction/high-schools/clear-lake-hs
Spring Semester Exam SchedulePlease make note of the current testing schedule and keep these dates in mind to be sure you student does not have any conflicting appointments. March 31 STAAR English I Writing and ReadingApril 1 STAAR English II Writing and ReadingApril 21-24 TAKS retestingMay 6 Algebra I and US HistoryMay 7 BiologyMay 8-9 STAAR MakeupsJune 2-5 Semester Final Exams Please note dates are subject to change by the Texas Education Agency. For the latest information please visit the TEA website at www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/calendars/
Congratulations to the 2014-2015 PTSA OfficersAt the General Association meeting held on Thursday, March 20 the the following individuals were elected to the Clear Lake High School 2014-2015 PTSA Executive Board: President: Brandie CorraoFirst Vice President (Programs): Gina RicoSecond Vice President (Communications): Michelle KruegerSecretary: Deanna PewTreasurer: Julie Lovelace Congratulations to these ladies as they embark on a pivotal year at Lake full of fun and excitement surrounding the construction of the new school building! The official officer installation will be held in May.
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School News
The Bay Forest News will run ads for our Bay Forest teenagers free of charge. Please send your ad including your name,
birth date, and telephone number to: TEENS - THE BAY FOREST NEWS
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PET SERVICESGabbi Guiscardo 281-573-8375 — Dog WalkingAlexandra Hunt-Riley 11/94 281-961-5192 — Pet SittingAlex Lauzon 5/99 281-218-0064 — Pet SittingMichelle O’Bert 7/94 281-480-4833 — Pet SittingAlberto Quinones 8/96 832-228-2507 — Pet SittingAlexis Wendes 2/94 281-486-0637 — Pet SittingJack Wendes 3/98 281-486-0367 — Pet SittingAlex Woerner 8/96 281-486-6960 — Pet Sitting
MATH TUTORAbbey Cain 12/93 281-480-8189 (h) 832-477-0135 (c)Richard Cao 1/97 281-480-2033 (h) [email protected] Lawrence 9/93 281-286-7203 (h) 832-492-4042 (c)Alice Wang 7/92 281-282-0639
SPANISH TUTOR (Elementary to High School)Hugo Hernandez, Jr. 9/91 281-323-9722Alexandria Lawrence 9/93 281-286-7203 (h) 832-492-4042 (c)
PIANO TEACHERAlice Wang 7/92 281-282-0639
POWER WASHINGIsaac Fouty 9/91 713-252-2578Robert Lauzon 7/96 281-218-0064Alberto Quinones 8/96 832-228-2507
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CURB ADDRESS PAINTINGVictor Ungar 6/00 281-486-7776
PTSA Special Meeting The Clear Lake High School PTSA will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 10:30 am in the Main Building Library for the purposes of presenting and approving the PTSA Special Purchases. All PTSA members are invited to attend.
Flairs Sweep First Place at State Competition The Fabulous Falcon Flairs attended the High School Showcase of Champions competition on March 1st. The team was awarded first place in their Contemporary, Jazz and Kick dances and second in their Pom dance, and they received Choreography awards in the Contemporary, Jazz and Kick dances. The Flairs were designated as members of the Elite Circle, which means that they scored 95 or higher on every routine they performed. They were awarded first place for Medium Teams Overall. The Flair Officers were awarded fist place in all 4 of their dances - Jazz, Lyrical, Prop, and HipHop. They were given Choreography awards for their Prop, Jazz and Lyrical dances, Outstanding Technique Awards for their Jazz and Lyrical dances, and the CrowdPleasers Award for their Jazz performance. The Flair Officers were designated members of the Elite Circle, also winning the Medium Group Overall and they tied for first place as Overall Competition Officer Champions. Other Flair first place winners include Nicole Kayser, 1st place Junior Division Soloist, Natalie Matthews/Nicole Kayser 1st place duet, Madison Ditta/Halasi Frohling/Nicole Kayser 1st place Trio, Social Committee 1st place, and Large Ensemble 1st place. Other notable performances were Halasi Frohling - 4th runner up Junior Division Soloist, Sabrina Carver 5th runner up Junior Division Soloist, Kate Martinez and Maddie Kuczyinski Senior Soloist Semi Finalists.
Falcon Band Takes a Bite Out of Clear LakeThe Falcon Band Booster Club recently hosted "Bites at the Lake." The event, which featured student performances, 20 local restaurants serving up signature dishes and silent and live auctions, raised money for students in Clear Lake High School's band and color/winter guard. Celebrity judges included CCISD Superintendent Greg Smith, CCISD Board of Trustee Ken Baliker, Sunny 99.1 morning radio host Dana Tyson and KTRK 13 SkyEye morning host Andy Bass.
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Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Texas 77062 (281) 488.1906 • www.hcpl.net
Appalachian Trail endurance hiker and 2012
National Geographic Adventurer of the YearJennifer Pharr Davis @ Freeman Library!
Join us on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm in the Community Room for an evening with Jennifer Pharr Davis who is an author, speaker, and three-time Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. Her latest book “Called Again” chronicles her 2011 record-breaking trek, completing the Appalachian Trail hiking 2,181 miles in 46 days. Join us for this world-class athlete’s inspiring story of adventure, hardship, pain and triumph.
Please contact the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.
Free Email & Social Media Workshop- Simple Marketing Strategies to Grow your Business
Grow Your Business With Email & Social Media: Simple Marketing Strategies Join us on Saturday, April 26th at 10:30 am in the Community Room for Email and Social Media workshop. This is a great workshop for beginners in online marketing looking to accomplish more in less time-with small budget. It is designed to give small businesses and non-profit organizations some simple ideas for growing their customers, prospects, or member network by using email and social media marketing. You’ll learn what it means to run effective email and/or social media marketing campaigns and what tools you can use to measure the success of your efforts without spending lots of time or money.Topics to be discuss:• What type of content to use in your campaign;• How to get more people to stop and read your messages;• How to get more action –or reaction to your messages and offers;• Why using images on social medial channels creates higher
engagement;• Why your content should be mobile-friendly.
Registration is required for this workshop. To register go to http://bit.ly/1ngNWsc or call the library at 281-488-1906.
April Adult EventsFAMILY SEARCH – Tuesdays, 4/15-4/29 @ 1:30 to 3:00 pmLearn from Family Search representatives how to use their free genealogy research, education & tree building site. This class will run for 6 weeks - 1 day a week for 1½ hours. Registration required due to limited number of computers. Register HERE or call the library at 281-488-1906.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS COUNSELING with SCORE Houston-Tuesdays & Wednesdays by Appt. only Get the help you need to grow your business. SCORE Counselors are available at the library every Tuesday and Wednesday. Call the library or go to http://bit.ly/17Q9yTm to schedule your appointment
CREATOR SPACE – Monday evenings at 7:00 pm (4/7-4/28)Joins us every Monday evening for innovative presentations and demonstrations Creator Space. Be inspired to make your own creations! For more information, check their website at http://creatorspace.org/
TGIF SERIES – Friday mornings @ the Community Room• April 4th CLASP – "Dinosaurs to Diesel: Oil and Its
Implications" It will be presented by William Powers, Ph.D, Adjunct Instructor in History, UHCL.
• April 11th at 10:15 am – Join us for a viewing of a 1999 film which tells the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. This film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern.
• April 25th – Join us for a live concert performed by the Morning Bells Hand Bell Choir. Under the direction of Danielle Harmon, the Morning Bells is a group of women from two local churches that serve our community.
WRITER’S CLUB (meet in the conference room) April 3rd at 6:30 pm – Clear Lake Science Fiction & Fantasy Book GroupApril 12th & 26th at 10:00 am – Clear Lake Area Writers (CLAW) April 14th at 7:30 pm – Freeman Mystery Book Club April 23rd at 7:30 pm – Hofstetter Science Fiction & Fantasy Book ClubApril 24th at 7:00 pm – Great Books Book Club
CRAFTS & TRIVIA“Crafts to go” Get a new craft courtesy of the Friends of Freeman (while supply last)April 1st ,15th & 29th at 10:00 am – Freeman Needlecrafters Group meets at the Conference RoomTrivia Express Series • Module #5 – at the Teen Zone. Come watch a film that tells the
true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.
• Module #5 Meet Up – Meet us at the Zone at 6:15 pm on Thursday, April 3rd to compare answers. Get an introduction to and help from the Science Fiction/ Fantasy Book Club.
• Module #6 – Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month starts April 10th. Contact the library to get the Trivia available online!!
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Clear Lake High School Falcons
All-American Swim Clinic
Monday- Thursday, April 28- May 1, 2014
Clear Lake High School Pool 2929 Bay Area Blvd., Houston TX 77059
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• Specialists in all 4 strokes! • Regional and State Caliber Swim Instructors!
• Supervised by Lake High School Coaches --TJ Markiewicz & Cynthia Forward! Two Sessions Available: Each day a different Stroke: Session 1 4:00 -- 5:00 p.m. Monday: Freestyle Tuesday: Backstroke Session 2 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: Butterfly Thursday: Breaststroke
Limited Enrollment-- $45 per Swimmer (4 sessions with swim cap) Registration Due By: April 25, 2014
Mail to/drop off: Falcons All-American Swim Clinic
C/O Angie Lamarche 839 Shadwell Drive, Houston TX, 77062 (Meadowgreen) Questions? [email protected] or 281-224-3101
Checks Payable to CLABC
REGISTRATION FORM
Swimmer(s) Name: ______________________________________ Age: ______________ (M / F) ______________________________________ Age: ______________ (M/F) Swimmer(s) Prior Experience (circle one): Beginner Intermediate Advanced Session (circle one): Session 1 – 4:00 to 5:00 Session 2 – 5:15 to 6:15 Swimmer has special needs (medical condition, etc…) ________________________________________ Parents Name: _______________________________________ Email: _________________________ Contact Numbers: 1st: ___________________________ 2nd:__________________________________ Enclosed, please find a check made out to CLABC for the amount of: ______________________ Number of Swimmer(s) attending Clinic: ______________________
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PERSONAL AD POLICYThere is no charge for a Bay Forest resident to place a Personal Ad in the Bay Forest News. Please email the information that is to appear in the ad to [email protected].
There is no charge for a Bay Forest teen to adver tise in the Teen Job Directory. Get your ad to Marita Moran at [email protected] by the 20th of the month.
COMMERCIAL AD POLICYAd Sizes CostBusiness Card $ 25.001/4 page $ 40.001/2 page $ 75.00Full page $ 150.00Inserts $ 60.00 (you print 200 inserts)
5% discount offered if you pay, in advance, for 3 months of advertising space.10% discount offered if you pay, in advance, for 6 months of advertising space.15% discount offered if you pay, in advance, for 10 months of advertising space.
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Although all contributions are welcome, we cannot guarantee to print everything that is submitted. The editor reserves the right to edit copy where required.
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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 ContactsOFFICERS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Vice President Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Treasurer Barbara McCollumSecretary John Haas Director Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328
COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444ACLC 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 Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Tennis John Hass Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Yard of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Trash Service Oversight Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Long Range Planning Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Realtor Advisory Board Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Community Relations Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Management Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Crime/Community Watch Gene Fisseler www.clcw.org Water Resources Gene Fisseler 832-377-1222Website Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Nominating Committee Barbara McCollum and John Haas 281-488-0123ORGANIZATIONSGarden 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] 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062AmeriWaste 281-331-8400City of Houston Information (neighborhood protection, solid waste, addresses to public buildings, etc.) 3-1-1Officer Richard Buitron 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 Clear Lake High School281-284-6200 Fax: 281-286-2914 281-284-1900 Fax: 281-284-1905 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 www.ccisd.net/schools/elementary-schools www.ccisd.net/schools/high-schools/ clear-lake-high-schoolSpace Center Intermediate 281-284-3300 Fax: 281-284-3305 8:00 am to 4:00 pm www.ccisd.net/schools/intermediate-schools
