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Volume 26, Number 5 June/July 2012
Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsMeetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the offices of CMSI, which are located at 2615 Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 120, near Tommy’s Restaurant/Oyster Bar.
April 2012 Board MeetingA regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on May 21, 2012, at the office of Community Management Solutions, Inc. (CMSI). Board members in attendance were Dennis Fouty, Barbara McCollum, and John Haas. Kathy Dooley represented CMSI. An item of interest addressed during the meeting was the approval of refurbishing tennis courts 3 & 4. For more information regarding BFCA activities, visit www.bayforest.info.
Gene Fisseler, President [email protected]
Bay Forest Common Area LightingIn addition to our City of Houston street lights, Bay Forest has almost 60 lighting fixtures installed in our common area parks to illuminate those areas at night. A recent walking survey turned up 11 of them with burned out lamps that will soon be replaced.
Help us out, please! Any resident who notices a common area burned out lamp or fixture that is not working is encouraged to let us know. Send an email message with the location to [email protected].
Willow Shores Park “Big Toy”For several months, a group of Bay Foresters have been busy planning a major project in our community…the replacement of the 25-year old Big Toy at the Willow Shores Park. That work and planning recently turned into action in the field. The new Big Toy is installed and scheduled to be “open for business” by the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Thanks to all the good folks who contributed their time and talents to this worthwhile project. It will be enjoyed by youngsters and their not-so-young parents and grandparents for many, many years to come. So here’s a big shout out to: Vincente & Antonio Arredondo; Alex Enriquez; Oscar, Samuel, & Aaron; Gene & Victor Unger; Billie Patterson; Kim & Norm Carlegis; Tom, Carrie & Laurel Sullivan; Marjorie & Joe LaRochelle; John Haas; Susan & Marc DeChellis; JoLynn Anderson; Samme & Chatwin Lansdowne and Ian & Erin; Linda, Dennis & Jon Fouty; Paul Tice; and, Anita & John
(BFCA continued on page 3)
Small Loop for Younger Children and Larger Loop
for Older Youth
Bay Forest Annual Independence
Day Bike Parade
When: Wednesday, July 4th
at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Bay Forest Pool and Park
Who: The young and young at heart
Decorate your rides and yourselves! The Mommies’ Club will be providing snacks and cool drinks for everyone. The poolopens at 11:00 am so bring your pool gear and make a day of it!
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edrina fitting and the Ladybug realtors give back to bay forest and support our children from
elementary school through high school!Recently awarded the
texas pta Honorary Life membership award
1. DirectorofCommittee:Bay Forest Yard of the Month
2. Chairperson: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:ManyoftheBayForestMommies’ Club Activities,suchastheEaster Egg Hunt, Summer Ice Cream SocialatthePoolandtheHalloween Fall Festival
7. Sponsor:Bay Forest News
8. Sponsor:Space Center Intermediate School Band
9. Sponsor:Space Center Intermediate School Academic Recognition
10. Sponsor:CLHS Band
11. Sponsor:CLHS Girls Golf
12. Sponsor:CLHS Baseball
13. Sponsor:CLHSProject Graduation
14. Sponsor:CLHS Quarterback Club
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Neighborhood News
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Burns. And special thanks go to Charlie Orr from Bay Landscape who, at the last minute, worked his Bobcat and our project into his very busy schedule.
Bay Forest Park Exercise Trail
Watch for changes in the Bay Forest (pool/tennis courts) park during the summer of 2012. BFCA recently purchased new exercise equipment that will be installed along a new section of the already installed walking/jogging path. This new equipment will facilitate cross-training opportunities for our residents. You may want to help with its installation, so watch your email inbox for notices of upcoming workdays. For a larger view of this map click the map above.
Bay Forest “Adopts” Space Center EsplanadesBay Forest residents may be aware that the City of Houston owns all esplanades in the city streets around our neighborhood. These include the grassy “islands” between the traffic lanes in Space Center and El Dorado. Not many of us realize that the city also owns the landscaped islands within our community (along Bay Forest Drive, for example).
(BFCA continued from page 1)
Bay Forest Community
Association Pool
1
Lofty Peak Lane
Scenic View / Manor Square Drive
Existing Trail
Proposed New Exercise Path
1
3 5
2
4
6
This will complete a 1700 foot (approx 1/3 of a mile) exercise
"loop" through the park.
Stretch Bars
2 Sit-up Station
3 Pull-up Bars
4 Back Extension
5 Pull-up Bars
6 Dips
Bay Forest Community
Association Pool
1
Lofty Peak Lane
Scenic View / Manor Square Drive
Existing Trail
Proposed New Exercise Path
1
3 5
2
4
6
This will complete a 1700 foot (approx 1/3 of a mile) exercise
"loop" through the park.
Stretch Bars
2 Sit-up Station
3 Pull-up Bars
4 Back Extension
5 Pull-up Bars
6 Dips
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Irrespective of the ownership, it makes sense that we – Bay Forest Community Association – maintain the esplanades inside our neighborhood. We mow, irrigate, plant and tend the grass, and shrubs, and trees within these esplanades.
What may not be common knowledge is that BFCA is responsible for maintaining some, but not all, of the esplanades within Space Center and El Dorado where those streets parallel our neighborhood. Those include the section of El Dorado from Space Center to the bridge over Horse Pen Bayou and the section of Space Center from El Dorado to the City of Houston Fire Station. We mow, irrigate, plant and tend the grass, and shrubs, and trees within these esplanades. That’s the way Bay Forest came into being.
But the strip of Space Center between El Dorado and the drainage ditch located halfway to Bay Area Boulevard has been maintained by the City of Houston since Bay Forest opened. The City mows the grass within these esplanades. Any irrigation that occurs is through rainfall. Any tending of the shrubs and trees is through volunteer citizen effort. You may have noticed and wondered why that strip isn’t as well maintained as the two discussed above. Now you know why.
Our attempts to get the City to better maintain the esplanades in Space Center along the Kroger side of Bay Forest have proved unsuccessful over the years. At a recent BFCA board meeting, it was moved and passed that BFCA would add maintenance of this stretch of Space Center Blvd. to our community landscape maintenance program. You should see more regular mowing and edging of that grass.
In addition, we’ve taken on the “clean up” of this section of Space Center. We scheduled a Bay Forest Day, a BFD, in late April to remove the “volunteer” scrub brush and Chinese Tallow trees that have sprung up over the past decade. A handful of hardy Bay Forest folks spent a warm Saturday morning with chain saws, hand saws and loping shears removing the unwanted growth. If you see any of these volunteers… Linda Fouty, Dennis Fouty, Russ Malik, John Branch, Robert Cravens, Tom Sullivan, John Wakeman, Curt Wild and Gene Fisseler… let them know how much better it looks out there now. And watch for more opportunities to contribute your talents to this new part of Bay Forest.
Gardeners by the BayGardeners by the Bay will begin meeting again September 5th with a fall tour of private gardens.
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Willow Shores Park Work DayDid you know we have a beach in Bay Forest? We do now! It's at the Willow Shores Park. If you weren't there to move sand on Saturday, May 19, be sure to thank someone who was, because that was a LOT of work! Bay Landscaping Management helped us out a lot with their bobcat, but even so, we never could have done it without the support and strength of our community volunteers. Our first and second shifts both worked extremely hard to get it finished so our kiddos can finally have their playground. I'd like to offer a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for the sore muscles and aching backs. Here are some fun facts that might help put it in perspective:
Did you know we moved just over 110 cubic yards of sand? Yup, that was SIX 18-WHEELER TRUCK-LOADS full of soft, beautiful, HEAVY, sand.
Did you know that each cubic yard of dry sand weighs 2,700 pounds. I'll save you the math, that's 297,000 pounds of sand. 148 and a half tons! That's almost 75 minivans. WOW.
Did you know that Texas used to be underwater? About a million years ago, in the Cretaceous Period, most of North America (including Texas) was a warm sea. Our beautiful beachy sand was quarried in Central Texas. So we really do have a beach in Bay Forest. And it would never have happened without you. Thank you. Here are a few pictures of the hard work in action. You can find more at www.BayForest.info. Select Activities, then Photo Albums. Or follow this link: www.bayforest.info/bayforest/album.asp?album_id=3&album_name=Big Toy Replacement
Workers finishing the park for the grand re-opening...
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This information was taken from our community website, www.bayforest.info. For more information on many topics, please visit our website.
Question: Who is our Waste Managment provider and how do I contact them. Answer: AmeriWaste at 281-331-8400.
Question: Where and when is trash picked up? Answer: residential Waste is picked up at the back door location. Please to not place it to the curb. We pay for back door service because your neighbors don't want to see cans - full or empty - at the street in front of every house - your house. (Monday & Thursday)Green Waste is picked up at the curb. (Monday & Thursday)Heavy Waste is picked up at the curb. (Thursday)recycling is picked up at the back door location. (Thursday)Have all of your trash and recycling out by 7:00 am each day of collection. Do not put it out more than 24 hours in advance. That includes green waste. You may need to tell your lawn company that they cannot leave the bags at the curb unless it is 24 hours before trash pick-up. Question: What is considered the 'Back Door' location? Answer: A convenient location near the garage, whichis either -(1) visible from the street or(2) in a separate screened area visible from the street but not requiring access to the backyard.Residential waste and Recycling must be placed at a back door location. Do not place trash or recycling containers at the curb. Question: What is the 'Curbside' location? Answer: Within five (5) feet of the roadway but not in the roadway. All Green Waste (yard waste) and Heavy Trash must be placed at a Curbside Location.
Question: Holiday Trash Service? Answer: If one of our regularly scheduled trash pickup days falls on one of the holidays listed below – there will be no trash pickup that day. That day will be skipped and the trash will be picked up on the next regularly scheduled day. The holidays are - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
More QUeSTIONS & ANSwerS at www.bayforest.info.Residential waste and Recycling must be placed at
a back door location. DO NOT PLACE TRASH OR RECYCLING CONTAINERS AT THE CURB.
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Willow Shores Park Playground Grand re-opening PartyYay! It's finally here! The Big Toy at the Willow Shores Park is complete, and ready for play. The Bay Forest Mommies Club hosted a big party on Friday, May 24 to welcome the Toy to our park. Thank you Joy King and Samme Landsdowne for doing such a great job organizing! And Thank you Edrina Fitting and Ladybug Realtors for providing sand toys for the kiddos. As you can see from the pictures below, the Toy was a big hit and good time was had by all. To see more pictures, visit our community website at www.bayforest.info select Activites then photo albums.
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The Yard of the Month committee is off this month as we catch up on all the end of school year activities. We'll be back driving around the neighborhood again soon so we can honor Bay Forest's best yards next month. If you know of a yard that deserves a nomination, please let us know! We are always excited to get new Neighbor Nominations coming in. You can reach us at [email protected]. Until next month, here are some things to keep in mind when planning your landscaping.
First, decide if you want your yard to be formal and manicured, or natural and free-form, or something in between. These three websites provide pictures and ideas:
• www.front-porch-ideas-and-more.com/front-yard-landscaping-ideas.html
• http://ideas.reliableremodeler.com/Article.aspx?Title=Formal-Landscaping-Ideas&AC=10&ID=1990
• www.landscapingnetwork.com/landscape-design/elements.html
Other things to consider at this point:• Do you want your yard to stand out with lots of color
and drama? • Or do you prefer a more subtle look? • Do you need your plants to "work" for you? • Should they provide privacy, screen an unsightly view,
prevent erosion, or just be ornamental?
Next, observe how much light your yard receives, and if it's morning or afternoon light, or full or partial shade.
Then consider how much and how often you are willing to water. If you don't have a sprinkler system and don't always remember to water, you might want to consider drought tolerant plants. Take a look at these websites:
• http://landscaping.about.com/cs/landscapeplans/a/drought_plan.htm
• www.gardeners.com/Drought-Tolerant-Perennials/5498,default,pg.html
• www.ehow.com/list_7640967_drought-plants-south-central-texas.html
Now for the fun part: selecting your plants. Once you have an idea of how you want your landscape to look, you can go to a nursery or garden center and select plants that thrive in your light and water conditions. Staff at reputable nurseries should be able to help you make informed selections. Remember to allow room for shrubs and trees to grow to their full height and width. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a wonderful resource. Their website iswww.wildflower.org.
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Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CrIME rEPorT – APrIL 2012 – EASTBurglary Habitation (MB) 4/15/2012 15800 Havenhurst ResidenceBurglary Motor Vehicle (BO) 4/8/2012 15400 Rocky Oak Rd./St./SidewalkBurglary Motor Vehicle (BKF) 4/15/2012 16300 Clearcrest ResidenceCriminal Mischief (BF) 4/4/2012 15600 Bay Forest residence Criminal Mischief (BKF) 4/12/2012 16200 Havenpark Parks & Rec Criminal Mischief (BF) 4/15/2012 15700 Hillside Falls residenceCriminal Mischief (BKF) 4/20/2012 15800 Craighurst DrivewayCriminal Mischief (BKF) 4/20/2012 15900 Larkfield ResidenceCriminal Mischief (BKF) 4/20/2012 16000 Mesa Verde ResidenceCriminal Mischief (MB) 4/20/2012 15700 Mill Point YardTheft (BO) 4/26/2012 3000 Rocky Oak ResidentialThis 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
Bay Forest News Direct to your InboxBay Forest Homeowners who have an email address registered with our Community Association can receive the Bay Forest News directly to their email inbox.
You can simply send an email to [email protected] to activate your web login and get on the email distribution list.
This is a great next step in keeping the legacy of great communication in Bay Forest alive while at the same time getting the word out faster and with less expense.
If you are not on-line and do not have an email account, don’t worry – you will still have your block captain deliver your newsletter to your door.
Also, if you have not logged into our community website, www.bayforest.info, please take a minute and do so. This will enable you to receive not only the Bay Forest News electronically, but you will also receive other messages that are important to you as a member of our community. In addition, you can view your account, submit requests, pay your assessments on-line and view all kinds of information about our community.
Bay Forest TennisBay Forest Men’s Tennis League plays on Wednesday evenings.
“A” league contact: Greg Blackburn at 281-480-8280 “B” league contact: Russ Hall at 281-486-4052
Bay Forest Women’s Tennis League plays on Monday evenings.Contact Pam Doty at [email protected] or 281-286-7471.
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Brian KuczynsKi Clear Lake High Class of 2012, is heading to College Station this fall! Brian plans to study biology but remains flexible in his ultimate course of study. Brian's senior year highlights include playing on the Varsity Football team under those Friday night lights. Brian was also selected as a representative of Falcons Keeping the Faith which is an elite group of athletes that are chosen for their character to mentor at risk
children in the local elementary school. Brian also completed all requirements of the Eagle Scout rank and will participate in his Board of Review this month. With these successes, Brian is looking forward to the next chapter.
Michelle O'Bert will attend Texas A&M at College Station, majoring in Biomedical Science.• 2012 Cum Laude Graduate of Clear
Lake High School• National Honor Society• National Art Honor Society• Distinguished Achievement Plan • Safe School Ambassador• Chamber Orchestra member - harpist• Varsity Cheerleader; 3 year All American Cheerleader
Will ranKin is graduating from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. He will be attending graduate school at Western Ontario in London, Ontario in the fall.
Jay ranKin is graduating from
Clear Lake High School and will be attending Texas Tech
University in Lubbock, Texas in the fall.
tOM harrigan is graduating from Clear Lake High School and will be studying Petroleum Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Tom is an Eagle Scout with Troop 869.
Devin Michael Warren is graduating with a BA in Information and Operations Management from Texas A & M University.• Graduated Cum Laude• Active in the Mays Business School
Supply Chain Mgmt. group and the Pre- Law Society
• Completed an internship with Lyondell Bassell
• Will start with BP in August!
sarah yarBrOugh is graduating from Clear Lake High School with
honors. She will be attending Trinity University in San Antonio with a double major in Psychology and
Neuroscience. Sarah lettered in Band as a percussionist, and also within her four
years participated in Color Guard and Theater. She also enjoys taking part in
church volunteering and leadership.
stephanie MeJia is a graduating senior of Clear Lake High School. Stephanie is the senior captain of her tennis team and also is graduating with the honors of Cum Laude. She is planning on studying Business in Austin at St. Edward's University. She was awarded a $32,000 scholarship from St. Edward's.
saMantha sOuthwill be attending Baylor University
in the fall where she will major in pre nursing. She also received a large
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hannah BucK graduated from the United States Naval Academy this May with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. She will get some time off in June, then will report to Pensacola, Florida for pilot training early July. After approximately 18 months of flight training, Hannah will serve in the Navy as an aviator for a minimum of seven years.
Kevin Jensenis graduating from The University
of Texas - Austin with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is going to
work for BP beginning in August.
alexis WenDes is graduating from Clear Lake High School in June. Alexis was the Lake Varsity Cheer captain and was All American for 4 years. She will be attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin this fall.
Julia pOtter will be graduating from CLHS this June. While at Clear Lake, she ran
Cross Country and Track for 3 years and lettered in Music. She played in the Orchestra and sang in the Choir.
She was a member of the prestigious Soundwaves Choir. She plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University in the fall.
Kyle BreWer is graduating from Clear Lake High School, where he was the Volleyball Manager. Kyle will be attending TCU in the fall where he will study Business.
thOrntOn WiMBerly is a CLHS graduate and will be attending Blinn College.
shane sullivan is graduating from Clear Lake High School. Shane lettered all 4 years of high school in swimming, and was a varsity member of the Clear Lake High School Swim Team during that time. He also spent 14 years swimming with our neighborhood swim team, the Blue Marlins. He attended the Lead America Program in Washington, D.C., which earned him college credit before entering high school. Since he wants to major in International Studies,
he spent part of the summer before his senior year on a tour of England, France, and Italy. Shane plans to attend the Honor College at Texas State University in San Marcos in the fall and will major in International Studies.
Brian MaliK will be graduating from Clear Lake High School. He was a CLHS band member for 3 years and received his Letterman Jacket. Brian recently achieved his Second Degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts. He will be attending Stephen F. Austin University in the fall.
Daniel Diehl will graduate from Clear Lake High School. Daniel has a Varsity Letter in Art 2010 and 2012. He has several Art awards including: Visual Art Scholastic Event (V.A.C.E) - 2 Excellent Awards 2009 and 2 Superior Awards 2010, the Scholastic Art Award- Honorable Mention 2012, and the Clear Creek ISD Young at Art – 2012 third place winner. Daniel will graduate with the Distinguished Achievement
Program Award and Cum Laude. Daniel is an Eagle Scout with Troop 95 in Seabrook. Daniel is a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Key Club and ran Cross Country for 4 years. In his senior year, Daniel had the opportunity to do an Independent Study Mentorship (ISM) with Mr. Alex Kanelakos, the Lead Flight Instructor, at NASA. His project was to participate in the preparation of training for Astronauts who would be replacing the Radiator Grapple Bars on the International Space Station. Daniel will be attending the University of Houston studying Mechanical Engineering. He is the recipient of a University of Houston Academic Excellence Scholarship.
rachael Davari will be majoring in
Marketing next year at St. Edwards University
in Austin.
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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, 2011. 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: July 4, and September 3.
BAy ForEST CoMMuNITy PooLSuMMEr 2012 SCHEDuLE
June 1
June 2 - August 26
Sept. 1-3
Last Day of School
Tuesday - Sunday
Saturday, Sunday &Monday (Labor Day)
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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JuNe 16: pooL opeNiNg deLayed due to bLue marLiNS Swim meet
Blue Marlins Swim Team Yes, we really are ready to start of the 2012 Swim Season! June 4th time changes to morning practices. Brook Forest PoolCoach Patra Katsigiannis7:00 - 8:00 am – ages 9-108:00 - 9:00 am – ages 5-8 Bay Forest Pool(please make note this is a 2 hr practice)Coach Chris Fatora7:00 - 9:00 am – ages 11-15 Marlins Picture DayMarlin Picture Day will be june 4th starting at 4 pm - individualand 5 pm - group photo.
Blue Marlins 2012 Summer Season Schedule:Please check Marlins web site for directions to all pool locations.june 2 Meet #1. (Away v. League City)june 9 Interdivision Meet #2. (Home v. Pineloch) at Brookforest Pooljune 16 Meet #3. (Home v. Clear Lake Forest) at Bay Forest Pooljune 23 Meet #4. (Away v. Clear Lake City)june 30 Meet #5. (Away v. PineBrookWood) july 2 Last Chance Meet. (TBA) july 7-8 Champ Series Meet. (TBA)
Spotlight on the CoachesCoach Patra katsigiannisI've always loved the water; I started year-round, USS swimming when I was 12 years old and continued throughout high school. I was on the Varsity swimming and water polo teams at Clear Lake High School for 4 years. I currently play club water polo at Vanderbilt University where I am a rising senior majoring in Healthcare Management.
In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and going to the beach. I have two younger sisters, Hrisa (20) who is an assistant coach, and Ariana (16). I also have the cutest dog around, Ares. My favorite stroke is freestyle but butterfly makes me groan. I am so excited for this year's Blue Marlins season!
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senior year. I have been a member of the Brooks Blue Marlins swim team since I was in middle school and this is my fourth summer as a coach for the Marlins. I enjoy working with the kids and helping them progress throughout the season. It is truly exciting to see how much they improve each year and how many races they win!
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Ivan J. Dominguez, President Blue Marlins Swim TeamCell: (713) 339-0835 email: [email protected]
Bay Forest Mommies’ Club In June, Sandra Espinosa is organizing an outing for Bay Forest Moms to the Paint Pub on NASA Road One. Even without any artistic talent at all, anyone who can follow directions can take home a painting suitable for hanging. We will all be guided in this endeavor by people who know what they are doing. Plan to join us if you are free. It will be a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer, get those creative juices flowing, and relax with your friends and neighbors. Contact Sandra Espinosa at the following e-mail address for more information: [email protected]. Look for more information in the near future via our e-mail distribution list.
Plan to attend the 4th of July Bike Parade and show your spirit by decorating your bike. There should be more information about that event in this issue of the Bay Forest News. Also, look for details on the annual Pool Party and Ice Cream Social to be held in July. Again, if you are interested in more information about any event please join our e-mail distribution list by contacting Joy King at
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubThe last big party of the year was a huge success. The weather allowed us to enjoy the meal outdoors, and the appetizers, main courses and desserts were delicious as well as the rum punch, wines and other beverages. The Gourmet Club will take the summer off and return for our first big party in September. Here is a dessert recipe that will work with any summer meal. Meanwhile, if you are interested in joining us in the fall, feel free to email Alix Valenti at [email protected].
key Lime CheesecakeCrust⅔ cup all purpose flour⅔ cup sweetened flaked coconut⅓ cup sugar¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature½ cup sour cream1 cup sugar5 large eggs3 Tbsp fresh Key lime juice2 tsp finely grated Key lime peel¾ tsp vanilla extract
For Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir flour, coconut and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Drizzle butter over and mix until crumbs stick together; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake crust until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool crust. Stack 3 large sheets of 18-inch wide heavy-duty foil on work surface. Place cake pan in center. Wrap foil snuggly around pan sides. Maintain oven temperature.
For Filling: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Beat in sour cream, then sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in lime juice, lime peel and vanilla. Pour batter over crust. Place wrapped cheesecake in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cheesecake pan. Cover cheesecake pan (not roasting pan) loosely with foil.
Place cheesecake, still in water bath, into oven. Bake 1 hour. Uncover and continue to bake until just set in center when cake pan is gently shaken, about 20 minutes longer. Remove cake from water and place directly into refrigerator; chill uncovered overnight.
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School News
Clear Lake HS shines in the national spotlight of success. Clear Lake HS made the distinguished list of Best High Schools in the Nation according to Newsweek Magazine's Top US High Schools. Last week, I reported data from 2009-10. I am very pleased to let you know that Newsweek came out with its most recent data and Clear Lake HS is ranked 634th out of 1,000 of the top high schools in the nation! This accomplishment is in recognition of our faculty, students, parents, campus, and CCISD. Congratulations, LAKE!! WE ARE LAKE!
PTSA Installs 2012-2013 Executive Board officersOn Thursday, May 10, Lisa Holbrook, Texas PTA Second Vice-President and former CLHS PTSA President, presented the Clear Lake High School 2012 -2013 PTSA Executive Board officers with a spirited and team oriented installation complete with baseball caps and baseballs!
Pictured from left to right are Marilyn Matney, Parliamentarian; Janine Sims, Historian; Julie Lovelace, Treasurer; Tricia Totten, Secretary; Justine Powell, 2nd Vice President; Sheryl Williams, 1st Vice President; and Gina Rico, President.
Attention, all parents! Plan Early for Summer Fun! There are 86 days in summer 2012. If you are looking to keep your kids active and entertained over the summer months, a brand new website, www.ccisd.net/SummerFun brings together the many camps and activities available to kids and teens in our area. Activity categories include Academic & Arts; Athletic & Dance; Day Camps; Entertainment; and CCISD Camps. Camp dates, rates, contact information and links to registration forms are all available from one website resource. Be sure to check back often as new campus are being added every day! Bookmark www.ccisd.net/SummerFun.
Summer School is at Clear Brook HS this summer. Registration is at CBHS on June 9th from 9 am to 3 pm. The cost is $150 per session ($75 per course for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch). A cashier's check or money order will only be accepted. NO cash or personal checks will be accepted. Go to the district's website www.ccisd.net and click on secondary summer school information for more details.
CLEAr LAkE HIGH SCHooL CLASS oF 2012
Graduation CeremonySunday, june 3 - 7:30 pmVeterans Memorial Stadium
2305 East Main Street, League City Graduation Party!
Class of 2012 Project Graduation!Sunday, june 3, 2012
The Main Event 11:00 pm -5:00 am
Doors will close at 12:30 am – No Exceptions!Drawings, Prizes, FREE food and drinks all night!
Bring your ID! Be there at 11:00 pm!
Space Center Intermediate PTA Newswww.scipta.org
robotics Summer Campjune 11-14; june 18 - 21 at Clear Brook High School
This year we received the Summer of Innovation grant once again bringing the cost down to $50.00 for each participant. All information can be found at www2.ccisd.net/ForStudents/robotics.aspx andwww2.ccisd.net/SummerFun/CCISDSummerActivities.aspx for you to be able to obtain the information electronically. CCISD has also made the application a form that can be e-mailed directly to the contact. Don't wait to send your application, space is limited and spots are filling up quickly! There are only 240 spots available, 120 spots will be filled each camp session 80 spots in Elementary and 40 spots in Intermediate. Thank you and CCISD looks forward to working with your students this summer during the 2012 summer ROBO Camp.
For More School News visit...Clear Lake High School www.ccisd.netSpace Center Intermediate www.scipta.orgFalcon Pass Elementary www2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/ FalconPass.aspxSt. Clare of Assisi School www.stclarehouston.org/ school/index.htm
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August 24 Teacher Meet and Greet (4:30 - 6:30 pm)August 27 First Day of School
Congratulations to FPE's Teacher of the yearWe are proud of Ms. Ruthie Clement, who was voted Teacher of the Year by her peers. As our art teacher, Ms. Clement spends hours outside of instruction time organizing and diplaying our children's beautiful artwork for all to enjoy.We appreciate you Ms. Clement! PTA to Induct New officersCongratulations and thank you to the following people who have agreed to serve and been elected to lead our great PTA next school year:
Carrie Quigley PresidentAnn Ierubino Corresponding & Recording SecretaryNorma Fair 1st VP ProgramsEmily Edmonds 2nd VP MembershipElizabeth Wagganer 3rd VP CommunicationsKelli Glenn TreasurerCarey Sullivan Parliamentarian
Helping Hands Attention all Falcon Pass Families! Falcon Pass is proud to announce our first semi-annual donation drive to initiate our new HELPING HANDS program opening in the Fall 2012!Our mission: To assist FPE families in acquiring children's clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, bedding and small household goods.
For more info, please contact Carrie Clay [email protected]
Girl Scouts Bridge Fourteen 3rd graders at Falcon Pass Elementary recently bridged from Brownies to Junior Girl Scouts. Nine troop members live in Bay Forest. They are pictured below with big smiles after receiving their new sashes at the Brooks Bayou Service Unit Bridging Ceremony at Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Troop leaders Michelle Stein and Elizabeth Wagganer, are also Bay Forest residents.
Falcon Pass ElementarySchool Newswww2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspxGo VoyAGErS!
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Blessing of Land in Clear LakeOn May 20th, the Sunday after the Ascension, members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church gathered to bless their newly acquired property near Cullen’s restaurant on Space Center Blvd. The Land Blessing included prayers, walking the property’s perimeter with incense, and blessing with holy water. Groundbreaking for construction of new church buildings on the property will take place later this year.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is presently located at 5801 Red Bluff Rd., between Spencer and Fairmont. It features traditional services including ceremony found in the cathedrals of England, as well as in its country village churches. For more information, please call (281) 480-1414.
Summer Safety!
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The Houston Police Department wants all children have a safe and enjoyable summer vacation while getting energized for the following school year. However, Child Safety starts with the Parents/Guardians. We all must teach our children to be safe and to follow our lead in personal safety. Take the time to talk with your children about personal safety. Don’t assume your child knows what to do. Read each Safety Tip to them. Review each safety tip and get feedback about their concerns and questions.
Finding a Babysitter• Find a trusted family member/friend.• Get recommendations from friends.• Trade childcare with friends who have kids.• Check the references given by the babysitter.• Listen to your child’s input about the babysitter.• Try to choose only babysitters who are trained in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.• Observe how the babysitter interacts with your child/children.
• Check prospects on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s website for the registered sex offender’s database, visit
https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WeB/Sor/index.aspx• *Put together a detailed notebook and include the following
items:▪ Parent’s / Guardians names▪ Your home address▪ Parent’s home and cellular phone numbers▪ EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER (9-1-1)▪ Name and phone number of family doctor/pediatrician▪ Name and phone numbers for neighbors and close relatives▪ POISON CONTROL (1-800-222-1222)▪ Location of exits▪ Location of door keys▪ Location of first aid supplies▪ Food and drug allergies▪ Special medical information▪ Children’s bedtimes▪ Any food or drink to be given or not given to the children
• Meet with the sitter at least fifteen minutes prior to leaving home. Make sure you cover the following:▪ Your childcare expectations▪ Items listed in the recommended notebook from above▪ Your child’s usual routine▪ Your location and how to reach you▪ How to calm your child if crying▪ How to handle misbehaviors▪ Any other special instructions unique to your situation
Guide for Teenagers Babysitting• Only baby-sit for parents/guardians you and your parents
know and trust.• Make sure you have important phone numbers and instructions
on how to care for the children written down.• Keep all doors and windows locked at all times.• DO NOT open the door for anyone unless you personally
know the person.• If at nighttime, turn on the porch and outside lights.• If you must leave the house for any reason, take the kid(s)
with you.• Have a mental fire drill plan. Develop more than one way out
of the house in case of a fire.• In case of a fire:
▪ Sound the alarm, yell FIRE as aloud as possible.▪ If safe, close the door to the area where the fire is.▪ Get everyone out of the house as quickly as possible.▪ Keep all the children together and go to a meeting point
outside.▪ Call 9-1-1.
• Put together a detailed notebook with the items noted above*
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Community NewsCyberSafety/Internet Safety for kidsPArENTAL GuIDELINES• Place the computer in an area that is accessible by the whole
family.• Subscribe to an online service that offers parental control
features.• Purchase blocking software that utilizes passwords and
parental controls.• Spend time with your child exploring the Internet.• Tell your child that he/she can confide in you without the fear
of being punished.• Talk openly with your child about your suspicions and about
online dangers.• Review all content on your child’s computer including email,
browser history, etc.• Use caller ID services to monitor who is calling.• Monitor your child’s access to the Internet including email,
chat rooms, instant messengers, etc.INSTruCT your CHILD To:• Always let you know immediately if they find something scary
or threatening on the Internet.• Never give out their name, address, telephone number,
password, school name, parent’s name, or any other personal information.
• Never meet face to face with someone they met online.• Never respond to messages that have bad words or seem scary
or weird.• Never enter an area that charges for services without asking first.• Never send your picture to anyone without your permission.
Bike Safety• Bike helmets should have a sticker that says it meets standards
set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).• Bike helmets should fit properly and the straps should always
be fastened.• Make sure your seat, handlebars, and wheels fit tightly.• Check and oil the chain regularly.• Check the brakes to be sure that they are working and not
sticking.• Check the tires for right tire pressure.• Wear bright colored clothes and place reflectors on your bike.
This will help other people see you.• Wear the right clothes and shoes that fit so that nothing gets
caught in the bike chain.• Avoid wearing headphones because the music can distract you
and cause you not to notice potential hazards around you.• To learn more about laws dealing with bicycle riding, please
visit www.biketexas.org.
Home Alone• Keep doors and windows locked at all times.• Acknowledge all callers through a locked door.
• Never let anyone know you are alone.• Answer all telephone calls and remember to not tell anyone
you are home alone. Do tell the caller your parent is busy and will call back later.
• Post important telephone numbers near all phones in case of emergencies:▪ 9-1-1 for Police, Fire, Ambulance, And Poison Control.▪ Parent’s/guardian’s work and cellular phone numbers.▪ Neighbor’s phone numbers.
• If a latch key child:▪ Check with parent/guardian or neighbor upon arrival at home.▪ Explain to the child the consequences of not making the call.
• Never display the house key around the home (keep the key concealed).
• No visitors are allowed while the parents/guardians are not at home.
• Never enter the house when you find the door ajar or a window open.
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Question: What are the sorts of things I can put out for trash pick-up? Answer: residential Waste – All normal and usual household solid waste products. Usually a mixture of putrescible, non-putrescible, and incombustible materials, such as organic wastes from food preparation and consumption, wrapping and packaging materials, metal, glass and plastic containers and other items.Green Waste (yard waste) – All grass cuttings, plants, weeds, brush leaves, dead trees or branches thereof, and tree trimmings consisting of limbs less than one (1) inch in diameter.Heavy Trash – Items such as furniture, appliances, lumber, stone, brick, etc. that can be lifted by two men. Items that contain refrigerants must be tagged by a certified technician stating that all refrigerants have been properly removed.recycling – Collection of paper, newsprint, magazines, and cardboard; aluminum, tin, and steel cans; plastic beverage (milk, water, juice, soft drink, other) and detergent containers. No glass or Styrofoam materials are acceptable for collection under Recycling Service. Provided on an annual, pre-paid, non-prorated subscription basis only to those addresses that elect contractor-provided Recycling Service.No Hazardous Waste – Hazardous waste is not removed by our contractor. Hazardous waste is any chemical compound, mixture, substance or article which is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or appropriate agency of the State of Texas “hazardous” as the term is defined by or pursuant to Federal, State or local laws or ordinances. Hazardous waste shall also include all medical waste items, body waste, dead animals, abandoned vehicles, parked vehicles, large equipment and parts thereto.
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Free Programs @ Freeman Branch Library• Adult Crafts-to-go – All month until supply runs out
-2nd floor Reference desk• June 1 Adult Program – 10:30 am - “History of the Four
Presidents of the Republic of Texas” by Tom Green, Chair, Sons of the Republic of Texas Speakers Bureau.
• June 29 Adult Program -10:15 am Movie Day – TBATo find out about these and other library programs at Freeman, visit our website or give us a call!
Free Children’s Programs (all programs are at 2:30 and 3:30 pm unless noted otherwise)• June 5 Marsha’s Petting Zoo – 2:30-4:30 pm • June 6 Second Chance Pets – learn about pet adoption• June 12 Cockrell Butterfly Center • June 13 Science educator Mary Vogas “Texas Animals” • June 14 Father’s Day Craft – Make dad a gift• June 19 Texas Snakes and More – See lots of snakes• June 20 Craft – make something fun using a box• June 26 Houston Audubon Society “Birds, Books & Beyond”• June 27 Magician Julian Franklin performs
English As A Second Language Classes Free English classes will be starting in August. Anyone wanting to learn to speak English or improve their English is invited to come and be a part of this program. All that is needed is a desire to learn. Volunteer tutors are needed to teach English as a second language. Please contact us at (281) 488-1906.
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Community News
Home Burglary Prevention Our homes are as safe as we make them. Unfortunately, if someone wants into our homes badly enough, they can most likely get into them. All we can do is to take the necessary precautions to deter the criminals from getting into our homes. Here are some precautions to take:
keep exterior doors and windows locked at all times; kEEP GArAGE DoorS CLoSED AND LoCkED; Keep shrubbery and other landscaping form hiding the front of your home; Keep outside lights on at night; Do not hide keys outside; Use your alarm, especially when you are away from the house; Keep your vehicles in the garage when possible; Secure cash and jewelry in bonded storage.
VACATIoN: If you are going out of town, make sure your newspapers and mail are picked up. Give your house a "lived in" look if you will be away for a while. Put timers on lights, televisions or radios. You may also want to consider an alarm system. You can also request a Patrol Alert Slip. Go to the Houston Police website online at www.houstonpolice.org. On the Home Page, scroll down to Patrol Alert Slip and fill it out. This will alert officers in your area to check the location throughout the day and night. Many crooks who break into homes commonly know someone who lives in the house. The crook may have been in the house before as a guest and knows where to look for property. Maybe even a trusted friend or relative. Make sure that you inventory your property and write down brands and serial numbers. You may even want to engrave your Texas driver’s license on the back of the property so it can be easily identified if recovered by police. Take pictures of your property to make it easier to work with your insurance company to replace items stolen.
ouTSIDE your HoME: It is good to have outside lighting in the front, back and sides whether it is continuous light or motion detector. Make sure your landscaping does not provide a hiding place for crooks. Clearly display your house numbers. In Houston, a city ordinance requires house numbers to be within 18 inches of the main entrance of the residence. The numbers must be at least 3 inches in height and contrasting colors from the background of the building itself. This makes it easier for police and fire personnel to find your home. If you are going out of town, make sure your newspapers and mail are picked up. Give your house a "lived in" look if you will be away for awhile. Put timers on lights, televisions or radios. You may also want to consider an alarm system.
Some crooks who break into homes may know someone who lives in the house. The crook(s) may have been in the house before as a guest and knows where to look for property. Maybe even a trusted friend or relative. Make sure that you inventory your property and write down brands and serial numbers. You
may even want to engrave your Texas driver’s license on the back of the property so it can be easily identified if recovered by police. Take pictures of your property to make it easier to work with your insurance company to replace items stolen. REPORT SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE AND VEHICLES!
IMPorTANT NuMBErS To rEMEMBEr:
911 – Emergency Only - Police; Fire; Ambulance
713-884-3131 – Non-Emergency – Houston Police Dispatch
311 – Other City Services Information
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EDITOR: Marita Moran (281) 660-4965 e-mail: [email protected]: Ramona Pias Marita Moran (281) 660-4965 Rosie Pieri (281) 480-7314 Elizabeth LauzonADVERITISING: Marita Moran (281) 660-4965ACCOUNTANT: Cindy CarmineGRAPHIC DESIGN: KrispGraphix (832) 372-5127, [email protected]: 850 householdsPRINTER: MI Printing (281) 486-9884
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Bay Forest News sends a Special Thanks to KROGeR for donating the plastic bags
for our newsletters!
The Bay Forest News Staff
oFFICErS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Vice President Dennis Fouty [email protected] Barbara McCollumSecretary Dan Pias Director at Large John Haas
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 Gene FisselerCrime/Community Watch Dennis Fouty www.clcw.org Nominating Committee Barb McCollum, John Haas and Dennis Fouty
orGANIzATIoNSGarden 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 832-247-5035
oTHEr IMPorTANT NuMBErSCMSI Services 281-480-2563 Kathy Dooley, Assoc. Mgr. [email protected] Sydney Cooper, Deed Restriction Inspector [email protected] Becky (Gen. Info. and ARC App. Processing) [email protected] AmeriWaste 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...
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