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Volume 29, Number 8 October 2015
The Annual Homeowner Meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church located at 1511 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, Texas.
1. You may vote in person or via a proxy. To vote by proxy (appointing someone to vote on your behalf), you can either complete a form electronically by logging onto www.bayforest.info/ or by completing the one at the bottom of this notice and mail it to 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. Your proxy will be voided if you choose to attend the meeting.
2. The only election or association vote on the meeting agenda is the election of board members.
3. Three board positions are up for re-election. John Haas, Tom Camp and Barbara McCollum are the current board members filling those positions. Barbara will be seeking re-election. The Nomination Committee will present a complete slate at the meeting. As a homeowner, you have a right to seek a position on the association's Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for and serving on the board, contact Dan Pias or Stephanie Meyers. Nominations from the floor at the meeting are also welcomed.
4. The Annual Meeting is a great way find out what is going on in your community and to meet your neighbors. Light refreshments will be served as well as door prizes awarded. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Voting Proxy for Bay Forest 2015 Annual MeetingYour Name: ______________________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________ I assign my voting proxy as defined below for the sole purpose of electing board of director members at the 2015 Bay Forest Annual Homeowner Meeting. □ To any member of the current board not seeking re-election. □ To a Specific Person: _____________________________________________________
Your Signature: ____________________________________________________________Mail this form to 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. Or fill out a proxy online www.bayforest.info
Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) News
Shocking Neighborhood NewsPage 4
Crime Watch & NewsPage 5
Yard of the MonthPage 7
Wings Over Houston AirshowPage 12
Bay Forest Gourmet ClubPieroski (Pierogis)
Page 9
October 25th
3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Bay Forest Pool Park PavilionFor more info
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, October 6th
6:00 to 9:00 pmFor more info see page 3.
Agenda1. Welcome and Introductions2. Board of Directors’
Nomination and Election3. Overview of Annual
Homeowner Survey Results4. Overview of Financial
Statements and Position5. Discussion of 2015
Accomplishments6. Discussion of 2016 Plans7. Recognition of the Bay Forest
Community Champion8. Open Forum
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National Night OutTuesday, October 6, 20156:00 pm to 9:00 pm“Give Neighborhood Crime a Going Away Party!”
National Night Out has become Bay Forest Block Party Night!
Pick a shady spot, bring your lawn chairs, a snack and a drink and spend some time with the people you see the most in Bay Forest, your neighbors on your block.
Grab a Snack, Put on a Smile, Lock your Doors,and Go outside to Meet Your Neighbors!
Lights on Means Lights Out for Crime. This is a reminder that putting your porch light on every night makes Bay Forest a safer place for everyone.
For more information or to register your block party, call Officer Richard Buitron at (281) 218-3900. [email protected].
2015 National Night OutConstable Phil Sandlin from Harris County Constable Precinct 8 I would like to encourage the residents of our Precinct to participate in the upcoming National Night Out event scheduled for October 6, 2015. Precinct 8 Deputies and command staff will be out visiting with citizens to discuss crime prevention and how you can help us keep our community safer. If you or your neighborhood is planning a block party, please let us know. We would love to stop by and visit with you. You can post your gathering by emailing us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, visit www.nationalnightout.org.
Phil Sandlin, Constable Harris County Precinct 8
Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. said, "There is no better crime prevention strategy or tool than one neighbor looking out for another. It is also an opportunity for law enforcement to get out and meet the public and listen to their issues and concerns." Chief McClelland added, "We certainly want to hear from the public and what their needs and priorities are."
The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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Letter from the EditorA Bay Forest cat was brutally murdered. We need your help to solve this problem.The day was Thursday, September 24, 2015. Sam, the cat, left his home on Bay Forest Drive, on the south side of Bay Forest at 4:00 am. The front half of his body was found in the front yard of a house on Manor Square Drive, a few houses from the Pool Park, at 12:30 pm by the yard service people who had come to cut the grass. (The son in the Manor Square house had taken their dog for a walk around 10:00 am and the half cat was not in the yard at that time.)
As it happened, both the owner of the cat and the finder of the ½ cat posted what had happened on Nextdoor, a social media website for the Clear Lake area. That is how I learned what had happened. That is how the owner found the finder.
The owner of the house where the front half of Sam was found, took pictures and contacted the Constable. The Constable said that he could tell the cat had been cut with a sharp knife or saw.
Here is how you can help:I think the least we can do is ask the residents of Lake Lodge, Manor Square, Woodside, Maple River and Elk Park to check their surveillance video for the relevant date and times (9/24/15 from 4:00 am – 12:30 pm) to see if there is anything that might be helpful in locating the person/persons who cut this cat in half, if that was the case.
I think we also need to ask all Bay Forest residents if they or any member of their family might have heard someone talking about doing this. People who do things like this sometimes have a hard time keeping it to themselves.
If you have any information, you can email me at [email protected] and I will pass it to the owner of Sam, the cat.
Also, I looked on the Internet for information about something like this happening and this is what I found:
May 2015http://www.click2houston.com/news/family-finds-their-cat-sliced-in-half-in-neighbors-yard/32876462
This one is way too close to home:August 2015http://www.click2houston.com/news/several-cats-found-mutilated-in-webster-neighborhood/34561414
So please, please do what you can to gather information and email it to me with the heading, LOST CAT.
The people of Bay Forest are good people. I know you will come through.
Many thanks!Marita Moran
Bay Forest News ~ October 2015 5
Neighborhood News
Help Us, Help You Join HPD's Citizen Patrol!Social Media Coordinator Officer Douglas from Houston Police
The Houston Police Department wants to remind citizens, you too can help reduce crime in your community by joining the HPD Citizen Patrol program.
HPD fights crime in neighborhoods and communities throughout Houston, but can't do it alone. Through the Volunteer Initiatives Program (VIP), HPD uses volunteers to enhance the delivery of police services to Houston-area neighborhoods. The Citizen Patrol program was established to bring the citizens of Houston and HPD together for a common goal; to improve the quality of life by eliminating crime. It is designed to provide a way for Houstonians to organize into patrol groups and be additional eyes and ears the police can count on to make Houston a safe place to live and work.
Citizen Patrol groups must meet the the following qualifications: • Be at least 18 years of age • Designate a lead coordinator • At least 8 persons participate in the program (Less than 8 requires approval from the Citizen Patrol Division Liaison) • Commitment to patrol minimum of 30 hours per month • Submit a monthly report detailing group's activity • Submit a marked map outlining the area to be patrolled
HPD Community Services Officer J. Abad discusses the benefits of participating in the HPD VIP program and how Citizen Patrol can help your neighborhood on the HPD YouTube channel at http://youtu.be/V-BwGuNuqXY
To become an HPD volunteer, visit www.houstontx.gov/police/vip/home... or call the HPD Public Affairs Office at 713-308-3200.
A Citizen Patrol application is available for download at www.houstontx.gov/police/vip/images/vip_app.pdfor can be picked up at the HPD Edward A. Thomas Building, 1200 Travis, 21st floor or any one of the patrol stations.
HPD's "Help Us, Help You" campaign is aimed at sharing information and educating citizens on crime prevention and everyday tips related to public safety in our city.
Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CRIME REPORT – September 2015Offense Type Address PremiseCriminal Mischief 2800 Bay Area Apartment Parking LotAuto Theft (Truck/Van) 1200 Berkeley Lake Residence/HouseTheft - Firearm 2500 Blossom Bay Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief (Habit) < $1500 15000 Blossom Bay Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief (Auto) (2) 16400 Brambling Residence/HouseBurglary Motor Vehicle 16400 Brook Forest Rd/Street/SidewalkBurglary Habitation 16000 Brookvilla Garage or CarportCriminal Mischief (2) Auto 15900 Craighurst Rd/Street/SidewalkCriminal Mischief 15800 Elk Park Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief 16400 Glenshannon Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief 3700 Ledgestone Garage or CarportAggravated Robbery (Home Invasion) 3100 Long Bay Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief 16100 Park Center Rd/Street/SidewalkCriminal Mischief (Auto) 16200 Park Center Rd/Street/SidewalkBurglary Habitation 15800 Parksley Residence/HouseBurglary Motor Vehicle 1500 Pear Brook Trl DrivewayTheft - From Motor Vehicle 4300 Pine Blossom Trl Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief (Auto) 15800 Spring Forest DrivewayCriminal Mischief 15800 Stonehaven Residence/HouseTheft - Bicycle 15800 Stonehaven Residence/HouseBurglary Habitation 14200 Whitlock Residence/Houseincludes: 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.
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Bay Forest Mommies ClubThe Bay Forest Mommies Club is a good way to meet other like-minded parents of children in the neighborhood and has become a wonderful networking tool for sharing parenting information and other informative types of tips. We plan activities for kids as well as moms. Please join us. Contact Sandra Espinosa at [email protected] if you would like to have some more information about becoming involved with this great group of moms.
Get ready for some fun for the kids and the adults as well as we combine the neighborhood Oktoberfest with Fall Festival-type fun activities for the children.
Please join us for this event, which will be held at the Bay Forest Pool Park near the pavilion on Sunday, October 25th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Bay Forest Community Association, the Bay Forest Mommies’ Club, Ladybug Realtors/Edrina Fitting and Mark Paez/ Paez Roofing.
This is a great introduction to our wonderful neighborhood, as there will be adults to visit with and meet - especially if you are new to Bay Forest. There will be pumpkin decorating for the children as well face painting, balloon animals and some games with prizes. There will be lots of good food and fun. Children should wear a costume. Don’t miss it! We will have hotdogs, bratwurst, giant pretzels (plus a few other goodies…). Bring your lawn chair if you like, and come meet some of your neighbors.
Even if you have been a resident for years, there are always new people to meet, and old friends to catch up with! As always, if you have questions about events, or would like to be included in the email distribution list for upcoming Mommies’ Club activities, please contact Sandra Espinosa at the following email address: [email protected].
If anyone would like to help set up or clean up, please call Edrina Fitting at 281-798-6400 or send an email to [email protected]. Thank you! See you there!
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Bay Forest Yard of the MonthOnce again, the Yard of the Month committee has been busy searching Bay Forest for yards that are consistently kept up well, and honestly, just plain pretty to look at. We have two more beautiful examples of lovely, well maintained yards for you to enjoy this month. Our congratulations go to Peter and Elizabeth Lauzon at 15219 Poplar Springs, and to Ted and Roxann Huddle at 15707 Woodbourne.
The Lauzons’ cheerful and sunny landscape on Poplar Springs is very nicely defined by a deep flower bed next to the house that is filled with Palms and Caladiums, and with red Impatiens and Lilies for pops of color. Ligustrum bushes provide depth and texture, while Sago Palms and US flags provide height and movement. There are also two young hardwood trees in the Lauzon's front yard. I commend them for planting and nurturing these trees. In a few years they will provide beautiful shade to a very sunny part of the street.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2015 8
Bay Forest Yard of the MonthThe Huddles on Woodbourne have a mostly shady yard. Their trees, and those of their neighbors, are full grown. However, enough light penetrates to allow the grass to grow green and lush, and for Begonias and ornamental grasses to thrive in their oversize planters. The mostly symmetrical landscape echoes the architecture of the house, but a few surprises, like the graceful Golden Dewdrops "Sweet Memories" bush (with purple flowers and yellow berries) and the tall Shrubby Yew Pines at the front door keep it fresh and interesting.
The Yard of the Month Committee does need a few additional committee members, so if any of you readers have been looking for a low pressure way to get involved and give back to your community, please consider joining us. No gardening experience or knowledge is required, just an appreciation for beautiful plants, and usually less than one hour a month to review the yards. Please contact us [email protected] if you have the time because we need the help! Also, if you know of a yard that you feel deserves recognition, send the address in an email to [email protected] and we will be sure to take a look.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2015 9
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubDue to a last minute change, the first party was held on October 3, 2015. In keeping with our Dance to the Music theme, this party celebrated the Polka. Contrary to popular belief, the Polka did not originate in Poland, but rather was first danced in Bohemia, a region located in what is now the Czech Republic. According to legend the Polka was invented by a peasant girl in Bohemia and was introduced to the Prague dance halls in 1835. While listening to Polka music, the Bay Forest gourmet members feasted on several sausage and pork recipes as well as traditional salads and potato dishes. If you would like to join us for the next party on December 5, 2015, contact Anita Burns at [email protected]. Meanwhile here is a recipe for traditional pierogis.
Pieroski (Pierogis) Makes 24-30 pierozki
Savory Cheese Filling:8 oz. (1 cup) cottage cheese2 Tbsp. bread crumbs1 egg yolk½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepperPinch of garlic powder
Put all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Fill and cook pierozki as directed.
Dough:4 cups all-purpose flour2 eggs½ tsp salt1 cup water or skim milkExtra flour for mixing½ cup softened butter
1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, egg and ½ tsp. salt. Mix in water or milk a little at a time until the dough is stiff.
2. Knead dough for 2-4 minutes (about 100 times) on a floured surface (you will probably have to add more flour during kneading). Roll out dough to ⅛-inch thickness on floured parchment paper with a rolling pin.
3. With a drinking glass or round cookie cutter, cut out rounds of dough 3 inches in diameter.
4. Put 1 tbsp. of cheese filling on one-half of circle.5. Moisten edges of dough with a little water. Fold dough over
filling and press filling and press edges together first with your fingers and then with the tines of a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
6. Fill a large pot with water and 1 tsp. salt and bring to a boil. Place pierozki in boiling water a few at a time (if you put too many in the water at one time they will stick together). Boil for 3-4 minutes, or until pierozki begin to float.
7. Serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
These can be made ahead and frozen before cooking. Place uncooked pierozki on parchment covered cookie sheet and freeze until firm; place in a zip lock bag until ready to cook.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2015 10
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Learn more from the award winning Galveston County Master Gardener propagation specialist about proper techniques for taking and caring for cuttings to establish healthy starter plants. Herman Auer, citrus expert, will be the presenter. The Gardeners by the Bay meeting is October 7, 2015, 9:30 - 12:00.
The meetings are held at the University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston, TX 77059, in the Great Room on the 2nd floor at 9:00 am. For questions, contact Marjorie 281-474-5051. Visit us at http://gbtb.org
NovemberGardeners by the Bay meeting, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 welcomes gardeners of all levels to hear Skip Ricter, the popular Harris County Extension Agent who will speak on "Gardening Activities for Autumn.” Come learn what you can do to start your fall garden. Hear his tips on mini greenhouses.
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Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and... wait for it...
WINTERIZE!Although fall officially began Sept. 23, at 3:21 am, it would seem that Mother Nature has not caught up to that idea just yet. The Autumnal Equinox may catch us with high temperatures still in the 90s.
Nevertheless, if you want to get busy with autumn projects like
landscape work and lawn care, there's no time like the present for the fall feeding or lawn "winterization."
Last weekend on the radio show, I told a story about a nursery owner who, around 15 years ago, used to berate me for using the term "winterizer," because for our St. Augustine-dominant lawns, he held that "it simply was a fall feeding." My response was, "Then why do you sell products that say 'winterizer' on the label?"
He is no longer in business.
While he was technically right ... "winterizer" was originally meant for northern turfgrasses ... I still have no problem with the fall feeding for St. Augustine or Zoysia or Bermuda being defined as "the winterizer."
The application is supposed to slow down the growth of a lawn before any freezing weather comes along. And, more importantly, to "beef up" levels of potassium (the "K" in NPK formulas). If you look at all the fall fertilizers out there, you'll see why I've been a longtime proponent of one in particular: Nitro-Phos Fall Special 8-12-16. If you compare it to spring and summer fertilizers such as 19-5-9s or 19-4-10s, you'll see the last number —
the Potassium (K) — is higher at 16. That heavier-than-normal dosage of potassium is aimed at toughening up plant tissue for potential freezing weather ahead, like you would use antifreeze in a car's radiator.
The reason I'm stressing the numbers is because, for the Gulf Coast, you can't just go by the words "winterizer" or "fall fertilizer" on any old bag of fertilizer out there. First, make sure it's especially designed for southern turfgrasses — St. Augustine, Zoysia and Bermuda. Many winterizers from national companies are, in my opinion, anything but true winterizers. I've seen some with ratios like 30-0-5. Yikes!!! That is way too much nitrogen (the N in NPK) and very little potassium.
In our humidity, too much nitrogen, coupled with excess rain or over-watering, will be an open invitation to brownpatch. It's really like adding fuel to the fire. In fact, I may focus specifically on Brownpatch in article in a week or two.
For the Houston area, absolutely avoid any winterizer where the first number is over 20.
To tie up this article with a pretty bow, here is my original lawn fertilization schedule and a list of the fall fertilizers I have recommended for years with their ratios:
• Nitro-Phos Fall Special 8-12-16• EASY GRO Winterizer & New Lawn Starter 18-6-12• Ferti-lome Winterizer 10-5-14 and 10-0-14
And, finally, here's a thought on using "organic" fertilizers in the fall: Always think of them for FEEDINGS only. They're not "winterizers." Organic fertilizers, for the most part, are great for adding organic matter to the soil and providing a small feeding for the grass ... a great way to prepare the turf and soil for the winter months. But they are not formulated with those higher-than-normal potassium levels for freeze protection.
GardenLine Tips by Randy Lemmon 740 KTRH
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Community News
Bay Area Chorus presents “Liberty in Song” Veteran’s Day ConcertThe Bay Area Chorus will present favorite American songs: America, An American Salute, Let There Be Peace on Earth and more to honor the Veterans of the United States Armed Services. The concert will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday November 8th at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay.Tickets prices: $15 in advance from any Bay Area Chorus member or at www.bayareachorus.org At the door: adults-$20, seniors (65+)-$15, students-$10
Clear Lake Aggie Moms’ ClubOn September 14, 2015, J. Michael Ragan, TAMU Chief of Police, and Lieutenant Alan Baron from the University Police Department spoke to the CLAM membership. Their interesting talk was sprinkled with stories and tips about keeping your student safe on and off campus. Some of the safety information was new to CLAM members. For example, we learned about ‘bait bikes,’ which house tiny transmitters, and have led to the arrest of over 100 bike thieves (most of whom were not students!), leading to a decrease in bicycle vandalism. We also learned that the campus police are actual police officers, and that the University Police are actually an accredited agency, which is quite an honor, as only 5% of all police forces have met the requirements for accreditation. Information about the purpose of Code Maroon texts, Clery Report compliance, improved campus lighting upgrades, Thursday – Saturday night free carpools (for students who may have need of a ride to get out of an unsafe situation), the Corps of Cadets Escort Service for helping students navigate safely around campus at night, and the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), were all discussed. It was a wonderfully informative meeting. Upcoming events include a speaker from the TAMU Academic Success Center on October 12, 2015 covering the topic “Make it a Successful Year in Aggieland.” All meetings are held at University Baptist Church. Doors open at 6:30 pm for mingling and snacks, with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
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Wings Over Houston Airshow October 17 and 18, 2015 Ellington Airport, 510 Ellington Field, Houston 77034 www.wingsoverhouston.com
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Breitling Jet Team headline this year’s Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 31st Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, at Ellington Airport. The Thunderbirds, performing as a team of six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, return to Houston following their last Wings Over Houston performance in 2010. The Breitling Jet Team from Europe, the world’s largest professional civilian flight team that performs in seven L-39C Albatros jet aircraft, will end their first U.S. tour with this first-time performance at Wings Over Houston.
Military Aircraft Demonstrations:U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds- Headlining Team The Thunderbirds are back! The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have finalized their 2015 show schedule. In its 62nd season, the team is slated to perform 71 demonstrations at 39 locations. The Thunderbirds have the honor of representing nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen across America and deployed around the world.
VFA-122 Super Hornet Demonstration Team Air shows are the best place to see a VFA-122 Super Hornet in action. The Tactical Demonstration, or "Tac Demo" team flies the single-seat F/A-18E and two-seat F/A-18F as close to the "edge of the envelope" as safety and prudence allow. The routine highlights the Rhino's maneuverability and slow-speed handling characteristics and has been very well received around the country.
Breitling Jet Team-2015 USA TourPrecision. Speed. Audacity. Aerobatics is one of the world’s most demanding disciplines – and one of the most fascinating sights. A concentrated blend of technique, mastery and style.In order to share its passion for aerobatics with a broad audience, Breitling has created the Breitling Jet Team, the world’s largest professional civilian flight team performing on jets.
Texas Flying Legends MuseumBased at Ellington Airport in Houston, the Texas Flying Legends Museum flies their growing collection from Texas to Minot, N.D. each spring, to Wiscasset, Ma. each summer, and back to Texas in the fall. Their mission is to acquire the best flying World War II aircraft available and campaign these Flying Legends with a sense of inspiration for those who are not aware or involved in the great history of the United States, and most importantly, honor the many that are.
Tora! Tora! Tora! Commemorative Air Force "Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." F.D.R. Warbird fans will appreciate the World War II TORA! TORA!
TORA! demo which recreates the reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Houston is fortunate to have this act as their home event.
WW II Airpower Demo Recreates many famous battles from World War II with prop-driven aircraft from the round-engine era. Favorite acts include the reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as many other famous battles including flying examples of World War II trainers, liaison aircraft, fighters, and bombers, troop/cargo carrier aircraft. The sky will be filled with warbirds! This act is a unit of the Commemorative Air Force and has been doing this reenactment for over 30 years.
Several other area museums participate as well including: Lonestar Flight Museum , Texas Legends Flying Museum, Vietnam War Flight Museum, Lewis Collection, Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Collings Foundation
U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Dolphin MH65D The U.S. Coast Guard will demonstrate the effectiveness of its short range recovery helicopter, the Aerospatiale Dauphine ("Dolphin") HH-65D. The Dolphin will "rescue" a person from the ground. The HH-65D is based at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Houston at Ellington Airport.
Civillian Performers:
Debby Rihn-Harvey is one of the highest ranked aerobatics competitors in the United States. Learn to fly at her flight school in LaPorte Texas.
David Martin flies a unique airshow that demonstrates the extraordinary maneuverability of his Breitling CAP 232. He is well known in the aerobatic community for his ability to tumble the plane in unparalleled style and accomplishing maneuvers never duplicated by others.
Kevin Coleman is only 23 years old and he has already made a name for himself in the air show business. Kevin, who is one of the youngest air show stars in the world, is a second generation pilot and second generation air show performer.
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Radio Controlled Aircraft Demonstration
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Rob Reider – Airshow Announcer Ralph Royce – Air Boss
New performers may be added to the line up leading up to the show so be sure to check back here often for the latest additions. If you are a civilian act interested in performing at the Wings Over Houston Airshow sometime in the future, please click here to submit a performer profile.
Airshow information and advance ticket sales line: 713-266-4492www.wingsoverhouston.com
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CCISD NEWS www2.CCISD.net for all your school news!
National Merit Semifinalists AnnouncedThe names of 16,000 Semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including 20 students who attend high school in the Clear Creek Independent School District, were announced earlier this month. The students, among the top one percent of high school seniors in the country, attend Clear Brook, Clear Creek, Clear Falls and Clear Lake high schools. CCISD is proud to announce the following students as National Merit Semifinalists:
Clear Brook High SchoolDylan J. Abeysekera Anthony B. Cianchetti
Clear Creek High SchoolEmily M. BerthiaumeChristina R. Morrison
Clear Falls High School Jason H. Lee
Clear Lake High School Ayman A. AbouleishSahil BhutaniEric ChenSaima H. ChoudhuryRichard Z. DongSarah E. LovelaceKeerthi MadalaMitchell E. SimsRia SurKevin TianPaulina N. TruongAlison C. VicaryXiaoyi WangAngelia A. WuLekha V. Yesantharao
Student Led MultimediaAs a leading provider of Career and Technical Education programs, Clear Creek ISD believes in providing students with real-world experience to apply and hone their classroom-based skills and expertise.
Students from all five comprehensive high schools who are enrolled in their campus audio/video programs will lead and perform nearly all of the audio video production activities to support events in Challenger Columbia Stadium. The students will operate and produce content for the 34 foot by 19 foot LED video board as well as several side video boards with rotating image capability. Students will film, edit and produce stadium events as well as create new content and special features.
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09/03 Pasadena Sam Rayburn 4:30/6:30 pm Home09/10 Baytown Sterling 4:30/6:30 pm Away09/24 Dickinson 4:30/6:30 pm Away10/01 Clear Springs* 4:30/6:30 pm Home10/08 Clear Brook* 4:30/6:30 pm Home10/14 Clear Falls* 4:30/6:30 pm Away10/22 Brazoswood* 4:30/6:30 pm Home10/28 Friendswood* 4:30/6:30 pm Away11/05 Clear Creek* 4:30/6:30 pm Home
09/03 Pasadena Sam Rayburn 6:30 pm Home09/10 Baytown Sterling 4:30 pm Home09/24 Dickinson 5:00 pm Home10/01 Clear Springs* 6:30 pm Away10/08 Clear Brook* 6:30 pm Away10/14 Clear Falls* 5:00 pm Home10/22 Brazoswood* 6:30 pm Away10/28 Friendswood* 5:00 pm Home11/05 Clear Creek* 6:30 pm Away
09/04 Pasadena Memorial Away Pasadena Mem 7:00 pm Win 38-34
09/12 Nederland Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Youth Football Night
09/25 Dickinson Away CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Lose 60-10 Homecoming
10/03 Clear Springs* Away CCISD Veterans 2:00 pm
10/19 Clear Brook* Away CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm
10/15 Clear Falls* Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Intermediate School Night10/23 Brazoswood* Away Hopper Stadium 7:00 pm
10/29 Friendswood* Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Teacher Appreciation
11/06 Clear Creek* Away CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm
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Kelli GlennFPE PTA President
While we eagerly await the first REAL cool front of the year, there’s a lot happening at Falcon Pass!
Our October PTA meeting will be held at 12:15 pm on Tuesday, October 21st in the teaching theater. Lunch will be provided by PTA at Noon. After a brief business meeting, Lauren Tragni, FPE’s new counselor, will present a program on talking to your kids about drugs.
October 7th is National Bike or Walk to School Day. In an effort to encourage physical fitness, FPE students are encouraged to walk or ride their bike to school with an adult on October 7th. For more information, please contact FPE PTA PE Liaison Chair Rhonda Klak [email protected].
Dust off your poodle skirt, grab your loafers and the kids, and join the FPE PTA for their annual Sock Hop! This back-to-school social is free to all FPE students and their
families. The Sock Hop will be held on Thursday, October 15th from 6-8pm in the gym. For more information,
please contact FPE PTA Sock HOP Chair Courtney Monk at [email protected].
Did you know…children of parents who talk to their kids regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations? October 26th-30th FPE will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a nationally recognized antidrug and alcohol campaign. This year’s theme is Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free! For more information, please contact FPE PTA Red Ribbon Week Chair Isabel Swanson at [email protected].
Is your son or daughter an aspiring artist, writer, dancer, film maker, photographer or musical composer? Reflections, a national art competition sponsored by PTA, has encouraged millions of students to express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students in preschool through grade 12 may create and submit works of art in six categories. The theme this year is “Let Your Imagination Fly.” The FPE campus deadline is Oct. 23. Rules are posted by the FPE Art Room.
Thanks to all who are backing the future with your membership in the Falcon Pass PTA. If you aren’t already a member, go to www.joinpta.org today!
Keep up to date with Falcon Pass PTA on Facebook. Search for Falcon Pass Elementary Official PTA FB Group.
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School NewsFalcon Pass Dates to Remember: October1st JSC Credit Union Deposit Day 7:45-8:30 am2nd Clusters 1:45-2:45 pm6th Picture Day 7th National Children’s Day, “Bike or Walk” to School Day8th Educational Enrichment Program: Oskar Big Bully Battle, 9 am, sponsored by PTA9th NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day13th Executive Board PTA Meeting @ 11:00 am in Rm 222 PTA Meeting 12:15 in teaching theater; lunch served at 12:00 pm 1st grade science lab: Matter15th Back to School Social – Sock Hop @ 6:00 in gymnasium, hosted by PTA 16th EARLY RELEASE 12:15 pm 20th 20th Staff Appreciation Lunch22nd 2nd grade science lab: magnets23rd Clusters 1:45-2:45 pm 26th-30th Red Ribbon Week, hosted by PTA 27th Spirit Night; location TBA 5th Grade Music Program; time TBA28th-29th Kindergarten science lab: pumpkins30th Spirit Day Kindergarten Fall Centers 1 pm
It's Go for Launch!
The Latitude 2 Learn deployment went off without a hitch at Space Center Intermediate School. Tablet computers or laptops are now in the hands of every student in grades 4-12 in CCISD.
(SCHOOL NEWS continued on page 16)
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School News
Space Center Intermediate PTACoffee Talk with SCI Principal, Mr. Leal
Wednesday, October 14 • 9:30 am in the SCI LibraryJoin Mr. Leal for coffee and Q&A.
Sponsored by SCI PTA.
Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon week will be observed October 26-30. The purpose of Red Ribbon week is to promote an understanding of the dangers of alcohol and drug use. Activities are planned each day to help students actively participate in becoming informed of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Parents, please encourage your children to participate as much as possible. During advisory periods, students will be encouraged to sign Red Ribbon pledge cards pledging to be Drug-Free and supporting the Texas Red Ribbon Campaign by taking a stand against alcohol and drug abuse. Red Ribbon Week themes:Monday : "HATS OFF to CARDINALS for Saying NO to Drugs" Wear Cardinal Red and a crazy hatTuesday: "I'M TOO BRIGHT of a FRIEND to do Drugs" Wear neon and/or dress alike with a friendWednesday: "WAR on Drugs!" Wear camoThursday: "Team Up Against Drugs" Wear your favorite college shirt or jerseyFriday: "Scare Drugs Away" Crazy hair day
SCI Volleyball ScheduleOct.1 SCI vs. Westbrook 8th Away/ 7th HomeOct. 8 SCI vs. Clear Lake 8th CLHS/ 7th CLISOct. 15 SCI vs. Friendswood 8th Home/ 7th AwayOct. 22 SCI vs. Brookside 8th Away/ 7th HomeOct. 26 SCI vs.Bayside 8th Home/ 7th AwayOct. 29 &31 District Playoffs Time and Location TBDB Team games start at 5:00 pmA Team games follow at approximately 6:15 pm
SCI Football Schedule8th GradeOct. 7* SCI vs. Clear Lake Veterans Stadium 8B *at 5:00 pm 8A at 6:30 pmOct. 14 SCI vs. Friendswood 8A Home/ 8B AwayOct. 21 SCI vs. Brookside 8A Away/ 8B HomeOct. 28 SCI vs.Bayside 8A Home/ 8B AwayNov. 4 District Playoffs Time and Location TBD
7th GradeOct. 6 SCI vs. Clear Lake 7A Away/ 7B HomeOct. 13 SCI vs. Friendswood 7A Home/ 7B AwayOct. 20 SCI vs. Brookside 7A Away/ 7B HomeOct. 27 SCI vs.Bayside 7A Home/ 7B AwayNov. 3 District Playoffs Time and Location TBD
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Important Dates:• Oct. 9 Student holiday & teacher professional learning• Oct. 12 Nine week exams in Science & CTE• Oct. 13 Nine week exams in Math & Fine Arts• Oct. 14 PSAT, Practice ACT & Senior Food Bank Field Trip• Oct. 15 Nine week exams in English & PE• Oct. 16 Nine week exams in Social Studies & Foreign Languages• Oct. 21 Late Arrival Day for students• Nov. 1 Daylight Savings Time begins• Nov. 3 Student holiday & teacher professional learning• Nov. 18 Late Arrival Day & CCISD College and Career Night• Nov. 23 Thanksgiving break begins
PTSA meetings Regular PTSA meetings are held at 6:00 pm in the Ninth Grade Center library. We are proud to present the following programs to help you and your child make the most of their high school education :• November 12 Naviance - An in depth review• January 7 College Counselor Visit• March 23 CLHS Construction Update - Get all the latest information• May 12 Awards ceremony for PTSA - sponsored Student Scholarships, Lifetime Memberships, and Extended
ReflectionsNational PTA welcomes all students to explore and be involved in the arts. Each fall the PTA sponsors Reflections, a Fine Arts competition with awards at the local, state and national level.
The theme for the 2015-16 Reflections program is"Let Your Imagination Fly"Students may enter their original works in any of the following categories:• Dance Choreography• Film Production• Literature• Music composition• Photography• Visual Arts• Special ArtistVisit: www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/participate/ to download an entry form.
More information will be coming soon regarding submission deadlines. If you have questions please contact our CLHS Reflections Chair, Kimberley Weathers, at [email protected]
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It is time to start the paperwork for your EXTRA CREDIT SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT!!!To get started: E-mail the CLHS science fair coach, Brenda Pinchbeck [email protected] ASAP. You will be added to the course CLHS Science Fair on Itslearning. Once you are added to the course complete the topic selection form in the folder “CLHS Science Fair”. Don’t delay! Topics are due to Ms. Pinchbeck (room 209) by September 18th!!! The CLHS Science Fair will be the week of December 7th.
Clear Lake Girls Cross CountryFreshman Team Run Like Champions for 1st PlaceJV Places 2nd and Varsity Places 3rdLast week, Clear Lake hosted the Clear Lake Invitational Cross Country Meet at Taylor Lake Village Park. Although the weather varied throughout the course of the races, the Lake runners keep their footing and their focus to finish strong!
The Lake freshman girls ran like champions and finished in First Place! Ilana Yoon took 1st place with Esther Yoon in 2nd, and Julia Wu took 3rd. Also representing the winning freshman team were Grace Song, Christine Whaley, Gabriella Howerton, Arshia Batra, Audra Carlson, Alli Green, Kate Skeeter, Lainey Mazur and Natalia Soriano.
Varsity competed very well and finished in 3rd place in their division. Hannah Penley led the team again this week placing 10th in a field of 111 runners. Also posting great times to pull the Lake team into 3rd place were Kaitlyn Koester, Michelle Musgrave, Taryn Otto, Jade Graham, Victoria Basich, Allison Halloran, Melissa Jensen, Kate Halloran and Isabel Colon.
Nicole Swingle, Samantha Roberts, and Morgan Molenda all brought home medals from the JV division even as the sky opened up with pouring rain and turned the course into a mud fest at the start of their race. Korrie Fulcher, Cassie Abrego, Caroline Delauro, and Elizabeth Frakes contributed to the team's overall 2nd place team finish.
Be sure to stay up-to-date!For great action shots of your Lake
Volleyball teams, schedule updates and more, go to clearlakevolleyball.org.
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Bay Forest ContactsOFFICERS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Vice President Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Treasurer Stephanie Meyers [email protected] John Haas Director Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328
COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444ACLC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Tennis John Hass Tennis - Kids Bruce Reistle [email protected] 832-533-1493Tennis - Womens Carol Rush [email protected] 832-630-0350Tennis - Mens A Greg Blackburn [email protected] 281-480-8280Tennis - Mens B Russ Hall [email protected] 281-486-4052Tennis - Mens C LiMin Chang [email protected] 281-483-6906Pool Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Yard of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Trash Service Oversight Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Long Range Planning Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Realtor Advisory Board Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Community Relations John Haas [email protected] Management Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Crime/Community Watch Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123 Website Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Nominating Committee Stephanie Meyers [email protected] ORGANIZATIONSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti [email protected]’ Club Sandra Espinosa [email protected] Blue 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 am to 4 pm www.ccisd.net/schools/intermediate-schools
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