bay forest news, june / july 2016
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June / July 2016, Newsletter of the Bay Forest Community Association, Houston TexasTRANSCRIPT
Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) News
www.BayForest.info
Volume 30, Number 5 June/July 2016
Yard of the MonthPage 7
Brooks Blue MarlinsPage 12
Meetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and are held at the Bay Forest Management Office, 15715 Lake Lodge Drive. To reach the Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832-224-6446. The mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. A board meeting was held in May with board members, Camp, Pias, McCollum and Fouty in attendance.
Vehicle Break-ins Recently there has been a number of vehicles in Bay Forest broken into either on the street or in the driveway. While the victim is not at fault – they sometimes create an opportunity to enable the crime to occur. This crime is not unique to Bay Forest. Phil Sandlin, our Precinct 8 Constable, provided the following guidance on Nextdoor.com.
“Many of these burglaries have occurred during the day and in populated areas. I urge you to take some simple precautions to make your vehicle less enticing to would-be thieves. For example, never leave your vehicle running and unattended, even for brief periods of time. Always lock your vehicle and take any valuables with you or hide them out of sight. It only takes seconds for a burglar to break a window and grab something from within. Several of these recent burglaries have been committed against mothers dropping off their children at school or day care. While you may only be stopping for a few minutes to drop off the little ones, take the time to turn off your car, roll up all of your windows and take your purse with you. Always be aware of your surroundings and if you see someone you think is acting suspicious, give us a call at 281-488-4040. Precinct 8 Deputies will continue monitoring parking lots and businesses throughout the area on the lookout for these thieves. With your watchful eyes and help, we have a better chance of catching these criminals before they can victimize someone else.” He also posted a flyer on Nextdoor.com.
To view the flyer, read the entire post and the comments by 28 people – visit Bay Forest Nextdoor.com.
Sidewalks in Bay Forest As people start enjoying the summer weather and start moving around a bit more – the issue of unsafe or uneven sidewalk concerns are again brought to our attention. As you may have noticed, the Bay Forest Community Association has been making repairs to the sidewalks within their area of responsibility. We also have added over 500 sq.’ of sidewalk to the Pool Park grounds. Just a friendly reminder that those sidewalks in front of and to the side of your property are the sole responsibility of the homeowners to maintain and
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SPECIAL BAY FOREST GRADUATES ISSUE
Pages 10-11
Bay Forest Annual Independence
Day Bike ParadeWhen: Monday, July 4th
8:30 am -- Get Ready... Celebration begins!
Where: Bay Forest Pool & Park
Who: The young and young at heart
Decorate your rides and yourselves! Prizes will be given for the best decorated bike in each parade. The Mommies’ Club will be providing snacks and cool drinks for everyone. Bring your pool gear and make a day of it with friends and family at the pool!
By: Dan Pias dfwdaniel@hotmail
Small Loop for Younger Children and Larger Loop for Older Youth
Page 9 for more details
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repair if necessary. Our goal is to insure that our sidewalks are safe for all pedestrians to traverse. We constantly ask folks why they walk or run in the streets vs the sidewalks and their response usually points to the condition of the sidewalks. Under our CCRs requirement for a homeowner to maintain their property, the Association will from time to time issue a deed restriction violation notice for a homeowner to repair their sidewalk so it is safe. While a sidewalk maintenance issue may be observed and noted by our BFCA Manager, we also receive complaints from members of our community who are walking on them and want to express their concerns. Once notified, the Bay Forest Community Manager will inspect and if one or more of the conditions below exist, a deed violation will be issued. 1. Significant cracking exists - with cracks greater than one
(1) inch. 2. A trip hazard exists where there is a change in vertical level
(from one section to the next) greater than one (1) inch 3. The surface is not stable. 4. And just FYI - repairs that use a top coat or surface patching
are not acceptable.
So just to recap – 1. The maintenance of the sidewalks is the Property Owner’s
responsibility – not the City of Houston and not the Community Association.
2. This is a real safety issue, and a real liability issue – just recently a homeowner tripped on an uneven sidewalk – fell and broke her hand.
3. Do your own sidewalk inspection and take action for the safety of others and before you receive a deed violation notice or worse an injury claim, or law suit.
4. If you notice a sidewalk that is in bad condition – please send a note to our community manager.
Be a Good Neighbor As summer is upon us and more folks are walking and spending time at the parks and pool – we have an opportunity to continue the legacy of Bay Forest being a great place to call home. I recently read a good article by Elizabeth Scott, MS on how to be a good neighbor. Here is a short list of her suggestions. • Get Out More: Take a morning or evening walk. It's a great
stress reliever that also allows you to get to know many of your neighbors, get an understanding of who lives where, and feel more at home in your surroundings.
• Smile: It's simple enough, but if you're not in the habit of smiling and giving a friendly hello to the people you encounter in your neighborhood, it's a good habit to start. While not everyone will return the friendliness immediately, it's a quick way to get to know people and build relationships, even if you've lived close for years and haven't really said much to one another.
Neighborhood News
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Neighborhood News• Talk to Your Elders: The more veteran members of
the neighborhood often have the inside scoop on the neighborhood. You may be surprised at how much you can learn if you stop to take the time to talk to the sweet old lady at the end of the block.
Updates on Assessments I just want to give you an update on the payment of our Annual Assessments. There are still four (4) homes that have not paid their annual assessments. Of course –the other side of the coin – 832 homes paid their assessments. The Board has sent numerous emails – letters – certified letters to homeowners who do not pay. Of course that takes time away from other community priorities. In addition – personal visits by our community manager and board members were made or were attempted, to encourage homeowners to make their payments. Our by-laws require your board to collect all fees. We have now passed the point that our efforts alone will obtain the desired results. These files have now been turned over to the community attorneys for collection. So instead of paying just the assessments they will now be paying the attorney and all collections fees. Fourth of July We are planning another great July 4th at the park and pool. The activities will be similar to years past – bike parade and a community wide cook-out at the pool. You will be receiving an email with the specifics as we get closer. However – one teaser – we are catering barbeque this year! Construction Update For those of you who have visited the pool or the Bay Forest Pool Park – you have seen we are getting much closer to completing the addition to the pool pavilion. The storage facility is filling up and the Bay Forest Management office is coming together. Of course – we are waiting again for the city to perform the final inspection so they can give the go ahead to CenterPoint to connect the electricity. Once all is finished we will host an open house so everyone can visit and see the outcome of a multi-year effort. Fence Committee Update The fence committee continues to meet. We continue to have informational discussions with fence contractors. These have been very valuable as a team is now pulling together a Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q) to enable us to choose the builder of our fence. You may see some additional activity around the fence in the next few weeks as representatives from Coastal Testing will be boring holes to complete soil testing. Soil tests are required to enable the fence to be designed to stand up to our soil types and weather conditions. They will only be working on the outside of the fence.
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Neighborhood News
BAY FOREST COMMUNITY POOLSUMMER 2016 SCHEDULE
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9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Note: the pool will have a couple of delayed opening days due to swim meets. Those dates are being finalized now and will be posted at the pool.
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Bay Forest Yard of the MonthDear Readers,This is one of those times when I wish I could declare every yard in Bay Forest as Yard of the Month! With all the recent rain we’ve had, just about every yard is looking lush, and green, and gorgeous. But never fear, the Yard of the Month committee was able to select two amazing yards that we felt were the best of the best. Both of these yards were nominated by neighbors, just like you, so if there is a yard that you feel should be showcased, please send the address to [email protected].
This month, our congratulations for a ‘Yard Well Done’ go to the Thomas family at 15118 Greenleaf and the Mejia family at 15503 Lake Lodge. Both yards are wonderful examples of how to use shrubbery and other greens to create interest and texture, The formal Lake Lodge yard is very elegant with it’s carefully sculpted shapes and crisp stonework. The yard on Greenleaf has a more relaxed feel. They have bird baths and bird houses sprinkled throughout their flower beds which provide a whimsical, colorful touch that I’m sure the birds just love too. Thank you both for all your hard work to create and maintain your beautiful landscapes.
15118 Greenleaf
15503 Lake Lodge
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Bay Forest Yard of the Month
15503 Lake Lodge
If you know of a yard that you feel should be Yard of the Month, please let us know! Send an email with the address to [email protected] and we will gladly consider it. We are always looking to expand our committee, so if you appreciate a beautiful yard (and obviously you do because you’re reading this) please join our committee. Send an email with your name and contact info to [email protected].
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Bay Forest Mommies’ ClubPlan to attend the 4th of July Bike Parade and show your spirit by decorating your bike. The Mommies’ Club will provide support for this event in the form of ice cold lemonade and snacks for after the parade for all those who attend. Also, if you are on our e-mail distribution list, 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 Sandra Espinosa at the following e-mail: [email protected]. By joining the e-mail distribution list, you will be among the first to hear about every opportunity to do fun things that occur during the summer. Sometimes there are impromptu swim gatherings, movie events, or trips to Kemah and/or Galveston with the kids. You are welcome to join us for any event. Hope to see you this summer!
July 4th Annual Bike Parade and Pool Festivities The Fourth of July is just around the corner. The Bay Forest twenty–plus year tradition of celebrating this holiday continues in 2016. Come over for the early morning bike parade followed by a cookout and games in the pool!
Once again this year we will have prizes for the best decorated bike or trike. We will start at 8:30 am with the tire pump to insure all tires are ready to go. At 9:00 am the Little Kiddo Parade will start on the ½ mile route. At 9:20 am the Big Kid/Adult Parade will begin on the 1 ½ mile route. Come out and help celebrate our Nation’s Birthday.
The parades will be followed by fun, games, prizes and a cookout inside the pool pavilion.
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubOur last small party of the year celebrated the national dance of Argentina–the tango. The tango originated in the barrios of Buenos Aires and Montevideo during the late 1880s and soon became popular around the world. Today, you can walk down the main street of Buenos Aires and see couples dancing passionately to tango music. The main course naturally included Argentinean flank steak with a chimichurri sauce and accompanied by a Malbec. For starters we had empanadas de carne and onion bites with a white sangria. With the main course, rosemary and garlic new potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes were served. To end the meal, we enjoyed dulce de leche dark chocolate brownies topped with vanilla ice cream. Here is the recipe for the onion bites
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and thinly slivered crosswise• 8 Tbs. mayonnaise• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste• 8 thin slices white bread, crusts removed• 4 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions:1. Preheat the oven to 3502. Mix the onion with 6 tablespoons of the mayonnaise and salt
and pepper to taste. Set aside3. Spread 4 slices of bread on one side with the remaining
mayonnaise. Cut these into quarters.4. Cut the remaining 4 slices of bread into quarters and spread
each square evenly with the onion mixture. Top with the reserved bread squares, mayonnaise side up. Place these on a lightly greased baking sheet and sprinkle the tops generously with Parmesan cheese.
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Neighborhood NewsDear Bay Forest Residents, AmeriWaste looks forward to providing you exceptional service in Bay Forest. The following is an outline of services to be provided along with our billing and collection policies.
Your pickup days are monday and Thursday at the BACKDOOR. All trash MUST be visible from the street.
Observed Holidays are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If your pickup day falls on an observed holiday, your pickup will resume on your next regularly scheduled pickup day.
Heavy Trash is collected on Thursday CURBSIDE.
Appliances, furniture, mattress, and similar items may be placed curbside for collection provided that they do not exceed 50lbs in weight and may require additional fees. We cannot go onto private property to remove any items. Appliances that contain refrigerant must be drained and tagged by a certified refrigerant recycler prior to disposal. Water heaters need to be drained. Sheetrock, concrete, lumber, brinck or similar items are considered construction debris and may require additional fees. Please contact our Customer Service Office to have these items picked up.
Brush is collected on Monday or Thursday CURBSIDE.Brush, tree limbs, and clippings should be cut, bundled, tied and no greater then 5ft in length or 50lbs in weight.
Recycle is collected on Thursday BACKDOOR.
Recycled products can be combined in one container. Set your trash and recycling container apart from each other. If you cannot fit all your recyclables in your container, place additional items in a cardboard box or in clear bags. If you have excess cardboard, please cut or fold the cardboard into a pile, and tie them into manageable bundles with string or twine. Place the bundles next to your recycling container. Do not use the cart for household trash.
If you have any questions, please contact the AmeriWaste customer service office at (281) 331-8400.
Recycling helps lessen the amout of waste that goes into the landfills, reduces the amount of chemicals absorbed into the earth and in some cases significantly reduces manufacturing cost and consumption. Please recycle the following materials:
Needs to be reasonably clean & rinsed of any liquids or food products.
• ALUMINUM, TIN, and METAL • DO's DON'Ts Aluminum Foil (balled) Paint Cans Aluminum Foil Baking Pans Helium Tanks Food Cans Soda Cans Steel & Tin Cans
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• PLASTIC #1-5 and 7 • DO's DON'Ts Tops separated Clothes Hangers Water/Soda Bottles Styrofoam Liquid Containers Plastic Foam (cups, take-out) Jars and Tubs Plastic Bags, Films Detergent & Cleaner Bottles Oil/Anti-freeze Containers Soap & Shampoo Bottles Gas Cans
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DO's DON'Ts Newspapers/Coupons Wet Paper Office Paper Toliet Tissue Construction & Colored Paper Stickers Posters/Envelopes/Folders Labels Greeting Cards/Junk Mail Phone Books/Magazines Wrapping Paper/ Paper Bags
• CARDBOARD •(Remove Liners and Flatten Large Items)
DO's DON'Ts Corrugated Cardboard Pizza Boxes Shoe/Gift boxes Wax-board Containers Soda/Beverage Boxes Food Boxes (Cereal, etc.)
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Neighborhood News
Meet our Brooks Blue Marlin Coaching Staff We are so excited to splash off this swim season with such enthusiastic swimmers and several new additions to our coaching staff. In fact, many are previous Blue Marlin alumni returning as coaches this year! We also would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our returning coaches.
MaryHelen Fouty – Head CoachTaylor Karnilaw • Mackenzie Karnilaw
Samantha Peck • Daniel Riojas • Isaac ChangJonathan Peck • Emily Varisco
Beginning on Friday, June 3rd, all practices will shift to a morning schedule for the duration of the month. 7 & Under 8:30-9:30 am Bay Forest Pool 8 - 10 7:30-8:30 am Bay Forest Pool 11 & up 7:30-9:30 am Middlebrook Pool (2hr practice) The Mighty Marlins faced off against the Nassau Bay Nauticats for two weeks straight! The first week was the mini meet held specifically for our swimmers 10 & under. The second was our first sanctioned meet of the season held right here at the Bay Forest Pool! They fought hard but were unable to secure a victory. Better luck next week Marlins!
Of the swimmers able to swim the past couple of meets, all had noteworthy races, from our first time swimmers, to our seasoned Blue Marlins, and some who even made their champ and reserve times this weekend. The swimmers’ cheering for their teammates was prominent throughout each meet. What a joy it is to see such positive team spirit and good sportsmanship! It was also exciting to see the generous parent participation, not to mention the many smiles as they watched their children swim. The success of Blue Marlins depends upon the participation of parents and families working various shifts like: timing, concessions, stroke and turn judging. This cooperation makes our team successful! Thank you parents and thank you coaches!!!Date Host Away June 4 South Belt BrooksJune 11 Brooks BaytownJune 18 Brooks Harbour TideRemember, Swimmers MUST be checked in by 6:45 am and the meet will begin promptly at 8:00 am. All team information is posted on our website www.brooksbluemarlins.com. Families will be able to check practice status, swim meet details, purchase marlins spirit gear, and even note their volunteer preferences for swim meets. For more information contact: Ivan Dominguez, President Cell: (713) 339-0835 [email protected] more info, visit www.brooksbluemarlins.com
Addison Dimmickat her first swim meet.
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Community News
Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association Announce their 2016 Scholarship RecipientsThe Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association was founded in 1964. Our association has a threefold purpose: fellowship, promoting interest in college sorority membership for young women in the area, and awarding college scholarships. The Crawford-Zbanek Scholarship Foundation of Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association awards scholarship to area women who are pursuing a college education in Texas. Since 1967 more than $500,000 has been awarded to deserving young women. This year six recipients will be added each being awarded an $8,000 four year scholarship.
Greetings from TLC!As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great rea-son to get outdoors. Whether you BBQ, have a pool party or just soak up some rays, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind at all times.To prevent any summer mishaps, we’ve put together some tips to help protect your best friend..• Pet ID tags are a must! • Is your pet's microchip registered? • Make sure to provide ample shade • Provide plenty of clean water• Skip the sprays - sunscreen & bug repellant can be toxic
to pets• Party smart - popular BBQ foods can be especially toxic to
pets: raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, and avocado.
Animal Disaster Preparedness During the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many animals were displaced and many lives were lost as a result of people not evacuating because they did not want to leave their pets. Here are ways you can be better prepared in the event of an emergency:1. Ensure that your pet wears a collar with a rabies tag at all
times. 2. Consult your veterinarian about permanent identification,
such as microchipping.3. If your pet is microchipped, verify your contact information
is up-to-date in a national registry.4. Assemble a pet emergency kit with a leash, harness and 1
week supply of food.5. If you evacuate, take your pet with you. Have a safe place
to take your pet, such as a pet friendly hotel, pet kennel or veterinary facility.
Suspected Vehicle Burglary SuspectsConstable Phil Sandlin from Harris County Constable Precinct 8
For the past several months, the Clear Lake area has seen an increase in vehicle burglaries that have occurred as parents drop their children off at day care facilities. Often, parents have left valuables in their vehicles and have returned a short time later only to find they have become a victim of a burglary.
This happens in a matter of a minute or two. As a result of this, we have been conducting some surveillance of various locations in an attempt to catch the criminals responsible. This morning, Deputies were conducting this type of surveillance in the 15500 block of El Camino Real near St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The Deputies observed a black Lincoln sedan enter the parking lot, circle and then park between two unoccupied vehicles. We believe the occupants either spotted the Deputies or were otherwise spooked and they quickly fled the parking lot. The Deputies were able to follow the vehicle and it eventually pulled into the Food Town grocery store in the 500 block of El Dorado. There, the occupants were questioned and the driver was arrested on 2 open felony warrants for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Evading Arrest as well as for lying to the Deputies about his identity (Fail to ID/Fugitive). He was ultimately identified as 29 year old Dushun Daniels of Houston. Both the driver and his female passenger have extensive criminal histories including arrests for burglaries, thefts and credit card crimes among other criminal activity. They do not reside in the Clear Lake area and Deputies found binoculars along with a loaded 9mm pistol magazine in the vehicle. We believe the pair may be responsible for several open cases in this region and the information is being shared with our law enforcement partners in hopes of linking them to other cases as well.
I would just like to remind you again to please be aware of your surroundings and do not leave valuables in your vehicles, even if you only step away for a short time. These types of predators strike very quickly and have proven to be difficult to apprehend. If you have any information that may help in this case, please contact us and share it with us.
From left to right: Camilla Busselberg (Lake), Gabrielle Le (Friendswood), Madison Irving (Springs), Anna Lassmann (Springs),
Angelia Wu (Lake), Amber Hurd (Friendswood) not pictured
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Emily BuiEmily is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Clear Lake High School Class of 2016. Emily will receive her Pharmacy Technician certification in June 2016. She will attend the University of Houston in the fall to pursue a career in Pharmacy or Optometry. Go Coogs!
Jennette NelsonLifelong Bay Forest resident, Jennette Nelson, graduated from Texas A&M on May 13, 2016. Like her older brothers, she is a proud fourth-generation Aggie. Jenny received a B.S. in Technology Management with a minor in Business Administration. She has accepted a job in the Architecture College at TAMU as a Senior I.T. Associate.
Andrew GeyerAndrew Geyer is graduating with honors from Clear Lake High School. He is attending Texas A&M in the fall to study engineering and computers.
Alex LillieAlex Lillie is graduating from Clear Lake High School.He will begin working on his Chemical Engineering degreeat San Jacinto College –Central and then continue his undergraduate work at University of Houston – Main Campus.
Rylan ChapmanRylan Chapman is graduating from Clear Lake High School.Rylan plans to attend Texas Tech University and major in Mechanical Engineering. While at Clear Lake, Rylan ran for the Cross County and Track teams. He was a member of NHS and the Food Bank Club.
Clare HughesClare Hughes is graduating from Clear Lake High School. In the fall, she will attend the Mays Business College at Texas A&M University.
Hannah TucknessHannah Tuckness is graduating from Clear Lake High School. She will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas in the fall.
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Michael BuckleyMichael Buckley is graduating from Clear Lake High School. He will be attending San Jacinto College in the fall. He will also be working for the summer and part-time during school at Weeks Service Company and Food Town.
Madelyn Schmidt I am graduating Suma Cum Laude. I will be attending UTSA in the fall where I will be majoring in Liberal Arts and eventually earn my Doctorate in Psychiatry. When I put my poster together for the Tennis Banquet, I realized how blessed and fortunate I have been. While at Lake, I played tennis all four years. I competed at the State German Fest and placed second and I was active in several clubs. My life has been filled with so many adventures: I’ve been surfing, diving and swimming with the dolphins. My latest adventure was attending the Super Natural Convention where I met both Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. And yes, I had the time of my life. My family and I are off to Germany to celebrate my graduation.
David Fouty David graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. He is now employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Powell Industries. Powell Industries designs and fabricates power control facilities for on and off shore industrial purposes.
Haley BuschhornHaley Buschhorn is graduating from Clear Lake High School.Haley will attend Texas A&M University and major in Accounting.
Claire WilsonClaire Wilson is a graduating senior from Clear Lake High School this year. She is attending Texas A&M University in the fall and will be studying Psychology.
Jack WendesJack Wendes is graduating from Clear Lake High School. He will be cruising from Athens to Rome on his senior trip this summer. He will be attending Texas A&M in the fall in College Station. WHOOP!!
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Click HERE for the 2016-17 CCISD Academic Calendar!
Introducing the 2016 CCISD Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year! Kristi Roney from Falcon Pass Elementary and Dale Jensen from Clear View High School were honored during a special luncheon hosted by the Rotary clubs of Seabrook, League City and Space Center. Both winners also happen to be under the leadership of the 2016 CCISD Principals of the Year; Monica Giuffre from Falcon Pass Elementary and Michael Houston from Clear View High School. Congratulations to the winners, along with the other four finalists and all 45 campus teachers of the year! We wish Ms. Roney and Mr. Jensen good luck as they move on to the regional and hopefully state selection process for Texas Teacher of the Year.
Falcon Pass ElementarySchool NewsGO VOYAGERS!
School News
Have a Safe and Fun Summer!
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School News
Clear Lake High School Student Athletes signing Letters of Intent to compete at College Level
From Left to Right: Seated: Allison and Kate Halloran – Track & Cross Country at Texas TechBack Row: Cody Banach – Golf at Lamar UniversityScott Marshall – Football at Colorado School of MinesNathan Mandani – Football at Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityVeronica Llanes – Basketball at Adams State University in Colorado
Senior Erin Hartmann has signed toswim for Case Western Reserve University
–CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE FALCONS!–
CLHS Upcoming EventsJune 2 Last day/Early ReleaseJune 4 Graduation Ceremony 7:30 pm @ Challenger Columbia StadiumJune 6 Diplomas available 7:00 am - 4:30 pmJune 8 2nd semester report card mailed
School Supply Drive!Now through the end of the school year, the CLHS School Supply Club will be collecting used school supplies to help students in need. Many students in our district and around the country can’t buy the basic school supplies they need, but you can help some of these students and their teachers by donating used supplies that you will no longer need next year.
Donations can be dropped off in collection boxes near the front office and around the school, and they will be given to students in other CCISD schools and teachers working for Teach for
America. All donated supplies, from pencils to notebooks, help relieve a huge burden for these students and teachers, so thank you for donating supplies to make a difference in a student’s life!
Internationally Acclaimed Science StarsTwo Clear Creek ISD high school students recently presented their science fair projects at the week-long Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, AZ, and came out victorious.
Syamantak Payra of Clear Brook High School received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award and a $50,000 scholarship for developing a low-cost electronically-aided knee brace that allows an individual with a weakened leg to walk more naturally.
Kavita Selva (left) of Clear Lake High School took home third place and $1,000 in the Physical Energy Category for her project on High Power Wind Turbine Generators. She also won a special award of $500 from the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
Student Google accounts will be disabled on June 3, 2016.
Students can download the contents of their Google Drive and save it to an alternative storage device.
Sokols Greek Deli & CafeSokols' Greek Deli & Café is located
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Falcon Football Game Day ProgramThe CLHS Football Booster Club is beginning production on their 2016 Game Day Program. If your club, team or individual student would like to run an ad, the direct link for information is:Football Program Ad Information Stay up-to-date with us:www.clearlakefootball.com
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REGISTRATION Discovering Nature Citizen Science (6/13–6/16) Hunger Games Citizen Science Plus (6/27–7/1)
Name ______________________ Entering Grade ____________Parent/Guardian Name ___________________________________Email: _________________________________________________Home Phone: _________________ Cell Phone:________________Space is limited and available on a first come first serve basis – please be aware that your child’s spot
is not guaranteed until we receive payment and email a confirmation.Make check payable to University of Houston-Clear Lake and mail to:
Wendy ReistleUHCL/EIH/Box 540
2700 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-3045
The Environmental Institute of Houston 2016 Summer Program
Discover Nature CampJune 6 -9, 20168:30am – 1:00pmRising 1st & 2nd gradeCost: $140
Citizen Science CampJune 13 – 16, 20168:30am – 1:00pmRising 3rd – 5th gradeCost: $140
Hunger Games CampJune 20 – June 24, 2016Mon – Thurs: 8:30am – 3:00pmFri: 8:30am – 1:00pmRising 6th – 8th gradeCost: $225
Citizen Science Camp PlusJune 27 – July 1 , 2016Mon – Thurs: 8:30am – 3:00pmFri: 8:30am – 1:00pmRising 3rd – 5th gradeCost: $225
By popular demand : extended hours for 2016!
Please cut registration form below and mail it with your payment. Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not made for early dismissal, failureto attend, absences, or sick days. Refunds, less an 8% fee, will be made If you cancel at least 2 weeks before the first day of camp forwhich your child is registered. Refunds after that date will be subject to a 15% fee.
Camp activities include nature walks, birdwatching, fishing, dip-netting,
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Community News
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Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Texas 77062 (281) 488.1906 • www.hcpl.net
ADULT EVENTS:Complete Passport Services OfferedThe Harris County District Clerk's Office is now offering complete passport services on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 PM - 7:00 pm on the 1st floor of the Freeman Library. Passport photo services are included. Walk-ins are welcome, but interested parties can make appointments by calling 713-755-1674.
Enhancing Your Life through MeditationMeditation can bring about a sense of calm and balance that benefits your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. It is easy to learn and can have many lasting and beneficial effects. The benefits don’t end when your session ends. Join Daya Sharma, long time meditator for this enjoyable and informative workshop. This meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9th at 6:30 pm in the first floor Community Room.
Green Thumb Lecture SeriesThe Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Harris County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of lectures at the Freeman Library from January to October of 2016. Lectures will be held on the third Thursday of every month on a variety of topics. These Lectures are FREE. June’s topic of discussion will be “Propagation and Seed Saving” on June 16th at 6:30 pm in the first floor Community Room.
Weight Management with AcupunctureAcupuncture has been found to stimulate and release endorphins and opiate-like hormones to effectively treat pain. Studies show that acupuncture regulates areas of the brain linked to heart rate, breath, hormone output, and emotion and relaxation response, safely balancing these functions through the nervous system. Join Elizabeth Yuan to find out how acupuncture can be used for weight management. Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm in the first floor Community Room.
TGIF SUMMER FILM FESTIVALOn June 3rd at 10:15 am, there will be a free showing of Ocean’s Eleven (1960) in the 1st floor Meeting Room. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of Freeman.
TEEN EVENTS:(All programs meet in The Zone and are for teens ages 12-18.)MONDAY MOVIES – Each Monday at 2:30 pm we’ll be showing a different sports themed movie with snacks!
FANDOM OLYMPICS – All summer you can vote for your favorite fandom! Every Tuesday at 2:30 pm we’ll feature a different fandom with a short reading and a craft.
WHOOPEE AND WINNING WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Each Wednesday at 1:30 pm for tweens (ages 8-12) and 2:30 pm for teens (ages 12-18) come do something fun and good for you!
GAMERS UNITE! – Every Thursday at 2:30 pm come play tabletop and electronic games with us. Have a favorite game? Bring it with you!
CHILDREN'S EVENTS:6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 (Mondays) Toddler Time – 11:15 a.m. and Tween Events – 1:30 p.m.
6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 (Tuesdays) Toddler Time – 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. and Preschool Storytime – 1:30 p.m.
6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 (Wednesdays) Book Babies 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. and Preschool Storytime – 1:30 p.m.
TWEEN EVENTS:Our Monday Tween Events are recommended for children ages 8 to 12. The programs will be held on Mondays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Space. Tickets are required and are given out 30 minutes before the programs begin. 6/6 Bounce It! Homemade Bouncing Balls, 6/13 Grow It! Grass Caterpillar, 6/20 Sew It! Cross Stitch Sewing Cards 6/27 Wrap It! Yarn Wrapped Luggage Tags
THURSDAY SUMMER EVENTS FOR CHILDREN:Magician Julian Franklin – Sport of Champions* Thursday, June 2nd, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Recommended for children 5 years & older. Free tickets required and available in the Children's Department 30 minutes before the program begins.
Crocodile Encounters* Thursday, June 9th, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Recommended for children 5 years & older. See amazing alligators, snakes, etc! Free tickets required and available in the Children's Department 30 minutes before the program begins.
Geebo the Clown*Thursday, June 16th, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 pm Recommended for children 3 years & older. Magic & small animals! Free tickets required and available in the Children's Department 30 minutes before the program begins.
Drummer Mark Shelton*Thursday, June 23rd, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Recommended for children 5 years & older. Learn about drums and percussion instruments. Free tickets required and available in the Children's Department 30 minutes before the program begins.
Houston Museum of Natural Science – Movin’ & Shakin’*Thursday, June 30th, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Recommended for children 3 years & older. Learn about muscles and skeletons. Free tickets required and available in the Children's Department 30 minutes before the program begins.
Thursday Summer Program Policy: Only one adult will be admitted per child. Due to space limits, no strollers will be admitted. We often run out of program tickets very quickly during the summer, please plan accordingly. This program supported by donations from the Friends of Freeman Library.*Takes place in 1st Floor Meeting Room
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PERSONAL AD POLICYThere is no charge for a Bay Forest resident to place a Personal Ad in the Bay Forest News. Please email the information that is to appear in the ad to [email protected].
There is no charge for a Bay Forest teen to adver tise in the Teen Job Directory. Get your ad to Marita Moran at [email protected] by the 20th of the month.
COMMERCIAL AD POLICYAd Sizes CostBusiness Card $ 25.001/4 page $ 40.001/2 page $ 75.00Full page $ 150.00Inserts $ 60.00 (you print 200 inserts)
5% discount offered if you pay, in advance, for 3 months of advertising space.10% discount offered if you pay, in advance, for 6 months of advertising space.15% discount offered if you pay, in advance, for 10 months of advertising space.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INSERT FEES Organizations based within the Bay Forest Community will be charged $25.00 for inserts—all other non-profit organi za tions will be charged $35.00 for inserts. THE BAY FOREST NEWS IS ISSUED THE 1ST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE JUNE/ JULY AND THE DECEMBER/JANUARY ISSUES (10 ISSUES PER YEAR).
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ARTICLESOR ADS IS THE 20TH OF THE MONTH.
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EDITORIAL NOTESContributions to this paper are welcome; articles, letters to the editor, complaints, compliments, etc. Please submit your copy to Marita Moran via email at [email protected] by the 20th of the month.
Although all contributions are welcome, we cannot guarantee to print everything that is submitted. The editor reserves the right to edit copy where required.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PRINTED REFLECT THE OPIN IONS OF THE AUTHORS ONLY, AND NOT THOSE OF THE BAY FOREST NEWS OR ANY OF ITS STAFF. TO BE PUB LISHED, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MUST INCLUDE A NAME AND PHONE NUMBER— THE EDITORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO OMIT THE NAME AT THE WRITER’S REQUEST.
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: http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage orwww.centerpointelectric.com/cehe/support/streetlight/Report general power outages by calling 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143
To Report a Streetlight that is Out...OFFICERS - Bay Forest Community Association
President Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Vice President Dennis Fouty [email protected] Treasurer Stephanie Meyers [email protected] Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Director Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123
COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444ACLC/Super Neighborhood Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Tennis (Board Oversight) Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Tennis - Kids Bruce Reistle [email protected] 832-533-1493Tennis - Womens Carol Rush [email protected] 832-630-0350Tennis - Mens A Greg Blackburn [email protected] 281-743-3802Tennis - Mens B Doug McCann [email protected] 713-824-5283 Tennis - Mens C LiMin Chang [email protected] 281-483-6906Pool Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Social Committee Stephanie Meyers [email protected] Parks/COA Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Yard of the Month Stephanie Meyers [email protected]/Traffic Committee Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Trash Service Oversight Barbara McCollum 281-488-0123Long Range Planning Dennis Fouty [email protected] Advisory Board Dennis Fouty [email protected] Replacement Com. Dennis Fouty [email protected] Relations [email protected] Management Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Crime/Community Watch Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328 Website Oversight Dennis Fouty [email protected] Committee Barbara McCollum, Tom Camp and Dennis Fouty 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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