Volume 27, Number 9 November 2013

Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsMeetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062. An abbreviated Board Meeting was held on October 21, 2013, following the Annual Homeowners Meeting. Board members Gene Fisseler, John Haas, Barbara McCollum, Dan Pias, and newly elected director Tom Camp were present along with Community Manager Jared Simmons.

To contact the Bay Forest Community Manager, email Manager@bayforest.info or call 832.224.6446. The mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062.

Annual Homeowner MeetingThe BFCA annual homeowner meeting was held on Monday, October 21, 2013, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062. Doors opened at 6:30 pm for registration and the meeting kicked off at 7:00. The night’s business included 2013 financial performance and the 2014 BFCA budget, 2013 projects completed and other accomplishments, planned 2014 community initiatives, board member elections, annual survey results, 2013 community champions announcement (long-time ARC chair Mary Columbo and CLCWA director John Branch), and, as always, snacks and door prizes.

Board of Directors ElectionsAt the 2013 annual homeowner meeting, two current board members, Barbara McCollum and John Haas, stood for re-election and Tom Camp was nominated to fill the open position. All three were elected. Congratulations and thanks to Barbara, John and Tom.

Saying “So Long” to Dennis FoutyFor as long as many of us can remember, Dennis Fouty has served the Bay Forest Community Association as a board member. His servant leadership style has tremendously benefited us for well more than a decade. It would be a lengthy list if we tried to enumerate the issues he’s helped manage, the improvements he’s engineered, and the management changes he’s introduced. Think about Bay Forest as it existed in the last century and compare it to how we live today and you’ll get an idea of the impact he’s had on our neighborhood.

Now, we say “so long” to him…again…he retired once some six or seven years ago but came back when we needed him. And we say thanks! Thank you, Dennis, for everything you’ve done to make our community the special place that it is. And thanks to your family

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Important Bay ForestGeneral Meeting andBudget Information

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Gourmet ClubArtichoke Tart

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Don't Forget to VotePage 20

Library News in 3DPage 21

National Night OutPage 8

Oktoberfest PhotosPage 9

Family Holiday PartyInvitation from Mommies' Club

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Crime Watch UpdatePage 11

School NewsPage 14

Yard of the Month TipsPage 7

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Community Watch Committee During the 2013 annual homeowner meeting, neighborhood security was a big topic. Board members and association members alike had a lot to share and learn. While the total number of recorded crimes in Bay Forest has only exceeded the historical high by one event, there has certainly been heightened attention and concern this year. Your responses to our annual survey have borne this out. Consequently, our Crime Watch committee will be focused during the next several months on what the facts are about crime in Clear Lake and in our neighborhood, what we are already doing, what other communities are doing, what Houston Police Department can tell us, what other security specialist offers, and what Bay Forest will do about community security in 2014. If you would like to take part in and contribute to this effort, please contact Gene Fisseler at gfisseler@gmail.com.

Bay Forest Community Association General MeetingAccomplishments• Urban Forestry Management Plan• New fall surface at Bay Forest big toy• Pool deck repairs• Sidewalk and curb repair in Bay Forest Park• Began cleaning and painting all esplanades (23)• Completed exercise path/equipment installation• Installed Drainage for Willow Shores Big Toy• Complete change out of Three mailbox locations.• Comprehensive review of Insurance Coverage• Enhance patio at Erin Creek Park• Completed One year as self-managed community• Self-management update ▪ Very responsive to homeowner questions/needs – response

time has gone from weeks/days to hours/minutes. ▪ More property maintenance has been completed with same budget ▪ Welcome of all new homeowners with gift basket ► Funded by fees that were given to property company. ▪ Invoices are paid same day received – accounting all up to date ▪ Deed enforcement program – structured – photos –

considerate, fair and firm! ▪ Saved – $10k per year on community management alone. ▪ Avoided ~$20k in increased maintenance cost ▪ Outcome – better service at a lower cost!

Homeowner Based Planning• First implemented in 2001• For the past few years, more than a third of Bay Forest homes

have participated• More than 1,200 written comments

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Homeowners Top Issues• CRIME• Maintaining Homes• Maintaining Common Open Areas• Maintaining Property Values• Replace Perimeter Wall• Street Parking

Homeowner Property MaintenanceWhat has been done?• Re-launched deed enforcement (CCRs) program.

What else can we do?• Even more diligent deed enforcement ▪ Strategic deed enforcement ▪ Identify top offenders and focus on remediation and

sustainability ▪ Engage other entities: City of Houston, HPD, HFD, insurance companies

We want to be fair, but we must be firm – this affects all of us.

Common Area MaintenanceWhat has been done?• Regular Inspections and maintenance activities – thanks to

new manager.• Bay Forest Days – have held a few in 2013 – very well

attended. ▪ Saves Money – gets the jobs done – and builds community

Perimeter Fence• Still acceptable condition today ▪ Will eventually reach end of life ▪ Competition pressures may prevail• Replacement cost ~$1.1 million ($1,000+ per home)• Avoid funding with special assessment or with debt• Setting aside $100K per year ▪ 10 year plan – build reserve by 2020• Evaluate reserve fund, fence condition, etc. annually ▪ Chances are we’ll have to do something before 2020… but when/if we do, we’ll have some of the $$ in the bank and can determine then how best to cover the rest of the cost.

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Perimeter Fence

Still acceptable condition today Will eventually reach end of life Competition pressures may prevail

Replacement cost ~$1.1 million ($1,000+ per home)

Avoid funding with special assessment or with debt

Setting aside $100K per year 10 year plan – build reserve by 2020

Evaluate reserve fund, fence condition, etc. annually Chances are we’ll have to do something

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Street ParkingThe Issue?• Safety (walkers, kiddos) – Aesthetics – Enables Criminal Acts

(blending in, robbing, etc.)

What has been done?• Reconciled City of Houston Rules and our Community Rules• Posted a comprehensive “parking” section on the Bay Forest

web site.• Engaged City of Houston Parking Enforcement. You should

too. . . Contact information published on web site.

What else can we do?• Continue enforcement – both with CCRs and COH• Have begun discussions with COH about being able to

implement community specific parking rules.

Community Crime/SafetyWhat has been done?• Security patrols – off-duty police in unmarked cars• Lighting improvements in parks• Increased homeowner communication• Actively promote constable vacation watch – to create daytime

officer presence• Host block gatherings to increase neighbor familiarity (like NNO)

What else can we do?• Additional patrols – Constables or Sherriff• Video Surveillance• Activating the Community Watch Committee to chart a course

of action. Consider Joining.

Community Crime Trends

Bay Forest Compared – Beat 12D50

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Bay Forest Compared – Beat 12D50

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Bay Forest9%

Bay Oaks21%

Northfork17%

Pineloch29%

Brook Forest11%

Middle Brook13%

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Bay Forest Homeowners on Cameras – Support for Cameras

2014 Planned Projects • FOCUS ON SECURITY (Patrols or Cameras or . . . )

• Save for Fence Replacement• Install 3 new mailbox locations• On-going Common Open Area Maintenance (Sidewalks, etc.)

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BFCA 2014 BudgetBudget Item 2013 Budget

Approved2014 Proposed

Budget % change

Community Management $0 $0 0%

Trash 180,000 180,000 0%

Utilities 37,000 38,000 + 3%

Unallocated Contingency 9,001 10,000 + 11%

Insurance 32,000 22,000 - 31%

Landscaping/Mowing 100,000 100,000 0%

Pool 68,105 55,155 - 19%

Tennis Courts 2,000 2,000 0%

COA/Parks 91,510 134,700 + 47%

Other Services 57,500 47,800 - 17%

Reserve for Fence 100,000 100,000 0%

Total Expenses $677,116 $689,655 + 2%

Trash Sponsorship 60,000 60,000 0%

Other Income 11,741 14,455 + 23%

Carry Forward 36,896 30,000 - 19%

Assessments 568,479 585,200 + 3%

Total Sources $677,116 $689,655 + 2%

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Previous Community Champions• Anita Burns – Willow Shores Rebuild• Dick Brackett – Elections judge & all-around good neighbor• Joy King – Leading the Mommies’ Club• Carol Bornstein – Building our community• Mark Santen – Serving/leading our community• Carey Sullivan – Leadership/commitment to our kids• John Wakeman – Committed to our community• Byron Marshall, Jr. – Planting trees• Drill Site Committee – Saving our park• Gene Fisseler – Keeping us cool at the pool• Marita Moran – Keeping us connected with BF News• Joe Guthrie – ARC Leader• Edrina Fitting – Committed to a Positive Bay Forest

“Long time leadership of the Bay Forest Architecture Review Board.”Mary Colombo – ARC Chairperson

“He volunteers to distribute BF community letters in our sub-area.”From a recent email John said – “Do not hesitate to call on me if there are

things I can help with... Love this area and happy to serve where I can.”“Champions Bay Forest in his role on the board of the

Clear Lake City Water Authority”John Branch – Dedicated to Bay Forest and Clear Lake

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Bay Forest Yard of the Month This month the Bay Forest Yard of the Month club has some tips for you on things you can do in your garden now to prepare for winter frost and spring blooms. Next month we will be driving around again looking for amazing Holiday Decorations. If you think your neighbor has a beautiful “holiday” yard, please send their address to greatyards@bayforest.info. We LOVE to get your nominations. If you are interested in joining our committee we'd love to have you. Please send your name and contact information to greatyards@bayforest.info.

If you haven't already, this is a good time to prune Azaleas. Azaleas bud where they are cut, so go ahead and trim. You'll be rewarded with lots of blooms in the spring.

There is still time, if you hurry, to plant Strawberries. They like slightly acid, rich loose soil with good drainage. Set the crown even with the soil level, then mulch with straw to keep the fruit clean.

Now is an excellent time to divide and re-plant (maybe share with a neighbor?) your garlic and chives.

Iris does well when planted in early November.

Pansies are very popular in Bay Forest. They will do very well when planted after the weather has cooled, so any time now should be fine.

Roses should be fed lightly, but do not use nitrogen. Resist the urge to prune them now. The plant will be stronger if you wait until February. Continue to water.

Prepare now for frosty weather later. Mulch your beds to help keep the soil at an even temperature. Have sheets ready to cover delicate shrubs and plants in case of a freeze warning. Plastic should never rest directly on a plant, so if you choose to cover in plastic, be sure to first use an old bed sheet or layers of newspaper to protect the plant. Plastic should be removed daily during a cold snap so the plants don't overheat when the sun comes out. Watering plants deeply right before a frost will help to insulate the roots.

Gardeners by the Bay Meeting November 6, 2013

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The Gardeners by the Bay Garden Club will meet November 6. The topic is “Citrus Like You Never Tasted Before.” Our speaker is John Panzarella, the well-known Texas citrus grower who grows nearly 200 varieties of citrus. He is the owner of the 3rd largest privately owned citrus farm in Texas. Hospitality with refreshments begins at 9:00 am with the meeting starting at 9:30. The location is the University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive, Houston, TX 77059.

Upcoming Gardeners by the Bay Programs:Dec. 4, 2013 – “Good Gardening With Vegetables and Fruits” Jan. 8, 2014 – “Get Down To Earth On Getting Good Soil” Feb. 5, 2014 – “Ants..Crazy And Firey!!!” Mar. 5, 2014 – “Is Your Garden A Reflection Of You?” April 1, 2014 – “Gardeners By The Bay Annual Plant Sale”May 7, 2014 – “Gardeners By The Bay End Of Year Luncheon”

Upcoming Trips:JANUARY, 2014 Exact date TBD. Guided tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace in Galveston and lunch at Olympia Gill at Pier 21. MARCH 18, 2014 Guided tour of Peckerwood Gardens in Hempstead, TX

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Perennials in general will benefit from being cut back after blooming is finished. This allows the plant to put all its energy toward its root structure. If you are thinking of transplanting any perennials, fall or winter in general is a good time to move them, but moving now, rather than in February, gives the plants a chance to settle in and gives you beautiful blooms in the spring or summer.

Tulip bulbs need to have a long, cold, dry, rest before they will bloom. So, if you have any, now is the time to dig them up, brush them off (do not clean with water!), and put them in a paper bag in your refrigerator for at least 6 weeks. This seasonal nap will allow the bulbs to form strong root systems which will lead to fabulous flowers in the Spring. Plant in late December through mid-January.

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“A” league contact: Greg Blackburn at 281-480-8280 “B” league contact: Russ Hall at 281-486-4052

Bay Forest Women’s Tennis League plays on Monday evenings.Contact Pam Doty at pamdoty@gmail.com or 281-286-7471.

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The Bay Forest Oktoberfest was held on Saturday, October 26, at the pool park. This was a joint event sponsored by the Bay Forest Mommies Club and the Bay Forest Community Association, along with Edrina Fitting.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! There were delicious bratwurst sausages along with hot dogs, plus lots of soft-baked pretzels dusted with either cinnamon-sugar or salt. Kids played in the park, decorated pumpkins, and munched on various Halloween treats. The adults got a chance to welcome new people to the neighborhood and visit with old friends. Every once in a while, we would get the chance to observe one or more of the planes that flew overhead from the Wings over Houston Air Show at Ellington Field. All-in-all it was a great afternoon.

If you have never taken the time to come to one of these neighborhood-sponsored events in our neighborhood, please do so at the next opportunity. Just walk up with a smile on your face, and someone will usually come over to say ‘hello.’ If no one does, then you are welcome to walk up to them, and introduce yourself. This is a wonderfully friendly neighborhood. Every chance that we get to make new connections with other families in our neighborhood adds to that core friendliness and to the strength of our neighborhood!

Many thanks to the three sponsors of Bay Forest Oktoberfest 2013!

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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!

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

CRIME REPORT – August 2013Burglary Motor Vehicle 16400 Brambling Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief 14100 El Camino Real Residence/HouseBurglary Motor Vehicle 2200 Enchanted Isle Rd./St./SidewalkCriminal Mischief 14200 Golf View Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief 16000 Greenwood Pines Residence/HouseBurglary Habitation 2900 Prairie Hill Residence/HouseBurglary Motor Vehicle 2200 Rockhaven DrivewayCriminal Mischief 14800 Tumbling Falls Residence/House

Includes: Bayforest/ Brookforest / Northfork / Bay OaksThis 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.

COMMUNITY WATCH ALERTOn Sunday evening, October 13, before 10 pm, multiple vehicles in the 2000 block of Park Grand were burglarized. The vehicles were parked outdoors (on driveways) and left unlocked. Small amounts of money (change) and other items were reported taken. Video surveillance showed a white young male adult opening a pickup truck passenger door and removing items. There were no images recorded of the vehicle being used or others who might have been involved.

Reports were filed with Houston Police Department and HPD officers reminded our neighbors to park their vehicles in secure or well-lighted areas and to always lock them.

REMEMBER - IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! If you see any suspicious activity in Bay Forest, contact HPD

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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubOur first big party was October 19, 2013 and was a huge success. Our first stop was South America, where we served traditional grilled meats from Argentina and Chile accompanied by Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc wines. While we waited for the main course, we snacked on several appetizers including the following delicious artichoke tart:

Artichoke Tart1 tart shell, baked open and ready for filling1/2 cup sweet butter2 cups small boiled artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped4 eggs beaten

1/2 cup cream1 tbs chopped parsley1 tbs flour2 tbs bread crumbs 2 tbs grated cheeseSalt and pepper to taste

Directions1. Toss artichoke hearts with the melted butter until coated.2. Mix with eggs, cream, parsley, and flour and season with salt

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Bay Forest Family Holiday PartyOn Dasher, On Dancer, On Prancer and Vixen...

Come meet Santa Claus at the Bay Forest Family Holiday Party!Sunday, December 15, 2013

2:00 - 4:00 pmWillow Shores Park

Everyone is welcome! Of course, Santa Claus is the main attraction, but we'll have crafts and games for the kids to play too. Each family is asked to bring a snack to share. Additional important information on how to ensure that

Santa has a gift for your child will be distributed through the Mommies Group e-mail. If you are not in this e-mail group it is very important that you contact Anita Burns (even last minute) for specific information on party activities. We do not want any children to be disappointed because Santa didn't know they were coming. This is very important! Santa never wants to miss a child, and the elves don't pack spare gifts!

For more information please contact: Anita Burns 281-282-9889 anitacburns@earthlink.net

Meanwhile, to help get into the Christmas Spirit, here are some pictures from last year's party for you to enjoy.

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Personal Ads:FOR SALE: • Trek Mountain Cub Bike with training wheels $25. • Schwinn 12" Bike $35. • Trek Tag Along Bike $70 and Barbie Corvette battery-operated car (needs new battery) $70. Call Shay at 281-216-6802.

IZZY AND MOMMY PET CARE. Daily dog care and walking services. Cat, bird and exotic pet care while you are working or on vacation. Plant and basic pool care provided for extra fee. We have lived in the Bay Forest subdivision since 1988. Call Shay at 281-216-6802 or email shay3riley@yahoo.com

Money Found:I found some money on my walk one morning. It was on the sidewalk near the intersection of Lake Lodge and Bay Forest Drive, across the street from the pool. If you think you lost this money, please contact Cindy Schaefer at calm@hal-pc.org.

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School News

CCISD NEWS

Clear Creek ISD launches Latitude 2 Learnhttp://www.yourhoustonnews.com/bay_area/news/clear-creek-isd-launches-latitude-learn/article_c278d9cf-54bc-569d-9c8f-6fa720781ad8.html

In the Clear Creek Independent School District, education is a joint partnership between school and home. This partnership is paramount to the success of the District’s new one computer per student initiative known as Latitude 2 Learn, Personalized Learning in CCISD.

The District will begin a three-year implementation plan to provide students in grades 4 and up a Dell Latitude 10 tablet computer to complement and enhance teacher developed lessons. In grades 6 through 12, students will be allowed to bring their computers home. This summer the District initiated a parent advisory group to help guide the decision-making on internet filters at home, a “worry-free” optional insurance program, and parent orientations.

“This group of parents was committed to the charge before them and provided the District invaluable input on how a teaching tool in the classroom can positively impact parent involvement,” said Dr. Steven Ebell, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. “The group addressed concerns and unknowns that had been brought forward from parents. We are grateful for their input and their recommendations have been fully implemented.”With students bringing the tablets home, some parents were concerned about whether they would be financially liable if the device was accidently lost, stolen, broken or damaged in any way. While Dell Computers provides a robust warranty on the device for two years and a theft prevention program has been implemented, the parent advisory group felt parents should be offered the ability to participate in an optional insurance program to protect the public’s investment as well as provide a worry free guarantee for parents.

This fall, parents may opt into this program through a $25.00 annual, non-refundable, payment per device. This insurance program is offered to parents with students in grades 6 through 12 as the District-owned devices will be brought home. The $25.00 annual, non-refundable, insurance payment is per device. If a parent/guardian purchases insurance for their student(s) Dell Latitude tablet computer, the parent/guardian would not be liable for the replacement and repair costs associated with accidental damage.

The parent advisory group recommended the same internet filter used in schools should be installed on all student issued devices. For example, if a student accesses the internet from home or in a public place, the District’s filter will block the same websites and content parents would expect at school. The internet filter is compliant with the federal Children’s Internet Protection Act.

The parent advisory council also recommended orientations be held both online and at the campus level to ensure families understand the goals of the initiative as well as their responsibilities at home. Parents will be required to sign an acknowledgement form before a student is issued a Dell Latitude 10 tablet computer.

Parent Orientation meetings will take place at every comprehensive high school in CCISD. The Parent Orientation meeting for parents of 9th and 10th graders at Clear Lake HS will take place on Monday, November 11th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the MB Commons. Parents are welcome to attend any of the orientation meetings scheduled at the other CCISD high schools in order to meet schedules and time constraints.

Online:The parent informational meetings are highly encouraged, but not required. If you cannot attend one of the parent meetings, an online orientation is currently available for parents.

Click to view Online Orientation Video and Responsible Use Guidelines

Live Web Stream:A live web stream will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm via www.ccisd.net.

Required Forms Before a student receives a Dell Latitude 10 tablet computer, a parent/guardian is required to complete the following forms and make a payment if they elect the Optional Insurance for the tablet computer. This entire process can be completed through CCISD4Me for Parents. Click here if you do not have an account. If you cannot access the internet you may download the following forms,signandreturntothefrontofficeofyourchild'sschool.Itisimportant this process is completed before January 6, 2014.

CCISD Acknowledgement Form

Optional Insurance Form

Deployment Dates for Clear Lake HS – January 10 and 13, 2014 - 1st day is device deployment and 2-hour training for students and the 2nd day is for follow-up support.

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School News

What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? (Pumpkin pi!)

Before you sit down to feast on pumpkin pie, there is a whole month full of goodies at FPE.

FPE PTA MeetingThe FPE PTA will meet on Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. Grab the kids and join the FPE PTA for a pre-purchased* family dinner and PTA meeting prior to FPE’s Curriculum Night. Important campus information and activities will be discussed. Children are welcome to attend.5:15pm Pre-purchased dinner orders may be picked up5:30pm PTA meeting6:00pm Curriculum Night in the gym*Pre-purchased dinner from Schlotzsky’s Deli is available; please contact Brandy Miller at brandyL2326@yahoo.com to place your order.

FPE NewsletterIf you would like to stay informed and up to date on the happenings at FPE, email your full name to falconpasspta@gmail.com to receive the on-line monthly newsletter “Falcon Passages.”

FPE Fun RunThursday, November 8th is FPE Fun Run Day! Once again, FPE PTA is teaming up with Texas FundRunners, a character-based, event fundraising program that promotes fitness and character in young students. FPE students will be encouraged to find family members and friends to pledge one dollar for every lap they run on Fun Run day. There will be no door-to-door selling and every student participates in the program whether they collect pledges or not. Questions? Please contact Lisa Kopfer at lmkopfer@yahoo.com

FPE Scholastic Book FairWant to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Make plans to stop by the FPE Scholastic Book Fair which will run from November 11-15 in the FPE Library. A wide variety of books and gifts for readers of all ages will be available. A portion of the book fair proceeds will go to benefit the FPE library.

FPE Spirit Night Treat the family to dinner at Double Dave’s on November 19th from 5-8pm and they will donate a portion of your purchase to FPE!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from FPE PTA!!

Carrie Quigley, PTA President 2013-14Falcon Pass ElementaryCJQSA@yahoo.com

FPE November Dates to Remember:1st “Take 5” Houston Symphony performing for 3rd-5th 8:30 am1st Student Clusters 1:45-2:45 pm5th Science Fair Projects Due7th JSC Deposit Day8th PTA Fun Run during grade level block period11th – 15th Food & Clothing Drive & BOOK FAIR12th Science Fair12th PTA Executive Board Meeting 12pm12th PTA Meeting 5:30pm in the Cafeteria; Schlotsky’s Deli preorder dinner pick up 5:15 pm12th Curriculum Night 6:00-7:30 pm in the gym15th Student Clusters 1:45-2:45 pm19th Picture Retakes19th FPE Spirit Night at Double Dave’s Pizza21st Kinder Thanksgiving Parade and Feast 10:20 am 21st Thanksgiving Lunch K, 2nd & 4th ONLY 22nd SPIRIT DAY !!22nd PTA Staff Appreciation “Pie Day”22nd Pre-K Thanksgiving Feast 10-11 am & 2-3 pm25th – 29th Thanksgiving Break

We had so much fun at this year's Sock Hop!

Falcon Pass ElementarySchool NewsGO VOYAGERS!

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School News

Falcon Pass Celebrates Red Ribbon WeekThe FPE Student Council stayed after school last Friday to hand drug-free banners and red ribbons around campus

Falcon Pass Elementary participates in National Walk to School Day! Great Job Everybody!

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Powder Puff Football never went away!! It’s coming, so get on board! Junior and Senior students – now is the time to get fired up about this fantastic event. There was not enough participation from students last year. When: Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm right here on the CLHS football field. Players are all Junior and Senior girls, so sign up in your grade level office. We need FLAMES (our guy Flairs) for the half-time show. So, all junior and senior guys – sign up in your grade level office. GET INVOLVED!!

Clear Lake High School Students Clean Up!National Science Honor Society students from Clear Lake High School cleaned up the bayou and area around their school with the help of more than 80 community members. The group gathered more than 190 pounds of trash from Horsepen Bayou.

Clear Lake HS Tennis Claims 28th District Title Say 'hello' to the 24-5A district tennis champions! A title that this proud organization has claimed 28 times. Coached by Tommy Heim and Kimberly Jordan, the Clear Lake Falcons Varsity TennisteamtakeonCyRanchthisweekendinthefirstroundofthe Region III tournament. Good Luck Falcons!

CLHS is BlessedClear Lake Presbyterian Church, and Outreach Pastor Katrina Pennington, have blessed CLHS and our renewed Safe School Ambassadors program with an extraordinarily generous donation of $2000.00 plus their facilities and volunteers to help Michelle Martin-McDulin and Brad Hayes train students who will become ambassadors to their peers to strengthen and maintain a safe, secure and trusting environment for students who experience bullying or harassment from other students. There will also be SSA teachers who will join the students for the two-day training.

National Merit Scholars at Lake! Count them….26!!!

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The Clear Creek Independent School District is proud to announce 43 NMSC Semifinalists attend CCISD High Schools. 26 of the 43 Semifinalists are Clear Lake Falcons! Let us honor and recognize these extraordinarily talented and academically superb students: Emily J. Abraham, Mohit Bellani, Mackenzie S. Clayton, William G. Criss, Eric A. DeCourcy, Mitchell Eckhoff, Aden Feustel, Sina Ghodsi, Harshit Gupta, Sonia Hamer, Patrick Harold, Daniel C. He, Eric M. Ho, Lucia D. Hua, SuHyun Jeong, Matthew B. Lovelace, Deeksha Madala, Jessica L. Musler, David A. Nibert, Patrick H. Pan, Ashok B. Sankaran, Jahnav I. Shriram, Parker B. Sims, Jordan D. Taylor, Anna Wang and Amanda J. Zhao. Click here for the complete list of CCISD finalists. About 95% or more of the Semifinalists at Lake are expected to attain Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

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Bay Forest School News

VARSITY

09/04 Pasadena Mem. Away 09/11 Baytown Sterling AwayDark: W34/24 Light: W0/4409/19 Conroe Home Dark: W14/6 Light: W16/009/26 Clear Creek* HomeDark: L43/16 Light: L30/010/03 Clear Brook* AwayDark: L0/1 Light: L0/110/10 Brazoswood* HomeDark: W7/28 Light: L7/010/17 Clear Springs* AwayDark: L8/42 Light: N/A10/30 Clear Falls* Home11/06 Dickinson* Away

09/04 Pasadena Mem. T13/1309/11 Baytown Sterling T26/26 09/19 Conroe L32/009/26 Clear Creek* W12/14 10/03 Clear Brook* L30/7 10/10 Brazoswood* L7/28 10/17 Clear Springs* L48/28 10/31 Clear Falls* Away11/06 Dickinson* Home

*Denotes District Game (W) Win; (L) Lose; (T) Tie

Photo by Heather Blackmar • Lake Homecoming vs Springs

09/05 Pasadena Memorial Home CCISD Veterans W21/32 Youth Football Night

09/12 Baytown Sterling Home CCISD Veterans W17/27 Teacher Appreciation09/20 Conroe Away Moorhead Stad. W39/2309/27 Clear Creek* Away CCISD Veterans L 3/3510/04 Clear Brook* Home CCISD Veterans W7/28 Intermediate School Night10/11 Brazoswood* Away Hopper Stad. L46/5510/18 Clear Springs* Home CCISD Veterans L41/21 Homecoming10/31 Clear Falls* Away CCISD Veterans W17/1411/07 Dickinson* Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Senior Night

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Homecoming 2013 - Congratulations to the Court Freshman Princess Hannah PenleySophomore Princess Amy BarnesJunior Princess Myklyn Stafford.Senior Class Queen Nominees: Jordan Fandry, Brooke Jen-nings Sydney Schroeder, Elise Steward, Lauren TroungHomecoming Queen Anna WangSenior Class King Nominees: Cole Eckhoff, Collin Jones, Eric Lowery, Ryland Lewis, David Lott, Homecoming King Eugene Maima A new tradition is the Falcon Club Cup Challenge. For the Falcon Homecoming Parade...the winner is Clear Lake BASEBALL... Their float lived up to the My Big Fat Greek Homecoming Theme! Thank you to STUCO and all the student and parent volunteers for an awesome Homecoming Week!

Photos by Heather Blackmar • Lake Homecoming Parade

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The Bay Forest News will run ads for our Bay Forest teenagers free of charge. Please send your ad including your name,

birth date, and telephone number to: TEENS - THE BAY FOREST NEWS

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Community News

Vote in the November ElectionOn November 5, 2013 the regular polling place just inside the door of the Clear Lake High School 9th Grade Center located on Falcon Pass will be open at 7 am. As usual, I would recommend you vote early, if possible. Starting this year the law requires presentation of a picture ID to vote. There are several valid options with the most common being: a Texas driver's license, Texas ID card, any military ID, Naturalization Papers (with photo), or your US Passport For your convenience, click here to a sample ballot specific to our precinct. There are several sites which offer pro and con assessments of the various propositions. I would encourage you to take the time to visit one of them and become informed. Finally, history shows that many of us will not exercise our franchise because this is a local election. It takes time to look at the propositions and investigate the background of those running for office let alone going to the poll. However, you might want to think about the following. If only fifteen percent of the voters turn out, you can safely bet they are the ones with an agenda they are trying to push. If you don't become informed and vote, the 15% with an itch will determine factors that will determine your future life and lifestyle. If we allow the minority to determine how the majority will live we are negating the principles inherent in our system. Our system is designed to protect the rights of the minority from the will of the majority, not the other way around. Thanks in advance for your participation! Robert D. Jones, ChairmanPrecinct 0306 (Bay Forest)

Some of you may not be aware that my husband Mike was diagnosed last year with stage 4 cancer. However, many of you are probably aware that the key to beating cancer is early detection. That's why I volunteered to help lead the effort to create the Pinknic fundraising event to benefit The Rose, the leading nonprofit breast health care organization in southeast Texas, providing mammograms and other services to more than 30,000 people each year. Please join me in helping to support early cancer detection!

Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely,Beth DennardBright Futures Consulting, LLC

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Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Texas 77062 (281) 488.1906 • www.hcpl.net

CreatorSpace @ Freeman Library-Monday Evening Presentations We’re excited to kick off Clear Lake City County Freeman Library’s partnership with CreatorSpace on Monday, 11/4 at 7 pm in the Marge Jacobson Community Room with a presentation titled "3D Printing - From Ideas to Reality". This demonstration covers the entire process from developing an idea using free software to creating plastic objects. 3D printers featured will be the Makerbot Thing-O-Matic, the Vellemen K-8200 and the Prusa Mendel.

On Monday, 11/18 at 7 pm we will continue with a presentation on Arduinos, and the following week, Monday, 11/25 at 7 pm will be either a continuation of the discussion on Arduinos or a presentation on computer-aided design software. Take advantage of this fabulous, free opportunity to learn about tools that can help you create your next project.

CreatorSpace is Houston's MakerSpace near NASA's Johnson Space Center. Additional information can be found on their website at http://www.CreatorSpace.org. Follow us on Facebook to get up to date information on many events and programs or visit us on our website at http://www.hcpl.net.

Please contact the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 or at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.

Free Small Business Tax Workshop @ the Freeman LibraryIf you own a small business you know that the area of tax can be very intimidating and even "scary". Come join us on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Marge Jacobson Community Room, Gregory E. Vernon, CPA (SCORE, Houston) will be presenting and answering questions on Small Business Tax.

Take the mystique out of which taxes need to be paid and when, the best way to set up your company and basic accounting that is needed in all small businesses. Leave with the tools that will enable you to make decisions about:

• Independent contractors vs. employees• Choice of business entity• Legal liability• Which accounting reports and tax forms are required• When the paperwork is due• Texas franchise taxes• Estimated taxes• Retirement

Please contact the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 or at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.

Community News

Armand Bayou Nature Center8500 Bay Area Blvd • www.abnc.org

281-474-2551

Annual Harvest Festival Nov. 9th & 10th 10:00 am to 4:00 pmEach fall since 1981 the Martyn Farm at Armand Bayou Nature Center has given visitors the opportunity to turn back the clock to circa 1900. Life on a Gulf Coast farm could be harsh, but also simple. It could be tiring, but satisfying. And harvest time was hard work, but a time for family and community fun.

The journey to the past begins November 10th and 11th 10AM to 4PM when the 32th annual Martyn Farm Harvest Festival celebra-tion continues. This year's event emphasizes the harvest season. Step back in time with old-fashioned fun for the entire family!

• Children's games & crafts • General Store with home-made goodies and

hand-made toys and gifts • Quilting & Basket weaving • Wagon rides • Music and Dancers • Woodcarving • Pie-eating contest

Limited parking is available at the Nature Center for $3. Free offsite parking and shuttle bus service will be at Universities Space Research Association "USRA" (formerly LPI), just off of Middlebrook at Bay Area Blvd.

Admission for Harvest Festival:Members: Adult - $7; Child & Senior - $3Non-members: Adult - $10; Child & Senior - $5

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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 mgmoran@swbell.net.

There is no charge for a Bay Forest teen to adver tise in the Teen Job Directory. Get your ad to Marita Moran at mgmoran@swbell.net 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.

EDITOR: Marita Moran (281) 660-4965 e-mail: mgmoran@swbell.netCIRCULATION: Ramona Pias Marita Moran (281) 660-4965 Rosie Pieri (281) 480-7314 Elizabeth LauzonADVERTISING: Marita Moran (281) 660-4965ACCOUNTANT: Cindy CarmineGRAPHIC DESIGN: KrispGraphix (832) 372-5127, kbalistreri@krispgraphix.comCIRCULATION: 850 householdsPRINTER: MI Printing (281) 486-9884

EDITORIAL NOTESContributions to this paper are welcome; articles, letters to the editor, complaints, compliments, etc. Please submit your copy—typed, if possible, to Marita Moran at 15822 Manor Square 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.

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 Dennis Fouty dennisfouty@gmail.com Vice President Gene Fisseler gfisseler@gmail.com 832-377-1222Treasurer John HaasSecretary Barbara McCollum Director Dan Pias

COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dennis Fouty arc@bayforest.info ACLC Barbara McCollum aclc@bayforest.info 281-488-0123Tennis - Mens Greg Blackburn tennis@bayforest.info H: 281-480-8280 greg.blackburn@earthlink.net C: 281-743-3802Tennis - Womens Pam Doty pamdoty@gmail.com 281-286-7471 Pool/Tennis Dan Pias pool@bayforest.info 281-480-7266Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias parks@bayforest.infoYard of the Month John Haas greatyards@bayforest.infoParking/TrafficCommitteeGeneFisselerTrash Service Oversight Gene FisselerLong Range Planning Dennis Fouty dennisfouty@gmail.com Realtor Advisory Board Dennis Fouty Community Relations Gene Fisseler community@bayforest.info Management Oversight Dennis FoutyCrime/Community Watch Gene Fisseler www.clcw.org Website Oversight Dennis Fouty dennisfouty@gmail.comNominating Committee John HaasORGANIZATIONSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti alix_valenti@msn.comMommies’ Club Joy King mommies@bayforest.info 281-486-1834Blue Marlins Blue Marlins Hotline 832-247-5035OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERSThe Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at: 832.224.6446Manager@BayForest.info 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062AmeriWaste 281-331-8400City of Houston Information (neighborhood protection, solid waste, addresses to public buildings, etc.) 3-1-1OfficerRichardBuitron HPDLiaison/2855BayAreaBlvd.77058 281-218-3900Report Suspicious Activity • Non-Emergency # 713-884-3131Poison Control 281-766-4403AlbertThomasPostOffice 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 OfficeHours:7:45amto3:45pm OfficeHours:7:00am-3:00pmSchool 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: 281-284-19058:00amto4:00pm OfficeHours:7:00am-3:00pm 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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